Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics Food Security Group

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Recent Research Papers, Policy Briefs, & Reports:

• Historical Milestones of AFRE International Involvement in Teaching, Research, Outreach, and Capacity/Institution-Building Activities: 1933–2023

  Published on January 7, 2025
  This report chronicles AFRE's international teaching, research, and capacity-building efforts from 1933–2023, detailing milestones, thematic focuses, and contributions to global agricultural development.

• How Michigan State University Became a Leader in African Agricultural Economics: A Personal Memoir

  Published on January 7, 2025
  Derek Byerlee's memoir explores Michigan State University's leadership in African agricultural economics, highlighting milestones, key actors, and enduring contributions to research, capacity building, and policy engagement in Africa.

• PSEG Launch: Empowering Stakeholders for Policy-Driven Agricultural Growth in Nigeria

  Published on November 1, 2024
  PSEG’s launch united stakeholders in Abuja to advance evidence-based agricultural policies, emphasizing local ownership, capacity building, and sustainable growth.

• MSU Faculty Lead Critical Discussions at Tegemeo Conference on Agricultural Policy and Development

  Published on October 31, 2024
  MSU’s Dr. Maredia, Dr. Mather, and Dr. Muyanga shared key research at the Tegemeo Conference, addressing nutrition, agricultural inputs, and rural transformation.

• Launch of Book on Myanmar’s Agrifood System Amid Ongoing Challenges

  Published on October 28, 2024
  New book on Myanmar's agrifood system, co-edited by MSU's Duncan Boughton and Ben Belton, explores resilience amid crises and strategies for economic recovery.

• MSU at the African Food Systems Forum: Leading from the Front and the Back

  Published on October 16, 2024
  MSU led at the 2024 AFS Forum with keynotes emphasizing MSMEs' role in food systems and the importance of localized scaling, driving significant global policy and investment discussions.

• 50th Anniversary Celebration of MSU’s Food Security Group: Key Themes and Implications for FSG

  Published on October 15, 2024
  MSU's Food Security Group celebrated 50 years, focusing on food system transformation, interdisciplinary research, and equitable partnerships to tackle food security and climate change challenges.

• USAID sister projects working together with Nigerian Higher Education institutions

  Published on April 15, 2024
  NAPA Highlight #22. Synergies: Two USAID sister projects working together with Nigerian Higher Education institutions