Child wasting affects an estimated 42 million children at any given time, but over a year, between 240 and 295 million episodes of wasting occur. Wasting, including severe wasting, is associated with approximately 850,000 child deaths annually and hav... Source: IFPRI Africa Regional Office (AFR)
Launching IFPRI’s Strategy for Engagement with CAADP 2026-2035: Supporting Implementation at Continental, Regional, and National levels
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) Africa office proudly announces its Strategy for Engagement with the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Source: IFPRI Africa Regional Office (AFR)
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)
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)
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)
