IFPRI Blog
Rising commodities prices driven by the Russia-Ukraine crisis threaten to undermine Kenya’s economy, increase poverty
Modeling shows lowered GDP and agricultural production for 2022.
Modeling shows lowered GDP and agricultural production for 2022.
Encouraging the adoption of promising innovations.
Modeling shows differering impacts for urban and rural households.
Lockdowns lead to sharp spikes in poverty.
Rising food demand and a shrinking rural labor pool have made the need for tractors and other machines increasingly urgent.
An analysis shows a 41% decline in GDP during the two-week lockdown.
Despite its reputation as African success story, Ghana needs investments and sound policies to transform its farm economy.
Rising food demand in growing cities and an expansion of medium-sized farms are among the factors boosting demand for tractors and other machinery.