As the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, disruptions in economies, food systems, and public health are falling heavily on the global poor. IFPRI researchers explored these complex global and country-level implications at an April 1... Source: IFPRI Malawi: Malawi Strategy Support Program
Virtual Event – COVID-19: Emerging problems and potential country-level responses
Virtual event - April 30, 2020 - 03:30 pm to 04:30 pm / 09:30 am to 10:30 am EDT
Covid-19 is creating a range of new challenges for economic growth and social well being. IFPRI’s experts look at what to expect, and how developing countries can respond... Source: IFPRI Malawi: Malawi Strategy Support Program
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
COVID-19 Lockdowns threaten Africa’s vital informal urban food trade
Informal food markets are vital to feeding African cities, they are venues the poor rely on to buy and sell fresh food. Danielle Resnick argues that as governments impose COVID-19 restrictions, informal food traders should be helped rather than persecuted. Her suggestions include: Developing hygiene practices and clean water supplies with market associations, allowing more dispersed market sites during epidemics, and extending safety nets and health benefits found in formal markets to informal market workers.—John McDermott, series co-editor and Director, CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH) Source: IFPRI Ghana
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
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