Global Events

Agricultural extension: Global status and performance in selected countries

Re-watch the September 10th IFPRI book launch of "Agricultural Extension: Global Status and Performance in Selected Countries". The book provides a global overview of agricultural extension and advisory services, compares extension systems and approaches, and shares lessons and policy insights.

COVID-19: The role of the agriculture-ecosystem health interface

Watch highlights from the August 18 policy seminar, "COVID-19: The role of the agriculture-ecosystem health interface", to learn what cross-sectoral solutions could reduce risks and enhance human and ecosystem health.

Comparing COVID-19’s short-term impacts in Africa and Asia

Watch our recap of IFPRI's August 11th policy seminar discussing how differences in policy design, implementation, and economic structure affect experiences with COVID-19 in Nigeria, Myanmar, and Sudan.

COVID-19 and global food security: Lessons learned

Rewatch our coverage of the "COVID-19 & Global Food Security" book launch, which highlights a book that brings together a groundbreaking series of IFPRI blog posts looking at the impacts of COVID-19 and the policy responses.

Evolving effects of COVID-19 on poverty and food security: What are we learning from China?

Watch the July 28th IFPRI Policy Seminar, "Evolving effects of COVID-19 on poverty and food security: What are we learning from China", where presenters explored short- and mid-term impacts on Chinese enterprises, rural households, and food value chains.