As the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy Research, Capacity, and Influence (PRCI) approaches its fifth-year milestone, anticipation is building for the second in-person Global Gathering in Washington, DC, from March 6-8 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. This unique event will bring together PRCI partners from the United States, Africa, and Asia, as well as USAID personnel and collaborative partners to assess the Lab’s components, delve into empirical research findings, and engage in insightful discussions on applied policy research.

Among the distinguished participants is the Innovation Lab for Policy Leadership in Agriculture and Food Security (PiLAF), which is participating alongside other centers and development partners in this global event. PiLAF will be actively involved in various activities, including panel discussion and participating in the gallery walk to showcase its remarkable achievements under PRCI.

During the gallery walk, PiLAF will unveil the accomplishments it has attained within the PRCI framework. This exhibition serves as a testament to the Lab’s success in fostering applied policy research with genuine, tangible impact. PiLAF’s journey within the PRCI has been marked by innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to driving positive change in agriculture and food security in Nigeria. PiLAF will also highlight what is unique about PRCI and its impact on PiLAF. In the same vein, the gallery walk will feature the next crucial step that PiLAF needs to take to build on its success.

Other highlights of the event include video presentations from African Centers for Policy Leadership, plenary session, interviews, and presentations by STAAARS+ researchers. The gathering will bring together senior leaders and experts from the PRCI consortium to discuss the progress made under the components of the initiative and its contribution to institutional capacity strengthening globally.

Undoubtedly, this global gathering will provide the opportunity to network and collaborate. As a hybrid event, it provides the flexibility for both in-person and virtual participation. You can access the link for virtual participation here.