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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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Kalyani Raghunathan

Kalyani Raghunathan is Research Fellow in the Poverty, Gender, and Inclusion Unit, based in New Delhi, India. Her research lies at the intersection of agriculture, gender, social protection, and public health and nutrition, with a specific focus on South Asia and Africa. 

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Nigeria Strategy Support Program

Vegetable seller at local market in Abuja A Nigerian man sells fresh vegetables at a market in the Nigerian capital of Abuja. IFPRI works with local partners to conduct research on improving the vegetable value chains.

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Overview

The Nigeria Strategy Support Program (NSSP), launched in 2007, is dedicated to strengthening evidence-based policymaking in Nigeria by working with partners to generate evidence to inform planning and implementation of development interventions that support agricultural development, enhance food security, and improve nutrition. Program activities are built around rigorous policy research and support to government institutions, especially the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security.

NSSP conducts research and advises on strategic policy options to support agricultural growth, rural development, and economic transformation in Nigeria. In particular, the program aims to (1) enhance agriculture-sector policies and strategies by fostering a deeper understanding of pro-poor, gender-sensitive, and environmentally sustainable approaches to agricultural and rural development in Nigeria; (2) build the capacity of government agencies, research institutions, and other stakeholders to conduct and utilize applied research that directly informs agricultural and rural policies and strategies; and (3) foster improved communication linkages and consultations among policymakers, policy analysts, and beneficiaries regarding agricultural and rural development policy matters.

IFPRI’s ongoing work in Nigeria is driven by local demand for IFPRI’s global expertise in solutions to address food insecurity and malnutrition; IFPRI’s strong partnerships in Nigeria; Nigeria’s strategic importance within the sub-region and the world; and the focus of the Government of Nigeria and other stakeholders on food security.

To learn more, visit the IFPRI Nigeria website.

Links/Projects

IFPRI Nigeria Website

Africa Regional Website

Donors

Partners

Duration

2007 – Ongoing

Publications

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Nigeria school feeding program: Baseline farmers’ survey instrument

2024Andam, Kwaw S.; Amare, Mulubrhan; Gelli, Aulo; Kosec, Katrina; Abay, Kibrom A.; Bamiwuye, Temilolu; Fasoranti, Adetunji
Details

Nigeria school feeding program: Baseline farmers’ survey instrument

Year published

2024

Authors

Andam, Kwaw S.; Amare, Mulubrhan; Gelli, Aulo; Kosec, Katrina; Abay, Kibrom A.; Bamiwuye, Temilolu; Fasoranti, Adetunji

Citation

Andam, Kwaw; Amare, Mulubrhan; Gelli, Aulo; Kosec, Katrina; Abay, Kibrom; Bamiwuye, Temilolu; and Fasoranti, Adetunji. 2024. Nigeria school feeding program: Baseline farmers’ survey instrument. Washington, DC: International Food Policy Research Institute. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/159878

Country/Region

Nigeria

Keywords

Africa; Western Africa; Sub-saharan Africa; School Feeding; Nutrition; Farmers; Training Materials

Language

English

Access/Licence

Open AccessCC-BY-4.0

Source

Source record

Project

Fragility, Conflict, and Migration

Record type

Training Material

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Nigeria school feeding program: Baseline cooks’ survey instrument

2024Andam, Kwaw S.; Amare, Mulubrhan; Gelli, Aulo; Kosec, Katrina; Abay, Kibrom A.; Bamiwuye, Temilolu; Fasoranti, Adetunji; Idowu, Ifetayo
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Nigeria school feeding program: Baseline cooks’ survey instrument

Year published

2024

Authors

Andam, Kwaw S.; Amare, Mulubrhan; Gelli, Aulo; Kosec, Katrina; Abay, Kibrom A.; Bamiwuye, Temilolu; Fasoranti, Adetunji; Idowu, Ifetayo

Citation

Andam, Kwaw; Amare, Mulubrhan; Gelli, Aulo; Kosec, Katrina; Abay, Kibrom; Bamiwuye, Temilolu; Fasoranti, Adetunji; and Idowu, Ifetayo. 2024. Nigeria school feeding program: Baseline cooks’ survey instrument. Washington, DC: International Food Policy Research Institute. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/159879

Country/Region

Nigeria

Keywords

Africa; Western Africa; Sub-saharan Africa; School Feeding; Nutrition; Training Materials

Language

English

Access/Licence

Open AccessCC-BY-4.0

Source

Source record

Project

Fragility, Conflict, and Migration

Record type

Training Material

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Training Material

Nigeria school feeding program: Pre- and post-test training quiz questions for cooks

2024Andam, Kwaw S.; Amare, Mulubrhan; Gelli, Aulo; Kosec, Katrina; Abay, Kibrom A.; Bamiwuye, Temilolu; Fasoranti, Adetunji; Simpa, Suzan
Details

Nigeria school feeding program: Pre- and post-test training quiz questions for cooks

Year published

2024

Authors

Andam, Kwaw S.; Amare, Mulubrhan; Gelli, Aulo; Kosec, Katrina; Abay, Kibrom A.; Bamiwuye, Temilolu; Fasoranti, Adetunji; Simpa, Suzan

Citation

Andam, Kwaw; Amare, Mulubrhan; Gelli, Aulo; Kosec, Katrina; Abay, Kibrom; Bamiwuye, Temilolu; Fasoranti, Adetunji; and Simpa, Suzan. 2024. Nigeria school feeding program: Pre- and post-test training quiz questions for cooks. Washington, DC: International Food Policy Research Institute. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/159876

Country/Region

Nigeria

Keywords

Western Africa; Africa; Sub-saharan Africa; School Feeding; Nutrition; Training Materials; Cooking

Language

English

Access/Licence

Open AccessCC-BY-4.0

Source

Source record

Project

Fragility, Conflict, and Migration

Record type

Training Material

Blogs

The Russia-Ukraine crisis presents threats to Nigeria’s food security, but potential opportunities for the fertilizer, energy sectors
IFPRI Blog
 | 
June 09, 2022

The Russia-Ukraine crisis presents threats to Nigeria’s food security, but potential opportunities for the fertilizer, energy sectors

By Bedru Balana, Kwaw Andam, Mulubrhan Amare, Dolapo Adeyanju, and David Laborde

Problems for a country that imports 99% of its wheat.

Why Nigeria urgently needs to grow non-oil exports
IFPRI Blog
 | 
December 10, 2018

Why Nigeria urgently needs to grow non-oil exports

By Channing Arndt, Adedeji Adeniran, Chuku Chuku, George Mavrotas, Morakinyo Adetutu, and Victor Ajayi

Continued low oil prices are putting unsustainable stresses on Nigeria's economy. Time to diversify.

Public expenditure in agriculture: trends, “black boxes”, and more
Policies, Institutions, and Markets
 | 
January 12, 2016

Public expenditure in agriculture: trends, “black boxes”, and more

By Evgeniya Anisimova

Sustainable growth and inclusive rural transformation require provision of key public goods and services, all of which cost money. 

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News

October 25, 2022 | In the News

Economic readiness vital in cushioning against effects of future pandemics (This Day Live)

This Day Live (Nigeria) cites an IFPRI Nigeria report in its post about the importance of economic readiness in cushioning against the effects of future pandemics.   IFPRI reported that cause of the lockdown measures necessitated by the pandemic, Nigeria’s GDP plunged to 34.1 percent which translates to USD 16 billion with two-thirds of this loss coming in […]

October 14, 2022 | In the News

Nigerian fried rice is a fresh take on a classic dish (Tasting Table) 

Tasting Table published an article extolling the great taste of Nigerian fried rice. According to IFPRI, rice is an integral part of the Nigerian diet. (See the book chapter, Rice in the Nigerian economy and agricultural policies. Jollof rice and coconut rice are everyday mealtime staples for the country, but Nigerian fried rice is a […]

August 31, 2022 | In the News

Food security: FG launches policy to boost agriculture production (News Agency of Nigeria [NAN]) 

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) produced a video on the Agriculture Technology and Innovation Policy launch. The Policy has ten thematic areas including synergy and MDA alignment; livestock development; knowledge creation, and transfer; rapid mechanization; revitalization of extension service delivery; strengthening value-chains for priority crops; fisheries, and development of marine resources. The project runs through […]

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Events

Developing Evidence for Agricultural and Rural Development Policies and Strategies in Nigeria
May 20 to 21, 2009

Developing Evidence for Agricultural and Rural Development Policies and Strategies in Nigeria

Abstract​ The APSF Stakeholder Workshop convened policymakers, farmer organizations, donors, development partners, and members of the research community to learn about research findings on Nigeria’s agricultural development and to discuss future directions for the program. APSF is funded by the Canadian International Development Agency and implemented by IFPRI’s Nigeria Strategy Support Program (NSSP), and works […]

Team members

Kwaw Andam

Kwaw Andam

Country Program Leader / Senior Research Fellow, Development
Strategies and Governance

Kwaw Andam

Kwaw Andam

Country Program Leader / Senior Research Fellow, Development
Strategies and Governance

Paul Dorosh

Paul Dorosh

Senior Research Fellow , Foresight
and Policy Modeling

Xinshen Diao

Xinshen Diao

Senior Research Fellow, Foresight and Policy Modeling, Foresight
and Policy Modeling

Suresh Babu

Suresh Babu

Senior Research Fellow / Head of Capacity Strengthening, Development
Strategies and Governance

Olivier Ecker

Olivier Ecker

Senior Research Fellow, Foresight
and Policy Modeling

Mulubrhan Amare

Mulubrhan Amare

Senior Research Fellow, Development
Strategies and Governance

Bedru Balana

Bedru Balana

Senior Research Fellow, Development
Strategies and Governance

Hyacinth Edeh

Hyacinth Edeh

Country Program Manager, Development
Strategies and Governance

The Programs

  • Kutubdia Island in the Bay of Bengal

    Bangladesh Policy Research and Strategy Support Program

    Improving food and nutrition security is of paramount concern to millions in Bangladesh.

  • Wuxi, the fast growing city that was formerly known as White Horse Village.

    China Strategy Support Program

    Supports joint research & capacity strengthening as well as policy dialogues & communication to improve policymaking.

  • Farm land in Giza in Egypt

    Egypt Strategy Support Program

    Egypt SSP's main objective is to raise incomes of the rural poor and to improve food and nutrition security in Egypt.

  • Gayo village, Ethiopia

    Ethiopia Strategy Support Program

    ESSP is a collaborative program undertaken by IFPRI and the Ethiopian Development Research Institute (EDRI)

  • amevi-wisdom-wiul_nyafcy-unsplash

    Ghana Strategy Support Program

    Conduct research & advise on policy to support agricultural growth, rural development & economic transformation.

  • Local vendors selling vegetables at a market in Kenya,Africa

    Kenya Strategy Support Program

    KSSP is a policy research, capacity strengthening and policy communication program with the main objectives to accelerate poverty reduction and to improve food security.

  • Mitundu Market, Lilongwe, Malawi

    Malawi Strategy Support Program

    This project facilitates and promotes evidence-based dialogue and decision-making in support of agricultural development, food security, and economic growth in Malawi.

  • Country program Myanmar

    Myanmar Strategy Support Program

    The project supports agricultural transformation and other development policy goals by enhancing national technical, institutional, and policy analysis capacities.

  • Nigeria Strategy Support Program

    NSSP responds to the research, analysis, and capacity needs of stakeholders in the Nigerian agricultural research and policy community.

  • Papua New Guinea Agriculture, Food, and Nutrition Policy Support Program

    The Papua New Guinea Agriculture, Food, and Nutrition Policy Support Program (PNG-AFNP) is an initiative aligned with the Government of Papua New Guinea’s vision to revitalize and transform its agricultural sector to improve economic opportunities, livelihoods, and food security.

  • Fertile field at sunset in the countryside (Rwanda/ Africa)

    Rwanda Strategy Support Program

    Rwanda SSP is an initiative aligned with the Government of Rwanda’s vision to accelerate agricultural transformation and rural development in Rwanda.

  • A sunset view of river Nile in Khartoum, Sudan

    Sudan Strategy Support Program

    The Sudan Country Strategy Support Program (CSSP), with key team members based in Khartoum, can provide needed analytical support to the Government of Sudan, local and international partners.