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The Russia-Ukraine crisis poses a serious food security threat for Egypt
A country heavily dependent on wheat faces supply disruptions and spiking prices.
The links between food-related trade and fiscal policies and obesity rates in low- and middle-income countries
Nutrition impacts of tariffs and subsidies.
Launch event: Agricultural Investment Data Analyzer (AIDA) guides policy makers on potential economic and social impacts
A new tool now available for Egypt, Jordan, Tunisia, and Yemen.
Model: Impact of falling remittances amid COVID-19 on Yemen’s war-torn economy
Losses in income from abroad impact the poorest households most.
Virtual seminar: IFPRI researchers on COVID-19 emerging problems and country-level responses
Falling incomes may lead to rising poverty, food insecurity, and gender inequity.
تأثير الاقتصادي الناجم عن فيروس كورونا على السياحة والتحويلات المالية
Modeling results show monthly declines in GDP, with the poor hit hardest.
Economic impact of COVID-19 on tourism and remittances: Insights from Egypt
Modeling results show monthly declines in GDP, with the poor hit hardest.
What's the future of food subsidies in Egypt?
Lessons from experiences of food subsidy programs in Indonesia, the Philippines, and the United States for Egypt's Tamween system.
Cash transfers can help Yemen's conflict-affected children
Two recent studies provide evidence that cash transfers can reduce conflict-driven malnutrition in Yemen.
Egypt seminar: Addressing the double burden of malnutrition
As it mounts a major public health initiative, Egypt faces the complex problem of addressing hunger and undernutrition along with overweight and obesity.