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IFPRI will support UNICEF, WFP, and WHO in global efforts to improve nutrition for children and women in humanitarian crises
Malnutrition remains a critical threat to millions of children and women in crisis-affected areas worldwide. In humanitarian contexts, where food insecurity and malnutrition are rampant, the risk of wasting in childhood is particularly high, leading to increased child mortality and often irreversible growth and development consequences.
UNICEF, WFP, and WHO are leveraging their unique mandates to launch a joint effort for research and action to support the prevention, detection, and management of child wasting in humanitarian contexts. This work will guide national governments in implementing scalable approaches to preventing wasting in crisis-affected areas and make a substantial impact on the lives of millions of children and women. The partnership includes the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) as the global research partner.
“IFPRI is pleased to work with our partners at UNICEF, WFP, and WHO on this hugely important collaborative initiative to build evidence and program experience on how to address still unacceptably high levels of child wasting,” said Dr. Purnima Menon, Senior Director, Food and Nutrition Policy, IFPRI.
Read press release for more details.
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 December 9-10, 2024, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
SPIR II RFSA Learning Event: Impact results workshops
In-person and online
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December 9, 2024, 10:00am – 7:00pm (CET) / 4:00am – 1:00pm (EST) (livestream)
WTO Annual Agriculture Symposium 2024
Roundtable Three: Exploring the Trade and Nutrition Nexus | 2:30pm– 4:00pm (CET) with Harold Alderman, Research Fellow Emeritus, IFPRI
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Harness agrifood value chains to help farmers be climate smart: The global food system is uniquely vulnerable to climate impacts, making adaptation of paramount importance. This article by Johan Swinnen, Loraine Ronchi, and Thomas Reardon emphasizes the critical role of agrifood value chains in supporting both adaptation and mitigation at the farm level. (Read the article in Science. Read press release)
Political economy of agriculture and food policy in Africa: This article by Danielle Resnick reviews the literature on the political economy of agricultural and food policy in sub-Saharan Africa and highlights key areas for future analysis including the role of cities in food policy, the possibilities presented by expanded mobile phone and Internet access, and the efficacy of new public administration modalities for policy implementation. (Read the article in the Annual Review of Resource Economics)
Computer vision–assisted dietary assessment through mobile phones in female youth in urban Ghana: This study co-authored by Aulo Gelli and Phuong Hong Nguyen aimed to validate FRANI (Food Recognition Assistance and Nudging Insights), a mobile phone application with computer vision–assisted dietary assessment, against weighed records and compare with 24-hour recalls among female youth in Ghana, finding it to perform as accurately. (Read the article in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Restoring functional integrity of the global production ecosystem through biological control: What role can biological control agents play in agro-ecosystem restoration? This study co-authored by Wei Zhang argues that mainstreaming biodiversity-driven biological control can effectively defuse pest risk by bolstering foundational ecosystem services. (Read the article in the Journal of Environmental Management)
Compliance with food safety measures and their economic impact on smallholder dairy farmers: This article co-authored by Anjani Kumar, Kriti Sharma, and colleagues examines the adoption and economic impact of compliance with food safety measures (FSM) using cross-sectional farm-level data from three key Indian states in the Indo-Gangetic Plains. The study found that compliance of FSM contributes to economic benefits for dairy farmers. (Read the article in the Journal of Cleaner Production)
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Food systems transformation is especially critical in countries like Niger, given their vulnerability to poverty, widespread food insecurity and malnutrition, and climate change. A new policy brief by John Ulimwengu and Nadine Gbossa combines the results of a food system mapping exercise with an analysis of financial flows into Niger’s food system from 2019 to 2022.
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IFPRI and ICIMOD join forces to boost climate-smart agriculture in the Hindu Kush Himalaya
IFPRI and the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding pledging a five-year collaboration to bolster climate-resilient agriculture and sustainable development in the Hindu Kush Himalaya region. Read press release
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Tracking soil health managers in Uganda
Soil degradation is a key problem in Uganda, which has seen growing soil health challenges. To address this issue, IFPRI, the CGIAR Initiative on NEXUS Gains, and Uganda’s National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) have initiated a new round of a long-term, gender-disaggregated soil health survey.
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India lifts export restrictions on rice
Over the past two months, India has removed several of its restrictions affecting rice exports, some in place since September 2022. This is welcome news for rice importing countries, which for the past year have had to seek alternative suppliers at significantly elevated prices.
Rice prices, as measured by the Thai white rice price (5% broken) in this chart, averaged $615 per metric ton from July 27, 2023 to September 29, 2024, the period during which the bulk of the export restrictions were in place. This was an increase of about 20% over levels just prior to the announcement of the restrictions. With the recent rollbacks, rice prices on global markets have fallen back sharply to pre-restriction levels.
Joseph Glauber and Abdullah Mamun summarize recent actions, examine recent trade trends, and evaluate the impact of the restrictions on importing countries of Africa, a region that typically receives over half of India’s rice exports.
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World Cities Day 2024: Building more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient urban food systems
By Vivian Hoffmann, Claudia Ringler, and Danielle Resnick
IFPRI researchers on urbanization.
Global Food Policy Report 2024: Leveraging plant-source foods for sustainable healthy diets
By Erick Boy, Inge Brouwer, Jen Foley, Natalia Palacios, Samuel Scott, and Victor Taleon
Integrating more fruits, vegetables, and other high-quality crops into food systems.
From risk to resilience: How strategic government partnerships can enhance access to insurance-linked credit for smallholders in Zambia
By Martina Mascarenhas, Anne G. Timu, and Liangzhi You
The power of bundled solutions.
Resource-poor rice farmers in Myanmar suffer double impact from political conflict
By Hiroyuki Takeshima, Zin Wai Aung, Ian Masias, and Bart Minten
Productivity erodes amid turmoil.
The impact of innovative evidence-to-policy approaches on accelerating nutrition-related SDGs: Can the NiPN model lead the way?
By Taddese Zerfu
Bridging the gap between research and policymaking.
Africa Food Systems Forum Summit 2024: Advancing gender equality and nutrition for sustainable agriculture
By Faith Gikunda
Building equity into food systems.
Podcast discussion: Partnerships as the path to stability in fragile settings
By Katrina Kosec
Bridging science and policy for effective humanitarian action.
Workshop: Coming together to leverage India’s national workfare program for resilient livelihoods for women
By the Bhubaneshwar consortium
Ways to improve the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
How men and women cope with weather-related agricultural production risk: A case study of cereal and tomato farmers in Haryana, India
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The new Gender, Climate Change, and Nutrition Integration Initiative (GCAN) website is now live!
GCAN’s activities support investments, policies, and actions that fully integrate gender equality, women’s empowerment, and nutrition objectives into climate change efforts.
Explore gcan.ifpri.info to learn more.
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Learning Support for a Multi-Country Climate Resilience Programme for Food Security
November 5, 2024 I Co-organized by IFPRI, CGIAR, World Food Programme (WFP), and The Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad).
World Food Prize 2024 Borlaug International Dialogue: Side Improving Diets and Nutrition through Food Systems: What Will It Take? A Dialogue on IFPRI’s 2024 Global Food Policy Report
November 6, 2024 I Co-organized by IFPRI, the Netherlands Food Partnership, the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security, and Nature.
Advancing Sustainable Agri-food Systems for Climate Resilience, Food Security, and Global Collaboration
November 12, 2024 I Co-organized by T20 Brasil, IFPRI, and Institute of Applied Economic Research (ipea).
Food Systems for Healthy Diets and Nutrition: Africa Regional Launch of IFPRI’s 2024 Global Food Policy Report
November 14, 2024 I In collaboration with University of Nairobi and part of the CGIAR Initiative on National Policies and Strategies (NPS) Seminar Series.
How Can We Improve Global Crop Mapping? IFPRI’s Spatial Production Allocation Model (SPAM)
November 21, 2024 I Co-organized by IFPRI and the CGIAR Initiative on Foresight.
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Meet CGIAR’s Inclusive Role Model of 2024 – Dr. Claudia Ringler, IFPRI
CGIAR’s GDI Oscars recognize star individuals and teams who have made significant contributions to Gender equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in CGIAR workplaces. 2024 awards were announced during an online ceremony early November. The Inclusive Role Model Award went to Claudia Ringler, Director, Natural Resources & Resilience, IFPRI. Read the interview with Claudia.
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