WEMNS was developed by IFPRI and partners as a solution to this data gap and is a streamlined tool intended for use in large-scale, multitopic surveys in both rural and urban areas and was designed to be added to existing surveys. 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)
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)
Impact of fish feed formulation training on feed use and farmers’ income: Evidence from Ghana
Feed accounts for 60–80% of tilapia production costs, and high feed cost and limited feed access are major issues faced by fish farmers. A potential solution is for farmers to produce their own feeds using cheaper and locally available ingredients. This paper evaluates the feed formulation training implemented in Ghana as part of the Fisheries […] Source: IFPRI Ghana
Virtual Event – Informal African trade: The hidden world of food flows
Dec 3, 2020 - 09:30 am to 10:45 am EST
This seminar will discuss emerging trends in agricultural informal cross-border trade, the barriers to participating in formal customs procedures and trade, and the central role of female informal traders. The p... Source: IFPRI Malawi: Malawi Strategy Support Program
