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Is Ethiopia missing a golden opportunity for addressing hidden hunger? The opportunities and challenges of biofortification
Hidden hunger—the silent epidemic of micronutrient deficiencies—is driven by poverty and continues to be a major public health challenge in the developing world.
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Can phone surveys be used in standard poverty measurement? Evidence from Ethiopia
Surveys are a key method for social scientists to gather data on living standards. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, such surveys in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)
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The impact of Russia-Ukraine Conflict on Food and Nutrition Security in Africa: A Call for a More Resilient African Food System
For Africa, which is still recovering from the socio-economic repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine conflict poses a major threat to food security.
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IFPRI’s 2023 Global Food Policy Report: Rethinking Food Crisis Responses is out !
In Africa, about 282 million people (20 percent of the population) are facing food insecurity and are undernourished, more than double the share in any other region of the world
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Toward more intensive, sustainable, and equitable groundwater management in the White Volta basin of Ghana
In August-September 2022, eighteen representatives from the government, civil society, the private sector, farmers, and community leaders met in Bolgatanga, Ghana over a series of 3 workshops to explore potential pathways for improving groundwater use and governance in the White Volta basin in the Upper East region of Ghana
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World Water Day 2023: Cooperation for Accelerating Change in the Niger River Basin
Few places on Earth need accelerated change and progress toward SDG 6 on water and sanitation as much as West Africa’s Niger River Basin, which supports more than 160 million people and covers 2.23 million square kilometers.
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.