FSP Policy Research Briefs
The mission of FSP is to inform the (policy) process and help improve local capacity for policy analysis and advocacy. To this end, FSP has developed its own series of short policy briefs that address various stakeholders and potential policy makers. They outline key scientific findings to guide an informed decision making and policy process. The Policy Research Briefs are listed in descending chronological order, and are also linked from the relevant country, component and thematic pages.
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What Drives Policy Change? Evidence from Six Empirical Applications of the Kaleidoscope Model
Published on March 4, 2017
Steven Haggblade, Suresh Babu, Sheryl Hendriks, David Mather, Danielle Resnick. 2017. Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy Research Brief 31. -
What Drives Nutrition Policy Reform in Africa?
Published on March 3, 2017
Sheryl L. Hendriks, Suresh C. Babu and Steven Haggblade. 2017. Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy Research Brief 30. -
Towards a Systemic Analysis of the Impacts of Climate Change on Agricultural Production in Nigeria
Published on March 2, 2017
Laura Schmitt Olabisi, Saweda Liverpool-Tasie, and Adeola Olajide. 2017. Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy Research Brief 29. -
Estimation of the Difference in Agricultural Yield between Male and Female Farmers in Nigeria
Published on March 1, 2017
Epiyaigha Ekerebi and Oluwafunmiso Olajide O. Adeola. 2017. Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy Research Brief 28. -
What Drives Agricultural Input Subsidy Reform in Africa? Applying the Kaleidoscope Model
Published on February 28, 2017
Danielle Resnick, David Mather, Nicole Mason, and Daniel Ndyetabula. 2017. Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy Research Brief 27. -
The Effects of Kenya’s ‘Smarter’ Input Subsidy Program on Crop Production, Incomes and Poverty
Published on February 1, 2017
Nicole M. Mason, Ayala Wineman, Lilian Kirimi, and David Mather. 2017. Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy Research Brief 26. -
Growth & Transformation of Food Systems in Africa: Evidence from the Poultry Value Chain in Nigeria
Published on January 1, 2017
Saweda Liverpool-Tasie, Bolarin Omonona, Awa Sanou, Wale Ogunleye, Samantha Padilla, and Thomas Reardon. 2017. Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy Research Brief 25. -
Methods for Agrifood Transformation Research: Best Practices in Conducting Processed Food Inventories
Published on December 1, 2016
David Tschirley, Claire Ijumba, Saweda Liverpool-Tasie, G. Mosse, J. Massingue, Jason Snyder. 2016. Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy Research Brief 24. -
Incentivizing Farmer Investments for Sustainable Growth in Rwanda’s Coffee Sector
Published on November 5, 2016
Daniel C. Clay, Aniseh S. Bro, Ruth Ann Church, Alfred Bizoza, David L. Ortega. 2016. Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy Research Brief 23. -
Gender, Generation, and Fertilizer Use
Published on November 4, 2016
Véronique Thériault, Melinda Smale, Alpha Kergna, Steve Haggblade, Bino Temé, Abdramane Traoré. 2016. Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy Research Brief 22 - EN. -
Le Genre, la Génération et l’Utilisation d’Engrais
Published on November 4, 2016
Véronique Thériault, Melinda Smale, Alpha Kergna, Steve Haggblade, Bino Temé, Abdramane Traoré. 2016. Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy Research Brief 22 - FR. -
Use and Adoption of Sorghum Improved Varieties and Hybrids in Mali: Economic Impact
Published on November 3, 2016
Melinda Smale, Alpha Kergna, Amidou Assima, Naman Keita, Abdramane Traoré, Steve Haggblade, and Bino Témé. 2016. Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy Research Brief 21 - EN. -
Utilisation et adoption des semences améliorées et hybrides de sorgho au Mali: Impacts économiques
Published on November 3, 2016
Melinda Smale, Alpha Kergna, Amidou Assima, Naman Keita, Abdramane Traoré, Steve Haggblade et Bino Témé. 2016. Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy Research Brief 21 - FR. -
Causes and Consequences of Increasing Herbicide Use in Mali
Published on November 2, 2016
Steven Haggblade, Melinda Smale, Alpha Kergna, Veronique Thériault and Amidou Assima. 2016. Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy Research Brief 20 - EN. -
Causes et conséquences de l’utilisation accrue d’herbicides au Mali
Published on November 2, 2016
Steven Haggblade, Melinda Smale, Alpha Kergna, Véronique Thériault et Amidou Assima. 2016. Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy Research Brief 20 - FR. -
Contrary to Conventional Wisdom, Smuggled Chicken Imports are not Holding Back Rapid Development of the Chicken Value Chain in Nigeria
Published on November 1, 2016
Wale O. Ogunleye, Awa Sanou, Lenis Saweda O. Liverpool-Tasie, and Thomas Reardon. 2016. Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy Research Brief 19 -
Gendering Malawi’s National Nutrition Policy Using the Integrated Framework for Gender Analysis in Nutrition Policy
Published on September 1, 2016
Elizabeth Mkandawire, Sheryl L. Hendriks and Lucy Mkandawire. 2016. Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy Research Brief 18. -
Revitalized Agriculture for Balanced Growth and Resilient Livelihoods
Published on July 2, 2016
CESD, IFPRI and MSU. 2016. Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy Research Brief 17. -
Can Input Subsidy Programs Promote Climate Smart Agriculture in Africa?
Published on July 1, 2016
Thomas S. Jayne, Nicholas J. Sitko, Nicole M. Mason, and David Skole. 2016. Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy Research Brief 16. -
Seed System in Transition: Trends and Challenges
Published on February 29, 2016
Steven Haggblade, Boubacar Diallo, Melinda Smale, Lamissa Diakité and Bino Témé. 2016. Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy Research Brief 15 - EN.