Publications
![Resource thumbnail](https://www.ifpri.org/wp-content/plugins/ifpri-resources/build/related/display/../../../images/resource.jpg)
Journal Item
Special issue opening editorial: Designing, assessing and scaling approaches for integrated seed sector development
![Resource thumbnail](https://www.ifpri.org/wp-content/uploads/res_dspace/145/10568_145325_thumb.jpg)
Working Paper
Assessing agricultural extension agent digital readiness in Rwanda
![Resource thumbnail](https://www.ifpri.org/wp-content/uploads/res_dspace/145/10568_145071_thumb.jpg)
Report
Retrospective evaluation of scaling associated with the IITA Cassava Weed Management Project (CWMP): Final project
Blogs
![‘Miracle seeds,’ informational curses? The risk of high expectations for new agricultural technologies](https://www.ifpri.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/uganda-seed-video.png)
‘Miracle seeds,’ informational curses? The risk of high expectations for new agricultural technologies
Using videos to test skewed perceptions of improved crop varieties.
![What changed when Ugandan farmers rated input quality and local vendor services](https://www.ifpri.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/input_dealer.png)
What changed when Ugandan farmers rated input quality and local vendor services
The power of consumer opinion.
![What can we really learn from sex-disaggregated data?](https://www.ifpri.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/uganda-enumerator.jpg)
What can we really learn from sex-disaggregated data?
Parsing sometimes contradictory responses in household surveys.
Events
![ICTforAg 2024: Localizing impact](https://www.ifpri.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-03-22-at-12.56.02_300x180-1.png)
ICTforAg 2024: Localizing impact
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.
![Globalization of the Bioeconomy: Recent Trends and Drivers of Bioeconomy Programs and Policies](https://www.ifpri.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Event_050724_300x180.jpg)
Globalization of the Bioeconomy: Recent Trends and Drivers of Bioeconomy Programs and Policies
Hybrid Event: May 7, 2024 at 9:00am-10:30am EDT. Please join us at IFPRI (in-person or online) for an exciting seminar on the globalization of the bioeconomy.
![Introducing pro-WEAI complementary indicators for nutrition- sensitive agriculture and market inclusion projects](https://www.ifpri.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/March-02-event-page.jpg)
Introducing pro-WEAI complementary indicators for nutrition- sensitive agriculture and market inclusion projects
Virtual Event: March 2, 2023 – 9:00 AM- 10:30 AM EST. This Policy Seminar will introduce the new health and nutrition (HN) and market inclusion (MI) indicators and explain how they can guide nutrition-sensitive and market inclusion elements of agricultural development projects.
News
European Union gives €1 million to support the Agriculture pillar of the National Economic Recovery Plan for COVID-19 in Rwanda
The European Commission has provided EUR 1 million to IFPRI to support the Ministry of Agriculture in Rwanda to enhance skills in the analysis of public investment priorities & policy options for the COVID-19 recovery period.
Rwanda government partners with IFPRI programme to accelerate agricultural productivity (Africa Business Communities)
Africa Business Communities published an article on the new IFPRI program, the Rwanda Agricultural Policy Analysis and Capacity Development Program. Rwanda is accelerating its agenda for sustainable development and inclusive growth by reinforcing its emphasis on agriculture, nutrition, and rural transformation. Senior Research Fellow and Head of the new Program, David Spielman said, “The Rwanda […]
Government launches new plan to stave off malnutrition (The New Times)
The New Times (Rwanda) reported on the new Rwanda Strategy Support Program (RSSP). Developed by IFPRI in collaboration with the government of Rwanda, the program seeks to leverage on evidence and policy analysis to accelerate agricultural transformation in Rwanda. Republished in Africa Business Communities.