A new paper examines Vietnam’s regulatory regime surrounding planting material of vegetatively propagated crops, discussing ways for improvement of the current system.

Key social services are often neglected when government services are decentralized, especially when democratic institutions are weak or absent, research shows.

Rural areas face a distinct set of pandemic challenges deserving special attention. What can be done to ensure high-quality governance and provision of services critical to maintain rural livelihoods during the crisis?

New online tool from IFPRI tracks COVID-19 policies across different domains, enabling governments, donors, and researchers to compare commonalities and differences.