Conference

IFPRI is pleased to participate in the Extraordinary Summit on Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP), organized by the African Union Commission and hosted by the Government of Uganda on January 9 to 11, 2025. The summit will focus on adopting the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Strategy and Acton Plan for 2026-2035. This […]

The Living Standards Measurement Study (LSMS), the World Bank’s flagship household survey program, and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) are co-organizing a conference, The Pulse of Progress: Harnessing High-Frequency Survey Data for Development Research in the Polycrisis Era, which will take place on December 17-18, 2024, at the World Bank Headquarters in Washington, […]

IFPRI is pleased to participate in the “2024 Global Child Nutrition Forum”. The Global Child Nutrition Foundation works with a global network of governments, businesses, and civil society organizations to support school meal programs that help children and communities thrive. GCNF provides training, technical assistance, and networking opportunities to help governments build national school meal […]

The livestream will be available HERE on December 9, 2024 from 10:00am to 7:00pm (CET) / 4:00am to 1:00pm (EST). This year’s Annual Agriculture Symposium aims to explore the critical intersections between global trade policies, food systems, and nutrition outcomes. In a world where international trade has the potential to both alleviate and exacerbate malnutrition, […]

December 9, 2024 | 9:30am to 12:00pm (Africa/Addis_Ababa) | Video Recording | Presentation December 9, 2024 | 1:00pm to 3:30pm (Africa/Addis_Ababa) | Video Recording | Presentation December 10, 2024 | 9:30am to 12:45pm (Africa/Addis_Ababa) | Video Recording | Presentation Click HERE to view the agenda. The Strengthen PSNP Institutions and Resilience (SPIR II) Resilience Food […]

South Asia grapples with escalating levels of malnutrition in various forms, including undernutrition, overweight and obesity, and micronutrient deficiencies, alongside increasing incidence of diet-related non-communicable diseases. Malnutrition results from a complex interplay of factors incorporating household and individual decision-making, agriculture and food systems, healthcare services, education, and socio-ecological systems that determine access to services and […]

The 16th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from December 2 to 13, 2024. IFPRI is pleased to participate in UNCCD COP16, where leaders from governments, the private sector, civil society, and global stakeholders will unite to […]

IFPRI is pleased to participate in the 29th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP29) being held in Baku, Azerbaijan from November 11 to November 22, 2024. COP29 is a pivotal opportunity to accelerate action to tackle the climate crisis. With global temperatures hitting record highs, and extreme weather events affecting people around the globe. […]

The Linkages Series is a mini-conference format designed to spark learning and action around current issues shaping the field. Together, they bridge funder, practitioner, & network constellations. Join this virtual conference for a deep dive into how and where private philanthropy plays a key role in funding climate change solutions globally and hear from leaders […]

October 22, 2024 8:30 – 10:00 am (CDT) 9:30 – 11:00 am (EDT) Register IFPRI is participating in the 2024 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue. This year’s theme, “Seeds of Opportunity: Bridging Generations and Cultivating Diplomacy”, will emphasizes the vital role of integrating past wisdom, current innovations and the pressing needs of tomorrow, by leveraging […]

The China Agricultural Economic Review (CAER) and IFPRI are delighted to announce the Sixteenth CAER-IFPRI Annual Conference, co-organized with Hunan Agricultural University (HUNAU). The theme of 2024 conference is Bridging Sustainability: Integrating Green Finance for Agricultural and Rural Development. Internationally and nationally renowned scholars have been invited to present and discuss their insights at the […]

Extreme weather events pose one of the biggest threats to global food security. Increasingly, climate disasters like floods, droughts, and cyclones, are striking regions previously unaccustomed to such crises. In the Asia Pacific region, the United Nations World Food Programme work hand-in-hand with several partners to support vulnerable communities preparing, responding, and recovering from climate shocks […]

The 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly marks a crucial milestone in the global effort to accelerate progress towards the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The highly anticipated Summit of the Future, held during UNGA, underscores the urgent need for enhanced international cooperation to address pressing challenges such as climate change, poverty and […]

The governance of agricultural and food trade is facing unprecedented challenges in a rapidly evolving global landscape. As traditional agricultural trade issues, such as domestic support and market access, seem to lose their prominence and the feasibility of advancing with a multilateral strategy diminishes, the focus is shifting toward the environmental and nutritional dimensions of […]

The Africa Food Systems Forum 2024 annual summit will be a timely opportunity to convene diverse stakeholders, including world leaders, investors, academia, farmers’ organizations, and the private sector, to spotlight innovations, technologies, best practices, business models, policy delivery mechanisms, and investments to accelerate food systems transformation in Africa and beyond, with youth and women at […]

The triennial International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE-2024), centred on the theme “Transformation Towards Sustainable Agri-Food Systems” is scheduled from August 2-7, 2024, in New Delhi, India. The conference offers a distinctive platform, providing a golden opportunity for the agricultural academic institutions and researchers to convene in person, exchange knowledge, and actively contribute to the […]

IFPRI is participating in the 2024 Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA) Annual Meeting on July 28 – July 30, 2024. The Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA) is a not-for-profit association serving the professional interests of members working in agricultural and broadly related fields of applied economics. AAEA members are primarily employed by academic […]

The High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) will be held from Monday, July 8, to Wednesday, July 17, 2024, under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council. This includes the three-day ministerial segment of the forum from Monday, July 15, to Wednesday, July 17, 2024 as part of the High-level Segment of the […]

IFPRI is pleased to participate in the NUTRITION 2024 conference. The conference program will feature scientific symposia and educational sessions, unpublished oral research study presentations, poster sessions and flash talks. As well as award lectures delivered by distinguished leaders, professional and career development opportunities, and events with ASN’s vibrant scientific communities known as Groups Engaging […]

Event: May 28, 2024 – 9:00am to 5:00pm EDT. This event explores the localization of ICT, responsible AI in agriculture, the potential for AI to increase farm profitability, empowering citizen science, and harnessing digital solutions for sustainable and regenerative farming practices.

Conference: April 9-12, 2024 – 7:30 AM- 6:00 PM CET. Building on the momentum from the UN Food System Summit and recognizing that the 2030 target year of the Sustainable Development Goals is on the horizon, this 5th Global Food Security Conference will bring together science, business, and policy to address this need.

Hybrid Event: March 5, 2024 at 8:00am-6:00pm EAT / 12:00am – 10:00am EST. IFPRI and UNDP have partnered for this event on wide-ranging and in-depth analysis to better understand the socioeconomic impact of the war in Sudan, and to inform policy and programmatic recommendations.

Hybrid Event: January 29, 2024 – 03:00 PM to 5:00 PM CET. IFPRI is participating in the launch of the FSEC Global Policy Report.

Event: Jan 17 – Jan 20, 2024 – 09:00 AM to 5:00 PM CET. IFPRI is participating in the 16th annual Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA).

Event: December 4, 2023 – 09:00 AM to December 7, 2023 – 6:30 PM CET. IFPRI is participating in the first United Nations World Food Programme Impact Evaluation Forum in Rome, Italy.

IFPRI is pleased to participate in the 28th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP28) being held in Dubai from November 30  to December 12, 2023. IFPRI’s Board of Trustees is meeting in Dubai on December 8, 2023, and a number of researchers will engage in meetings and participate in several side events, as […]

Virtual Conference: November 7, 2023 – 06:30 AM to November 9, 2023 – 5:00 PM EST. IFPRI is participating in ICTforAg 2023. During this 3-day virtual event, agricultural stakeholders and technology experts will come together to share knowledge, find solutions, and form partnerships to address challenges in agri-food systems across low- and middle-income countries.

Hybrid Conference: October 18, 2023 – 10:00 AM to October 26, 2023 – 1:50 PM EDT. IFPRI is participating in the 2023 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue.

Hybrid Conference: October 16, 2023 – 8:30 AM to October 20, 2023 – 5:00 PM CEST. IFPRI is pleased to participate in this year’s Micronutrient Forum 6th Global Conference, being held at the World Forum in The Hague October 16–20, with a focus on “Nutrition for Resilience (N4R).

Conference: October 09, 2023 – 9:00 AM to October 12, 2023 – 6:00 PM IST. IFPRI is participating in the 2023 annual CGIAR gender research conference will take place in New Delhi, India.

Event: October 2, 2023 – 9:00 AM to October 6, 2023 – 6:00 PM EDT. IFPRI is participating in Adaptation Futures 2023 conference. The AF2023 Conference seeks to learn from Indigenous, local knowledge and voices in climate change adaptation research, policies, practices, and actions around the world.

Event: September 20, 2023 – 8:30 AM to September 22, 2023 – 6:10 PM CEST. IFPRI is participating and will be featured in this years’ annual interdisciplinary conference on research in tropical and subtropical agriculture, natural resource management and rural development (TROPENTAG).

Event: September 18, 2023 to November 17, 2023. IFPRI is participating in Regional Climate Weeks 2023.

Event: September 5, 2023 – 3:00 AM to September 8, 2023 – 7:30 AM EDT. IFPRI is participating in Africa’s Food Systems Forum (AGRF) 2023 Summit.

Event: July 23, 2023 – 8:30 AM to July 25, 2023 – 4:15 PM EDT. IFPRI is participating in the 2023 Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA) Annual Meeting.

Event: June 8, 2023 – 2:45 PM to 4:00 PM CEST. The African Women’s Development and Communication Network – FEMNET (FEMNET), the International Food Policy Research Institute’s Gender, Climate and Nutrition Integration Initiative and other partners will present institutions, tools and actions that are needed to ensure that support reaches the most vulnerable populations.

Event: May 31, 2023 – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM CEST. IFPRI is participating in the 2023 Green Swan Conference. The third edition of the Green Swan Conference brings together a wide range of high-calibre policymakers, experts, and practitioners from different sectors to discuss in more detail climate transition and the real economy.

Event: May 8, 2023 – 7:00 AM to May 10, 2023 – 5:00 PM EDT. IFPRI is participating in the AIM for Climate Summit at the JW Marriott on May 8-10, 2023, in Washington, D.C. The Summit, supported by Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR), aims to bring together partners to increase and accelerate investment in and support for agriculture and food systems innovation for climate action.

March 22, 2023 @ 11am – 12:15pm EDT: This session links the Decade of Action on Nutrition with the United Nations Water Action Decade and identifies areas for joint progress.

Virtual Event: February 21, 2023 – 7:00 AM to February 24, 2023 – 8:30 AM EST. IFPRI is participating in the Centre of Excellence for Development Impact and Learning (CEDIL) 2023 conference.

Event: Jan 20 – Jan 21, 2022 – 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM CET. IFPRI is participating in the 15th annual Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA).

Hybrid Event: December 2, 2022 – 8:00 AM to December 3, 2022 – 6:00 PM HKT. This forum aims to bring together scientists, scholars and innovators from different subjects to discuss their research findings and exchange innovative ideas on all aspects of global food security.

Hybrid Event: November 9, 2022 – 4:30 PM to November 10, 2022 – 6:30 PM GMT. The purpose of this conference is to synthesize relevant evidence and stimulate dialogue to inform and guide policy and program initiatives in South Asia for improving equitable access to and consumption of healthy diets.

Hybrid Event: November 6, 2022 – 4:00 AM to November 18, 2022 – 8:30 PM EST. IFPRI is participating in the 27th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.

Virtual Event: October 13, 2022 – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM CEST. This side event will involve a panel discussion focused on new directions for research and policy to create the evidence base to inform transformative changes in food markets and deliver on the promise of the SDGs.

Virtual Event: September 28, 2022 – 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM JST. The side event explores how Japan can lend its expertise to address Africa’s food and nutrition challenges and show some evidence of the impacts.

Event: September 26, 2022 – 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT. IFPRI in collaboration with IDEAS center is organizing a seminar in Geneva on September 26, 2022. This event will identify consensus-based practical solutions to enhance food security in LDCs for the WTO MC13.

Virtual Event: September 5, 2022 – 1:30 AM to September 9, 2022 – 3:00 PM EDT. IFPRI’s Director General Johan Swinnen is participating in the African Green Revolution Forum 2022 (AGRF).

Virtual Event: August 23, 2022 – 7:00 AM to September 1, 2022 – 12:20 PM EDT. IFPRI is participating in World Water Week 2022, the leading conference on global water issues.

Virtual Event: July 31, 2022 – 10:00 AM to August 2, 2022 – 6:15 PM PDT. IFPRI is participating in the 2022 Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA) Annual Meeting.

Virtual Event: May 19, 2022 – 9:00 AM to May 20, 2022 – 4:15 PM Bangkok (GMT +7). This virtual conference will share evidenced-based research and provide policy recommendations to support continued transformation in agri-food systems as the Southeast Asia region enters a post-COVID-19 world.

Virtual Event: Jan 25 – Jan 26, 2022 – 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM CET. IFPRI is participating in the 14th annual Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA).

Virtual Event: Nov 30, 2021 – 05:00 AM to Dec 2, 2021 11:00 PM EST. IFPRI is participating in the Tokyo Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit 2021

Virtual Event: Nov 15, 2021 – 07:00 AM to Nov 17, 2021 – 10:30 AM EST. IFPRI is participating in the virtual 2021 ReSAKSS Conference. 

Virtual Event: NOV 1, 2021 – NOV 4, 2021 – 05:00 AM to 12:50 PM EDT.  IFPRI is participating in the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference UK 2021.  

Virtual Event: OCT 28, 2021 – 03:00 PM to OCT 31, 2021 – 12:00 PM UTC + 08:00. The conference is a significant gathering of the agricultural economics and rural development community. 

SEP 14, 2021 – 08:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT. IFPRI is participating in Tropentag 2021. 

Virtual Event: SEP 6, 2021 – 09:00 AM to SEP 10, 2021 8:99 PM EDT. IFPRI is participating in AGRF 2021. This conference will highlight commitments and innovations the continent has made and that it continues to work towards achieving. 

AUG 24, 2021 – 06:00 PM to 7:00 PM EDT. This session will showcase new insights into the multiple and synergistic roles of water in food systems and for the nutrition that was deliberated during the 2021 UN Food Systems Summit. 

Virtual Event: AUG 17, 2021 – 08:00 AM to AUG 31, 2021 08:00 PM EDT. IFPRI is participating in the 31st Conference of Agriculture Economists organized by the International Association of Agricultural Economists (IAAE). 

Virtual Event: AUG 1, 2021 – 08:00 AM to AUG 3, 2021 8:00 PM EDT. IFPRI is participating in the hybrid 2021 AAEA & WAEA Joint Annual Meeting. 

Virtual Event: July 2, 2021- 04:30 AM to 06:00 AM EDT. Johan Swinnen is a participant in the 2021 International Consortium on Applied Bioeconomy Research Conference. 

IFPRI is participating in the 13th annual Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA) –an international conference on central issues of vital importance for global agricultural and food policies hosted by the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) in cooperation with the Berlin Senate, Messe Berlin GmbH and the GFFA Berlin e.V. The conference features an international […]

IFPRI is participating in the American Economic Association (AEA) Allied Social Science Associations (ASSA) 2021 Annual Meeting on January 3-5, 2021.  ASSA provides opportunities to share, collaborate, and learn about the latest research emerging in the field. Name Title Date Time Bjorn Van Campenhout INVITED POSTER SESSION Community Advocacy Forums and Public Service Delivery – Impact, and the Role of […]

IFPRI’s Director General Johan Swinnen is participating in the 2020 South-South Cooperation Forum, “Food Security and Agrobiodiversity in Times of COVID-19 and Climate Change”. The forum builds upon global transformative experiences and good practices, and will explore three themes: 1) “Poverty alleviation: Food and nutrition security,” 2) “Agrobiodiversity and smallholder resilience” and 3) “Food system transformation.” Keynote […]

IFPRI is participating in the Cultivate Africa Dialog event on November 17-18, 2020. The Africa Union Commission (AUC) and Hallpax are organizing a structured dialog with a view of providing effective solutions to the threats of the COVID-19 pandemic on the agriculture industry in Africa. A cross-sectoral dialog will strengthen understanding and reinforce efforts for […]

IFPRI is participating in the Micronutrient Forum’s 5th Global Conference on “Building New Evidence and Alliances for Improving Nutrition.” Food systems are at the heart of determining what people eat. Micronutrients are at the heart of the potential of food systems to deliver optimal health. The 2020 Micronutrient Forum conference will continue to cover the broad […]

IFPRI is participating with FAO’s Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean in the celebration of World Food Day and FAO’s 75th anniversary. Given the complexity of managing the COVID-19 pandemic and its significant adverse effects on the region’s economies, FAO is convening stakeholders who impact agri-food systems to provide an institutional response by facilitating and promoting […]

IFPRI is participating in the 2020 ReSAKSS Annual Conference, which will bring together state and nonstate actors to deliberate on the key findings and policy recommendations of the ReSAKSS 2020 Annual Trends and Outlook Report (ATOR). The report reviews how policy regimes have evolved in recent decades; examines the extent to which current policies for agrifood […]

IFPRI’s Director General Johan Swinnen is participating in the fifth annual Irish Forum for International Agricultural Development (IFIAD) conference. With a view towards the Food Systems Summit 2021, presentations will reflect on the global context and how we can learn from the COVID-19 crisis and transition to more resilient food systems. The conference will also examine the EU-Africa partnership and […]

IFPRI is participating in the CGIAR Big Data Platform Conference on October 19-23, 2020. The need for resilient food systems comes into stark relief during a crisis. Responses must be agile and adaptive, facilitating the quickest possible recovery while equipping these systems to adaptively manage or avert crises in the future. The event theme, Digital […]

Coinciding with the national nutrition month in India, or Poshan Maah, a group of 19 co-hosts are organizing the third India-focused implementation research conference “Delivering for Nutrition in India: Insights from Implementation Research” from 14-18 September 2020. At this event, participants will review evidence to inform the implementation of current policy and program initiatives. They […]

IFPRI is participating in the African Green Revolution Forum 2020 (AGRF). Considered the world’s most important and impactful forum for African agriculture, AGRF brings together stakeholders in the agricultural landscape to take practical actions and share lessons that will move African agriculture forward as sustained agricultural transformation will remain at the centre of driving Africa’s […]

IFPRI is participating in World Water Week (WWW), the annual focal point for the globe’s water issues. Organized by the Stockholm International Water Institute, WWW 2020 will bring together experts, practitioners, decision-makers, business innovators and young professionals from a range of sectors and countries to network, exchange ideas, foster new thinking and develop solutions to the most pressing […]

IFPRI is participating in the 2020 Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA) Annual Meeting on August 10-11, 2020. The AAEA is a not-for-profit association serving the professional interests of members working in agricultural and broadly related fields of applied economics. Members of the AAEA are employed by academic or government institutions, as well as in industry […]

IFPRI is participating in ANH Academy Week that will bring together a community of researchers, practitioners and policymakers from across the world working at the intersection of agriculture, nutrition and health to foster knowledge exchange, innovation and learning, touching on COVID-19’s impacts on our shared work. Presenter(s) Title Date Time John McDermott Welcome Remarks  30-Jun  9:00am John […]

IFPRI is participating in the American Society for Nutrition Live Online 2020 event on June 01-04, 2020. The event will include lectures, scientific sessions, satellite programs, virtual abstract presentations, virtual exhibits, and more. Nutrition in a Pandemic Environment  COVID-19’s Pathways of Impact on Nutrition (June 02, 2020 — 10:30am – 10:45am) Panel Discussion (June 02, 2020 — […]

IFPRI is participating in the National Bureau of Economic Research Conference (NBER) on April 30-May 1, 2020. To promote research on economic issues that involve trade and the agricultural sector, the NBER, with the support of the Economic Research Service at USDA, will convene a research conference on “Agricultural Markets and Trade Policy.” New empirical and […]

IFPRI’s Director of Markets, Trade and Institutions Division, Rob Vos is participating in the event, “Sustainable Energy, Water, and Food Systems: What can the G20 do to promote a sustainable bioeconomy and stable food systems?” as part of the 2020 Gobal Solutions Summit on April 21, 2020. The required move from a fossil fuel-based economy […]

IFPRI is participating in the CEPS Ideas Lab, which will be held March 4-5, 2020. CEPS Ideas Lab, one of the most high-profile among its flagship events, will bring together Europe’s top decision-makers and thinkers to discuss the most pressing issues confronting the EU. From Agricultural Policy to Food and Nutrition Policy (March 04, 2020 — […]

The objective of this forum is to convene key actors who engage with or support the data value chain for nutrition in the West Africa region, in order to:

IFPRI is participating in the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA) 2020–an international conference that focuses on crucial questions concerning the future of the global agri-food industry. GFFA, organised hosted by the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) in cooperation with the Berlin Senate, Messe Berlin GmbH and the GFFA Berlin e.V., gives […]

Despite progress, many children in Ethiopia remain stunted, diet diversity continues to pose a challenge, and food systems are changing rapidly. To support the implementation of Ethiopia’s National Food and Nutrition Policy (NFNP), IFPRI, Policy Studies Institute (PSI), Ethiopia Public Health Institute (EPHI), and the Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH) program will present new […]

State and non-state will reflect on how stakeholders should apply a gender lens to various issues among rural populations. The conference is held in Lomé, Togo from Nov. 11-13.

IFPRI is participating in the SUN Global Gathering, which brings together all SUN Government Focal Points and representatives of their partners from civil society, donor, United Nations agencies, private sector partners, academia, media, parliamentarians and others. It is the flagship event of the SUN Movement and an important moment where members take stock of progress […]

The Regional Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Support System for Asia (ReSAKSS-Asia) facilitated by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), and the Myanmar Institute for Integrated Development (MIID), are organizing an international conference entitled, “Evolving Agrifood Systems in Asia: Achieving food and nutrition security by 2030,” with the financial support of USAID. The primary objective […]

IFPRI is participating in The Annual Eurasian Food Security Conference on October 29-31, 2019. The Conference is a major event promoting food and nutrition security in the Eurasia region. It brings together more than 150 participants each year. The purpose of the conference is to provide an international collaborative platform by bringing together experts from regional […]

IFPRI is participating in the Rural Development and Food Security Forum 2019. Although 1.1 billion people have moved out from extreme poverty since 1990, poverty incidence remains high in the rural areas of most countries in the Asia and Pacific region. There is still widespread unemployment; limited access to education, healthcare, and financial services, particularly for […]

IFPRI is participating in the 19th Global Development Conference on October 23-25, 2019.  The conference will facilitate the research-policy interface in pursuit of the SDGs. The conference will also mark GDN’s 20th anniversary since its launch at the Global Development Conference in 1999. Four interrelated conference themes will be discussed: Parallel Session 3.5: Greater Local […]

IFPRI is co-organizing the 2019 CAER-IFPRI Annual International Conference, which will explore the theme, Quality-Driven Development in China’s Food System: Challenges and Solutions.  Opening Remarks/CAER Facts/ Citation Awards Launching Food Systems and Policy Lab (FSPL) (October 18, 2019 — 9:00am – 11:40am) Session B1: Agricultural Market and Food Consumption The Impact of China’s Aid on Recipient Countries’ Economic […]

IFPRI is participating in the What Works Global Summit 2019 (WWGS 2019). WWGS 2019 will explore the evidence for designing, implementing and reviewing effective programmes and policies. It will share the latest evidence on synthesis research, research methods and practice strategies for improving the lives of individuals, families and communities worldwide. Strengthening Data & Evidence […]

IFPRI is co-organizing the 2019 Big Data in Agriculture Convention. Building resilient global food security requires us to navigate a complex net of interactions between the biosphere, economy, technology, and society. Machines and machine-to-machine systems shape and accelerate our social and economic lives, even as climates and ecosystems may seem destined to continue on a […]

IFPRI is participating in the Annual Meetings of the Boards of Governors of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund. The event brings together central bankers, ministers of finance and development, private sector executives, representatives from civil society organizations and academics to discuss issues of global concern, including the world economic outlook, poverty […]

IFPRI is participating in the 46th Committe on World Food Security (CFS 46). The vision of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS) is to be the most inclusive international and intergovernmental platform for all stakeholders to work together in a coordinated way to ensure food security and nutrition for all. It underwent reform in […]

IFPRI is participating in the 5th Global Science Conference on Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA), which will be held from October 8-10, 2019. Since the term climate-smart agriculture (CSA) was coined in 2010, the biannual global science conferences on CSA have emerged as the key global forum for scientific exchange to underpin CSA implementation.  The conference will […]

IFPRI is participating in the 16th session of the Global Food Market Information Group in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from October 7 – 9, 2019, where policy makers, economists, agribusiness and food industry leaders, academics, financiers, and insurers from all around the world will discuss: Research Initiatives from Secretariat Member Organizations and Other AMIS Partners (October […]

IFPRI is participating in the Feeding the Future | London event where 150+ policymakers, regulators, agribusiness and food industry leaders, academics, financiers and insurers seek to answer questions, such as: Eliminating Hunger: The Nutrition Challenge (September 26, 2019 — 11:20am – 11:50am)  

Coinciding with the national nutrition month, this event is being jointly organized by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), the National Institute of Nutrition, and NITI Aayog. It is also supported and co-hosted by Alive & Thrive (A&T), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), […]

IFPRI is participating in the the 6th African Conference of Agricultural Economists 2019 hosted by the African Association of Agricultural Economists​. The conference will explore the recent developments in agricultural systems across Africa. Key drivers of change include population growth, rapid urbanization, productivity enhancing innovation, climate change, the rise of agri-preneurship, land reform, as well as […]

IFPRI’s Director General, Shenggen Fan, is participating in The 11th Asia Pacific Conference on Clinical Nutrition and 14th China Nutrition Science Congress. As a biennial international clinical nutrition conference, APCCN2019 is co-organized by the Chinese Nutrition Society and Asia Pacific Clinical Nutrition Society and aims to present the latest developments of nutrition science and promote academic exchange among […]

The Economics Association of Malawi (ECAMA), in collaboration with the National Planning Commission (NPC), Malawi Strategy Support Program of the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), University of Malawi (UNIMA), the Government of Malawi, and the European Union (EU) have organized a third joint research symposium. It will bring together local and international researchers, policy […]

IFPRI is participating in several events around the United Nations General Assembly 74 (UNGA 74). The General Assembly occupies a central position as the chief deliberative, policymaking and representative organ of the United Nations. Comprising all 193 Members of the United Nations, it provides a unique forum for multilateral discussion of the full spectrum of international […]

IFPRI is participating in the African Green Revolution Forum 2019 (AGRF).  Considered the world’s most important and impactful forum for African agriculture, AGRF brings together stakeholders in the agricultural landscape to take practical actions and share lessons that will move African agriculture forward as sustained agricultural transformation will remain at the centre of driving Africa’s […]

IFPRI is participating in the 4th South Asian Speakers’ Summit on Achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), jointly organized by the Inter-Parliamentary Union and the People’s Majlis.  This high-level Summit will build on the conclusions of the previous summits and will allow Speakers of Parliament to continue to develop dialogue and parliamentary cooperation on achieving the […]

IFPRI is organizing a side-event at TICAD7 entitled, “Are Japanese Advanced Technologies and Know-How Effective for Addressing Food and Nutrition Challenges in Africa”. The event will discuss how effective Japanese advanced technologies and know-how are, how they can be introduced into and contribute to establishing agri-food systems that are nutrition-sensitive, safe, healthy and efficient, to […]

IFPRI is participating in World Water Week (WWW), the annual focal point for the globe’s water issues. Organized by the Stockholm International Water Institute, WWW 2019 will bring together experts, practitioners, decision-makers, business innovators and young professionals from a range of sectors and countries to network, exchange ideas, foster new thinking and develop solutions to the most pressing […]

IFPRI is participating in the 2019 AAEA Annual Meeting. The AAEA is a not-for-profit association serving the professional interests of members working in agricultural and broadly related fields of applied economics. Members of the AAEA are employed by academic or government institutions, as well as in industry and not-for-profit organizations, and engage in a variety […]

IFPRI is participating in the Global Forum on Women in Scientific Research (GoFoWiSeR).  With ongoing concern about the low numbers of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), and in the wake of the #MeToo movement, there is a growing momentum to pay attention to the low numbers and poor experiences of women in […]

IFPRI is participating in the Ethiopian Economic Association (EEA) 17th International Conference on the Ethiopian Economy. The EEA is a not-for-profit association serving the professional interests of members working in agricultural and broadly related fields of applied economics.  Members of the EEA are employed by academic or government institutions, as well as in industry and not-for-profit […]

The Environment and Production Technology Division, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the ILSI Research Foundation are co-organizing the symposium Addressing Water Variability and Scarcity: The Role of Agricultural Research at IFPRI’s headquarters in Washington, DC. Presentations will focus on new technologies that are being developed and/or applied to mitigate the impacts of water […]

IFPRI is participating in the 2019 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), which is the main United Nations platform on sustainable development and it has a central role in the follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the global level. It is being convened under the auspices of the Economic and Social […]

IFPRI is participating in the XVII Biennial IASC conference, “In Defense of the Commons: Challenges, Innovation, and Action.  The conference will bring together experiences and lessons from around the world to reflect on the multiple ways in which different actors have sought to maintain and defend the commons, as well as the challenges and opportunities faced by […]

IFPRI is participating in ANH Academy Week — a series of annual events that bring together the community of researchers and users of research (practitioners and policymakers) working at the intersection of agriculture, nutrition, and health. The objectives of the ANH Academy Week series is to foster knowledge exchange, innovation and learning around ANH research. The ANH […]

IFPRI is participating in the 2019 NDC Conference. The Global NDC Conference 2019 aims to inspire and enable policy makers and practitioners to accelerate the pace and scale of transformational change through NDC implementation in order to reach the long-term goals of the Paris Agreement. The Global NDC Conference 2019 provides practical support on how to […]

IFPRI is participating in the 2019 Global Leadership Summit. ISSUE PANEL 1 Climate Change: Vulnerable Populations in Crisis (June 10, 2019 — 10:15am-11:15am, Atrium Ballroom)  

IFPRI is participating in the 2019 American Society for Nutrition Conference, where more than 3,600 nutrition science professionals will convene. The conference will provide attendees with opportunities to participate in scientific sessions, oral abstract sessions, and research presentations. Marie Ruel, IFPRI’s Director of Poverty, Health, and Nutrition Division, was awarded the Kellogg Prize for Lifetime Achievements in International Nutrition Lectureship at the GNC meeting on […]

IFPRI is participating in the 2019 International Consortium on Applied Bioeconomy Research conference, which will focus on innovations, finance for the development and commercialization of these innovations, and the regulations and policies that encourage or restrict innovations. The conference will also explore the role of innovation, finance and regulation regarding the development of sustainable food and […]

IFPRI is participating in The Latest Evidence on Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture e-conference organized by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN). Nutrition-sensitive agriculture offers great potential for Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG 2: Zero Hunger) as it connects agricultural development to improved nutrition outcomes. Examples of nutrition-sensitive agriculture interventions are bio-fortification, home vegetable gardens, and small animal rearing (Ruel […]

IFPRI is participating in AIARD’s 55th Annual Conference taking place on June 2, 2019 to June 4, 2019.  The Nourishing the world’s population in an era of increasing strain on planetary resources and boundaries requires a more resilient global food system. Yet how do we understand resilience in global food systems? What is the capacity of […]

IFPRI is participating in the Share Fair, which is a side event to the 8th CGIAR System Council Meeting. The objective of the Share Fair is to demonstrate how CGIAR is working in an integrated manner to tackle local challenges of global importance with a diverse range of partners and stakeholders.   With over 35 displays, researchers from […]

IFPRI is participating in the third Global ODA Forum where international organizations and domestic related organizations leading the development of the agriculture, forestry and livestock industry in the international community gather will together to share their experience and knowledge on the event’s theme.   DAY 2: Session 4-4   Next-Generation Agricultural Production Information for Enhanced Monitoring […]

IFPRI is participating in the Ending Global Hunger Colloquium organized by the Purdue Center for Global Food Security in Discovery Park.  Food is the most fundamental need of human society. Unfortunately, over 800 million people around the world go to sleep hungry every day. Human civilization, with all of its science, technology, and knowledge, has not […]

IFPRI is participating extensively in the Seeds of Change conference— the first international conference on gender equality through agricultural research for development. This interdisciplinary conference brings together researchers and practitioners from diverse fields of social science and agriculture focusing on food/commodity/cash crops, subsistence/semi-subsistence sectors, supply chains, climate, forestry, fisheries, and water management. The conference is jointly funded […]

IFPRI is participating extensively in the World Bank’s 20th annual Land and Poverty Conference in Washington, DC under the theme “Catalyzing Innovation.” The Land and Poverty conference presents the latest research and innovations in policies and good practice on land governance around the world. This conference has become one of the largest international events on land […]

IFPRI is partnering with The Chicago Council on Global Affairs for the 2019 symposium under the theme,  “From Scarcity to Security: Managing Water for a Nutritious Food Future”. By 2050, over one half of the world’s population could be at risk due to stress on water resources. How will we grow an adequate quantity—and quality—of food […]

IFPRI is participating in the IFAD, UC Davis, World Bank Group co-organized conference on the future of work in agriculture. As a major employer, agriculture has been at the center of discussions about poverty reduction and development. However, as countries develop, and people spend more income on higher valued, non-traditional food and non-food items, agriculture’s […]

IFPRI is participating in the NBER research conference that will explore the determinants of structural transformation and the impact of various policies on it. The conference brings together researchers who offer a range of perspectives on the structural transformation underway in rural Africa and will especially emphasize micro-scale evidence from households and firms. Research topics will include […]

IFPRI will participate in the 4th International Congress on Hidden Hunger, which brings together members of different disciplines, notably, nutritionists, agricultural scientists, economists, and sociologists to foster dialogue on combating the double burden of malnutrition.   The Congress will present new research findings on underlying causes and consequences, feature innovative strategies and discuss the roles […]

Rob Vos, Director of Markets, Trade and Institutions at IFPRI will participate in a session of the Sustainable Food Systems Programme 2nd global conference –a multi-stakeholder partnership that aims to accelerate the shift towards sustainable consumption and production patterns in all areas related to food.   The conference theme – Good Food for People and the Planet: […]

The World Economic Forum, with an objective to improve the state of the world, annually organizes a gathering that brings together leaders of global society.  IFPRI’s Director General, Shenggen Fan will participate in several events around the meetings.    Shaping the global, regional and industry agendas at the beginning of 2019 will take place in a […]

The Malabo Montpellier (MaMo) Forum provides a platform for informed dialogue and exchange among African policy makers at the highest-level on agriculture, nutrition, and food security. The MaMo Forum is co-chaired by The Right Honourable Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima, Vice President of the Republic of Malawi and His Excellency Abdoulaye Bio-Tchané, Minister of State in […]

Purnima Menon, Senior Research Fellow at IFPRI, will participate in the Partnership for Maternal Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH) forum, which will bring together 1,200 partners dedicated to the Every Woman Every Child (EWEC) movement and to the achievement of the UN Secretary General’s Global Strategy for Women’s, Children’s, and Adolescents’ Health (Global Strategy) on December […]

IFPRI is participating in the International Symposium on Understanding the Double Burden of Malnutrition for Effective Interventions. The double burden of malnutrition (DBM) affects at least a quarter of all countries worldwide, with low and middle income countries bearing the greatest burden due to lack of capacity to tackle the problem. DBM connotes a complex situation where […]

IFPRI is co-organizing a session at the 24th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP24), which takes place December 3rd-14th, 2018 at the International Conference Centre in Poland. The annual COP sessions are the key events in the international climate negotiation process, bringing together representatives of all Parties to […]

Improving food security and nutrition is critical to meeting the Sustainable Development Goals, but the world is not on track to end hunger and malnutrition by 2030. How can we accelerate progress in transforming our agri-food systems to meet the needs of the hungry and malnourished? This global learning event will bring together decision makers, […]

IFPRI is collaborating with the China Agricultural Economic Review (CAER) for the 10th CAER-IFPRI conference.   In 2018, the fields of agricultural economics and rural development are constantly changing in China and the world. As agricultural economists, the challenges– institutional transformation, food security and safety, agricultural market and trade, supply chain and value chain, technology innovation and sustainable development– are […]

The 78th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Agricultural Economics is going to be held November 1-3 under the auspices of the Institute of Economic Growth, Delhi, International Food Policy Research Institute, Delhi, and Tata-Cornell Institute, Ithaca, USA.  Three broad subjects will be discussed including: (a) Seven year plan for agriculture- output and biowaste […]

The International Food Policy Research Institute, in partnership with the African Union Commission, is convening the 2018 ReSAKSS Annual Conference to promote review and dialogue on the CAADP implementation agenda among policymakers, development partners, researchers, advocacy groups, farmers’ organizations, the private sector, and other key stakeholders from within and outside Africa. The conference will take […]

IFPRI is participating in the annual interdisciplinary conference on research in tropical and subtropical agriculture, natural resource management and rural development (TROPENTAG). The CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH), which is led by IFPRI, will be highlighted at the conference.      Tropentag 2018 will be organised by the University of Ghent, […]

IFPRI is participating in the SDG Conference “Towards Zero Hunger – Partnerships for Impact,” which takes place on August 30-31,2018 at Wageningen University in the Netherlands. The conference brings together key stakeholders to discuss their views and contributions for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, and to take action towards reaching the targets and partnerships. The […]

IFPRI is participating extensively in the International Association of Agricultural Economists (IAAE) 30th Conference of Agricultural Economists. The (IAAE) is a worldwide association of agricultural economists and others concerned with agricultural economic problems, including problems related to the use of renewable resources and the environment. Its broad goal is to make a difference through the following: IFPRI Participants: Pre-Conference Workshops  […]

IFPRI-ESSP is co-organizing the 16th annual conference of the Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA), which will take place at EEA’s conference hall from July 19-22, 2018.  ESSP has organized four sessions in the conference including the launch of its book, “The Economics of Teff: Exploring Ethiopia’s Biggest Cash Crop“.   IFPRI Participants:   Click here for full conference program.  

IFPRI is participating in the 2018 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), which is the main United Nations platform on sustainable development and it has a central role in the follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the global level. The 2018 meeting will take place from Monday, 9 […]

IFPRI is participating extensively in the International Consortium on Applied Bioeconomy Research (ICABR) conference. Multiple changes in the structure of the food system and agriculture raise new opportunities and challenges for the agricultural sector.  In the developing world, these changes started in Asia and Latin America, and are rapidly emerging in Africa.  Urbanization and increased urban […]

Organised by the European Commission, the European Development Days (EDD) bring the development community together each year to share ideas and experiences in ways that inspire new partnerships and innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. For its twelfth edition, EDD 2018 will aim at bringing together the European Union’s commitment to gender equality and […]

IFPRI staff members are delivering three keynote addresses during the AIARD 54th Annual Conference and 2018 Future Leaders Forum on June 3- 5th in Washington, DC under the theme, Business “Un” usual:  Aligning Critical Intersections of Agriculture, Health and Food.   The AIARD 2018 Annual Conference will focus on issues at the interface of agriculture, food and nutrition and their […]

International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), jointly with the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS), and the ICAR- National Institute of Agricultural Economics and Policy Research (ICAR-NIAP), is organizing a Policy Dialogue on “Innovations in Ensuring Remunerative Prices (MSP) to Farmers: Challenges and Strategies” on Friday, March 23, 2018 at the NASC Complex, Pusa, New Delhi.  Click here […]

IFPRI is participating in the World Bank’s 19th annual Land and Poverty Conference in Washington, DC under the theme “Land Governance in an Interconnected World.” The Land and Poverty conference will present the latest research and practice on the diversity of reforms, interventions, and innovations in the land sector around the world. The conference has become […]

An international conference jointly organized by ReSAKSS-Asia, IFPRI, the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI), and TVSEP project of Leibniz Universit Hannover with financial support from USAID and the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) The conference will be followed by a field trip to Charoen Pokphand (CP) Company’s facilities on Dec 14th. The objectives are to: •Exchange experiences […]

 IFPRI, CIMMYT and the Ethiopian Agricultural Mechanization Forum are jointly organizing the conference on “South-South Knowledge Sharing on Agricultural Mechanization”, which will bring together national and international researchers, policy makers, donors and implementers to exchange experiences and promote cross-country learning on agricultural mechanization. The conference will address experiences on agricultural mechanization in twelve countries in Asia and Africa (Bangladesh, […]

The International Food Policy Research Institute, in partnership with the African Union Commission, is convening the 2017 ReSAKSS Annual Conference to promote review and dialogue on the CAADP implementation agenda among policymakers, development partners, researchers, advocacy groups, farmers’ organizations, the private sector, and other key stakeholders from within and outside Africa.

Chinese agricultural producers face great uncertainty every day due to volatile commodity prices, skyrocketing input costs, uncontrollable weather, and an ever-changing globalized trade environment. Therefore, Chinese agricultural policy that supports farming families during periods of economic uncertainty and enhances their competitiveness in the global marketplace is needed. The 9th CAER-IFPRI Annual Conference on Chinese agricultural issues […]

IFPRI is participating extensively in the 21st edition of the IUNS-ICN International Congress of Nutrition on October 15-20th in Buenos Aires, Argentina with the theme, “From Sciences to Nutrition Security”. Aiming to encourage the exchange of knowledge in order to achieve the improvement of Nutrition Security, the Congress’ main goal is to offer a high-level […]

IFPRI, in partnership with AUC, is convening the 2016 ReSAKSS Annual Conference.

IFPRI, in partnership with AUC, convened the 2016 ReSAKSS Annual Conference to promote review and dialogue on the CAADP implementation agenda among policymakers, development partners, researchers, advocacy groups, farmers’ organizations, private sector, and other key stakeholders from within and outside Africa. The conference took place at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, Ghana on 18-20 […]

Global demand for pulses is rapidly increasing. For South Asia region, pulses are traditionally important food commodities and sources of protein.

This conference is being organized to address the challenges and explore possible options for sustainable and accelerated agriculture growth. 

The International Conference on Eurasian Food Security and Nutrition Network and Eurasian Soil Partnership will be held on February 29 – March 2, 2016 in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic and is jointly organized by the Eurasian Center for Food Security (ECFS), FAO, the World Bank, IFPRI, and GFAR. The conference presents the opportunity to discuss and […]

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), the Eurasian Center for Food Security (ECFS), the World Bank, and the CGIAR Research Programs on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH) and on Policies, Institutions, and Markets (PIM) are organizing a conference on the linkages between climate change, agriculture, food systems, social safety net and nutrition outcomes […]

The Annual General Meeting and Conference of the Pakistan Society of Development Economists (PSDE) provides an important forum for economic professionals, policymakers, businessmen, and various schools of interested observers to debate development issues. The objective of this conference is to provide a forum and a platform to academics and policy-makers for an exchange of ideas on the […]

Hosted by the World Food Center at the University of California, Davis and the International Food Policy Research Institute, the conference will address key issues on the global level down to the individual basin scale. It will analyze the extreme case of California, now in its fourth year of drought, as well as the challenges […]

2015 ReSAKSS Annual Conference – Addis Ababa, September 1-3, 2015

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Organized by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC), the conference was hosted by AUC at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

World Bank-IFPRI conference held June 15, 2015.

Transform Nutrition, IFPRI’s Ethiopia Strategy Support Program and POSHAN (Partnerships and Opportunities to Strengthen and Harmonize Actions for Nutrition in India) are organising this one day conference in Addis Ababa. Bringing together national policy makers, national and international researchers, donors and implementers this conference will present the most recent evidence on the major nutritional issues in Ethiopia and […]

Conference organized by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the European Commission (EC), and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) on June 2, 2015. Making our food systems more nutritious, resilient, and inclusive can significantly improve the lives of millions of people living in poverty around the world. On 2 […]

Event organized by IFPRI and FAO Malnutrition, in all of its manifestations–undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, overnutrition–is placing an intolerable burden on individuals and communities, as well as on the cultural, social, economic, and health fabric of nations. The statistics underscore this burden: 805 million people suffer chronically from hunger and stunting affects 161 million children under […]

This event is by invitation only The Institute of Economic Growth (IEG), New Delhi and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Washington, DC will convene a two-day international conference in New Delhi on December 4-5, 2014 to explore innovative ways of accelerating development in India’s agricultural sector through productivity growth, higher returns to farming, […]

Working Across Sectors to Improve Nutrition in India POSHAN (Partnerships and Opportunities to Strengthen and Harmonize Actions for Nutrition in India) and Transform Nutrition are pleased to announce the conference Together for Nutrition 2014: Working Across Sectors to Improve Nutrition in India, which will be held October 29–30, 2014, in New Delhi. This conference will […]

The Regional Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Support System (ReSAKSS) 2014 Annual Conference is being organized by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC) and NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency. The conference will bring together researchers, policymakers, donors, advocacy groups, farmers’ organizations, and the private sector to review […]

Poor countries and vulnerable people are being hit by a barrage of economic, environmental, and political shocks, and these shocks are becoming more frequent and intense. There is a general understanding that building resilience means helping individuals, households, communities, and countries prepare for, cope with, and recover from such shocks. However, there is far less […]

IFPRI 2020 Conference The IFPRI 2020 Conference, held May 15-17, 2014 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, will bring together policymakers, practitioners, and scholars to discuss how resilience can be strengthened for food and nutrition security. The conference will: Conferees will represent food and nutrition security, agriculture, humanitarian, and related development sectors as well as actors from […]

Policy Research Conference hosted by IFPRI and University of Central Asia The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the University of Central Asia will host a Research Conference on Agricultural Policy and Food Security in Central Asia, to unveil IFPRI’s new Central Asia Research and Capacity Strengthening Program and to engage national policymakers, researchers, […]

Getting Nutritious Foods to People The Second Global Conference on Biofortification is designed to be a consultation with major stakeholders who can help mainstream biofortification as a nutrition and public health intervention. It will explore some of the most critical challenge areas and possible solutions related to the scaling up and mainstreaming of biofortification. There […]

The Second Global Conference on Biofortification aimed to deepen engagement with major actors in the global effort to improve nutrition and public health through nutrient-rich crops. Two billion people worldwide suffer from micronutrient deficiency, also known as hidden hunger. Over the last 10 years, biofortification has gained increased recognition as a feasible strategy to reduce […]

Through Improved Social Capital and Commercial and Technical Skills of Producer Organizations AgriConneXions is a program on: “Using ICT to Promote Smallholder Business Credibility through Improved Social Capital and Commercial and Technical Skills of Producer Organizations”. The project intends to explore the use of modern information and communications technologies (ICT) in order to overcome the […]

Food security, in all its dimensions, has long been a development challenge in the Arab world. In countries with already high food import bills, recent food price volatility in the global market has heightened instability. Relatively high child undernutrition and poverty levels also pose a serious threat to economic development in Arab countries. In fact, […]

Analyzing Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities

The Water, Energy and Food Security Nexus – Solutions for the Green Economy Abstract  IFPRI is a partner in the international “Bonn2011 Conference: The Water Energy and Food Security Nexus – Solutions for the Green Economy” organized by the German Federal Government. The Bonn2011 Nexus Conference will focus on the three action fields of sustainable […]

New Challenges and Opportunities Organized by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), in conjunction with the African Union Commission and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa Conference Subthemes Conference website

How can the potential of agriculture be unleashed to reduce malnutrition and ill health? Agriculture impacts poor people’s nutrition and health, and people’s nutrition and health in turn affects their productivity. As a supplier of food, a source of income, and an engine of growth, agriculture has the potential to significantly and sustainably improve poor […]

Agriculture, nutrition, and health are linked in many obvious and not-so-obvious ways, and these links have important consequences for the lives of millions of poor people in developing countries. Yet despite these potentially strong synergies, many policymakers and practitioners in these areas continue to work in isolation. The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) is […]

This conference is your chance to meet with experts from around the world to take stock of progress made in developing nutrient-rich crops, share lessons learned, and chart the future of this emerging agricultural innovation for public health. Micronutrient malnutrition, or hidden hunger, afflicts billions of people. The major causes of hidden hunger is a […]

Cosponsored by IFPRI and the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) This conference will focus on sharing experiences on the challenges facing agricultural education and knowledge management systems. It will address issues related to knowledge generated by educational and research institutes for innovative agriculture. The conference will help in devising ways to strengthen educational institutions’ […]

Organized by Agricultural Information Institute of CAAS, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), and UK Department for International Development (DFID) For three days in June, high level Chinese policymakers and international researchers will gather in Beijing to discuss and share lessons on ensuring food security in the face of economic and weather-related risks to farmers. […]

Conference website The Faculty of Economics of the Gabriele D’Annunzio University (Chieti and Pescara, Italy) invites submissions of papers and extended abstracts for a conference on small-and-medium business clusters in developing and advanced economies, with a special focus on the Chinese and Italian experiences. The conference is organized by the Faculty of Economics of the […]

An International Conference hosted by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and Universidad del Pacifico Asia and Latin America have made great strides in economic development during the last 30 to 40 years, thanks to bold and innovative reforms. However, both regions still face great development challenges. Poverty, inequality, and food insecurity still persist. […]

Co-sponsored by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST), and Science Foundations for Livelihoods (Scifode) This conference provides a unique opportunity for a cross section of stakeholders to discuss the economic impact and potential of genetically modified (GM) crops in Africa, the current challenges facing biotechnology, and […]

As part of its continuing efforts to facilitate international consultation on the needed actions to address this challenge, the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) organized a one-day regional dialogue on “Renewed Policy Action for the Poorest and Hungry in South Asia” on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 in New Delhi, India.

Strengthening local capacities and institutions remains a major challenge for the effective design and implementation of agricultural and rural development programs and policies in developing countries. Sustainable capacity development is also central to making aid work on the ground. Three factors have motivated InWEnt Capacity Building International and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) […]

Conference program and presentations are attached in PDF format.

Development in Sub-Saharan Africa is often perceived as being blocked by issues of inappropriate agricultural technologies, immense institutional constraints, and deep problems with the organization and management of agricultural systems. In spite of this, there are many examples of technological, institutional, and organizational innovations that are transforming agriculture and leading to growth and development. However, […]

One of the fundamental achievements of the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations that established the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 1994 was to create the first multilateral framework for disciplines on domestic farm support. However, compliance with international rules must be monitored and the WTO rules for support notifications have proven lax. Given the […]

Even if the poverty and hunger Millennium Development Goal is achieved, millions of the world’s poorest and hungry people will be left behind. New and different action is required to improve the welfare of these people. When the Millennium Development Goals were adopted in 2000, 1.3 billion people were living in poverty and 800 million […]

The Crawford Fund’s annual conferences highlight an important aspect of feeding and greening the world. The future energy demands of rapidly-developing countries, the increasing concerns about the reliability of oil supplies and costs, the climate changes that are likely to result from burning fossil fuels and the certainty that transport will remain a major user […]

We are recognizing that many solutions to the complex challenges facing rural communities and food systems in developing countries can only be found through innovative partnerships and collaborations in agricultural research and development. Partnerships between public research institutions, private firms, and civil society organizations offer a means of tapping the strengths of diverse actors, while […]

We are at a watershed. Knowledge of the devastating interactions between HIV/AIDS and food and nutrition security has been growing in recent years, but the crucial next step – of using this knowledge to improve and scale up effective actions – has yet to be taken. Much past work on the HIV/AIDS-hunger nexus has been […]

Findings of the NEPAD/IGAD Regional Conference on Agricultural Successes in the Greater Horn of Africa Significant poverty reduction will not be possible in the Greater Horn of Africa without rapid agricultural growth. Only improved agricultural productivity can simultaneously improve welfare among the three-fourths of the population who work primarily in agriculture as well as the […]

Food and nutrition security remain Africa’s most fundamental challenge. This all-Africa conference brought together more than 500 traditional and new actors and stakeholders from more than 50 countries to deliberate on how to bring about change and action to assure food and nutrition security.

Pretoria Statement on the Future of African Agriculture Preamble Significant poverty reduction will not be possible in Africa without rapid agricultural growth. Only improved agricultural productivity can simultaneously improve welfare among the two-thirds of all Africans who work primarily in agriculture as well as the urban poor, who spend over 60% of their budget on […]

IFPRI’s 2020 Vision is a world where every person has access to sufficient food to sustain a healthy and productive life, where malnutrition is absent, and where food originates from efficient, effective, and low-cost food systems that are compatible with sustainable use of natural resources.

This document builds on past IFPRI research and on analyses and syntheses undertaken as part of the initiative on A 2020 Vision for Food, Agriculture, and the Environment. It is an outcome of extensive discussions within IFPRI and … a large number of people in government and NGOs, international assistance agencies, academic institutions, national and […]