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Using Mobile Phones to do Research in the Time of COVID-19 Lockdowns and Beyond
Published on April 5, 2020
The increasing penetration of affordable mobile phones in developing countries is making it possible to conduct meaningful and timely research while working from home. -
Improving Food Security in Africa and Asia through Research, Capacity Building, and Outreach: One Project Ends, but the Legacy Continues
Published on March 30, 2020
The legacy of local capacity building begun by the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy at Michigan State University will continue on with the new Innovation Lab for Food Secuirty Policy, Research, Capacity and Influence. -
FSP Leader Award Ends with a Legacy of Four Synthesis Reports
Published on January 14, 2020
Over this past year, FSP has generated four Synthesis Reports that reflect on the progress, achievements, and lessons learned from the implementation of FSP Innovation Lab. -
The 6th Annual Agricultural Policy Conference (AAPC) in Dodoma, Tanzania from 12th – 14th February 2020
Published on January 9, 2020
Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy will be supporting the 6th Annual Agricultural Policy Conference (AAPC) in Dodoma, Tanzania on February 12-14, 2020. -
FSP Leaves a Major Impact on Myanmar and its Young Agricultural Researchers
Published on November 22, 2019
AFRE researchers in the FSP program spent 5 years studying Myanmar's agricultural transformation in an effort to inform policy and promote the country's research capacity. -
Research on Farm Input Subsidies has Important Implications for African Policymakers
Published on October 3, 2019
University Foundation Professor of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE), Thomas Jayne, recently spoke to African policymakers at the African Green Revolution Forum in Ghana. -
New Report Uncovers the “Hidden Middle” of Africa’s Agricultural Economy
Published on October 3, 2019
In collaboration with AGRA, Food Security Group researchers from AFRE are reshaping the debate among Africa’s agricultural policy makers. -
FSP Research Featured in The Economist
Published on September 13, 2019
Research by AFRE graduate student Myat Thida Win and Associate Professor Ben Belton regarding agricultural mechanization in Myanmar has been featured in The Economist. This research was funded by the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy. -
David Ortega Shares Insights to New Import Taxes Underscoring China's Role As Growing U.S. Food Supplier
Published on September 6, 2019
David Ortega, AFRE’s Associate Professor and a collaborator on FSP’s Africa Great Lakes Coffee (AGLC) project shares insights on new import taxes underscoring China's role as growing U.S. food supplier -
David Ortega Shares Insights with Forbes on the Economics of Coffee Farming
Published on August 2, 2019
David Ortega, AFRE’s Associate Professor and a collaborator on FSP’s Africa Great Lakes Coffee (AGLC) project shares insights on the coffee farming crisis based on his FSP funded research in Rwanda.