Publications
Report
Sustainable agricultural modernization productivity tools in Asia
Journal Article
Can German vocational training combat skill shortages in developing countries? Evidence from dual training system in the Philippines
Journal Article
Book review | Pro-poor development policies: Lessons from the Philippines and East Asia
Datasets
Dataset
2018 Social Accounting Matrix for the Philippines
Dataset
Philippines, Bukidnon Panel Survey, 2003-2004
Dataset
Philippines, Smallholder Livestock Production Dataset, 2000-2001
Blogs
What’s the future of food subsidies in Egypt?
Lessons from experiences of food subsidy programs in Indonesia, the Philippines, and the United States for Egypt's Tamween system.
Why empowering young people is key to ending global hunger and malnutrition
Rose Jade Eugenie Delgado, a Global Youth Leader for Nutrition, on mobilizing a key demographic to bring about change.
In the Philippines, a school program shows diverging results for male and female students
The Third Elementary Education Project led to positive educational and work results for girls, yet appeared to lower boys' prospects.
Events
GFPR Southeast Asia Launch: Improving Diets and Nutrition through Food Systems: What Will it Take?
Across Southeast Asia, the double burden of malnutrition—hunger and micronutrient deficiencies, plus overweight and obesity—is widely evident, and is driven by unhealthy diets. Fruits and vegetables are an important part of healthy diets, but consumption of these healthy foods falls well below recommended levels across the region. The drivers of poor diets include the relatively […]
A Look at Global Rice Markets: Export Restrictions, El Niño, and Price Controls
Virtual IFPRI-AMIS Seminar Series: October 18, 2023 at 9:00am-10:30am EDT. At an August meeting of ASEAN countries, leaders committed to maintain an unimpeded flow of agricultural products and refrain from using “unjustified” trade barriers. However, these commitments may be undermined by a strengthening El Niño in the Pacific, which threatens to cut the rice production of key Asian suppliers and push prices sharply higher. This webinar will provide a brief update on the global rice situation.
#CGIARWomenInScience: shaping the world through science and innovation
In celebration of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, IFPRI is participating in a global conversation with CGIAR women scientists that are leading change and creating solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges. The event will showcase the many ways women scientists are transforming the way we look at our food, land, […]
News
Worry about severe weather events highest in Philippines (Inquirer.Net)
Inquirer.Net (The Philippines) writes, “Based on a study by the International Food Policy Research Institute, climate change is expected to put 2 million more people at risk of hunger by 2050 and cost about P145 billion every year.” Read the article. Republished by Asia News Network.
A plea for peace after almost a year of conflict between Russia and Ukraine (Manila Bulletin)
Manila Bulletin (Philippines) published an op-ed stating that as the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine approaches, talk of war is at the forefront of geopolitical discussions, particularly because the interconnectedness of globalized economies has far-reaching impacts even for countries not involved in the conflict. “This was illustrated by a study from the […]
Solving the problem of food waste in PHL (Business Mirror)
Business Mirror (The Philippines), in an article about food waste and loss in the country, writes that the problem does not only occur in Philippine households, but in countries throughout the world. Food waste and loss is not merely what happens with consumers, but “Our farmers also incur postharvest losses, which the Food and Agriculture […]