All Publications

• Nourishing the Future: Reflections on the Follow-up to the African Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit

  Published on August 29, 2024
  A cursory glance at the latest data on the state of Africa’s food and nutrition reveals a grim reality

• Resilience to COVID-19 and Armed Conflict Shocks: Evidence from Nigeria

  Published on August 14, 2024
  The PRCI Research Paper series shares research from the USAID-funded Feed the Future Innovation Lab, managed by MSU's Food Security Group. It collaborates with global partners to boost local research capacity and promote self-reliance in Africa and Asia.

• Adoption of sustainable agricultural intensification practices and their welfare impacts: Comparative evidence from Ethiopia, Malawi, and Uganda

  Published on August 14, 2024
  Sustainable intensification practices (SIPs) improve productivity and food security while protecting the environment. However, adoption remains low, highlighting the need for gender-sensitive, context-specific interventions.

• BIMSTEC Synergies in Agricultural Trade: Promoting Regional Growth

  Published on August 14, 2024
  The report highlights BIMSTEC agricultural trade synergies, focusing on reducing barriers, fostering regional value chains, and promoting growth. It emphasizes the need for policy reforms and cooperation.

• Agriculture Trade Linkages of India with the BIMSTEC Region

  Published on July 10, 2024
  The report explores India’s agricultural trade with BIMSTEC, highlighting macroeconomic shifts, trade liberalization, and export potential. It emphasizes infrastructure improvements and policy reforms for growth.

• Impacts of Climate Change on Food Security and Livelihoods

  Published on May 31, 2024
  The report analyzes climate change's impact on Sri Lanka's food security and rural livelihoods, highlighting risks to agriculture, employment, and coping strategies, while offering recommendations for adaptation.

• Cambodia's Cassava in Regional Value Chain

  Published on May 31, 2024
  Examining Cambodia's cassava industry in the regional value chain, highlighting challenges and opportunities in production, processing, and export. Emphasizing policy interventions needed to boost competitiveness and support local value addition.

• Agricultural Policy Briefs on Transformation and Mechanization in Nepal

  Published on May 22, 2024
  The briefs cover Nepal's agricultural transformation challenges, focusing on mechanization, dairy crises, and policy reforms for farm productivity, quality standards, and rural development.

• Maize Price Shocks, Food Expenditure and the Mediating Role of Access to Market in Ghana

  Published on May 14, 2024
  Ghana study: Maize price shocks cut bought nutritious food, boost home-grown nutrition. Impact varies; market access, policy crucial for food security.

• Effect of Pesticide Use on Crop Production and Food Security in Uganda

  Published on May 14, 2024
  Study in Uganda explores pesticide impact on food security: boosts crop yield but not pre-harvest food security. Post-harvest use, regulation, and diversified nutrition recommended for better outcomes.