Researchers from the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), IFPRI Sudan, and collaborating institutions participated in Fragile Lives 2026, presenting four studies on social protection, humanitarian assistance, and community-based targeting in fragile and conflict-affected settings, drawing on evidence from Sudan and Ethiopia.
Kibrom Abay (IFPRI, Senior Research Fellow) presented two studies: one examining whether participatory community-based targeting can improve targeting outcomes in Ethiopia, and another investigating the impact of humanitarian aid delays and reductions on the welfare of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Sudan.
Khalid Siddig (IFPRI Sudan and Kenya, Country Program Leader and Senior Research Fellow) presented research on disruptions to social assistance delivery during armed conflict in Sudan, highlighting challenges to the continuity of assistance in conflict-affected settings.
Halefom Nigus (IFPRI collaborator) participated virtually and presented experimental evidence from Ethiopia on whether participatory community-based targeting can improve legitimacy, perceived fairness, trust, and social cohesion.
The presentations contributed to discussions on improving the targeting and delivery of social protection and humanitarian assistance programs in fragile and conflict-affected settings.
