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PiLAF PARTNERS WITH UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN ON RESEARCH NETWORK EXPLORING CONFLICT-AFFECTED AGRICULTURE IN NIGERIA

October 13, 2025
We are proud to share progress on the Network on Conflict-Affected Agriculture in Nigeria, a collaborative research project between the Innovation Lab for Policy Leadership in Agriculture and Food Security (PiLAF) at the University of Ibadan, serving as the partner organisation, and the Centre for Peace and Conflict Research at University College Dublin (UCD). Funded […]
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PiLAF AT THE UCD-AfDB CONFERENCE, DUBLIN

September 9, 2025
Research
PiLAF proudly participated in the UCD-AfDB conference on “Accelerating Food Security and Sovereignty in Sub-Saharan Africa: Innovation, Inclusion, and Transformation for a Resilient Future” held at the National University of Ireland, Dublin (11–12 September 2025). Three of our researchers made outstanding presentations: Dr. Olutosin Otekunrin“The Impact of Violent Conflict on Smallholder Agriculture: A Scoping Review” […]
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STRENGTHENING DATA-DRIVEN DECISION-MAKING: PILAF ENGAGES RESEARCHERS AND STAKEHOLDERS IN AFRICA AGRICULTURE ADAPTATION ATLAS USER TESTING WORKSHOP

June 19, 2025
Training
Africa’s battle against climate change will not be won without data-informed decisions and empowered institutions. This belief guided the Innovation Lab for Policy Leadership in Agriculture and Food Security (PiLAF) as it convened a landmark User Testing Workshop on the Africa Agriculture Adaptation (AAA) Atlas on June 17, 2025, at the Faculty of Agriculture, University […]
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EMPOWERING TOMORROW’S CLIMATE RESEARCHERS: PILAF TRAINS POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS ON THE AAA ATLAS PLATFORM

June 9, 2025
Training
The Innovation Lab for Policy Leadership in Agriculture and Food Security (PiLAF) convened a dynamic training session on the Africa Agriculture Adaptation (AAA Atlas), equipping 33 postgraduate students from the University of Ibadan with the skills to access and utilize climate adaptation data for agricultural research and policy-making. The training that held at the Board […]
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Fabricators

ADVANCING INNOVATION IN AGRICULTURE: PiLAF’S VISIT TO FASOLA AGRIBUSINESS INDUSTRIAL HUB

June 8, 2024
On May 30th, the Innovation Lab for Policy Leadership in Agriculture and Food Security (PiLAF) embarked on a significant visit to the Fasola Agribusiness Industrial Hub, a landmark initiative in Fasola. This visit marks a key milestone in PiLAF’s ongoing efforts to develop a comprehensive policy document for agricultural equipment fabricators in Oyo State and […]
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PoliciesResearch

PiLAF AND GLOBAL PARTNERS CONVERGE AT PRCI’S GLOBAL GATHERING

March 5, 2024
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.
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PoliciesResearch

THE IMPERATIVENESS OF INCLUSIVE AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD SECURITY POLICIES

January 10, 2024
In the realm of agriculture and food security, inclusivity is not merely a buzzword; it is a fundamental necessity. Inclusive agricultural and food security policies are founded on the principle that every individual has a stake in decisions that affect them. Regardless of people's status, they should have access to nutritious food and the means to produce it. These policies address the challenges faced by marginalized groups such as smallholder farmers, women, indigenous communities, and rural populations.
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PoliciesResearch

RESEARCH AS A CATALYST FOR INFORMED POLICY DECISIONS

December 19, 2023
The role of research cannot be overstated as a catalyst for informed policy decisions. Rigorous research serves as the bedrock upon which policies are built, providing the necessary evidence and insights to address complex societal challenges. Policymakers armed with robust data are better equipped to navigate the intricacies of decision-making and develop solutions that stand the test of time.
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PiLAF’s BROWN BAG SERIES (8TH EDITION)

May 25, 2023
Brown Bag
PiLAF's Brown Bag Series is an effort of the Innovation Lab for Policy Leadership in Agriculture and Food Security (PiLAF) in bridging the gap between researchers and policy makers. It is expected to be a platform that will bring together various actors along the agricultural food system to discuss topical issues affecting agricultural development in Nigeria as well as the sub-region. The obvious disconnect between the town and the gown has overtime led to poor policy formulation and implementation, creating evident problems in the agricultural policy design process, from the formulation to implementation as well as evaluation.
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Brown Bag

PiLAF’s BROWN BAG SERIES (7TH EDITION)

March 8, 2023
PiLAF's Brown Bag Series is an effort of the Innovation Lab for Policy Leadership in Agriculture and Food Security (PiLAF) in bridging the gap between researchers and policy makers. It is expected to be a platform that will bring together various actors along the agricultural food system to discuss topical issues affecting agricultural development in Nigeria as well as the sub-region. The obvious disconnect between the town and the gown has overtime led to poor policy formulation and implementation, creating evident problems in the agricultural policy design process, from the formulation to implementation as well as evaluation.
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