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Peru’s rapid rise as the world’s leading blueberry exporter
A global trade success story.
What are kids watching online? How digital food marketing shapes children’s and adolescents’ diets
A study shows the influence of social media.
Leigh Plummer
Leigh Plummer is a Senior Library and Information Specialist in the Communications and Public Affairs Unit based in Washington, DC. She manages the CGSpace-IFPRI Repository and the research outreach efforts. She tracks usage of IFPRI’s research and reports this information internally. She received a Bachelors of Art degree from DePauw […]
Navigating growth challenges: Strengthening farmer producer organizations in Odisha, India
Research and training for better management.
Michael Go
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Janet Ayebare
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United Arab Emirates
The International Affairs Office (IAO) at the Presidential Court of United Arab Emirates works in partnership with the Gates Foundation to support a number of research activities across various CGIAR research institutes, including the Future Food Systems project lead by IFPRI. In addition, the IAO also represents the UAE on the CGIAR’s System Council.
Prateek Uniyal
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Ethiopia’s health and nutrition data gap and what it means for public health
A study finds problems with completeness, consistency, and timeliness.
High global phosphate prices pose potential food security risks
Pandemic and Ukraine crisis impacts linger.
Informing Economic Growth and Food Security Opportunities in Papua New Guinea
Organized by IFPRI, in collaboration with the Department of Prime Minister and National Executive Council (PMNEC), Department of Agriculture and Livestock (DAL), Department of Health (DOH), and the Department of National Planning and Monitoring (DNPM)
The International Food Policy Research Institute, in collaboration with Department of Prime Minister and National Executive Council, Department of Agriculture and Livestock, Department of Health and the Department of National Planning and Monitoring, will host a research seminar on “Informing Economic Growth and Food Security Opportunities in Papua New Guinea”, on March 21st, 2025. As […]
How Can We Improve Food Security Monitoring in Conflict-Affected Regions? Machine Learning for Spatially Granular Food Security Mapping
Co-organized by IFPRI and the CGIAR
Machine learning is transforming agricultural and food security research, enabling more accurate and timely insights. The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) is advancing data-driven approaches in various domains, including crop-type mapping, maize yield estimation, and boat detection. These innovations demonstrate the potential of machine learning in addressing complex challenges and informing policy decisions. A […]
Ending Hunger and Malnutrition: Keeping Our Eyes on the Road
Organized by IFPRI in collaboration with the World Bank
Also streaming on We hope to see many of you in person for this event. Presentation: 9:30am–11:30 am EDT | Lunch reception to follow. Please type your questions into the chat box with name, affiliation, and country. The event video, presenter slides, and podcast will be available in the days following the event. While global […]
More than a meal: How school feeding programs are shaping the future
A recent seminar analyzed emerging evidence and future directions for school meals in the 21st century.
Two Years of Crisis: Impact and Pathways to Recovery and Resilience
Sudan Conflict Conference
The Sudan conflict, now entering its third year, continues to devastate the country’s socioeconomic fabric. As of January 2025, more than 8.8 million people were internally displaced, and over 3.3 million had sought refuge in neighboring countries. Conservative reports estimate over 32,000 fatalities occurred between the start of the war on April 15, 2023, and […]
Can foreign aid curb migration to the U.S. by creating a better alternative?
Investing in incentives to stay put.
Sushant Mukherjee
Sushant Mukherjee is the Director of Finance and Administration. Before joining IFPRI, Sushant led the Financial Analysis and Planning team at the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, where he oversaw the financial management of donor-funded projects. During his tenure there, he also published research on the economic impact of HIV […]
Transform Nutrition West Africa builds knowledge for decision-makers
Informing policies in four countries.
Josphat Korir
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