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
Virtual Event – COVID-19: Emerging problems and potential country-level responses
IFPRI experts examine what to expect, and how developing countries can respond in ways that promote food security, nutrition, and greater equity. Source: IFPRI Ghana
Will COVID-19 cause another food crisis? An early review
Johan Swinnen - Director General, the International Food Policy Research Institute
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. [...] Source: IFPRI Egypt Country Office
Blog Post COVID-19: Re-employing Daily Wagers in Pakistan
Pakistan cannot afford to implement the anti-coronavirus lock-downs seen in China and the west because large numbers of the poor will starve to death.” Imran Khan, Prime Minister of Pakistan COVID-19 is ravaging emerging economies including Pakistan. Beyond the human suffering and deaths and a major health challenge, shaky financial markets, recessionary expectations rendering millions >> Read more Source: Pakistan Strategy Support Program
Podcast: Why India’s One-size-fits-all Food Security Programme Fails to Address the Needs of Beneficiaries.
Economic and Political Weekly Podcast Why India’s One-size-fits-all Food Security Programme Fails to Address the Needs of Beneficiaries. In this podcast EPW team speaks with Devesh Roy, Senior Research Fellow, International Food Policy Research Institu... Source: IFPRI South Asia Office
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