Good policies must be informed by timely, high-quality, locally relevant evidence and must undergo rigorous economic, social and environmental review. For the past decade, IAPRI has bridged this gap by making the connection between scientific research and policymaking spheres. This has required the generation of evidence and recommendations from empirical research and transmitted through various communication tools to influence agri-food and natural resources policies. In addition, IAPRI develops on-demand models and puts into practice some of the innovative solutions coming from empirical research to curate and transmit the knowledge products and tools emanating from such research into policy and programme planning and implementation processes. IAPRI implements its work through three main pathways within the food systems i.e. a) Evidence based empirical research, innovation and policy advice; b) Capacity development through targeted partnership and training; and c) Communication, outreach and strategic partnerships. Our research programme areas include: 1. Climate Change and Natural Resources Management 2. Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition 3. Agriculture Diversification, Markets and Trade