MSN Lifestyle (Belgium) published an article stating that over the past six months, millions of people have become malnourished because of their job losses. "We are 20 to 25 years back in time." In countries such as India, Brazil, or South Africa, no work means no or bad food. And it is precisely due to malnutrition that the virus can spread more quickly. IFPRI research tackled what can be done about malnutrition. In the IFPRI blogpost Fiscal and monetary responses to the COVID-19 pandemic: Some thoughts for developing countries and the international community, IFPRI suggests the fastest and scientifically proven most effective solution is to give people money to buy food. Under normal circumstances, they will be independent again between four and six months.
