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A recent study published in the journal of Environmental Research: Food Systems, examines how trade in aquatic foods can contribute to nutrition security across regions, using the dried dagaa (small pelagic fish) fishery in Zanzibar, Tanzania, as a case study. The authors introduce the concept of “nutrition-sensitive trade,” which refers to trade that delivers and balances access to nutrient-dense foods to multiple spatially distant populations, including nutritionally dependent or nutritionally vulnerable groups, without undermining the nutrition security in the communities where food is produced, whether agricultural, coastal, or riparian.

This blog post is part of a special monthly series entitled “Making a Difference,” documenting the impact of IFPRI's projects and initiatives. These stories reflect the wide breadth of the Institute's research, communications, and capacity-strengthening activities around the world, in fulfillment of its mission. The blog series has been peer-reviewed by IFPRI's Impact Committee members.

The Malawi Policy Innovation Hub, launched in February 2026, serves as a "one-stop shop" to translate agricultural research into actionable policy. By aligning CGIAR’s global expertise with national priorities, the Hub addresses fragmented coordination and implementation gaps to foster a resilient, inclusive, and market-driven food system.

Did you know that almost everything you eat today was shaped by plant breeders? Everything we eat was designed. If it weren’t for plant breeders, our plates would be empty.

Now in its ninth week, the Iran war has sparked rising energy prices, heightened shipping and insurance risks, and disruptions along key trade corridors, increasing pressure on global supply chains.

A new article by Belgium's development agency Enabel says promising innovations often demonstrate their value early on, yet too many never move beyond the pilot phase. As funding becomes more constrained and expectations for measurable impact increase, the real challenge—they argue— is no longer inventing solutions but ensuring they reach the people who need them most.