IFPRI Outcome Stories

Crops play a critical role in global food security as a source of food and feed. Every four years, the International Crop Science Congress hosts a forum for crop scientists from around the world to integrate current knowledge into a global context and international applications. On August 14-19, 2016, the Congress will hold its 7th meeting in Beijing, […]

For more than a decade, the GHI has contributed to increasing accountability to improving hunger and malnutrition at the global, regional, and national levels. 

On July 11, 2016, the international community observes World Population Day, and this year’s theme is “Investing in teenage girls.” Evidence has shown that empowering adolescent girls can break the cycle of poverty for themselves and for their families. It is the aim of this year’s World Population Day to emphasize the importance of allocating more […]

In 2015, the World Bank awarded a $100 million grant to Nigeria for the implementation of a public expenditure action plan to reform the country’s agricultural sector. The Nigerian Federal Ministry of Finance drew heavily from IFPRI’s research during its dialogue with the World Bank, which helped Nigeria acquire the grant. The strategic allocation of […]

Bangladesh has been making impressive strides in reducing hunger and undernutrition; nonetheless, nutrition remains a challenge for many households.

On June 15-16, 2016, the European Commission (EC) will host the 10th European Development Days to bring the development community together to share ideas and experiences aimed at addressing the world’s most pressing challenges.