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Business Fast (UK) published an article on how the effects of climate change heighten the risks in agriculture and food production, the need to protect smallholder farmers has never been greater. ‘Farming is risky. Once you have insurance you create a foundation” said Pula insurance founder. Several other crop failure microinsurance initiatives are also under way to support […]

Press Reader (Sunday Times – South Africa) published an article stating that three policy areas suggest implementable solutions that will help to ensure that SA emerges as a more equitable country according to Sherwin Gabriel and Channing Arndt. Before Covid-19, SA was mired with low growth, structural unemployment, and high inequality. Weaknesses in electricity and transport infrastructure, a […]

Maghress (Morocco) published an article on the results of a study to assess the impact of the AfCFTA on the Moroccan economy. Partnering with various NGOs including IFPRI, the study aims to assess the potential impacts of different African integration scenarios on the Moroccan economy and to prospect for public policy responses capable of maximizing the benefits of the future […]

Uzbekistan National News Agency published an article on recent graduation ceremonies where senior research fellow Kamiljon Akrimov was presented the award of an Honorary Doctorate, First Deputy Minister of Higher and Secondary Special Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Linda Ikeji’s Blog published a blog post about former President Goodluck’s birthday, noting his accomplishments when he was the Nigerian president. In the post, Ikeji quoted IFPRI which said that he was the first Nigerian leader in 36 years to reduce hunger for which he received an award from the Food and Agricultural Organization. (Reach 1M) Also published in Monteo Z Live.com, Yabaleft Online.   

Le Monde (Planete section) published an article that stated soaring prices for several staple foods are fearful of worsening hunger in the world. Markets, Trade, and Institutions Division Director Rob Vos emphasized that these increases are very worrying because the populations are turning toward less expensive food, and often less healthy. For food security, we closely monitor the price of cereals, but we […]

Climate change is making food less healthy – and putting millions of people at risk of nutrient deficiencies (Better Nutrition)  November 1y  Better Nutrition published an article stating that excess CO2 reduces the production of protein and other nutrients in crops like corn, wheat, soybeans, and rice. As CO2 levels rise, scientists and economists are […]

Business Mirror (The Philippines) published an article on how development partners and sectoral players, led by the South Korean Embassy, called for collaborative efforts to address the Philippines’s pressing issues in agriculture. The discussion addressed major issues in terms of employment, poverty reduction—particularly in the context of the pandemic, as well as climate-change adaptation and mitigation. In terms […]

Daily News (Tanzania) published an article stating that the impacts of climate change are predicted to compromise social-economic developments in developing countries. Adaptation is the only option to reduce the impacts. However, before starting to determine adaptation strategies, it is important to conduct scientific research to understand possible pathways of future climate change under different emission scenarios. […]

Yabiladi (Morocco) published an article on the debate that went on regarding the results of a study to assess the impact of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) on the Moroccan economy. Carried out through a peer-to-peer partnership, co-construction, and mobilization of international experts from IFPRI and national experts from DEPF, this study was based on advanced […]