food prices

IFPRI Blog: Rising commodities prices driven by the Russia-Ukraine crisis threaten to undermine Kenya’s economy, increase poverty

Much of the early attention on the Russian-Ukraine conflict’s food security impacts has been concentrated on countries highly dependent on wheat imports from the Black Sea region. Given the important role that wheat products play in the diets of people... Source: IFPRI Malawi: Malawi Strategy Support Program

IFPRI Blog: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine threatens food security in Malawi. How can the country respond?

Food insecurity is endemic in Malawi, affecting up to 38% of the population every year in the run-up to the harvest in April. Although geographically distant, there are multiple channels through which Russia’s invasion of Ukraine can make matters worse... Source: IFPRI Malawi: Malawi Strategy Support Program

A food crisis was brewing even before the Ukraine war – but taking these three steps could help the most vulnerable

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How will Russia’s invasion of Ukraine affect global food security?

Conflict is a key driver of food insecurity, potential supply disruptions and price spikes.
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COVID-19 and rising global food prices: What’s really happening?

The spike in prices has raised concerns over the potential for another global food crisis, increasing hunger among the poor and, possibly, social unrest.
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