Global fertilizer markets experienced significant price surges beginning in 2020 and through 2022 due to a combination of factors, including higher natural gas prices, supply chain disruptions triggered by COVID-19, trade disruptions due to the Russia-Ukraine war, and export restrictions. Although parallel increases in international agricultural commodity prices may have cushioned these price shocks, insufficient […] Source: IFPRI Ethiopia: Ethiopia Strategy Support Program
Introduction to Social Accounting Matrix (SAM) and Multiplier Analysis
A three-days training was given to the Ministry of Planning and Development research staff on 'Introduction to the Social Accounting Matrix (SAM)' and how to use SAM multipliers for impact analysis. The training was given at the Ministry in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Nov 20-22, 2023. The training was organized by the CGIAR Research Initiative […] Source: IFPRI Ethiopia: Ethiopia Strategy Support Program
2023 World Agri-Food Innovation Conference
The World Agri-Food Innovation (WAFI) Conference was inaugurated in Beijing, China in November 2023 under the theme “Food Security & Future Agrifood”. WAFI promotes international dialogue and exchange in agrifood science and technological innovation. A three days conference was organized by China Agricultural University (CAU) in Beijing from Nov 02 – 04, 2023 which created […] Source: IFPRI Ethiopia: Ethiopia Strategy Support Program
Survey Watch: Actionable Research to Inform Rehabilitation and Rebuilding of Livelihoods in Conflict Affected Communities in Ethiopia
The recent conflicts in Ethiopia have caused massive displacements, loss of lives and livelihoods. Identifying efficient and cost-effective investments to rebuild and sustainably rebuild livelihoods quickly is one immediate and crucial step. The overall objective of the project is to conduct actionable research to inform the rehabilitation and rebuilding efforts in Ethiopia. The target group […] Source: IFPRI Ethiopia: Ethiopia Strategy Support Program
CGIAR Initiative on National Policies and Strategies
Ethiopia’s rapid economic growth and reductions in poverty and ill-being have been dampened by significant global (COVID-19 pandemic, Ukraine war, …) and domestic (conflict, drought, …) shocks in recent years. Recovery and reconstruction that aligns well with sustainable growth and transformation thus constitute the central challenge facing the country in the coming few years. The […] Source: IFPRI Ethiopia: Ethiopia Strategy Support Program
