Past Reports

IFPRI's flagship report reviews major food policy issues and developments each year, and examines emerging challenges and opportunities for reducing hunger and poverty

2023 Global Food Policy Report

Increasingly frequent and complex food crises are driving up the numbers of hungry and displaced people, compounding the urgent need to rethink crisis responses now. Drawing on recent experiences and research, the 2023 Global Food Policy Report highlights opportunities for building a more effective and sustainable set of policy responses.

2022 Global Food Policy Report

Climate change poses a major threat to our food systems. IFPRI’s flagship report on Climate Change & Food Systems highlights the urgency of accelerating innovation, reforming policies, resetting market incentives, and increasing financing for sustainable food systems transformation.

2019 Global Food Policy Report

A review of major developments in food policy around the world, highlighting the urgent need for rural revitalization to achieve the SDGs

2016 Global Food Policy Report

A special look at how food systems can best contribute to meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals

2012 Global Food Policy Report

An overview of food policy changes in 2012, and discussion on improving policies in agriculture, employment, trade and gender equity for greater food security

2021 Global Food Policy Report

Learn about the impact of the pandemic, policy responses, and what this experience means for food system transformation

2018 Global Food Policy Report

A review of major developments in food policy around the world, featuring an in-depth look at globalization and rising antiglobalism

2014-2015 Global Food Policy Report

A recap of 2015 events, plus in-depth analysis of new research findings on social protection, food safety, and aquaculture

2011 Global Food Policy Report

A look at developments and events in food policy, plus in-depth chapters on environmental, climate, and natural resource issues affecting food security

2020 Global Food Policy Report

A review of the obstacles and opportunities as well as the growing range of tools and technologies for building inclusive food systems.

2017 Global Food Policy Report

A review of major developments in food and nutrition policy around the globe, featuring an in-depth look at the impact of rapid urbanization

2013 Global Food Policy Report

A review of food policy successes and setbacks, with a close look at new approaches to food security including sustainable intensification, information technologies, and nutrition policies