Announcements

Virtual Event – COVID-19: Emerging problems and potential country-level responses

Virtual event - April 30, 2020 - 03:30 pm to 04:30 pm / 09:30 am to 10:30 am EDT
Covid-19 is creating a range of new challenges for economic growth and social well being. IFPRI’s experts look at what to expect, and how developing countries can respond... Source: IFPRI Malawi: Malawi Strategy Support Program

Poverty and food insecurity could grow dramatically as COVID-19 spreads

As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads, social and economic relief measures—including fiscal stimulus and expansion of social safety nets—are crucial to prevent poverty and hunger from rising dramatically in developing countries. Rob Vos, David Laborde and W... Source: IFPRI Nigeria Country Office

Will COVID-19 cause another food crisis? An early review

COVID-19 is disrupting economies around the world, but will it cause a food crisis? IFPRI Director General Jo Swinnen says it depends whether you are rich or poor. Jo synthesizes insights from several blog posts in this series to make the case that gov... Source: IFPRI Nigeria Country Office

Vacancy Announcement: Seeking a qualified Administrative Assistant

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) seeks a qualified and experienced candidate to serve as Administrative Assistant, attached to the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) Malawi’s program based in Lilongwe. The sp... Source: IFPRI Malawi: Malawi Strategy Support Program

Virtual Event – COVID-19: Implications for Global and Country-Level Food Security, Nutrition, and Poverty

Policy Seminar -Virtual Event - COVID-19: Implications for Global and Country-Level Food Security, Nutrition, and Poverty. Apr 14, 2020 - 12:15 pm to 01:15 pm EDT Source: IFPRI Malawi: Malawi Strategy Support Program