IFPRI Research Themes
IFPRI has developed nine research themes under three focus areas. Most of the research themes are interlinked and, as such, are pursued as components of an integrated research program rather than in isolation. Policy communications and capacity-strengthening activities are essential for all nine themes.
Efficient and Fair Functioning of Global and National Food and Agriculture Systems
This area focuses on policies that address constraints to achieving food and nutrition security and that support more efficient functioning of the global and national food, nutrition, and agriculture system, including policies that promote the inclusion of low-income countries, improve the food and nutrition security of poor people, and support the sustainable management of natural resources:
- Outlooks and global change
- Globalization, trade, and markets
- Natural resources policies
- Risks and emergencies
Effective Strategies and Governance at the Global, Regional, and National Levels
The area focuses on policies that improve global, national, and local governance and enhance
political participation and institutions for the development of pro-poor food, nutrition, and
agriculture policies:
Enhancing Pro-poor Food and Agriculture System Innovations
This area focuses on policies that foster scientific and institutional innovation and technology
use for the benefit of poor people in developing countries and related comprehensive food,
nutrition, agriculture, and development strategies. The themes are as follows:
Communications and Capacity Strengthening