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Food security and social assistance in Sudan during armed conflict

The conflict in Sudan has severely impacted the food security landscape in rural areas, profoundly affecting household diets, coping strategies, and overall food insecurity levels. A study conducted by the International Food Policy Research Institute (... Source: IFPRI Sudan – Sudan Strategy Support Program

Expecting too much, foreseeing too little? Behavioral explanations for the sell low-buy high puzzle in smallholder market participation

Abstract: It is often observed that smallholder farmers sell most of their marketable surplus immediately after the harvest when seasonal price movements reach their lowest point, instead of waiting just a few more months until prices recover. Most exp... Source: IFPRI Malawi: Malawi Strategy Support Program

Assessing Diet Quality and Anthropometry: Key Indicators and Insights

June 26, 2024 | This webinar focused on measuring and analyzing indicators for effectively tracking the prevalence of poor dietary practices and assessing anthropometric measures in adults and children. Source: IFPRI Myanmar – The Myanmar Strategy Support Program

Tackling gender inequality in a climate-changed world: How agrifood and social protection systems can empower women and girls to build climate resilience

Air pollution, rising temperatures, crop failures, and water shortages are increasing pressures on health and agrifood systems. During these crises, households often reduce food consumption, sell assets, migrate or adjust labor allocation between men a... Source: IFPRI Malawi: Malawi Strategy Support Program

In Memoriam: Hon. Saulos Chilima, Vice President of Malawi

All of us at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) are saddened by the tragic accident that led to the demise of Hon. Saulos Chilima, Vice President of Malawi, and his fellow passengers and extend our condolences to all of their fami... Source: IFPRI Malawi: Malawi Strategy Support Program