Myanmar confirmed its first COVID-19 case on March 24th, and as of April 11th there have been an additional 27 cases confirmed. However, the true extent of the virus is potentially much higher given limited testing within the country. As a result, the Government of Myanmar has taken steps to curtail the virus’s spread, including […] Source: IFPRI Myanmar – The Myanmar Strategy Support Program
Working Paper 34: Beyond the Passbook Relationship
This working paper, authored by Dennis O. Ochieng, examines preferences for contracts among cotton and tea farmers and companies in southern Malawi. The study analyzes the similarities and differences in preferences of farmers and buyers and provides v... Source: IFPRI Malawi: Malawi Strategy Support Program
IFPRI RESOURCES AND ANALYSES ON COVID-19
Analyses on the threats the epidemic poses to food security and development around the world. Source: IFPRI Malawi: Malawi Strategy Support Program
International Women’s Day 2020: Achieving Gender Equality for a Food-Secure Future
Why is gender equality vital for achieving sustainable, productive and climate-resilient food systems? CGIAR scientists share experiences from the field. Source: IFPRI Malawi: Malawi Strategy Support Program
Working Paper 33: Market Information and Access to Structured Markets by Small Farmers and Traders
Working Paper 33 analyzes the effects of an action research experiment in central Malawi, in which four groups of smallholder farmers were provided with maize and soybean price information from a local commodity exchange during the 2019 marketing seaso... Source: IFPRI Malawi: Malawi Strategy Support Program
