Blogs

Costs and benefits of using social learning games to support Indian communities in better managing their dams

First of two blog posts on a recent study on a social learning game intervention in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. Read Source: IFPRI South Asia Office

Asking the right questions: A stakeholder dialogue on generative AI in digital extension

Generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) is gaining traction in agriculture. Conversational agents such as chatbots and voice assistants are being explored as digital extension solutions, promising scalable, personalized advice for farmers that can ... Source: IFPRI Malawi: Malawi Strategy Support Program

From participation to power: Advancing women’s leadership in rural development

The International Day of Rural Women (October 15) highlights the essential roles that rural women play in sustaining households, managing natural resources, and contributing to rural economies. Yet even as they participate extensively in agriculture an... Source: IFPRI Malawi: Malawi Strategy Support Program

Africa’s youth and the future of food: IFPRI’s Key takeaways from AFS Forum 2025

Over 60% of Africa’s people are under 25. By 2035, more young Africans will join the workforce each year than in the rest of the world combined, underscoring the urgency of the 2025 African Food Systems Forum (AFS Forum) theme: “Africa’s Youth: Leading... Source: IFPRI Malawi: Malawi Strategy Support Program

Bridging Regions, Building Resilience – The Launch of ATMI-II in Jakarta

The second phase of the Agricultural Transformation and Market Integration (ATMI-II) initiative was officially launched in Jakarta on 4–5 August Source: IFPRI South Asia Office