If the government can ensure that the benefits of credit facilities reach farmers in a time-bound fashion, the sector could finally leapfrog into a new regime of growth and enhanced farmer welfare.
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Effects of COVID-19 on Ghana’s economy may be worse than feared
In the absence of a vaccine, countries globally have resorted to social distancing, travel restrictions and economic lockdowns to reduce transmission of the coronavirus. While necessary to preserve human life, the socioeconomic costs of these blunt policy measures are high, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa where many live hand-to-mouth and lack access to safety nets to […] Source: IFPRI Ghana
‘Instead of Coronavirus, the Hunger Will Kill Us.’ A Global Food Crisis Looms.
The world has never faced a hunger emergency like this, experts say. It could double the number of people facing acute hunger to 265 million by the end of this year. In Kibera, the largest slum in Nairobi, Kenya, residents already live in extreme poverty. Coronavirus lockdowns have caused many more to go hungry. Credit; […] Source: IFPRI Ghana
Research Talks with IFPRI – Episode 4: Doing Research in a COVID-19 World
This episode features two interviews illuminating the research process in an era of lockdowns and social distancing. Source: IFPRI Malawi: Malawi Strategy Support Program
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 governments must emphasize policies and programs that target the immediate needs of their poorest citizens.—John McDermott, series co-editor and Director, CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH). Source: IFPRI Ghana
