Malawi has committed to transforming its food systems to promote sustainability, resilience, inclusivity, and healthy diets. This commitment—outlined in the Malawi Food Systems National Pathways Report and informed by national dialogues presented at the 2021 UN Food Systems Summit—aims to address hunger and malnutrition, reduce environmental degradation, create fair economic opportunities, and strengthen resilience to […]
MAZIKO Project Endline Event
The MAZIKO Project was launched in November 2021 and its aim was to generate rigorous evidence on the impact and cost effectiveness of a multi-sectoral cash plus for nutrition and child development intervention. The project is led by Save the Children in partnership with Give Directly and the International Food Policy and Research Institute (IFPRI) […]
Event Announcement: Anchor enterprise models for agricultural and rural development in Malawi
Smallholder-centered agricultural development strategies have had limited success in Malawi over the past several decades. Policy makers are now increasingly looking for alternative ways to accelerate agricultural and rural development. One emerging approach involves larger farms or agri-business firms partnering with smallholder farming households, in what we will refer to as an anchor enterprise model. […]
Webinar: Repurposing Agricultural Support for Sustainable Food System Transformation: Pathways to a Resilient and Equitable Future
Transforming global and national food systems is essential for food and nutrition security for millions, and for improving livelihoods for over a billion people in the food system without further damaging climate or nature. This requires a systemic shift driven by appropriate incentives across the food value chain, with public policies and agricultural support acting […]
IFPRI @ CGIAR Science Week
When humanity has faced its greatest challenges, science and innovation have provided solutions. Today, major and connected global challenges threaten the sustainability of food, land, and water systems, with the most vulnerable people and communities at greatest risk.
