Africa

Financial and environmental outlook of groundwater-solar irrigation in sub-Saharan Africa

Groundwater-fed irrigation holds great promise for enhancing food production in Sub-Saharan Africa. Solar energy offers a renewable and cost-effective solution to power groundwater irrigation Source: IFPRI Africa Regional Office (AFR)

Improving resource targeting in Niger: Joint financial analysis and food system mapping

This policy brief combines the results of a food system mapping exercise with an analysis of financial flows into Niger’s food system from 2019 to 2022 to inform policymaking for food system transformation. Source: IFPRI Africa Regional Office (AFR)

AFSF Summit 2024: Advancing gender equality and nutrition for sustainable agriculture

This year’s AFSF Summit, held September 2-6 in Kigali, Rwanda, revolved around the theme “Innovate, Accelerate, and Scale: Delivering Food Systems Transformation in a Digital and Climate Era.” Source: IFPRI Africa Regional Office (AFR)

Country Brief: Nutrition and diet profile: Benin

In Benin, undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies are prevalent, and the prevalence of overweight and obesity is increasing. -Diets in Benin have declined in quality over time, particularly among children. Source: IFPRI Africa Regional Office (AFR)

Africa Regional Launch of IFPRI’s 2024 Global Food Policy Report

Global Food Policy Report Series/Special Event Food Systems for Healthy Diets and Nutrition: Africa Regional Launch of IFPRI’s 2024 Global Source: IFPRI Africa Regional Office (AFR)