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-related trade restrictions on rice and wheat could drive up prices and increase hunger
Modeling suggests export bans intended to buttress domestic food supplies could have wide impacts.
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Les politiques à-la-frontière mises en place contre le Covid-19 affectent le commerce africain et les populations locales
Emergency border restrictions have costs, including slowdowns in both formal and informal trade.
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COVID-19 border policies create problems for African trade and economic pain for communities
Emergency border restrictions have costs, including slowdowns in both formal and informal trade.
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COVID-19 lockdowns are imposing substantial economic costs on countries in Africa
IFPRI country studies indicate the pandemic is leading to much larger and more rapid contractions of economic activity than seen in previous crises.
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Assessing the toll of COVID-19 lockdown measures on the South African economy
Modeling shows GDP and incomes—particularly among low-income households—falling dramatically.