Blogs

High global phosphate prices pose potential food security risks
Pandemic and Ukraine crisis impacts linger.

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.

Rethinking growth monitoring and promotion in low- and middle-income countries
A study raises questions about a standard practice.
Events

Ending Hunger and Malnutrition: Keeping Our Eyes on the Road
Also streaming on 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 agricultural commodity prices have come down from the high levels seen in recent years, the world remains far off track in […]

No Time to Waste: Moving from Commitments to Action on Food Loss and Waste
Significant levels of food loss and waste continue to have negative impacts on food security and the environment, and Sustainable Development Goal 12.3, which aims to halve food loss and waste worldwide by 2030, remains out of reach. Join us on “12.3 Day” 2025 to take stock of efforts and opportunities to make progress toward […]

Biofuels and the Global Vegetable Oil Market
Production of biodiesel fuel in Brazil, the European Union, Indonesia, and the United States has grown by nearly 40 percent over the past five years, driven largely by subsidies and government mandates. Government regulations aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions have also boosted demand for vegetable oils and created new markets for used cooking oils […]
News
New study challenges the use of Growth Monitoring and Promotion to detect growth faltering in children
A new study published in Advances in Nutrition critically examines the effectiveness of Growth Monitoring and Promotion (GMP) in diagnosing or screening for inadequate growth in children.
Solving global hunger: New report highlights school meal programs as drivers of change
School meal programs don’t just ensure children go to school and stay fed — they are a powerful force for change in communities and food systems worldwide. According to the results of the latest Global Survey of School Meal Programs© conducted by Global Child Nutrition Foundation (GCNF), school meal programs can increase demand for nutritious […]
UNICEF, WFP and WHO join forces in global efforts to improve nutrition for children and women in humanitarian crises
The partnership includes the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) as the global research partner.
Projects

Women’s empowerment in agrifood governance (WEAGov)
The Women’s Empowerment in Agrifood Governance (WEAGov) is an assessment tool developed by IFPRI and partners to help evaluate the extent to which women are……

Statistics on Public Expenditures for Economic Development
Public expenditure is a powerful instrument for governments to use in achieving sustainable growth, poverty reduction, and transformation. Understanding the linkages between different types of……