1818 Society Discussion of IFPRI’s 2021 Global Food Policy Report
Co-Organized by The 1818 Society World Bank Group Alumni and IFPRI
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The flagship IFPRI report presents the impact of Covid-19 on food and agriculture around the world, along with government responses. Covid-19 has had a negative impact on food systems, and government policy responses have often not been helpful. Recommendations to do better, to have a better impact on agriculture, nutrition, social protection, and natural resources are provided.
Welcome
- Kevin Cleaver, Agriculture and Rural Development Thematic Group, The 1818 Society
Report Overview
- Johan Swinnen, Director General, IFPRI
- John McDermott, Director, CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH), IFPRI
Rapid Fire Presentations
- Danielle Resnick, Senior Research Fellow, and Theme Leader, Governance, IFPRI
- Neha Kumar, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI
- Samuel Benin, Deputy Division Director, Africa Regional Office, IFPRI
Q&A with Audience
- Kevin Cleaver, Agriculture and Rural Development Thematic Group, The 1818 Society
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