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Food Systems, African Union Regional Processes, and CGIAR Engagement
CGIAR has a strong presence in Africa, contributing important evidence on different aspects of agriculture and throughout the food system, from production to consumption, for nutrition.
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Jemimah Njuki looks to an inclusive future for small-holder farming in Africa
Jemimah Njuki, the International Food Policy Research Institute’s Director for Africa, reflects on the discussion and emphasises the importance of this sector’s social dimensions.
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Boosting African agricultural growth and transformation
Africa’s rural transformation is hampered by the difficulties and missed opportunities farmers face in accessing markets. Many of these problems can be traced to farmers’ individual struggles.
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COVID-19 Challenges to Equity: Insights from Rural Nepal and Senegal
The two countries represent similarities and differences in COVID-19 trajectories and implications. Both countries underwent strict lockdowns around the same time (March 23 for Senegal and March 24 for Nepal).
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Impact of COVID-19 on the CAADP Biennial Reviews
The next BR report is expected to be released at the AU Summit in 2022, using data measured from 2015 to 2020. With the COVID-19 global pandemic , many of the BR indicators measured in 2020 may see big changes for the worse.
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Earth Day 2020: Lessons for human survival from a pandemic and a global environment under stress
The 50th anniversary of Earth Day (April 22) is falling in the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic—a coincidence that should prompt reflection on where we are heading as a species.
Who we are
IFPRI in Africa provides on-the-ground support for local research, capacity building, and partnerships to reduce poverty and end malnutrition across the continent.
What we do
We conduct evidence-based research on agriculture, food security, nutrition, gender, markets, and climate resilience—tailored to African contexts.
Where we work
We share research findings with key stakeholders through policy dialogues, public events, workshops, publications, and blogs.