Johan Swinnen
@jo-swinnen.bsky.social
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
Last week I attended the #AGORA25 Conference in Palermo, Italy, exploring how to tackle Africa’s most urgent priorities: job creation and growth. Agriculture is an essential part of this.
The #MatteiPlan and #AgriConnect show how partnerships can turn policy into progress.
@cgiar.org
The #MatteiPlan and #AgriConnect show how partnerships can turn policy into progress.
@cgiar.org
November 10, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Last week I attended the #AGORA25 Conference in Palermo, Italy, exploring how to tackle Africa’s most urgent priorities: job creation and growth. Agriculture is an essential part of this.
The #MatteiPlan and #AgriConnect show how partnerships can turn policy into progress.
@cgiar.org
The #MatteiPlan and #AgriConnect show how partnerships can turn policy into progress.
@cgiar.org
Honored to have spoken at the 1st Annual Food and Agricultural Policy Summit where I shared insights on global disorder and the urgent need to finance food systems transformation.
Thank you to @foodtank.bsky.social, Global Food Institute at GW, Culinary Institute of America, and José Andrés Group.
Thank you to @foodtank.bsky.social, Global Food Institute at GW, Culinary Institute of America, and José Andrés Group.
October 31, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Honored to have spoken at the 1st Annual Food and Agricultural Policy Summit where I shared insights on global disorder and the urgent need to finance food systems transformation.
Thank you to @foodtank.bsky.social, Global Food Institute at GW, Culinary Institute of America, and José Andrés Group.
Thank you to @foodtank.bsky.social, Global Food Institute at GW, Culinary Institute of America, and José Andrés Group.
I was honored to join Cary Fowler, @cgiar-emd.bsky.social, Michael Werz, and Sir Richard Roberts for “Peace on the Plate: A Legacy of Security” at the World Food Prize Foundation #BorlaugDialogue2025 to discuss the urgency of tackling acute food insecurity in fragile & conflict-affected settings.
October 24, 2025 at 2:39 PM
I was honored to join Cary Fowler, @cgiar-emd.bsky.social, Michael Werz, and Sir Richard Roberts for “Peace on the Plate: A Legacy of Security” at the World Food Prize Foundation #BorlaugDialogue2025 to discuss the urgency of tackling acute food insecurity in fragile & conflict-affected settings.
Looking forward to speaking at the inaugural Food and Agriculture Policy Summit on October 28, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
Thank you to @foodtank.bsky.social, the GW Global Food Institute, Culinary Institute of America, and José Andrés Group for hosting this event.
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Thank you to @foodtank.bsky.social, the GW Global Food Institute, Culinary Institute of America, and José Andrés Group for hosting this event.
www.eventbrite.com/e/1st-annual...
SOLD OUT! 1st Annual Food and Agriculture Policy Summit
SOLD OUT. Co-hosted by José Andrés, Food Tank, the Global Food Institute at GW, and the Culinary Institute of America
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October 22, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Looking forward to speaking at the inaugural Food and Agriculture Policy Summit on October 28, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
Thank you to @foodtank.bsky.social, the GW Global Food Institute, Culinary Institute of America, and José Andrés Group for hosting this event.
www.eventbrite.com/e/1st-annual...
Thank you to @foodtank.bsky.social, the GW Global Food Institute, Culinary Institute of America, and José Andrés Group for hosting this event.
www.eventbrite.com/e/1st-annual...
Proud to join colleagues from @ifad.org, UNU-WIDER, IMF, IDB, & the Govt of Somalia at IFPRI’s seminar “Tackling Extreme Poverty & Financing for Food Systems in Africa" for a timely dialogue on solutions for Africa’s development.
www.ifpri.org/event/tackli...
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www.ifpri.org/event/tackli...
@cgiar.org
October 17, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Proud to join colleagues from @ifad.org, UNU-WIDER, IMF, IDB, & the Govt of Somalia at IFPRI’s seminar “Tackling Extreme Poverty & Financing for Food Systems in Africa" for a timely dialogue on solutions for Africa’s development.
www.ifpri.org/event/tackli...
@cgiar.org
www.ifpri.org/event/tackli...
@cgiar.org
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
@ifpri.org @cgiar.org
October 10, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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
@ifpri.org @cgiar.org
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
@cgiar.org @ifpri.org
#FoodSystems #TradeReform
October 7, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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
@cgiar.org @ifpri.org
#FoodSystems #TradeReform
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
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
September 29, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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
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
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.
hdl.handle.net/10568/176489
hdl.handle.net/10568/176489
September 24, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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.
hdl.handle.net/10568/176489
hdl.handle.net/10568/176489
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
“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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September 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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
“We should focus on creating a more diverse and efficient food finance system."
Read here: doi.org/10.1038/s430...
@IFPRI @CGIAR
#foodsystems #foodsecurity
Reposted by Johan Swinnen
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
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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September 9, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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
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
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
@cgiar.org
September 4, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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
@cgiar.org
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
Learn more about IFPRI participation at the #AFSForum2025 here: www.ifpri.org/event/africa...
#OurFutureOurFood @cgiar.org
August 29, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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
Learn more about IFPRI participation at the #AFSForum2025 here: www.ifpri.org/event/africa...
#OurFutureOurFood @cgiar.org
Reposted by Johan Swinnen
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
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?
voxdev.org
August 28, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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
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
Reposted by Johan Swinnen
🆕 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...
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...
August 27, 2025 at 8:53 AM
🆕 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...
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...
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.
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@cgiar.org
August 4, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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
@cgiar.org
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
@aaea-economics.bsky.social @cgiar.org @ifpri.org #FoodPolicy #FoodSecurity
August 1, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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
@aaea-economics.bsky.social @cgiar.org @ifpri.org #FoodPolicy #FoodSecurity
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
@cgiar.org
July 30, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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
@cgiar.org
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
Watch here: on.cgiar.org/3G3lvxX
@cgiar.org
July 11, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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
Watch here: on.cgiar.org/3G3lvxX
@cgiar.org
Reposted by Johan Swinnen
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.
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Financing healthy, equitable, and sustainable food systems: Laying out options for action
A new blog series.
on.cgiar.org
June 30, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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.
🧵👇
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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.
June 20, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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.
Reposted by Johan Swinnen
📚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
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@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
June 10, 2025 at 7:23 PM
📚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
@cgiar.org
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
📷 www.ifpri.org/event/2025-g...
💻 www.ifpri.org/global-food-...
📘 hdl.handle.net/10568/174108
@cgiar.org #IFPRI50
May 30, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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
📷 www.ifpri.org/event/2025-g...
💻 www.ifpri.org/global-food-...
📘 hdl.handle.net/10568/174108
@cgiar.org #IFPRI50
Reposted by Johan Swinnen
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
♻️🌾 Learn more about #CGIARScienceWeek and explore how we can create a sustainable and food-secure future: on.cgiar.org/49e0KZs
#WithScienceWeCan @cgiar.org
March 31, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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
♻️🌾 Learn more about #CGIARScienceWeek and explore how we can create a sustainable and food-secure future: on.cgiar.org/49e0KZs
#WithScienceWeCan @cgiar.org
Reposted by Johan Swinnen
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
📽️ 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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March 29, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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
📽️ Watch the video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDxR...
@cgiar.org #IFPRI50