Africa

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. Source: IFPRI Africa Regional Office (AFR)

The Minimum Dietary Diversity For Women Indicator Can Be Extended To Children And Adolescents aged 4-15 Years

The response to the global call for more data on children’s and adolescents’ diets and nutrition is limited by the lack of straightforward practical indicators to track their diet quality. Source: IFPRI Africa Regional Office (AFR)

Unique datasets on shocks, food security, and household coping strategies

This study compiles and standardizes large-scale national household surveys conducted twice a year between 2018 and 2023 in Mali, Chad, Niger, and Burkina Faso. These surveys capture data on household food security and coping strategies. Source: IFPRI Africa Regional Office (AFR)

Farm size and agricultural productivity of nutritious foods: Evidence from Ethiopia

This new IFPRI Journal Article examines the impact of farm size on the production of nutritious foods in Ethiopia, finding that larger farms exhibit significantly higher productivity in terms of output, value, and profit per hectare compared to small f... Source: IFPRI Africa Regional Office (AFR)

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. Source: IFPRI Africa Regional Office (AFR)