How are private food businesses adjusting to shifts in food demand and food safety requirements, on the one hand, and risks of supply chain disruptions, on the other? Find out through the June 30 IFPRI policy seminar, "How are food businesses coping with COVID-19 and its aftermath?"
Assessing COVID-19’s impact on Myanmar’s economy, remittances, and poverty
Watch our recap of IFPRI's June 11th policy seminar discussing the findings of an analysis assessing the economic impacts of COIVD-19 on Myanmar's economy and the impact of falling remittances on poverty. In her presentation, Senior Research Fellow Xinshen Diao presents her research, which shows how Myanmar's April lockdown affected its GDP.
Social safety nets and COVID-19: Can we protect food security and nutrition?
COVID-19 has led to a global response through expanded social safety nets as countries struggle to mitigate the health and economic risks related to the virus and lockdowns. The June 11th IFPRI policy seminar, "Social Safety Nets and COVID-19", presents evidence on social safety nets, how well this response has addressed food security and nutrition, and opportunities and challenges going forward.
Micronutrients in emergencies: How to prevent an increase in hidden hunger
In this June 9 IFPRI policy seminar, experts use knowledge from previous emergencies to inform policies to meet the micronutrient needs of people affected by COVID-19.
How can we re-orient food and health systems to protect nutrition during COVID-19?
The COVID-19 pandemic — and the related economic crisis and disrupted food and health systems — will likely worsen all forms of malnutrition globally. In this policy seminar, researchers reflect on positive adaptations that could rebuild stronger health, economic, and food systems, and thereby protect nutrition and health.