This blog series documents the impact of IFPRI's projects and initiatives. These stories reflect the wide breadth of the Institute's research, communications, and capacity-strengthening activities around the world, in fulfillment of its mission. The blog series has been peer-reviewed by IFPRI's Impact Committee members.
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Childcare centers as a platform for improving child nutrition in Malawi
This blog highlights the success of the Nutrition Embedded Evaluation Programme (NEEP) in Malawi, which utilized community-based childcare centers to improve child nutrition through training and support for parents. Spillover benefits were observed for younger siblings, leading to the program’s scaling up and further exploration of strategies for maternal and child health.
Improving nutrition in Bangladesh farming households: The Agriculture, Nutrition, and Gender Linkages (ANGeL) Project
This blog describes the success of the Agriculture, Nutrition, and Gender Linkages (ANGeL) Project in Bangladesh, which conducted agricultural production and nutrition trainings for farm households to improve agricultural diversity, family nutrition, and women's empowerment. With appropriate funding, the program can be scaled up and implemented nationally.
Dumplings and Development: Women's Empowerment in Agriculture Index (WEAI) offers a variety of ingredients for local insights
This blog discusses the Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture Index (WEAI), a versatile survey tool used in various regions and contexts to measure women's inclusion in agriculture and its impact on agricultural diversity, nutrition, and poverty. WEAI offers different modules and indicators to suit local needs and enhance women's empowerment in the agricultural sector.
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ENRICH project: Educating communities on the benefits of biofortified crops and nutrition-smart agriculture
This blog discusses the ENRICH project, which aimed to enhance maternal and child nutrition through nutrient-enriched crops and nutrition-smart agriculture in rural areas of Kenya, Tanzania, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. It successfully improved diets, raised incomes, and integrated nutrition-smart agriculture into national policies.
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Special Edition:
Celebrating
20 years
of Harvest Plus
Scaling nutrient-enriched staple crops with the HarvestPlus program: Reaching 100 million people in 20 years
HarvestPlus has been addressing the global issue of hidden hunger by developing and distributing nutrient-enriched staple crops, benefiting millions of vulnerable individuals in over 60 countries. Their innovative approach has not only improved nutrition and health but also demonstrated socioeconomic benefits, contributing to the broader goal of ensuring a food- and nutrition-secure future for all.
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Special Edition:
Celebrating
20 years
of Harvest Plus
Developing Local Extension Capacity (DLEC) project: Finding more effective ways to deliver vital information and innovation to farmers
This blog discusses the successful impact of the Feed the Future Developing Local Extension Capacity (DLEC) project, which aimed to enhance global agricultural extension and advisory services (EAS). Through diagnostic studies and engagements, DLEC improved practices for 1.3 million farming households, catalyzing over $6 million in funding.
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AKADEMIYA2063: A Successful Case of Localization
AKADEMIYA2063, in partnership with IFPRI, has effectively localized and transitioned key programs to African leadership, ensuring continuity, expansion, innovation, and increased funding resources, thereby contributing significantly to Africa's agricultural policy development and resilience against external challenges.
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Shaping Global Agendas: The IFPRI Food Security Portal’s Pathways to Impact
The IFPRI Food Security Portal has made a significant impact on global food security by providing timely information and analytical tools, notably through the Food and Fertilizer Export Restrictions Tracker, which has influenced global agendas and policy decisions, demonstrating the portal's value in addressing crises and shaping evidence-based responses.
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The Importance of the Agricultural Transformation Agency in Ethiopia
This blog discusses how IFPRI’s long-term strategic research support to Ethiopia’s Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA) has led to tangible government policy outcomes. Established in 2010, the ATA plays a critical role in guiding the country’s agricultural development and sustainability.
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