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
Earth Day 2020: Lessons for human survival from a pandemic and a global environment under stress
Earth Day 2020: Lessons from a Pandemic and a Global Environment under Stress.
The 50th anniversary of Earth Day and COVID-19 crisis prompt reflection on where we are heading as a species. Source: IFPRI Malawi: Malawi Strategy Support Program
Poverty and food insecurity could grow dramatically as COVID-19 spreads
As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads, social and economic relief measures—including fiscal stimulus and expansion of social safety nets—are crucial to prevent poverty and hunger from rising dramatically in developing countries. Rob Vos, David Laborde and W... 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
This blog is cross-posted from the main IFPRI website and was originally written by Johan Swinnen 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... Source: IFPRI Malawi: Malawi Strategy Support Program
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