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New U.S. tariff policies: What’s at stake for sub-Saharan Africa?
SSA is facing a climate of economic uncertainty exacerbated by trade disruptions and its existing vulnerabilities. The IMF now projects that SSA growth will slow to 3.8% in 2025
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Transform Nutrition West Africa builds knowledge for decision-makers
West Africa faces significant problems with various forms of malnutrition, especially among women and children. In the mid-2010s, these challenges intensified.
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The ECOWAS breakup: Implications for West African food security and regional cooperation
On January 28, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will lose three of its founding members—Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—comprising 16% of its population of 424 million and 7% of its GDP.
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How conflict drives hunger: Six channels through the food system
Much has been said and written of late about the linkages between conflict and hunger. There is good reason for this: 65% of the world’s acutely food-insecure people live in conflict-affected countries.
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The promise of digital farmer services: Sifting reality from hype in Kenya
Agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa continues to underperform despite its vast potential, as production struggles to keep up with population growth, primarily driven by unsustainable land expansion rather than productivity gains.
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Tracking soil health managers in Uganda
Soil degradation, mainly caused by soil erosion and nutrient depletion, is a key factor undermining agricultural productivity, food security
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.