Ifpri Podcast

Speakers: Peter Hazell, External Coordinator of Impact Assessment, IFPRI IFPRI and the CGIAR Research Program on Policies, Institutions, and Markets (PIM) recently completed a joint stock taking study of IFPRI’s experience with country programs and its more general policy of outposting research staff to developing countries. Several reports have been produced as part of the study and placed on the IFPRI website along with a summary blog (http://www.ifpri.org/blog/lessons-ifpri-country-programs-influencing-policy-decisions-and-strengthening-capacity). This seminar will present and discuss the findings and recommendations, and panel members from other organizations that outpost staff for similar reasons (World Bank, USAID, MSU) will share and compare their experiences. The evaluation of IFPRI country strategy programs was conducted and co-financed by the International Food Policy Research Institute and the CGIAR Research Program on Policies, Institutions, and Markets (PIM).

Speakers: Frank Place, Director, CGIAR Research Program on Policies, Institutions and Markets (PIM) IFPRI and the CGIAR Research Program on Policies, Institutions, and Markets (PIM) recently completed a joint stock taking study of IFPRI’s experience with country programs and its more general policy of outposting research staff to developing countries. Several reports have been produced as part of the study and placed on the IFPRI website along with a summary blog (http://www.ifpri.org/blog/lessons-ifpri-country-programs-influencing-policy-decisions-and-strengthening-capacity). This seminar will present and discuss the findings and recommendations, and panel members from other organizations that outpost staff for similar reasons (World Bank, USAID, MSU) will share and compare their experiences. The evaluation of IFPRI country strategy programs was conducted and co-financed by the International Food Policy Research Institute and the CGIAR Research Program on Policies, Institutions, and Markets (PIM).

Moderator: Karen Brooks, Adjunct Professor Global Human Development, Georgetown University IFPRI and the CGIAR Research Program on Policies, Institutions, and Markets (PIM) recently completed a joint stock taking study of IFPRI’s experience with country programs and its more general policy of outposting research staff to developing countries. Several reports have been produced as part of the study and placed on the IFPRI website along with a summary blog (http://www.ifpri.org/blog/lessons-ifpri-country-programs-influencing-policy-decisions-and-strengthening-capacity). This seminar will present and discuss the findings and recommendations, and panel members from other organizations that outpost staff for similar reasons (World Bank, USAID, MSU) will share and compare their experiences. The evaluation of IFPRI country strategy programs was conducted and co-financed by the International Food Policy Research Institute and the CGIAR Research Program on Policies, Institutions, and Markets (PIM).

Perspectives: Aira Htenas, Agriculture Economist, Food and Agriculture Global Practice, World Bank Group The explosive growth of cities all over the world has led to major shifts in diets, with serious consequences for the health and nutrition of the urban poor, especially in rapidly urbanizing low- and middle-income countries in Africa and Asia. To reverse this trend, we must take into account the realities of urban life and understand what role urban food systems and environments play in shaping food choices. For example, what are the urban poor eating, and where do they source their food—from informal markets, supermarkets, or urban gardens? And how do gender, household structure, time constraints, and personal preferences, among other things, shape these patterns? Designing effective urban food systems policies for healthier diets and optimal nutrition among the urban poor requires answers to these and many other questions. Building this evidence base—in addition to documenting, evaluating, and learning

IFPRI Presenter: Danielle Resnick, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI The explosive growth of cities all over the world has led to major shifts in diets, with serious consequences for the health and nutrition of the urban poor, especially in rapidly urbanizing low- and middle-income countries in Africa and Asia. To reverse this trend, we must take into account the realities of urban life and understand what role urban food systems and environments play in shaping food choices. For example, what are the urban poor eating, and where do they source their food—from informal markets, supermarkets, or urban gardens? And how do gender, household structure, time constraints, and personal preferences, among other things, shape these patterns? Designing effective urban food systems policies for healthier diets and optimal nutrition among the urban poor requires answers to these and many other questions. Building this evidence base—in addition to documenting, evaluating, and learning from current and past initiatives and

IFPRI Presenter: James Thurlow, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI The explosive growth of cities all over the world has led to major shifts in diets, with serious consequences for the health and nutrition of the urban poor, especially in rapidly urbanizing low- and middle-income countries in Africa and Asia. To reverse this trend, we must take into account the realities of urban life and understand what role urban food systems and environments play in shaping food choices. For example, what are the urban poor eating, and where do they source their food—from informal markets, supermarkets, or urban gardens? And how do gender, household structure, time constraints, and personal preferences, among other things, shape these patterns? Designing effective urban food systems policies for healthier diets and optimal nutrition among the urban poor requires answers to these and many other questions. Building this evidence base—in addition to documenting, evaluating, and learning from current and past initiatives and po

IFPRI Presenters: Jef Leroy, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI The explosive growth of cities all over the world has led to major shifts in diets, with serious consequences for the health and nutrition of the urban poor, especially in rapidly urbanizing low- and middle-income countries in Africa and Asia. To reverse this trend, we must take into account the realities of urban life and understand what role urban food systems and environments play in shaping food choices. For example, what are the urban poor eating, and where do they source their food—from informal markets, supermarkets, or urban gardens? And how do gender, household structure, time constraints, and personal preferences, among other things, shape these patterns? Designing effective urban food systems policies for healthier diets and optimal nutrition among the urban poor requires answers to these and many other questions. Building this evidence base—in addition to documenting, evaluating, and learning from current and past initiatives and polici

Overview: Marie Ruel, Director of Poverty, Health, and Nutrition Division, IFPRI The explosive growth of cities all over the world has led to major shifts in diets, with serious consequences for the health and nutrition of the urban poor, especially in rapidly urbanizing low- and middle-income countries in Africa and Asia. To reverse this trend, we must take into account the realities of urban life and understand what role urban food systems and environments play in shaping food choices. For example, what are the urban poor eating, and where do they source their food—from informal markets, supermarkets, or urban gardens? And how do gender, household structure, time constraints, and personal preferences, among other things, shape these patterns? Designing effective urban food systems policies for healthier diets and optimal nutrition among the urban poor requires answers to these and many other questions. Building this evidence base—in addition to documenting, evaluating, and learning from current and past

Introductory Remarks: Shenggen Fan, Director General, IFPRI The explosive growth of cities all over the world has led to major shifts in diets, with serious consequences for the health and nutrition of the urban poor, especially in rapidly urbanizing low- and middle-income countries in Africa and Asia. To reverse this trend, we must take into account the realities of urban life and understand what role urban food systems and environments play in shaping food choices. For example, what are the urban poor eating, and where do they source their food—from informal markets, supermarkets, or urban gardens? And how do gender, household structure, time constraints, and personal preferences, among other things, shape these patterns? Designing effective urban food systems policies for healthier diets and optimal nutrition among the urban poor requires answers to these and many other questions. Building this evidence base—in addition to documenting, evaluating, and learning from current and past initiatives and poli

Presenter: Alan de Brauw, Senior Research Fellow, Markets, Trade, and Institutions Division at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) The decision of whether to migrate or not is one of many important decisions that young men and women make throughout the developing world. In this PIM Webinar we discuss determinants of internal migration by youth within five countries: Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Tanzania. More: http://bit.ly/2Wozd2i The PIM Webinars aim to share findings of research undertaken as part of the CGIAR Research Program on Policies, Institutions, and Markets (PIM), discuss their application, and get feedback and suggestions from participants. Each webinar is a live event consisting of a presentation (30 min) and a facilitated Q&A session (30 min). Archive: https://pim.cgiar.org/resource/webinars/

Moderator: Radha Rajkotia, Chief Research and Policy Officer, Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) In low-income countries, disasters induced by climate change are giving rise to new risks, shocks, and stresses among already vulnerable households. Well-designed financial products and services could play a role in increasing low-income families’ resilience by helping them prepare for the uncertain: financial inclusion can facilitate efforts to reduce risks, increase investments, and bounce back from shocks more quickly. Yet, neither the potential of financial products and services for increasing resilience, nor the most effective designs and delivery mechanisms, are fully understood. Closer collaborations between researchers and decision-makers in the resilience space could shed new light on these questions. This seminar will therefore provide a space to discuss effective strategies for building resilience through financial inclusion, and make a call for more research on this urgent challenge. Research by

Panelists: Jordi Renart, Strategic Coordination Advisor, World Food Program (WFP) In low-income countries, disasters induced by climate change are giving rise to new risks, shocks, and stresses among already vulnerable households. Well-designed financial products and services could play a role in increasing low-income families’ resilience by helping them prepare for the uncertain: financial inclusion can facilitate efforts to reduce risks, increase investments, and bounce back from shocks more quickly. Yet, neither the potential of financial products and services for increasing resilience, nor the most effective designs and delivery mechanisms, are fully understood. Closer collaborations between researchers and decision-makers in the resilience space could shed new light on these questions. This seminar will therefore provide a space to discuss effective strategies for building resilience through financial inclusion, and make a call for more research on this urgent challenge. Research by IFPRI and IPA on

Panelist: Olga Petryniak, Senior Director for Resilience, Mercy Corps In low-income countries, disasters induced by climate change are giving rise to new risks, shocks, and stresses among already vulnerable households. Well-designed financial products and services could play a role in increasing low-income families’ resilience by helping them prepare for the uncertain: financial inclusion can facilitate efforts to reduce risks, increase investments, and bounce back from shocks more quickly. Yet, neither the potential of financial products and services for increasing resilience, nor the most effective designs and delivery mechanisms, are fully understood. Closer collaborations between researchers and decision-makers in the resilience space could shed new light on these questions. This seminar will therefore provide a space to discuss effective strategies for building resilience through financial inclusion, and make a call for more research on this urgent challenge. Research by IFPRI and IPA on this topic i

Panelist: Mayada El-Zoghbi, Lead of Strategy, Research, and Development, Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP) In low-income countries, disasters induced by climate change are giving rise to new risks, shocks, and stresses among already vulnerable households. Well-designed financial products and services could play a role in increasing low-income families’ resilience by helping them prepare for the uncertain: financial inclusion can facilitate efforts to reduce risks, increase investments, and bounce back from shocks more quickly. Yet, neither the potential of financial products and services for increasing resilience, nor the most effective designs and delivery mechanisms, are fully understood. Closer collaborations between researchers and decision-makers in the resilience space could shed new light on these questions. This seminar will therefore provide a space to discuss effective strategies for building resilience through financial inclusion, and make a call for more research on this urgent chall

Overview of Evidence and Research Gaps: Berber Kramer, Research Fellow, IFPRI In low-income countries, disasters induced by climate change are giving rise to new risks, shocks, and stresses among already vulnerable households. Well-designed financial products and services could play a role in increasing low-income families’ resilience by helping them prepare for the uncertain: financial inclusion can facilitate efforts to reduce risks, increase investments, and bounce back from shocks more quickly. Yet, neither the potential of financial products and services for increasing resilience, nor the most effective designs and delivery mechanisms, are fully understood. Closer collaborations between researchers and decision-makers in the resilience space could shed new light on these questions. This seminar will therefore provide a space to discuss effective strategies for building resilience through financial inclusion, and make a call for more research on this urgent challenge. Research by IFPRI and IPA on thi

Opening Remarks: Frank Place, Director of CGIAR Research Program on Policies, Institutions, and Markets, IFPRI In low-income countries, disasters induced by climate change are giving rise to new risks, shocks, and stresses among already vulnerable households. Well-designed financial products and services could play a role in increasing low-income families’ resilience by helping them prepare for the uncertain: financial inclusion can facilitate efforts to reduce risks, increase investments, and bounce back from shocks more quickly. Yet, neither the potential of financial products and services for increasing resilience, nor the most effective designs and delivery mechanisms, are fully understood. Closer collaborations between researchers and decision-makers in the resilience space could shed new light on these questions. This seminar will therefore provide a space to discuss effective strategies for building resilience through financial inclusion, and make a call for more research on this urgent challenge.

Presenter: Danielle Resnick, Senior Research Fellow, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) Growing interest by the development community in stimulating transformation throughout the agri-food system in Africa implies a more complex role for the region’s governments. Such roles include not only creating an enabling environment for the private sector but re-orienting public expenditures, resolving coordination failures, and regulating food safety. This PIM webinar with Danielle Resnick (IFPRI) draws on case studies from Ghana, Nigeria, and Zambia to show how electoral incentives, overlapping ministerial mandates, and relations between central and local authorities structure the ability of governments to fulfill these roles in the food system. The webinar summarizes research findings relevant to different policy domains of the food system, including fertilizer subsidies, agricultural extension services, land governance, and urban informal food trade. More: http://bit.ly/2UI3Hjb About PIM Webin

Discussant: Rob Vos, Director of Markets, Trade and Institutions Division, IFPRI Africa has the world’s largest proportion of poor and hungry people, but the lowest rate of coverage by social protection programs. Demand for social protection is growing in Africa, reflecting faster economic growth, rapid urbanization, and more open and pluralistic societies. In the 2014 Malabo Declaration, African leaders called for integrating social protection with measures to increase agricultural productivity to help achieve the goal of ending hunger by 2025. The 2017–2018 Annual Trends and Outlook Report ( www.ifpri.org/publication/boosti…-social-protection ): Boosting Growth to End Hunger by 2025—The Role of Social Protection takes an in-depth look at the state of social protection in Africa. Seminar speakers will discuss findings and recommendations on successful implementation, filling knowledge gaps, and policy implications for the design and roll-out of social protection programs in Africa. The report is produced

Discussant: Sudhanshu (Ashu) Handa, Lawrence I. Gilbert Distinguished Professor, Department of Public Policy, University of North Carolina (UNC) Africa has the world’s largest proportion of poor and hungry people, but the lowest rate of coverage by social protection programs. Demand for social protection is growing in Africa, reflecting faster economic growth, rapid urbanization, and more open and pluralistic societies. In the 2014 Malabo Declaration, African leaders called for integrating social protection with measures to increase agricultural productivity to help achieve the goal of ending hunger by 2025. The 2017–2018 Annual Trends and Outlook Report ( www.ifpri.org/publication/boosti…-social-protection ): Boosting Growth to End Hunger by 2025—The Role of Social Protection takes an in-depth look at the state of social protection in Africa. Seminar speakers will discuss findings and recommendations on successful implementation, filling knowledge gaps, and policy implications for the design and roll-out o

Speaker: Natalia Winder Rossi, Senior Adviser and Social Protection Team Leader, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Africa has the world’s largest proportion of poor and hungry people, but the lowest rate of coverage by social protection programs. Demand for social protection is growing in Africa, reflecting faster economic growth, rapid urbanization, and more open and pluralistic societies. In the 2014 Malabo Declaration, African leaders called for integrating social protection with measures to increase agricultural productivity to help achieve the goal of ending hunger by 2025. The 2017–2018 Annual Trends and Outlook Report ( www.ifpri.org/publication/boosti…-social-protection ): Boosting Growth to End Hunger by 2025—The Role of Social Protection takes an in-depth look at the state of social protection in Africa. Seminar speakers will discuss findings and recommendations on successful implementation, filling knowledge gaps, and policy implications for the design and roll-out of