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Manuel Hernandez

Manuel Hernandez is a Senior Research Fellow in the Markets, Trade, and Institutions Unit of IFPRI. He has more than 20 years of experience in diverse projects in Latin America, Africa, and Asia on development issues related to agricultural and labor markets, food security and nutrition, industrial organization and regulation, price analysis, and the informal economy. His current research focuses on impact evaluation linked to rural development and food security projects, migration, functioning of oligopoly markets and value chains, and price volatility.

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In Rwanda, agricultural reforms boost food security and slash poverty (Christian Science Monitor)

July 27, 2018


The Christian Science Monitor published a report on Rwanda’s significant agricultural development over the past decade. As food productivity surged, poverty levels dropped 20 percent since 2000 and 80 percent of households are now considered food secure. There has been a successful combination of government practices that allowed for so much growth. However, experts claim Rwanda should not be considered an ideal model. Under President Kagame, developmental gains have come at the expense of free and fair elections and human rights. In the news feature, IFPRI Africa director Ousmane Badiane explained, “it’s very, very hard – nearly impossible – to implement a reform where there are no losers. In general, there has been positive change.”

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