Cutting-edge research informing policies, programs, and interventions to end hunger and poverty across the globe, including a special section on IFPRI’s analysis of the impacts of COVID-19.
COVID-19 and resilience innovations in food supply chains
Food supply disruptions in developing countries during the COVID-19 pandemic have been varied and often severe, especially in labor-intensive segments of supply chains. Tom Reardon of Michigan State University and IFPRI’s Jo Swinnen summarize early experiences in both international and domestic supply chains across various types of firms and commodities. They review a range of […]
How to ensure effective government responses as COVID-19 spreads to rural areas
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the global economy hard, and in many places other factors—such as the locust invasion in East Africa and falling export commodity prices—are compounding its effects. FAO Chief Economist Maximo Torero observes that no modern economy has experienced anything like the combination of the Great Lockdown and the worst recession since the […]
Micronutrients in emergencies: How can we prevent an increase in hidden hunger?
The COVID-19 pandemic is transforming our world. We are seeing rapid changes in areas such as health care delivery, food security, agriculture, and international aid prioritization. In addition to the immediate impact to health and society, the COVID-19 pandemic may result in significant short- and long-term disruptions to food systems, resulting in decreased availability of […]
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