Promoting inclusive agricultural and food security policies through research, capacity development, and influence for sustainable agri-food systems.
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People trained in statistical and data analysis
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Partnerships
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Stakeholder’s discourses
About Us
The Innovation Lab for Policy Leadership in Agriculture and Food Security (PiLAF) was established in 2020 as one of the three centres of policy leadership in Africa. These Centres are part of the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security, Policy, Research, Capacity and Influence (PRCI) project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), with Michigan State University (MSU) as the Lab Lead.
PiLAF is a product of collaboration between the Centre for Petroleum, Energy Economics and Law (CPEEL) and the Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development (DAERD) both in the University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
To be a world class centre of excellence in agricultural and food security policy that promotes best practices in participatory policy process
Vision
To promote inclusive agricultural and food security policy through research, capacity development and influence that enhances effective and sustainable agri- food systems in Nigeria and the rest of Africa
Mission
Our core objective is to influence the agricultural policy process through research, capacity development and effective collaboration among all stakeholders along the agri-food system.
Objectives
Testimonials
“The 3months STATA training course was very impacting. I enjoyed how the trainers took their time to explain the details during each session. The weekly take-home assignments also encouraged personal assessment of one's level of understanding. The provision of all lecture materials is appreciated."
“The STATA training was hands-on and all participants were allowed to ask questions at any time during the training sessions. The trainers showed high level of academic and industry experience in statistics and econometrics. A virtual training made it possible for people from countries outside Nigeria to participate.”
“It was a great and awesome experience given that it was my first time I was introduced to R. I totally enjoyed the training even though I had the challenge of time differences and internet connectivity. I really appreciate the fact that PiLAF has availed the training materials to trainees.”
Our Blog
CELEBRATING TRENT DILKA’S TIME AT PILAF
It was with mixed feelings on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the Innovation Lab for Policy Leadership in Agriculture and Food Security (PiLAF) as the team gathered for a send-off ceremony in honor of Trent Dilka, a Fulbright researcher from the United States of America. Trent spent nine months conducting Read More »
Exploring Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture in Ibadan, Nigeria – Preliminary Insights
Urban and peri-urban agriculture (UPA) is gaining traction as a solution to the challenges of rapid urbanisation. This was the focus of the 13th PiLAF Brown Bag Series, where Trent Dilka, a Fulbright researcher at the Innovation Lab for Policy Leadership in Agriculture and Food Security (PiLAF), presented his preliminary Read More »
INSIGHTS FROM PILAF’S TRAINING WITH POLICY EXPERT DR. OLUSADE TAIWO
PiLAF team had the privilege of hosting Dr. Olusade Taiwo, Director and Founder of the Center for Enterprise Development and Action Research (CEDAR) and the Policy Research and Partnerships Consultant at DAWN Commission, on September 12-13 for a two-day training on policy processes and research. This training provided PiLAF team Read More »
STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT WITH NCAM: ADVANCING THE OYO STATE FABRICATORS POLICY
PiLAF’s steering committee for the Oyo State Agricultural equipment fabricators policy document held a strategic meeting with the leadership of the National Centre for Agricultural Mechanization (NCAM) in Ilorin on Tuesday, 8th October 2024. Prior to this, the NCAM leadership had been presented with the document for their review and Read More »
INSIGHTS FROM THE INTERSTATE AGRICULTURAL POLICY DIALOGUE: SYSTEMS THINKING FOR POLICY PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION
On Thursday, September 26th, 2024, the Innovation Lab for Policy Leadership in Agriculture and Food Security (PiLAF) in partnership with Policy Support for Economic Group (PSEG) hosted a thought-provoking session Interstate Agricultural Policy Dialogue Series. The focus of this session was Systems Thinking for Policy Planning and Implementation, presented by Read More »
PiLAF’S 12TH BROWN BAG SERIES: EXPLORING MACHINE LEARNING FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
The Innovation Lab for Policy Leadership in Agriculture and Food Security (PiLAF) hosted the 12th edition of its Brown Bag Series on the 18th of September 2024. The session, which was attended by over 100 participants, featured an enlightening lecture delivered by Prof. Olusanya Elisa Olubusoye, Coordinator of the University Read More »