COVID-19 is creating a range of new challenges for economic growth and social well-being. IFPRI’s experts look at what to expect, and how developing countries can respond in ways that promote food security, nutrition, and greater equity.

Introduction

• Johan Swinnen, Director General, IFPRI (Blog)

Rapid Fire Presentations

• COVID-19 and the economic impact on Egypt: Clemens Breisinger, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI (Presentation | Blog)
• COVID-19 and food security and nutrition in Myanmar: Derek Headey, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI (Presentation | Blog)
• COVID-19 and agricultural value chains in Ethiopia: Bart Minten, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI (Blog)
• COVID-19 and informal food traders in Africa — government responses and citizen compliance: Danielle Resnick, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI (Blog)
• COVID-19 and gender-sensitive social protection: Shalini Roy, Research Fellow, IFPRI (Presentation | Blog)

Moderator

• Rajul Pandya-Lorch, Director, Communications and Public Affairs & Chief of Staff, Director General’s Office, IFPRI