An analysis of the interaction between the off-farm private sector and farming enterprises emphasizes need for business models that support smallholder farmers and enhance rural employment particularly for women and youth.

This brief predominantly focuses on progress and commitments related to hunger and food insecurity.

In addition to rebuilding in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the global food system faces inter-related challenges from climate change, trade disruptions, increasing scarcity of water and land, environmental degradation, and evolving food dem...

The findings suggest women’s empowerment contributes to improved diets and nutritional status, especially for children, but that household wealth, gender norms and country-specific institutions remain important.

The Monthly Maize Market Report was developed by researchers at IFPRI Malawi to provide clear and accurate information on the variation of maize prices in selected markets throughout Malawi. All prices are reported in Malawi Kwacha (K).

Environ 35,3 millions de personnes, soit 9 pour cent de la population analysée, dans 13 pays ont fait face à des niveaux élevés d’insécurité alimentaire aiguë dans la période de mars-mai 2024.

Around 35.3 million people, or 9 percent of the analyzed population in 13 countries, faced high levels of acute food insecurity in March–May 2024. In the absence of appropriate interventions, this figure could reach around 49.5 million people, or 12...

HarvestPlus and its partners strive to provide better nutrition through staple crops to millions of smallholder farming families. We have kept our focus on this goal amidst the devastating COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. With farmers around the world...

The Kingdom of Morocco launched the flour and oil fortification stage of its National Micronutrient Program in December 2000. The vitamin A (oil) and iron (flour) fortification components of the program are based on the 1994 and 1996 national and reg...

Anemia and micronutrient deficiencies are widespread in sub-Saharan Africa, but the impact of food fortification is still debated. The objective of this study was to estimate the iron and vitamin A status of preschool children (PSC) and women of repr...