In 186 countries worldwide, cash transfer programs are the cornerstone of social protection, outnumbering social security or pension plans. These offer critical financial lifelines to vulnerable households, aiming to alleviate poverty by providing stea... Source: IFPRI Egypt Country Office
Ensuring food security in a state of disaster
By: Jan Duchoslav and Joachim De Weerdt On 23 March 2024, His Excellency the President declared a state of disaster in 23 of Malawi’s 28 districts in anticipation of a poor harvest caused by the ongoing El Niño climatic event. El Niño has brought about... Source: IFPRI Malawi: Malawi Strategy Support Program
International Women’s Day 2024
Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress This year on International Women’s Day, UN Women has issued a call to “Invest in Source: IFPRI South Asia Office
NEW PUBLICATION: POLITICAL ECONOMY OF WHEAT VALUE CHAINS IN POST-REVOLUTION SUDAN
WORKING PAPER BY: DANIELLE RESNICK flour and bread have played a central role in Sudan’s political economy throughout the country’s post-independence history. In 2019, increasing bread prices precipitated the protests that ousted the government of Omar... Source: IFPRI Egypt Country Office
Agriculture in India’s budget: Paying farmers keeps them poor
BY AVINASH KISHORE In her recent 2020 budget speech, India Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a 16-point agenda to kickstart growth in agriculture and farmers’ income. While the agenda makes sense, following the money presents a disconcertin... Source: IFPRI South Asia Office
