Blogs

Sudan: how warring factions gained influence in the country’s food system – and what it means for the current conflict

Militaries play a major role in the politics of many countries. They determine whether elections can occur and who can compete. From Egypt to Pakistan and Myanmar to Uganda, the military is often the most important powerholder. In parallel, violent non... Source: IFPRI Sudan – Sudan Strategy Support Program

Gender responsiveness through land rights

This blog reflects on discussions from the institutionalization of the Gender Responsive Cell (GRC) in Odisha, highlighting why women’s land rights are central to gender-responsive policymaking and inclusive agricultural transformation. Source: IFPRI South Asia Office

Can digital cash transfers serve those in active conflict zones? Evidence from Sudan

Digital cash transfers can be delivered even in active conflict settings like Sudan and can significantly protect vulnerable households—especially in the most insecure areas—from worsening food insecurity, though their impacts vary by context and house... Source: IFPRI Sudan – Sudan Strategy Support Program

AI, copyright, and content licensing in digital agriculture

The large language models (LLMs) that power most artificial intelligence chatbots and other applications are exponentially more massive than those of earlier systems, relying on vast datasets and billions of parameters to produce their human-like outpu... Source: IFPRI Malawi: Malawi Strategy Support Program

IFPRI at the 2024/25 Agriculture Joint Sector Review

The Government of Malawi convened the 2024/25 Agriculture Joint Sector Review (JSR) on 23 January at the Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe, bringing together government ministries, development partners, researchers, private‑sector actor... Source: IFPRI Malawi: Malawi Strategy Support Program