In Ethiopia in 2009, IFPRI researchers saw the promise in an innovative index-based weather insurance plan—which automatically delivered payments to farmers when the local rainfall index fell below a certain level, thereby avoiding any costly estimation of potential yield losses.
Maize Export Bans in Tanzania
In 2012, IFPRI was commissioned to evaluate the maize export ban in Tanzania.
Partnering with the Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA)
In collaboration with the Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA) and other partners, IFPRI aims to spur agricultural growth in the region by increasing productivity and competitiveness.
Collaborative Master’s Program of Science in Agricultural and Applied Economics
In 2002, in response to strong demand for African agricultural economists, IFPRI’s 2020 Vision Initiative, the Eastern and Central African Policy Analysis Programme, and the African Economic Research Consortium initiated the development of a collaborative Master’s Program in Agricultural and Applied Economics.
Assuring Food and Nutrition Security in Africa by 2020
In 2004, IFPRI facilitated an all-Africa conference, bringing together more than 500 actors and stakeholders from 50 countries to deliberate on how to bring about change and action to assure food and nutrition security.
School Meal Programs in Uganda
From 2005 to 2007, IFPRI conducted a randomized study in northern Uganda primary schools to identify the benefits of school meal programs
