The current rise in global market prices for major food commodities almost mirrors that of the 2008 food crisis, presenting a worldwide threat to food security. The situation is particularly severe in Africa, where the COVID-19 pandemic and now the Rus... Source: IFPRI Malawi: Malawi Strategy Support Program
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
Virtual Event: Does Household Participation in Food Markets Increase Dietary Diversity? Evidence from Rural Malawi
Abstract: Food markets have been found to be, in many settings, important in shaping diets and nutritional outcomes. However, more evidence and improved metrics are needed to understand these relationships. This study examined relationships between foo... Source: IFPRI Malawi: Malawi Strategy Support Program
Boosting livestock trade
Policies are needed to improve South Asia’s trade in livestock, specifically in meat and dairy products.
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