I was delighted to represent IFPRI at the recent AGROFORUM 2024: Creating a Sustainable Agro-Industrial Sector in the Kyrgyz Republic, hosted by the World Bank. I greatly appreciated the discussions that took place on the growth of the country’s agricultural sector and economy.

It was a pleasure hosting DG of @IITA and CGIAR Regional Director for Continental Africa, Simeon Ehui, and IITA’s leadership team at IFPRI for discussions on joint research priorities.

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IFPRI Director General Johan Swinnen recently visited #Uzbekistan with IFPRI Senior Research Fellows Suresh Babu Suresh Chandra Babu and Kamiljon Akramov. On April 3, IFPRI signed a MoU with the Kyrgyzstan Climate Finance Center (CFC).
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IFPRI and #IPSARD signed a MoU today in Hanoi.

“By combining our efforts, we can foster innovation, build resilience, and drive positive change for the benefit of #Vietnam ’s most vulnerable populations.,” said Johan Swinnen.

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This #WorldWaterDay , #WaterForPeace 🕊️ 💧 is crucial. Global #water , food, & humanitarian crises are soaring, and #women are particularly affected. ClaudiaRingler on why we must invest in women for peace & water security 👉 on.cgiar.org/3PxY4yx

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The latest assessment of The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification Global Partnership suggests that famine is imminent in Gaza for at least half the population of 2.2 million.

🆕blog by Rob Vos - IFPRI, Ismahane Elouafi, and Johan Swinnen:
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The theme for #IWD2024 is #InvestInWomen : Accelerate progress.

In recognition of this theme, IFPRI is highlighting recent research on the importance of investing in women as part of efforts towards gender equality, poverty eradication, and food security:
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So happy to be back at IFPRI again, first time since serving on their Board from 2014-20! IFPRI #foodpolicy and #economics research is the best in the world, and their impact for small-scale farmers across the Global South is tremendous. Learn more: ifpri.org

Honored to serve on this important USAID Advisory Committee on Voluntary Foreign Aid, and appreciative of this meeting focusing on crucially important topics.

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Honored to join the The Food System Economics Commission Global Policy Report launch, exploring policy pathways to transform our global food system. I provided insights on inclusion and political economy, focusing on affordable, sustainable diets for all. IFPRI CGIAR foodsystemeconomics.org/policy/global-…

Save the date! 📅Feb 6⏰9 AM EST
📌From Commitments to Impact: Analyzing the Global Commitments Toward Promoting Food Security and Healthy Diets.

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💬Johan Swinnen Catherine Bertini Dr. Purnima Menon Rob Vos - IFPRI Shoba Suri Asma Lateef

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IFPRI Director General Johan Swinnen will participate in the launch of the The Food System Economics Commission Global Policy Report Jan 29, 3-5pm CET.

The event will highlight opportunities for global policymakers & stakeholders to help shift and transform food systems: ow.ly/eS2C50Qv0Tm
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Grateful to have moderated this High Level Panel org. by OECD Agriculture ➡ Towards Better Food Policies at #GFFA . Thanks EU Commissioner for Ag Janusz Wojciechowski, International Fund for Agricultural Development VP GerardineMukeshimana, @OECD Deputy Secretary-General Knudsen, BLW - OFAG - UFAG Director Hofer Christian & Minister Paulo Teixeira for the rich discussion!
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IFPRI Director General Johan Swinnen will participate in the 16th annual Global Forum for Food and Agriculture, moderating the panel “Squaring the Circle: Towards Sustainable Agriculture and Food Supply Chains” organized by OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives on Jan 19, 15:30-17:00 CET: ow.ly/HgLf50Qrs51

🆕📖'Food Systems Transformation in Kenya: Lessons from the Past and Policy Options for the Future' brings together a wealth of empirical research on various aspects of Kenya’s food systems: doi.org/10.2499/978089…

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