The future of Nigeria’s food system transformation gained momentum at the 47th National Council on Agriculture and Food Security (NCAFS), held in Kaduna. This high-level forum convened key actors – including the Honorable Minister and State Minister of Agriculture, Permanent Secretary, commissioners from all 36 states, development partners, private sector leaders, and civil society organizations […]
FTF Nigeria Agricultural Policy Project Efforts towards Strengthening National Capacity in June and July 2019
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), on behalf of the Feed the Future Nigeria Agricultural Policy Project, delivered seven trainings on range of courses including Issues in Agricultural and Development, Econometric Data Analysis Using STATA, Monitoring and Evaluation, Group Dynamics, and Policy Communications in Abakaliki, Asaba, Biase, Calabar, Ibadan, Ika South, New Bussa and […]
FTF Agricultural Policy Project Strengthens Nigeria’s Agricultural Sector through Trainings
In 13 trainings conducted between 2- 25 May 2019, the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) within the framework of the Feed the Future Nigeria Agricultural Policy Project has trained 295 beneficiaries (223 male, 72 female) in Nigeria’s agricultural sector. The trainings covered a wide range of topics including Group Dynamics, Issues in Agriculture and […]
FtF Project strengthening Nigeria’s agricultural sector through capacity-building
The Nigeria Strategy Support Program of the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI-NSSP) delivered 16 trainings to close to 400 persons between 25 March and 30 April 2019 in Benue, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Kaduna, Kebbi, Niger and Oyo states and Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The trainings, covered a wide range of areas, including […]
Better Monitoring and Evaluation for More Effective Policymaking on Agriculture in Kaduna State
Accurately measuring performance and results is an essential part of successfully implementing any policy. Therefore, it is imperative to emphasize the importance of having robust capacity for monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of the agricultural sector in Nigeria at all levels. As part of its commitment towards bolstering the national capacity for evidence-based decision-making in agriculture, […]
