Best IFPRI Podcasts (2025)

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Shaping Food Policy in a Changing World: Research Priorities for Greater Impact 6:07:02

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Special EventIFPRI Policy SeminarShaping Food Policy in a Changing World: Research Priorities for Greater ImpactOrganized by IFPRI, with support from the Gates Foundation and the Rockefeller FoundationDecember 15, 2025In today’s fast-changing world and evolving food systems, the need for evidence-based food policy has never been more urgent – deman…

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Impact of Global Change on Food Security in 2050: Assessing Risks Through the Lens of Food Trade 1:32:43

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Policy Seminar | IFPRI Policy SeminarThe Impact of Global Change on Food Security in 2050: Assessing the Risks Through the Lens of Food TradeOrganized by IFPRI in partnership with MIT Abdul Latif Jameel Water and Food Systems Lab/FACT AllianceNovember 19, 2025Trade is crucial to achieving food security. The Jameel Index for Food Trade and Vulnerabi…

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Trading the Crosswinds: Macro Outlook, Trade Uncertainty & Agricultural Markets 1:31:35

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Policy Seminar | IFPRI Policy SeminarTrading the Crosswinds: Macroeconomic Outlook, Trade Policy Uncertainty, and Agricultural Commodity MarketsCo-organized by IFPRI and Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS)November 18, 2025Prospects for global grain and oilseed production remain broadly favorable, but the agricultural trade environment con…

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Empowerment in Crisis: Gender-Responsive Solutions for Fragile Food Systems 1:33:05

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Policy Seminar | IFPRI Policy SeminarEmpowerment in Crisis: Gender-Responsive Solutions for Fragile Food SystemsCo-organized by IFPRI and the CGIAR Science Program on Food Frontiers and Security | Part of the Fragility to Stability Seminar SeriesNovember 12, 2025Crises—whether driven by conflict, climate shocks, or economic instability—rarely affec…

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Informing Crisis Response in Sudan 1:33:09

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Policy Seminar | IFPRI Policy SeminarInforming Crisis Response in SudanCo-organized by IFPRI and the CGIAR Science Program on Food Frontiers and Security | Part of the Fragility to Stability Seminar SeriesOctober 22, 2025The recent resurgence of armed conflicts in Africa is increasing the need and urgency for investments in shock-responsive humanit…

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Navigating the Food Security Nexus: Commodity Prices, Inflation, and Exchange Rates 1:27:55

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IFPRI-AMIS Seminar Series | IFPRI Policy SeminarNavigating the Food Security Nexus: Commodity Prices, Inflation, and Exchange RatesCo-organized by IFPRI and Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS)October 21, 2025Join us for a seminar exploring the complex interplay between global food commodity prices and domestic food price inflation, and th…

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Tackling extreme poverty and financing for food systems in Africa 1:58:53

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Policy Seminar | IFPRI Policy SeminarTackling extreme poverty and financing for food systems in AfricaOrganized by IFPRI and partners on the margins of the IMF-World Bank Annual MeetingsOctober 17, 2025Join speakers from IFPRI, IFAD, UNU-WIDER and the World Bank for a high-level seminar exploring two major African priorities – poverty reduction and…

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The EU Deforestation Regulation: Policy Implications and Research Frontiers 1:36:58

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CGIAR Seminar Series | Series/Special EventThe EU Deforestation Regulation: Policy Implications and Research FrontiersCo-organized by IFPRI, CGIAR, and Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)October 14, 2025In June 2023, the European Union (EU) adopted its Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products (EUDR)—a landmark…

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Mobility in a Fragile World: Evidence to Inform Policy 1:31:05

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Policy Seminar | IFPRI Policy SeminarMobility in a Fragile World: Evidence to Inform PolicyCo-organized by IFPRI, the CGIAR Science Program on Food Frontiers and Security, and the Louvain Institute of Data Analysis and Modeling in Economics and Statistics (LIDAM), IRES | Part of the Fragility to Stability Seminar SeriesSeptember 18, 2025Migration t…

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Fertilizers in a Shifting Global Landscape – Trends, Trade, and Sustainability 1:32:30

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IFPRI-AMIS Seminar Series | IFPRI Policy SeminarFertilizers in a Shifting Global Landscape – Trends, Trade, and SustainabilityCo-organized by IFPRI and Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS)September 16, 2025Fertilizers—both mineral and organic—are indispensable inputs in modern agriculture. Yet, recent years have seen unprecedented volatili…

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What Do We Know About the Future of Food Systems? 1:29:37

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Book Launch | IFPRI Policy SeminarWhat Do We Know About the Future of Food Systems?Co-organized by IFPRI and the CGIARThis event is also part of the Policy Innovations Global Webinar Series of the CGIAR Science Program on Policy InnovationsJuly 23, 2025Food systems have achieved remarkable progress in recent decades, but moving forward, they will f…

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The Future of Youth Jobs in Agrifood Systems in Africa 2:03:51

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IFPRI Policy SeminarThe Future of Youth Jobs in Agrifood Systems in AfricaHosted by IFPRI, the CGIAR Policy Innovations Program, the CGIAR Gender Equality and Inclusion Accelerator, and the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA)July 15, 2025Africa’s population is the youngest of any region, affording the continent an adequate workforce to…

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Worsening food insecurity, waning response capacity: Options for a better way forward 1:33:47

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Policy Seminar | IFPRI Policy SeminarWorsening food insecurity, waning response capacity: Options for a better way forwardCo-organized by IFPRI, the Food Security Information Network (FSIN) and the CGIAR Science Program on Food Frontiers and Security | Part of the Fragility to Stability Seminar SeriesJuly 2, 2025Food crises arise from the complex i…

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Fertilizer, soil health, and economic shocks: Policy lessons learned from recent events 1:33:19

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IFPRI Policy SeminarFertilizer, soil health, and economic shocks: Policy lessons learned from recent eventsOrganized by IFPRI, Food Policy, and the CGIAR Science Program on Policy InnovationsJune 11, 2025Join us for a discussion of key findings from a recent special issue of Food Policy exploring the complex interactions between fertilizer use, soi…

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Global Launch: 2025 Global Food Policy Report 3:49:48

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Global Food Policy ReportIFPRI Policy Seminar2025 Global Food Policy Report | Food Policy: Lessons and Priorities for a Changing WorldMay 28, 2025Over the last 50 years, the world’s food systems have evolved tremendously amid major economic, environmental, and social changes. Throughout this period, policy research has played a critical role in pro…

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2025 Outlook for Wheat, Maize, and Soybean Crops 1:30:29

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IFPRI-AMIS Seminar Series | IFPRI Policy Seminar2025 Outlook for Wheat, Maize, and Soybean CropsCo-organized by IFPRI and Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS)May 13, 2025Global grain and oilseed markets are facing great uncertainty as producers in the northern hemisphere complete their spring plantings. While some dryness has affected wint…

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Ending Hunger and Malnutrition: Keeping Our Eyes on the Road 2:32:45

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IFPRI Policy SeminarEnding Hunger and Malnutrition: Keeping Our Eyes on the RoadOrganized by IFPRI in collaboration with the World BankIFPRI Seminar during World Bank/International Monetary Fund (IMF) Spring MeetingsApril 22, 2025While global agricultural commodity prices have come down from the high levels seen in recent years, the world remains f…

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How Can We Improve Food Security Monitoring in Conflict-Affected Regions? 53:38

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IFPRI WebinarHow Can We Improve Food Security Monitoring in Conflict-Affected Regions? Machine Learning for Spatially Granular Food Security MappingCo-organized by IFPRI and the CGIAR Initiative on ForesightMarch 25, 2025Machine learning is transforming agricultural and food security research, enabling more accurate and timely insights. The Interna…

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No Time to Waste: Moving from Commitments to Action on Food Loss and Waste 1:28:10

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Significant levels of food loss and waste continue to have negative impacts on food security and the environment, and Sustainable Development Goal 12.3, which aims to halve food loss and waste worldwide by 2030, remains out of reach. Join us on “12.3 Day” 2025 to take stock of efforts and opportunities to make progress toward this important goal. O…

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Biofuels and the Global Vegetable Oil Market 1:30:36

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IFPRI-AMIS Seminar Series | IFPRI Policy SeminarBiofuels and the Global Vegetable Oil MarketCo-organized by IFPRI and Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS)March 4, 2025Production of biodiesel fuel in Brazil, the European Union, Indonesia, and the United States has grown by nearly 40 percent over the past five years, driven largely by subsid…

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Official Launch of the Third School Meal Programs Around the World Report 1:39:52

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Co-organized by the Global Child Nutrition Foundation (GCNF) & IFPRIUndernutrition during childhood and early adolescence has long-term consequences for development and health, and for girls it can affect the survival and wellbeing of their children. Diet-related risk School meal programs are an effective way to boost children’s nutrition and wellb…

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School meals in the 21st century – emerging evidence and future directions 1:43:10

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This event is co-organized by IFPRI and The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) Research Consortium for School Health and NutritionUndernutrition during childhood and early adolescence has long-term consequences for development and health, and for girls it can affect the survival and wellbeing of their children. Diet-related risk f…

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Trade disruptions and their impacts on agricultural markets: Looking back and ahead 1:32:06

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IFPRI-AMIS Seminar Series | IFPRI Policy SeminarTrade disruptions and their impacts on agricultural markets: Looking back and aheadCo-organized by IFPRI and Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS)January 13, 2025Global agricultural markets have been in a constant state of uproar over the past 5 years. Trade wars between major trading nations …

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Building More Inclusive and Natural Resource-Secure Food Futures 1:34:27

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Throughout her career, Ruth Meinzen-Dick has made pathbreaking contributions to natural resource management and gender equity, drawing from her deep engagement with communities to improve understanding and measurement in these areas. Dr. Meinzen-Dick’s research encompasses land and water policy, property rights, collective action, and games for exp…

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Food Systems for Healthy Diets and Nutrition: Africa Regional Launch of IFPRI’s 2024 GFPR 2:01:24

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Global Food Policy ReportSeries/Special EventFood Systems for Healthy Diets and Nutrition: Africa Regional Launch of IFPRI’s 2024 Global Food Policy ReportIn collaboration with University of Nairobi and part of the CGIAR Initiative on National Policies and Strategies (NPS) Seminar SeriesNovember 14, 2024Despite significant progress in addressing hu…

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Improving Diets & Nutrition through Food Systems - A Dialogue on IFPRI’s 2024 GFPR 2:17:41

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Series/Special EventImproving Diets and Nutrition through Food Systems: What Will it Take? A Dialogue on IFPRI’s 2024 Global Food Policy ReportCo-organized by IFPRI, the Netherlands Food Partnership, the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security, and NatureSupported by the Director General fo…

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Learning Support for a Multi-Country Climate Resilience Programme for Food Security 1:33:55

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EventIFPRI Policy SeminarLearning Support for a Multi-Country Climate Resilience Programme for Food SecurityOrganized by CGIAR with support from World Food Programme (WFP) and The Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad)November 5, 2024The Learning Support for a Sub-Saharan Africa Multi-Country Climate Resilience Program for Food Securi…

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Supporting and shaping the global nutrition agenda with evidence: A three-decade journey of research and partnerships for impact 1:39:00

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Martin J. Forman Memorial LectureIFPRI Policy SeminarSupporting and shaping the global nutrition agenda with evidence: A three-decade journey of research and partnerships for impact34th Annual Martin J. Forman Memorial LectureOctober 30, 2024This year’s Forman Lecture will be delivered by Dr. Marie Ruel, Senior Research Fellow in the Nutrition, Die…

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Debt Distress and the Right to Food in Africa 1:33:47

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Debt Distress and the Right to Food in AfricaCo-organized by IFPRI and Welthungerhilfe (WHH)October 2, 2024More than half of low-income countries are at risk of debt distress or have already defaulted. The debt crisis, while exacerbated by recent crises, has been looming for several years. According to the United Nations, 3.3 billion people now liv…

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Agronomy & Policy Solutions for Implementing the African Fertilizer & Soil Health Action Plan 2:01:57

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Agronomy and Policy Solutions for Effective Implementation of the African Fertilizer and Soil Health Action PlanCo-organized by IFPRI, CGIAR, Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), and Africa Network of Agricultural Policy Research Institutes (ANAPRI)September 10, 2024CGIAR is pleased to support our regional and …

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Against the grain: Could farmers feed the world and heal the planet? 1:36:59

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Policy Dialogue/Series/Special EventAgainst the grain: Could farmers feed the world and heal the planet?Co-organized by IFPRI and The CGIAR Initiative on Nature-Positive SolutionsVirtual EventAugust 27, 2024Humanity relies on agriculture to provide nourishment, yet there is an urgent need to reduce the agricultural sector’s environmental footprint.…

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The Unjust Climate: Measuring the impacts of climate change on rural poor, women, and youth 1:32:52

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IFPRI Policy SeminarThe Unjust Climate: Measuring the impacts of climate change on rural poor, women, and youthCo-organized by IFPRI, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and Gender, Climate Change and Nutrition Integration Initiative (GCAN)June 18, 20249:30 – 11:00 am (America/New York)3:30 – 5:00 pm (Europe/Amsterdam)7:00 – 8:30 pm (Asia/Kolk…

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Famines and Fragility: Making humanitarian, developmental, and peacebuilding responses work 2:02:17

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CGIAR SEMINAR SERIESFamines and Fragility: Making humanitarian, developmental, and peacebuilding responses workCo-organized by IFPRI, CGIAR, and Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)14:30 TO 16:15 CETJUN 11, 2024 - 9:30 TO 11:15AM EDTGlobally, the number of people facing crisis-level or worse acute food insecurit…

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Tackling the Hidden Costs of our Food Systems 1:37:43

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HYBRID POLICY SEMINARTackling the Hidden Costs of our Food SystemsCo-organized by IFPRI, The Food System Economics Commission (FSEC), and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)JUN 6, 2024 - 9:30 TO 11:00AM EDTFood systems provide important benefits to the global population, not only providing food but also supporting livelihoods for more than one …

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Understanding the New Dynamics of Agrifood Trade, Perspectives by Pascal Lamy 1:44:44

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SPECIAL EVENTUnderstanding the New Dynamics of Agrifood Trade, Perspectives by Pascal LamyCo-hosted jointly by IFPRI and Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE)MAY 30, 2024 - 2:30 TO 4:00PM EDTGeopolitical tensions, as well as conflicts at the regional, national, and local levels, climate change and sustainability challenges, and the …

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2024 Global Food Policy Report 1:45:48

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Despite significant progress in addressing hunger, malnutrition remains a major challenge in all regions of the world. Unhealthy diets are a major driver of all forms of malnutrition, including undernutrition, overweight and obesity, and micronutrient deficiencies, as well as diet-related noncommunicable diseases. Worldwide, as many as 3 billion pe…

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Globalization of the Bioeconomy: Recent Trends and Drivers of Bioeconomy Programs and Policies 1:31:05

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HYBRID POLICY SEMINARGlobalization of the Bioeconomy: Recent Trends and Drivers of Bioeconomy Programs and PoliciesCo-organized by IFPRI, International Advisory Council on Global Bioeconomy (IACGB) and CGIARMAY 7, 2024 - 9:00 TO 10:30AM EDTThe bioeconomy approach to sustainable development holds great promise in reducing dependence on fossil fuels,…

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Sudan at a Crossroads: Food Systems, Hunger, and Humanitarian Aid During Civil Conflict 1:41:52

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HYBRID POLICY SEMINARSudan at a Crossroads: Food Systems, Hunger, and Humanitarian Aid During Civil ConflictMAY 2, 2024 - 10:00 TO 11:30AM EDTIn April 2023, Sudan descended into a violent civil war that has displaced more than 8 million people, destroyed critical infrastructure, and left half the country’s population in need of humanitarian assista…

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Dairy and Nutrition in the Global South: Potential, Progress, and Obstacles Ahead 1:35:04

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POLICY SEMINARDairy and Nutrition in the Global South: Potential, Progress, and Obstacles AheadAPR 24, 2024 - 9:30 TO 11:00AM EDTMalnutrition in early childhood is a major risk factor for premature death and disease, and is associated with 45% of all deaths of children under the age of 5. But malnutrition has important economic consequences too, by…

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Deepening Social Protection Systems: Enhancing livelihoods and health in Ethiopia 1:28:56

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POLICY SEMINARDeepening Social Protection Systems: Enhancing livelihoods and health in EthiopiaAPR 17, 2024 - 10:30AM TO 12:00PM EDTTwenty years after the establishment of Ethiopia’s Productive Safety Net Program (PSNP), a major social protection system, the country’s government, donors, and other stakeholders are implementing multidimensional grad…

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Post COP28 Priorities for Advancing Food Systems Transformation 1:36:49

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CGIAR SEMINAR SERIESPost COP28 Priorities for Advancing Food Systems TransformationCo-organized by IFPRI, CGIAR, and Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)MAR 27, 2024 - 9:30 TO 11:00AM EDT / 14:30 TO 16:00 CETHeld in 2023, the planet’s hottest year on record, COP28 has been heralded for its strong focus on food s…

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Global Food 50/50 Launch Event 1:32:27

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LAUNCH EVENTGlobal Food 50/50 Launch EventCo-organized by Global Health 50/50, IFPRI, and UN WomenMAR 7, 2024 - 9:00 TO 10:30AM EST / 1:00 TO 2:30pm BSTThe Global Food 50/50 initiative monitors progress and holds food system organizations accountable for advancing gender-just and equitable food systems. This event marks the launch of the third annu…

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Reforming Agricultural Policies and Farm Support to Advance Sustainable Food System Transformation 1:46:57

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CGIAR SEMINAR SERIESReforming Agricultural Policies and Farm Support to Advance Sustainable Food System TransformationCo-organized by IFPRI, CGIAR, and Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)15:00 TO 16:45 CETFEB 29, 2024 - 9:00 TO 10:45AM ESTIn the recent COP28 Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture, Resilient Foo…

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Introducing the new Women’s Empowerment Metric for National Statistical Systems (WEMNS) 1:30:14

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POLICY SEMINARIntroducing the new Women’s Empowerment Metric for National Statistical Systems (WEMNS)FEB 22, 2024 - 9:00 TO 10:30AM ESTThe new Women’s Empowerment Metric for National Statistical Systems (WEMNS) https://weai.ifpri.info/wemns/ is a streamlined tool for measuring women’s empowerment, intended for use in large-scale, multitopic surveys…

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From Commitments to Impact 1:40:45

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SPECIAL EVENTFrom Commitments to Impact: Analyzing the Global Commitments Toward Promoting Food Security and Healthy DietsCo-organized by IFPRI and The Rockefeller FoundationFEB 6, 2024 - 9:00 TO 10:30AM ESTSince the mid-2010s, progress in reducing food insecurity and improving diet quality has stalled. Multiple shocks, including the COVID-19 pande…

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Book Launch: Food Systems Transformation in Kenya 1:31:02

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BOOK LAUNCHFood Systems Transformation in Kenya: Lessons from the Past and Policy Options for the FutureCo-organized by IFPRI, International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MoALD), and CGIAR Initiative on National Policies and Strategies (NPS)JAN 8, 2024 - 4:30 TO 5:45PM EATFood systems transf…

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Emerging Trends in the Global Soybean Complex 1:30:58

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IFPRI-AMIS SEMINAR SERIESEmerging Trends in the Global Soybean ComplexCo-organized by IFPRI and Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS)DEC 14, 2023 - 9:30 TO 11:00AM ESTGlobal changes in soybean production and consumption are reshaping global markets. Global oilseed prices have fallen considerably since last year’s record highs. World soybean…

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From Farm to Table: Agrifood Systems and Trade Challenges in the Southern Cone 1:31:26

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POLICY SEMINARFrom Farm to Table: Agrifood Systems and Trade Challenges in the Southern ConeCo-organized by IFPRI and United States Agency for International Development (USAID)DEC 12, 2023 - 9:30 TO 11:00AM ESTDe la granja a la mesa: Sistemas agroalimentarios y retos comerciales en el Cono SurEsta presentación será en español. Habrá traducción simu…

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The E-FooD Dataset and Food Security Simulators for Kenya and Nigeria 1:00:22

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VIRTUAL RESEARCH SEMINARThe E-FooD Dataset and Food Security Simulators for Kenya and Nigeria: Innovative Tools to Support National Policies and StrategiesCo-organized by IFPRI and the CGIAR Initiative on National Policies and Strategies (NPS)DEC 7, 2023 - 8:00 TO 9:00AM ESTRecent global food price spikes and household income losses pose significan…

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Implications of El Niño 2023/24 for Africa South of the Sahara 1:30:29

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POLICY SEMINARImplications of El Niño 2023/24 for Africa South of the SaharaCo-organized by IFPRI, USAID Famine Early Warning Network (FEWS NET), and NASA Goddard Space Flight CenterNOV 29, 2023 - 7:30 TO 9:00AM ESTClimate scientists are anticipating an El Niño event in the upcoming boreal winter season (November 2023–February 2024), ending the rec…