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Lara Cockx

@laracockx.bsky.social
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Development economist | food | agriculture | urbanization | migration Research Fellow @IFPRI Malawi

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International Food Policy Research Institute @ifpri.org · 05/08/2026
🆕 #IFPRIBlog: Measuring the state of global food insecurity: A mix of methods, and a mix of messages. 🖊️ Derek Headey Read the blog here: on.cgiar.org/4wflKdn @cgiar.org
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Hope Michelson @hopecm.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Globally, more people are living in acute hunger than we think! Our new paper analyzing the official global method for classifying food insecurity - the IPC - is out in Nature Food. We show IPC analyses underestimate the number of acutely hungry, missing ~ one in five www.nature.com/articles/s43...
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Official estimates of global food insecurity undercount acute hunger - Nature Food
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification system is the global method for classifying food insecurity severity and allocating humanitarian aid. An evaluation of 10,000 Integrated Food Security...
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Lara Cockx @laracockx.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
theconversation.com/malawi-can-e...
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Malawi can end hunger after the 2025 elections if bold steps are taken to transform food systems
After the elections, Malawi’s government will need to confront deep-rooted structural challenges to secure lasting food security and drive inclusive economic growth.
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Lara Cockx @laracockx.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
Just out in Global Food Security: Urbanization shapes West African diets throughout the rural-urban continuum doi.org/10.1016/j.gf... #econsky
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Charles Kenny @charlesjkenny.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
A ray of hope: FEWSNET is back. drive.google.com/file/d/1bp3g...
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FEWS NET Global Food Security Update 20250520.pdf
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International Food Policy Research Institute @ifpri.org · 19/05/2025
✨ Speaker Spotlight: #GFPR2025 ✨ Michael Kremer, Professor in Economics, University of Chicago; 2019 Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences, will be speaking at the launch of the 2025 Global Food Policy Report—a special edition marking IFPRI’s 50th anniversary. 🔗 bit.ly/GFPR2025 #IFPRI50 @cgiar.org
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Lara Cockx @laracockx.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
massp.ifpri.info/2025/04/15/p...
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Lara Cockx @laracockx.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
In my first Policy Note for IFPRI Malawi, we explore the economic and welfare implications of the reduction of US foreign assistance in Malawi.
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Charles Kenny @charlesjkenny.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Just to note that we've now uploaded data and replication files for this work, including the contract lists.
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Lara Cockx @laracockx.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Thanks for this interesting work! Would it be possible to provide a link to the list of retained awards?
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Adam Bonin @adambonin.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
Engraving on the exterior of the United States Department of Justice headquarters.
"Where Law Ends Tyranny Begins"
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Publish What You Fund @publishwhatyoufund.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
You can find information about USAID’s programs using the following sources: www.publishwhatyoufund.org/2025/02/usai... #USAID #ForeignAid
Screen shot of PWYF website showing links to USAID data sources
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Lara Cockx @laracockx.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Since the USAID website is down, any suggestions on where to find archives of publications/data? #EconSky
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Lara Cockx @laracockx.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
For what it's worth, I speak French relatively well (but am much more comfortable in English) and Deepl does a very good job translating. I used it for reports I had initially drafted in English and with some editing it works well.
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Lara Cockx @laracockx.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
Weather-wise Andalucia should be very nice that time of year (Seville, Cordoba, Cadiz). Madrid and Barcelona have more to offer food-wise IMO but will be colder. Happy to share restaurant recommendations (just spent 3years in Seville)
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International Food Policy Research Institute @ifpri.org · 05/12/2024
🦋IFPRI is excited to join @bsky.app! Colleagues, partners, friends @cgiar.org and beyond - who's there? 👋 Welcome to our cloud!
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Hope Michelson @hopecm.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
The 22nd Midwest International Economic Development Conference (MWIEDC) will be held at UIUC March 28–29, 2025. Co-hosted by Ag Econ and Econ. Mushfiq Mobarak @mushfiq-econ.bsky.social keynote. Always one of my favorite conferences. Deadline for submissions Jan 8, 2025.
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Midwest International Economic Development Conference
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Lara Cockx @laracockx.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
Professional update: I am very happy to announce that I joined IFPRI as a research Fellow at the Malawi Strategy Support Program today! Excited to be in Lilongwe (and have this office view)
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Chris Blattman @chrisblattman.bsky.social · 08/11/2023
We’re hosting the Midwest International Development Conference @UChicago April 5-6. Submit your papers! The world is welcome. Registration fees include most meals at the university’s new conference venue. Learn more and submit papers here: t.co/SJpFMF5oQj
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Lara Cockx @laracockx.bsky.social · 06/10/2023
Very interesting and much needed review! Congratulations!
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Lara Cockx @laracockx.bsky.social · 28/09/2023
Roasting Tin series from Rukmini Iyer has lots of great easy options. Some favourites: thehappyfoodie.co.uk/recipes/roas... and thehappyfoodie.co.uk/recipes/one-...
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Roasted Squash, Crispy Lentils, Pomegranate and Dukkah
This vegan one-tin roasted squash with dukkah is finished with a sprinkling of pomegranate seeds, making it the perfect centrepiece for a meat-free feast.
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Lara Cockx @laracockx.bsky.social · 25/09/2023
Since I admitted being here mostly for the animal content, its only fair that I introduce Mao as well!
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Lara Cockx @laracockx.bsky.social · 25/09/2023
It appears I have left the sinking ship, so time to introduce myself: Hi everyone, I am a development economist (currently surrounded by agricultural economists at the JRC). Mostly here to see pictures of everyone's pets. Learning about interesting new research is a great bonus!
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