Blogs : COVID-19
IFPRI is curating a special series of blog posts analyzing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on national and global food and nutrition security, poverty, and development. The series is edited by IFPRI director general Johan Swinnen and A4NH director John McDermott.
Latest Blog
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COVID-19 and resilience innovations in food supply chains
Creative pandemic adaptations in e-commerce and other areas show long-term promise.
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Prepare food systems for a long-haul fight against COVID-19
Policy recommendations to avert a global food crisis.
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Significant economic impacts due to COVID-19 and falling remittances in Myanmar
An analysis shows a 41% decline in GDP during the two-week lockdown.
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How to ensure effective government responses as COVID-19 spreads to rural areas
Rural residents face a distinct set of pandemic challenges.
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Social safety nets are crucial to the COVID-19 response. Some lessons to boost their effectiveness.
Many countries have already implemented social assistance programs, but more challenges lie ahead.