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Revisiting development strategies under climate uncertainty: Insights from Malawi
Climate change is transforming the global landscape, creating unprecedented challenges for developing countries. These challenges are particularly acute in regions where economies heavily depend on agriculture
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Behavioral explanations for the sell-low-buy-high puzzle in smallholder market participation
In rural markets of developing countries, agricultural commodity prices exhibit seasonal fluctuations, with low prices at harvest, followed by steady rises to an annual high shortly before lean-season planting.
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Soaring cocoa prices: Diverse impacts and implications for key West African producers
Cocoa bean prices have been rising since the last quarter of 2023, hitting a record high of $10.97 per kilogram on April 19. The price spike is due to a significant drop in bean production
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Human Milk Banks offer a promising option to address sub-Saharan Africa’s staggeringly high neonatal mortality rates
Notably, virtually all (99%) of the children who died within the first four weeks of life were in poorer regions, with sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and South Asia being the most affected.
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‘C’est la Vie!’: An impact evaluation of a Senegalese edutainment series to influence gender and violence outcomes
The show revolves around everyday life in a maternal health clinic in Senegal and is developed and produced by the Senegalese NGO Réseau Africain pour l’Education à la Santé.
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INTERACTIVE: 2023 IFPRI YEAR IN REVIEW
In 2023, IFPRI continued to contribute policy-relevant research to address food system shocks and challenges, including finding ways to build greater resilience
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.