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Policy-induced market distortions along agricultural value chains

Agricultural policies have repercussions beyond the farm, influencing prices & market conditions along the entire agrifood value chain of a commodity. Evidence from Ethiopia and Nigeria.

The importance of human-centered ecological restoration

The Earth’s ecological resilience is inextricably linked to the well-being of its people, thus a greater focus on equity, inclusion, and justice in ecosystem management is necessary.

COVID-19 and food security: Evidence from Nigeria

The COVID-19 pandemic is devastating local, national, and global economies. According to recent forecasts from the World Bank, the pandemic is likely to have pushed 49 million people into extreme poverty in 2020. More than 45 percent (23 million) of these people are in Sub-Saharan Africa, implying that the region will be hit the hardest […]

Policy-induced market distortions along agricultural value chains: Evidence from Ethiopia and Nigeria

Agricultural and trade policies have implications well beyond the farm, including for consumers, producers, traders, and processors. In this context, it is necessary to measure the impact of policies along the entire agrifood value chain of a commodity in order to minimize unintended consequences of policies for all value chain actors.

Socio-economic drivers of food security among maize farmers in Nigeria

Issues relating to food availability, accessibility, affordability, and utilization remain paramount for Nigeria’s policymakers and academics. In a new publication, Adebayo Isaiah Ogunniyi investigates factors determining household food security and provides recommendations to enhance agricultural production.