IFPRI-ESSP

The Ethiopia Strategy Support Program (ESSP) is a collaborative program undertaken by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and PSI

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Why do households often prefer men—not women—to take paid jobs, even when women could earn more?

A new paper by @JEAllenIV, Daniel Gilligan, Sikandra Kurdi, Nada Shokry & Basma Yassa use experimental survey evidence to measure gendered work norms in #Egypt.

📄 https://t.co/dzW5ogXTaB

#IWD2026 #ForAllWomenAndGirls #WithScienceWeCan
@CGIAR @CGIARgender

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In light of recent developments in the #MiddleEast, these expert views on challenges in #agricultural commodity shipping and #insurance markets—shared just last month—are even more relevant today.

🎥Full event: https://t.co/GCg9nivphq

@CGIAR @AMISoutlook @JoeGlauber1

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🆕 #Blog Scaling up crop insurance in Africa for climate resilience and agricultural transformation

🖊️ By @ruthvargashill and @BerberKramer.

As climate change impacts intensify, African economies face increasing exposure to extreme weather events. Crop insurance and other types of risk transfer instruments are promising tools for farmers in low- and middle-income countries to secure their investments and manage income fluctuations.

🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/QjhOPdTing

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🌍 Today is the World Day of Social Justice, an International Day designated by the @UN to promote efforts toward poverty eradication, full and productive employment, and access to social well-being and justice for all.

This year’s theme — “Social Protection and Decent Work for All” — underscores the importance of systems that safeguard dignity, economic security, and opportunity for all, particularly in contexts marked by poverty, conflict, climate shocks, and economic volatility.
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Today, on the @UN International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we highlight the work of @BerberKramer, IFPRI Senior Research Fellow, based in Nairobi. Her research focuses on financial inclusion, technology adoption, gender, and climate adaptation.

In this Faces of IFPRI video, Berber shares career advice, what keeps her passionate about her work, and her favorite hobby – triathlons!

Watch here 👇
https://t.co/WjjD8VKVtz

@CGIAR #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience #IDWGS2026

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Today is the International Day of Education, a @UN International Day that highlights the critical role of education for peace and development.

Explore the links below for recent IFPRI research, blogs, and events highlighting the role of education, nutrition, and innovation in advancing learning and development outcomes:

@CGIAR #InternationalDayOfEducation
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In 2025, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of IFPRI. To mark this milestone, throughout this year, we will be sharing select IFPRI innovations that supported evolving food systems.

Today, on #InternationalMigrantsDay, we feature IFPRI’s work on the Migration Propensity Index (MPI) 🌱🤝📢

🔗Learn more here: https://t.co/PJbVyDKH26

@CGIAR #IFPRI50 #IFPRI50Innovations

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Today is #WorldSoilDay 🌱. Strengthening soil resilience means strengthening food systems.

A recent @_Food_Policy Special Issue—featuring IFPRI and partners—examines fertilizer volatility, soil fertility trends, and policy solutions to help protect farmers and ecosystems from future shocks.

See the full collection:

▶️ https://t.co/J3OWBFMcKY

#SoilHealth #FoodPolicy #FoodSystems #Agriculture @CGIAR

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🌱 In the run up to the #WorldSoilDay tomorrow, we highlight how global shocks reshape soil health.

IFPRI’s latest work shows how fertilizer price spikes and supply disruptions have strained farmers—especially in low- and middle-income countries—putting long-term soil fertility at risk.

🔍 Explore policy lessons and evidence from recent crises:

▶️ https://t.co/gHR7f1nUVJ

#SoilHealth #FoodSecurity #Resilience #FertilizerMarkets @CGIAR

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Happy Tuesday!

📚 The latest edition of Weekly Reads from IFPRI is now online on LinkedIn.

☕ Enjoy reading:

🔗 https://t.co/SukKX1tHxK

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💡50 Years of Innovation to Support Evolving Food Systems🌱

Today we feature Picture-Based Crop Insurance 🌱🤝📢

🔗Learn more here: https://t.co/QhjQpSc7YT

@CGIAR @acreafrica @dvaraeregistry @3ieNews @IDRC_CRDI @ACIARAustralia @AdvisorsPula #IFPRI50 #IFPRI50Innovations

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💡50 Years of Innovation to Support Evolving Food Systems🌱

Today on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women #IDEVAW, we highlight IFPRI’s work on how cash transfer programs can help reduce intimate partner violence.

Part of our #IFPRI50Innovations series.

🔗 https://t.co/hKOHcwJp8c

See more innovations from IFPRI here: https://t.co/254UXDsbIZ

@CGIAR @LSHTM @UNC @UNICEF #IFPRI50 #IFPRI50Innovations

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💡50 Years of Innovation to Support Evolving Food Systems🌱

Today, on #WorldDiabetesDay, we feature our research which introduced the notion of the double burden of malnutrition 🌱🤝📢

🔗Learn more here: https://t.co/ndeosPYIew

See more innovations from IFPRI here: https://t.co/254UXDsJyx

@CGIAR @UN @ADB_HQ @TheLancet @WHO #IFPRI50 #IFPRI50Innovations

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🔎 What makes working at IFPRI exciting?

In our new ‘Faces of IFPRI’ 🎥 video, Brian McNamara shares what he enjoys most about his work & his role in the #AVANZAR2030 initiative for agrifood innovation in Latin America & the Caribbean.

Learn more about #IFPRI50➡️ https://t.co/7PLLev5sdf
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Our latest “Faces of IFPRI” video features @Ruth_Meinzen_D, Research Fellow Emeritus, who discusses her 35 years at IFPRI, working on collective action, property rights, and women’s empowerment. 🌱 🌏

📽️ Watch the video here: https://t.co/i2ey0AFAs3
@CGIAR #IFPRI50 #FacesofIFPRI

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♨️New edition of our 'Weekly Reads' is out!
This week’s research roundup features new studies on:
📊 Preventing relapse from child wasting through behavior change communication and nutrition supplements
🍠 Sweetpotato vine auctions in Rwanda
🌱 Gender discrimination on the buyer side of seed sales in Uganda
🥦 Intervention strategies to boost fruit and vegetable intake across income levels
🌍 Integrated land systems for sustainable food production and biodiversity
👩‍🌾 Strengthening women’s resilience and leadership in climate governance through agrifood policies

More here: https://t.co/cZa15hXIDY
@CGIAR #research #publications

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🍽️ 🌍🌐This new book, edited by Keith Wiebe and @ElisabettaGotor, presents a collection of short chapters on the current state of knowledge about different aspects of the future of food systems:

📘 https://t.co/yHjQuripAW
🔗Download #OpenAccess: https://t.co/ajHTa3xCR8
📹 https://t.co/bcYCKtGroS

@CGIAR @BiovIntCIAT_eng

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The 22nd International Conference on the Ethiopian Economy.
🏤Ethiopian Food Systems Program
⏲️Youth and Labor Market Panel
@CGIAR Policy Innovation, UAE, ESSP, @IFPRI
Learn more in this new blog: https://t.co/QIA8zIGbYl

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📚 The latest edition of Weekly Reads from IFPRI is now online on LinkedIn!

🔗Read more here: https://t.co/zfVtgsYZoy

@CGIAR

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📘The latest edition of Weekly Reads from IFPRI is now online on LinkedIn!

🔗https://t.co/NgEZttruNS

@CGIAR