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With research staff from more than 60 countries, and offices across the globe, IFPRI provides research-based policy solutions to sustainably reduce poverty and end hunger and malnutrition in developing countries.

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Agnes Quisumbing

Agnes Quisumbing is a Senior Research Fellow in the Poverty, Gender, and Inclusion Unit. She co-leads a research program that examines how closing the gap between men’s and women’s ownership and control of assets may lead to better development outcomes.

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The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is passionate in improving and promoting healthy and safe food for all, specifically for those who lack access. GAIN works with governments and their stakeholders to design and deliver food-based policy and programs to encourage consumption of nutritious and safe foods. GAIN is a leader in its field and keep a meticulous record of exactly how their interventions and policies unfold, to achieve widespread impact.

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Rethinking food crisis responses: The Nigeria presentation of IFPRI’s 2023 Global Food Policy Report & the launch of the CGIAR Research Initiative on Fragility, Conflict & Migration (FCM)

2023Carrillo, Lucia; Kosec, Katrina; Onilogbo, Omobolanle; Smart, Jenny; Ambler, Kate; Andam, Kwaw; Anisimova, Evgeniya; Edeh, Hyacinth; Fasoranti, Adetunji; Mugisho, Aline
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Rethinking food crisis responses: The Nigeria presentation of IFPRI’s 2023 Global Food Policy Report & the launch of the CGIAR Research Initiative on Fragility, Conflict & Migration (FCM)

The purpose of this report is to describe work presented and discussions resulting from an event jointly convened by the CGIAR Research Initiative on Fragility, Conflict, and Migration (FCM) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) in Abuja, Nigeria on May 11, 2023. The event, titled “Rethinking food Crisis Responses,” drew many participants from Nigerian civil society, government, and the private sector, in addition to representatives of international organizations, local and international NGOs, and the donor community. This report was prepared by researchers from CGIAR, FCM, and IFPRI, reflecting on the insights shared, lessons learned, and collective discussions of the optimal next steps .

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2023

Authors

Carrillo, Lucia; Kosec, Katrina; Onilogbo, Omobolanle; Smart, Jenny; Ambler, Kate; Andam, Kwaw; Anisimova, Evgeniya; Edeh, Hyacinth; Fasoranti, Adetunji; Mugisho, Aline

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Carrillo, Lucia; Kosec, Katrina; Onilogbo, Omobolanle; Smart, Jenny; Ambler, Kate; Andam, Kwaw S.; Anisimova, Evgeniya; Edeh, Hyacinth; Fasoranti, Adetunji; and Mugisho, Aline. 2023. Rethinking food crisis responses: The Nigeria presentation of IFPRI’s 2023 Global Food Policy Report & the launch of the CGIAR Research Initiative on Fragility, Conflict & Migration (FCM). Abuja, Nigeria: International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). https://doi.org/10.2499/p15738coll2.136867

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Nigeria

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Africa; Sub-saharan Africa; Western Africa; Food Policies; Covid-19; Fertilizers; Armed Conflicts

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English

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Open Access

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https://doi.org/10.2499/p15738coll2.136867 Source record

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Fragility, Conflict, and Migration

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Empowering Africa’s food systems for the future

2023
von Braun, Joachim; Ulimwengu, John M.; Babu, Suresh Chandra; Srivastava, Nandita; Swinnen, Johan; Blumenthal, Nick; Nwafor, Apollos; Nhlengethwa, Sibusiso; Kapuya, Tinashe; Mutyasira, Vine
…more Haddad, Lawrence; Keizire, Boaz B.; Myaki, Ibrahim A.; Muhinda, Jean Jaques; Nijiwa, Daniel; Djido, Aboulaye; Gokah, Isaac; Ngabitsinze, Jean Chrysostome; Wamkele Mene, H. E.; Kalibata, Agnes; Bissi, Komla; Kajangwe, Antoine; Leke, Acha; Ooko-Ombaka, Amandla; Mannya, Karabo; Kassiri, Omid; Abe-Inge, Vincent; Kwofie, Ebenezer M.; Fan, Shenggen; Fu, Hanyi; Muthini, Davis; Sene, Amath Pathe; Siewertsen, Hedwig
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Empowering Africa’s food systems for the future

Africa, a continent of immense potential, stands at a crucial juncture. Home to some of the world’s most fertile lands, abundant resources, and a burgeoning young population, it remains paradoxically ensnared in the grip of food insecurity, malnutrition, and challenges such as climate change, post-harvest losses, and inefficient supply chains. The urgency to empower and transform African food systems is not merely an agricultural or economic imperative but a moral, social, and ecological one. The 2023 report, “Empowering Africa Food Systems for the Future,” highlights the ways in which Africa is uniquely positioned to redefine its future and pave a sustainable and resilient path for generations to come. In delving into the assessment of food systems failures, the report confronts some harsh truths. Despite being home to nearly 60 percent of the world’s uncultivated arable land, Africa remains a net food importer spending billions annually to meet its food demands. A large fraction of its population still grapples with chronic hunger and malnutrition. Yet, it does not stop at just assessing failures; it moves forward to take stock of the robust and diverse food systems that form the lifeblood of the continent.

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2023

Authors

von Braun, Joachim; Ulimwengu, John M.; Babu, Suresh Chandra; Srivastava, Nandita; Swinnen, Johan; Blumenthal, Nick; Nwafor, Apollos; Nhlengethwa, Sibusiso; Kapuya, Tinashe; Mutyasira, Vine; Haddad, Lawrence; Keizire, Boaz B.; Myaki, Ibrahim A.; Muhinda, Jean Jaques; Nijiwa, Daniel; Djido, Aboulaye; Gokah, Isaac; Ngabitsinze, Jean Chrysostome; Wamkele Mene, H. E.; Kalibata, Agnes; Bissi, Komla; Kajangwe, Antoine; Leke, Acha; Ooko-Ombaka, Amandla; Mannya, Karabo; Kassiri, Omid; Abe-Inge, Vincent; Kwofie, Ebenezer M.; Fan, Shenggen; Fu, Hanyi; Muthini, Davis; Sene, Amath Pathe; Siewertsen, Hedwig

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von Braun, Joachim; Ulimwengu, John; Babu, Suresh Chandra; Srivastava, Nandita; Swinnen, Johan; Blumenthal, Nick; et al. 2023. Empowering Africa’s food systems for the future. Africa Agriculture Status Report 11. Nairobi, Kenya: Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA). https://agra.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/AASR-2023.pdf

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Africa; Sub-saharan Africa; Central Africa; Eastern Africa; Northern Africa; Southern Africa; Western Africa; Imports; Natural Resources; Supply Chains; Sustainability; Agriculture; Malnutrition; Financing; Food Insecurity; Food Systems; Climate Change; Postharvest Losses; Digital Technology

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English

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Open Access

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From food price crisis to an equitable food system

2022
Hawkes, Corinna; Ambikapathi, Ramya; Anastasiou, Kim; Brock, Jessica; Castronuovo, Luciana; Fallon, Naomi; Malapit, Hazel J.; Ndumi, Assumpta; Samuel, Folake; Umugwaneza, Maryse
…more Wanjohi, Milkah N.; Zorbas, Christina
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From food price crisis to an equitable food system

In 2022, the world is experiencing the greatest cost of living crisis in a generation.1 Crises have always highlighted inequities in our societies. With food prices at near record levels globally, rapidly rising inflation, and economic instability, many people living in situations of constraint have no choice but to skip meals, reduce the amount they eat, prepare meals with fewer nutritious foods, and buy cheaper, starchy staples and ultra-processed foods.2, 3 The implications for health inequalities are dire: increased dietary disparities will worsen food insecurity, undernutrition, obesity, and diet-related disease among those who are struggling most.

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2022

Authors

Hawkes, Corinna; Ambikapathi, Ramya; Anastasiou, Kim; Brock, Jessica; Castronuovo, Luciana; Fallon, Naomi; Malapit, Hazel J.; Ndumi, Assumpta; Samuel, Folake; Umugwaneza, Maryse; Wanjohi, Milkah N.; Zorbas, Christina

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Hawkes, Corinna; Ambikapathi, Ramya; Anastasiou, Kim; Brock, Jessica; Castronuovo, Luciana; Fallon, Naomi; Malapit, Hazel J.; Ndumi, Assumpta; Samuel, Folake; Umugwaneza, Mayse; Wanjohi, Milkah N.; and Zorbas, Christina. 2022. From food price crisis to an equitable food system. Lancet 400(10350): 413-416. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(22)01348-4

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Nigeria; Kenya; Rwanda

Keywords

Western Africa; Eastern Africa; Middle Africa; Sub-saharan Africa; Africa; Foods; Equalities; Diseases; Health; Economic Crises; Inflation; Staple Foods; Living Standards; Social Equality; Nutrition; Food Prices; Diet; Food Insecurity; Ultraprocessed Foods; Obesity; Food Systems

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English

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Open Access

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https://doi.org/10.1016/s0140-6736(22)01348-4 Source record

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Events

Virtual Event - Micronutrients in emergencies: How can we prevent an increase in hidden hunger?
IFPRI Policy Seminar

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June 9, 2020, 9:30 – 10:45 am

Virtual Event – Micronutrients in emergencies: How can we prevent an increase in hidden hunger?

The event video, presenter slides, podcast, and a blog will be available in the days following the event. The COVID-19 pandemic is transforming our world. We are seeing rapid changes in areas such as health care delivery, food security, agriculture, and international aid prioritization. In addition to the immediate impact to health and society, the […]

The changing challenges of hidden hunger: Micronutrients within the nutrition and development landscapes
IFPRI Policy Seminar

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February 3, 2020, 12:15 – 1:45 pm

The changing challenges of hidden hunger: Micronutrients within the nutrition and development landscapes

Current global challenges in malnutrition and other development goals call for integrated, multi-sectoral approaches focusing on the entire food system, leading to healthier and sustainable diets for all. Among these challenges is micronutrient deficiency, known as “hidden hunger.” Micronutrients—vitamins and minerals needed in only very small quantities but with huge impacts on human health and […]

Food Systems Dashboard: How it will work
IFPRI Policy Seminar

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January 27, 2020, 12:15 – 1:45 pm

Food Systems Dashboard: How it will work

Our food systems are bankrupting our health systems, accelerating climate change and using natural resources in an unsustainable way.  Most people agree they need to be transformed to change this.  But how?  Food systems are complex and offer many entry points for change.  In addition, the data to describe food systems and their performance is […]