Background 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. Programme Introduction: Johan Swinnen, Director General, IFPRI Rapid Fire Presentations on COVID-19 Economic impact on Egypt: Clemens […]
Eat Vegetables, Save Farmers
During the lockdown, people stay at home unless there's an emergency. Market places are shut down. Kitchen markets and super-shops are open for a short span. Evidently, the lockdown has compelled people to buy less. During this unusual phase, two behavioural trends are noteworthy. Consumers are trying to be minimalistic in choosing their priority items. […]
Reaching the Most Needy Amid COVID-19: Interview
Government of Bangladesh's Response to Feed the Needy The Bangladesh government has taken a special scheme to reach food to 50 lakh people through a food friendly program in the cities through Open Market Sale (OMS) of rice. A special OMS scheme has started last week in addition to the previous one to ease the […]
One CGIAR Joint Call for Measures to Avert Risk to Food System
The CGIAR Centres commend Bangladesh’s response to contain Covid-19 spread, call for ensuring transportation of food and farm inputs World’s leading food security think-tank and research centres have recommended Bangladesh to ensure transportation of food from rural to urban areas and the flow of crucial inputs to farmers through market systems so that risk to […]