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Lina Alaaeldin Abdelfattah

Lina Alaaeldin Abdelfattah is a Senior Research Associate in the Development Strategies and Governance Unit, based in Cairo. Her research interests include applied economic development, trade, and spatial economics, with a focus on topics relevant to social protection, food, nutrition, and agriculture in the Middle East and Africa. 

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How will the Ukraine grain deal affect the global food crisis? (Washington Post) 

July 23, 2022


Washington Post in an article states Russia and Ukraine agreed Friday to restart grain exports from Ukraine after a months-long blockade that fueled a growing global food crisis — but an attack on the port of Odesa on Saturday immediately cast doubt on Moscow’s commitment to the deal. 

If parties uphold their sides of the bargain, restarting shipments through the Black Sea would boost Ukrainian farmers’ incomes and free up space in grain silos for the next harvest. Turkey stands to benefit as well. Senior research fellow David Laborde said the country is a key processing center of Ukrainian and Russian grain and oilseeds. Regarding the deal itself, Laborde said, “Is it going to be a game changer in terms of global food security? As of today, I don’t think so.” 

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