COVID-19

Leveraging on agri-food sector for revival of Lankan economy in post-COVID-19 era

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy of Sri Lanka like anywhere else in the world will be complex to predict in terms of magnitude, but directions are predictable. Being a trade dependent island nation, Sri Lanka will likely suffer from t... Source: IFPRI South Asia Office

2020 Global Report on Food Crises: 135 million in 55 countries faced acute hunger in 2019

An estimated 135 million people in 55 countries around the world faced acute levels of hunger in 2019, according to the 2020 Global Report on Food Crises, released April 20—the highest level of acute hunger seen since the report’s 2017 inception. In 20... Source: IFPRI Malawi: Malawi Strategy Support Program

The COVID-19 nutrition crisis: What to expect and how to protect

Nutrition has been a development priority for a decade. Many countries have strengthened nutrition policies and programs with some measurable success. Derek Headey and Marie Ruel look at available evidence to show that nutrition progress will be threat... Source: IFPRI Nigeria Country Office

International Researchers Fear Double Blow

Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) identified a number of emerging concerns in the country's food production and supply chain system during Covid-19 pandemic that require immediate attention. "Notable reduction in the ava... Source: IFPRI Bangladesh Country Office

NEW PODCAST: Doing Research in a COVID-19 World

Researchers Xiaobo Zhang & Rob Vos share how their teams are conducting research during a pandemic—from developing research to getting results out to where they can make a difference. Listen here: https://www.ifpri.org/podcast/research-talks/episod... Source: IFPRI Bangladesh Country Office