About FIF

Farm and Infrastructure Foundation is an organisation for policy influencing and the promotion of good policy practice in food security, agriculture and rural development. We seek to strengthen the voice of farmers, rural communities and people experiencing food insecurity in decisions affecting their lives.

Our vision

A hunger-free society in which everyone can obtain adequate, nutritious food and pursue a dignified livelihood, supported by effective institutions and accountable public policy.

Our mission

To give farmers and other rural and vulnerable people a meaningful voice in the policy process for food security, income generation and livelihood improvement.

Our story

The intellectual foundations of FIF emerged from Professor Gbolagade Ayoola’s reflections on policy responsibility during a scholarly visit to Iowa State University in 1996. FIF subsequently developed its Nigerian institutional presence, policy research and public engagement. Its National Campaign on Right to Food in Nigeria ran from 2008 to 2023. Our current phase builds on that experience through implementation proposals, scholarship and international cooperation.

Why governance matters

Food security depends on production, markets, incomes, infrastructure, nutrition and security. FIF studies how governance affects these conditions and the effectiveness of policy responses. Our analytical interests include voice and accountability, political stability, government effectiveness, regulatory quality, the rule of law and control of corruption.

Institutional responsibility

FIF Nigeria and FIF Canada have distinct legal identities. Their cooperation is being developed around complementary responsibilities. Governance and programme arrangements will be described as they are established.