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Kalyani Raghunathan

Kalyani Raghunathan is Research Fellow in the Poverty, Gender, and Inclusion Unit, based in New Delhi, India. Her research lies at the intersection of agriculture, gender, social protection, and public health and nutrition, with a specific focus on South Asia and Africa. 

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Development Strategies and Governance

Harriet Mawia

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Bio

Harriet Mawia is a Research Officer in the Development Strategies and Governance Unit who conducts research on socioeconomics and gender policy issues using applied econometric analysis. Her focus is on gender equality and the empowerment of women in agriculture for economic development, food security, and improved livelihoods in Africa. Before joining IFPRI, Harriet was a consultant with the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) and a research assistant at the World Agroforestry Center. She holds a master’s degree in agricultural economics from the University of Pretoria and the University of Nairobi.

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Publications

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Report

The gendered impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in Kenya, Niger, Rwanda, and Uganda: Evidence from phone surveys

2023Bryan, Elizabeth; Mawia, Harriet; Ringler, Claudia; Mane, Erdgin; Costa, Valentina; Ndoro, Rumbidzai
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The gendered impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in Kenya, Niger, Rwanda, and Uganda: Evidence from phone surveys

The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching impacts in every part of the world, including on vulnerable populations in rural areas of low- and middle-income countries. This report explores the ways in which men and women in rural areas of four countries in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)—Kenya, Niger, Rwanda, and Uganda—experienced the COVID-19 pandemic and associated income losses, as well as their responses to the crisis. To identify and monitor the differential effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on women and men in rural households, IFPRI conducted phone surveys in selected regions of the four focal countries, with financial and technical support from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The surveys traced gender differences in responses to the pandemic and associated restrictions, such as choice of coping strategies, access to public assistance, and changes in the care burden for men and women.

Year published

2023

Authors

Bryan, Elizabeth; Mawia, Harriet; Ringler, Claudia; Mane, Erdgin; Costa, Valentina; Ndoro, Rumbidzai

Citation

Bryan, Elizabeth; Mawia, Harriet; Ringler, Claudia; Mane, Erdgin; Costa, Valentina; and Ndoro, Rumbidzai. 2023. The gendered impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in Kenya, Niger, Rwanda, and Uganda: Evidence from phone surveys. Rome, Italy; Washington, DC: Food and Agriculture Organization; International Food Policy Research Organization. https://doi.org/10.4060/cc7322en

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Niger; Kenya; Rwanda; Uganda

Keywords

Western Africa; Eastern Africa; Central Africa; Sub-saharan Africa; Africa; Income; Care Work; Gender; Shock; Surveys; Coronavirus; Covid-19; Farmers; Coronavirinae; Assets; Food Security; Coronavirus Disease; Social Safety Nets; Rural Areas

Language

English

Access/Licence

Open AccessCC-BY-NC-SA-3.0-IGO

Links

https://doi.org/10.4060/cc7322en Source record

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Report

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Book Chapter

Regional developments [in 2023 Global Food Policy Report]

2023
Benin, Samuel; Marivoet, Wim; Mawia, Harriet; Ulimwengu, John M.; Abay, Kibrom A.; Diao, Xinshen; Laborde Debucquet, David; Raouf, Mariam; Akramov, Kamiljon T.; Kumar, Anjani
…more Rashid, Shahidur; Chen, Kevin Z.; Zhou, Yunyi; Mao, Rui; Diaz-Bonilla, Eugenio; Piñeiro, Valeria
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Regional developments [in 2023 Global Food Policy Report]

Recent global crises have led to diverse impacts across the world’s low- and middle-income regions, reflecting local conditions and differing policy responses. These effects are often compounded by more local shocks and crises, including prolonged conflict and violence, natural disasters, and fragile economic and governance systems. This section examines the impacts of recent food crises to identify both future risks and promising policy options that could improve early warning, immediate response, and resilience building in each region.

Year published

2023

Authors

Benin, Samuel; Marivoet, Wim; Mawia, Harriet; Ulimwengu, John M.; Abay, Kibrom A.; Diao, Xinshen; Laborde Debucquet, David; Raouf, Mariam; Akramov, Kamiljon T.; Kumar, Anjani; Rashid, Shahidur; Chen, Kevin Z.; Zhou, Yunyi; Mao, Rui; Diaz-Bonilla, Eugenio; Piñeiro, Valeria

Citation

Benin, Samuel; Marivoet, Wim; Mawia, Harriet; Ulimwengu, John M.; Abay, Kibrom A.; Diao, Xinshen; Laborde Debucquet, David; Raouf, Mariam; Akramov, Kamiljon T.; Kumar, Anjani; Rashid, Shahidur; Chen, Kevin Z.; Zhou, Yunyi; Mao, Rui; Diaz-Bonilla, Eugenio; and Piñeiro, Valeria. 2023. Regional developments [in 2023 Global Food Policy Report]. In Global Food Policy Report 2023: Rethinking Food Crisis Responses. Chapter 8, Pp. 82-116. https://doi.org/10.2499/9780896294417_08

Keywords

Agriculture; Development; Food Security; Hunger; Policies

Language

English

Access/Licence

Open AccessCC-BY-4.0

Links

https://doi.org/10.2499/9780896294417_08 Source record

Project

Fragility to Resilience in Central and West Asia and North Africa

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Book Chapter

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Brief

Assessing the impact of COVID-19 on rural women and men in the Niger

2021Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations; United States Agency for International Development; International Food Policy Research Institute; Bryan, Elizabeth; Mawia, Harriet; Ringler, Claudia
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Assessing the impact of COVID-19 on rural women and men in the Niger

In response to the first case of COVID-19 in Niger on March 19, the government announced a state of emergency on March 27, 2020. Restrictions were gradually lifted starting in May 2020. The spread of COVID-19 in Niger has been limited. To understand the gendered impacts of the pandemic, phone surveys with rural women and men in Niger were conducted. The study was conducted in 8 regions of the country: Agadez, Diffa, Dosso, Maradi, Niamey, Tahoua, Tillaberi, and Zinder. A sample was drawn from a series of previous surveys that had collected phone numbers. Four rounds of the phone survey were conducted in October 2020, December 2020, February 2021, and April 2021. The surveys focused on the economic impact, coping strategies, impact on food security and dietary diversity and the impact on children’s education and care burden. This brief presents the findings.

Year published

2021

Authors

Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations; United States Agency for International Development; International Food Policy Research Institute; Bryan, Elizabeth; Mawia, Harriet; Ringler, Claudia

Citation

Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO); US Agency for International Development (USAID); and International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). 2021. Assessing the impact of COVID-19 on rural women and men in the Niger. GCAN-FAO Factsheet 4. Rome, Italy: Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO). https://doi.org/10.4060/cb7640en

Country/Region

Niger

Keywords

Western Africa; Sub-saharan Africa; Africa; Income; Rural Communities; Gender; Economic Impact; Covid-19; Households; Food Security; Men; Diet; Rural Areas; Pandemics; Dietary Diversity; Women

Language

English

Access/Licence

Open AccessCC-BY-NC-SA-3.0-IGO

Links

https://doi.org/10.4060/cb7642en Source record

Project

Policies, Institutions, and Markets

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Brief

Blogs

Unleashing the potential of Generation Z for food system transformation in Africa
IFPRI Blog
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October 28, 2024

Unleashing the potential of Generation Z for food system transformation in Africa

By Kibrom Abay, Clemens Breisinger, Harriet Mawia, Joyce Maru, Dorah Momanyi, and Boniface Munene

A new research agenda.

A glimpse into the gendered impacts of COVID-19 in rural Kenya
IFPRI Blog
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August 16, 2022

A glimpse into the gendered impacts of COVID-19 in rural Kenya

By Harriet Mawia

Effects of lost income and food insecurity linger, particularly for for women, a study shows.

Events

IFPRI’s 2023 Global Food Policy Report: Rethinking Food Crisis Responses – Considerations for Africa
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June 22, 2023, 9:00 – 10:30 am

IFPRI’s 2023 Global Food Policy Report: Rethinking Food Crisis Responses – Considerations for Africa

Virtual Event: June 22, 2023 – 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM EDT. The virtual Africa discussion will feature a distinguished panel of experts to discuss the report’s key findings and recommendations and implications for Africa and its regions.