PRCI
“Partnering to strengthen local and regional capacity for policy research and influence in pursuit of sustainable, inclusive, and healthy agri-food system transformation”
What is PRCI ?
Food Security Policy Research, Capacity, and Influence (PRCI) is a collaborative effort among consortium partners that seeks to enhance the ability of local policy research organizations to conduct high-quality food security policy research and influence food security policy effectively while becoming increasingly self-reliant.
RESULTS EXPECTED
• Local centers capacity is strengthened around self-defined priorities.
• Strong links are created between global and regional/national research priorities.
• Decision makers at local, regional, and global level demand more empirical research as an input into their decision making.
• Improved policies and programs generate sustained, inclusive agricultural and rural transformation.
PARTNERS
Lab lead :
• Michigan State University Food Security Group (part of the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics)
Consortium partners :
• ReNAPRI (Regional Network of Agricultural Policy Research Institutes)
• ISSER (Institute for Statistical, Social, and Economic Research - Ghana)
• IFPRI (International Food Policy Research Institute)
• Cornell University
FUNDING :
• USD11 million in core funding
• Up to USD 27 million in funding from mission and bureau buy-ins and associate awards.
• Total funding of up to USD38 million
PROJECT DURATION
June 1, 2019 to May 31, 2024 (5 years)
