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Johan Swinnen

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Director General of @IFPRI.org and Global Director of Systems Transformation at @CGIAR.org. Working together toward a world free of hunger and malnutrition. #OneCGIAR

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Johan "Jo" Swinnen is the Director General of the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), and Managing Director of the Systems Transformation Science Group of CGIAR.

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Johan Swinnen @jo-swinnen.bsky.social · 13h

I was pleased to join #11EAFRDConf @fi-compass.eu to speak about challenges in agri-food value chains and their financing needs on-farm, pre- and post-production. The #EU can serve as a model for value chain innovations utilizing public policy and private sector strategies.

@ifpri.org @cgiar.org

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Johan Swinnen @jo-swinnen.bsky.social · 3d

Great discussions at the #StockholmFoodForum2025! I was glad to present findings from FSEC’s latest global policy report and answer questions on trade, subsidy reform, and the path to food systems transformation.

@cgiar.org @ifpri.org

#FoodSystems #TradeReform

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Johan Swinnen @jo-swinnen.bsky.social · 11d

Last week, I was honored to sign a MoU between IFPRI &
the South Asian Assocation for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
with H.E. Ambassador Golam Sarwar, strengthening collaboration on agriculture & food policy in South Asia.

@cgiar.org

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Johan Swinnen @jo-swinnen.bsky.social · 16d

At the #G20SouthAfrica Agriculture Ministers Meeting last week, I discussed a strategic opportunity for #Africa: harnessing livestock for climate resilience and food security. With @cgiar.org science, Africa can take a lead in integrating livestock and climate policies.

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Johan Swinnen @jo-swinnen.bsky.social · 28d

I am excited to share my recent @natfood.nature.com World View article: “Financing food systems in times of global disorder.”

“We should focus on creating a more diverse and efficient food finance system."

Read here: doi.org/10.1038/s430...

@IFPRI @CGIAR

#foodsystems #foodsecurity

Financing food systems in times of global disorder - Nature Food

Global development financing is transforming alongside trade and political disruptions. We should focus on creating a more diverse and efficient food finance system, including repurposing public suppo...

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International Food Policy Research Institute @ifpri.org · Sep 9

Global development financing is transforming alongside trade and political disruptions.

Read more in this new article published in Nature Food by IFPRI Director General @jo-swinnen.bsky.social: rdcu.be/eFev2

🔗 doi.org/10.1038/s430...

@cgiar.org

Financing food systems in times of global disorder

Nature Food - Global development financing is transforming alongside trade and political disruptions. We should focus on creating a more diverse and efficient food finance system, including...

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Johan Swinnen @jo-swinnen.bsky.social · Sep 4

I am grateful to have joined #AFSForum2025 to reflect on the history and future of @ifpri.org in #Africa and priorities for food systems financing. It was energizing to discuss opportunities for collaboration with the various actors powering African agri-food transformation.

@cgiar.org

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Johan Swinnen @jo-swinnen.bsky.social · Aug 29

Looking forward to joining everyone at the Africa Food Systems Forum 2025 in a few days.

Learn more about IFPRI participation at the #AFSForum2025 here: www.ifpri.org/event/africa...

#OurFutureOurFood @cgiar.org

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International Food Policy Research Institute @ifpri.org · Aug 28

IFPRI’s @jo-swinnen.bsky.social and @pmenon1.bsky.social
were featured this new episode of VoxDevTalks, where they discuss the landmark 2025 Global Food Policy Report, which reviews 50 years of progress and setbacks in global food systems.

🎧 voxdev.org/topic/health...

@voxdev.bsky.social

Food policy: Lessons and priorities for a changing world

What can 50 years of policy research tell us about the future of food (in)security?

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Reposted by Alan de Brauw, Johan Swinnen

VoxDev @voxdev.bsky.social · Aug 27

🆕 Food policy: Lessons and priorities for a changing world 📢

Today on VoxDevTalks, @jo-swinnen.bsky.social & Purnima Menon (@ifpri.org @cgiar.org) review the last 50 years of research on food policy – and what it means for the future of food (in)security: voxdev.org/topic/health...

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Johan Swinnen @jo-swinnen.bsky.social · Aug 4

It was a pleasure to welcome Papua New Guinea’s Deputy Secretary of Planning Michael Kumung and Ambassador Cephas Kayo to @ifpri.org last week as the IFPRI-PNG team concludes training with #PNG researchers on CGE modeling to build capacity for data-driven policymaking.

@cgiar.org

Ambassador Cephas Kayo and Deputy Secretary of Planning Michael Kumung

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Johan Swinnen @jo-swinnen.bsky.social · Aug 1

Honored to have attended the #AAEA2025 to accept the Quality of Communication Award alongside Loraine Ronchi and Thomas Reardon for our paper on “Harnessing Agrifood Value Chains to Help Farmers be Climate Smart.”

@aaea-economics.bsky.social @cgiar.org @ifpri.org #FoodPolicy #FoodSecurity

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Johan Swinnen @jo-swinnen.bsky.social · Jul 30

It was great to participate in #ABCDE2025 at the World Bank last week to discuss growth and opportunity in #Africa. Agriculture is foundational to growth on the continent. We must boost investment in R&D to increase productivity and enable transformation in this crucial sector.

@cgiar.org

With Leonard Wantchekon and Matteo Bugamelli

With moderator Gero Carletto and fellow panelists Andrew Dabalen, Amb. Robin Renee Sanders, and Leonard Wantchekon

Reposted by Agnes Quisumbing, Johan Swinnen

International Food Policy Research Institute @ifpri.org · Dec 5

🦋IFPRI is excited to join @bsky.app! Colleagues, partners, friends @cgiar.org and beyond - who's there? 👋 Welcome to our cloud!

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Johan Swinnen @jo-swinnen.bsky.social · Jul 11

Last week I joined the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (#FFD4) in Seville to discuss financing food systems transformation. We must scale innovative finance and repurpose public agricultural support to deliver real impact.

Watch here: on.cgiar.org/3G3lvxX

@cgiar.org

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Reposted by Alan de Brauw, Johan Swinnen

International Food Policy Research Institute @ifpri.org · Jun 30

Today, we're launching a new blog series, "Financing Food Systems Transformation," which will explore the scale of financing needed to make food systems healthier, more equitable, and sustainable.

🧵👇

Financing healthy, equitable, and sustainable food systems: Laying out options for action

A new blog series.

on.cgiar.org

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Johan Swinnen @jo-swinnen.bsky.social · Jun 20

Enjoyed an engaging trip to Beijing last week for the joint launch of #GFPR2025 and the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences flagship report, plus a WAFI Dialogue. It was also a pleasure to meet with the IFPRI Beijing office, former DG Shenggen Fan, and leaders of the DRC, CAU, and IAED.

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International Food Policy Research Institute @ifpri.org · Jun 10

📚In this 'Weekly Reads from IFPRI', we are excited to present a new special issue of Food Policy 📰 which explores the complex interactions between fertilizer use 🌱, soil health management 🌍, and economic shocks 📉 in various agricultural systems: on.cgiar.org/45Pnz7b
@cgiar.org

Special Issue: Fertilizer and soil health policies in the context of global supply disruptions and economic crises

In this Weekly Reads from IFPRI, we are excited to present a new special issue of Food Policy which explores the complex interactions between fertilizer use, soil health management, and economic shock...

on.cgiar.org

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Johan Swinnen @jo-swinnen.bsky.social · May 30

This week @ifpri.org launched #GFPR2025, a reflection on five decades of food policy evolution and a call to action for a research agenda that meets the demands of the next generation:
📷 www.ifpri.org/event/2025-g...
💻 www.ifpri.org/global-food-...
📘 hdl.handle.net/10568/174108
@cgiar.org #IFPRI50

Unveiling the 2025 GFPR with Purnima Menon, Charlotte Hebebrand and former IFPRI DGs Per Pinstrup-Anderson, Shenggen Fan, and Joachim von Braun.

Reposted by Johan Swinnen

International Food Policy Research Institute @ifpri.org · Mar 31

IFPRI Director General @jo-swinnen.bsky.social will participate in the inaugural CGIAR Science Week in Nairobi, Kenya.

♻️🌾 Learn more about #CGIARScienceWeek and explore how we can create a sustainable and food-secure future: on.cgiar.org/49e0KZs
#WithScienceWeCan @cgiar.org

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International Food Policy Research Institute @ifpri.org · Mar 29

Our latest “Faces of IFPRI” video features Agnes Quisumbing @agnesq.bsky.social, Senior Research Fellow, who reflects on 30 years of policy research based on extensive fieldwork in Asia and Africa. 🌱 🌏

📽️ Watch the video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDxR...

@cgiar.org #IFPRI50

Faces of IFPRI: Agnes Quisumbing

YouTube video by IFPRI

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International Food Policy Research Institute @ifpri.org · Mar 13

In 2025, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of IFPRI. To mark this milestone, throughout this year, we will be sharing select IFPRI innovations that supported evolving food systems.

Today, we feature the Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture Index (WEAI) 🌍

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International Food Policy Research Institute @ifpri.org · Mar 8

Today is International Women's Day. Why do we at IFPRI celebrate it?

Read ⏬

🔗 on.cgiar.org/4kz09b9

#IWD2025 #InternationalWomensDay @cgiar.org

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International Food Policy Research Institute @ifpri.org · Mar 4

The latest issue of 'Weekly Reads from IFPRI' is now on LinkedIn!

Sign up to get alerts about the weekly selections of recent peer-reviewed publications from IFPRI researchers:

📰 🔗 on.cgiar.org/3Dinkpm

@cgiar.org 🧪 #AcademicPublishing

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International Food Policy Research Institute @ifpri.org · Feb 20

2025 marks the 50th anniversary of IFPRI. To celebrate this milestone, we will be sharing select IFPRI innovations that supported evolving #foodsystems.

Today, we feature the International Model for Policy Analysis of Agricultural Commodities and Trade, or IMPACT 🌍

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Johan Swinnen @jo-swinnen.bsky.social · Feb 11

To read “The Economics of Chocolate” follow this link: doi.org/10.1093/acpr...

The Economics of Chocolate

Abstract. This book covers the history of cocoa and chocolate from its origins in Central America to the recent consumption boom in emerging markets, as we

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Reposted by Hazel Malapit, Johan Swinnen

International Food Policy Research Institute @ifpri.org · Feb 11

Today is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science!

Watch our new video to learn about the work of
@kalraghunathan.bsky.social, an IFPRI Research Fellow based in New Delhi, India, and hear her advice for the next generation of young researchers:

on.cgiar.org/40X4WtU

Faces of IFPRI: Kalyani Raghunathan

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

on.cgiar.org

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Johan Swinnen @jo-swinnen.bsky.social · Feb 6

This week I had the pleasure of giving a presentation on the economics of chocolate at the #WorldBank Agriculture and Food Forum 2025.

Thank you to Dorte Verner for inviting me to speak.

#cocoa #chocolate

Reposted by Johan Swinnen

International Food Policy Research Institute @ifpri.org · Jan 31

2025 marks the 50th anniversary of IFPRI. To celebrate this milestone, we will be sharing select IFPRI innovations that supported evolving #foodsystems.

Here goes the first! 🚀

#IFPRI50 #FoodSecurity #Research

@cgiar.org @ec.europa.eu

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