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.
COVID-19 Policy Response Portal
The COVID-19 Policy Response (CPR) Portal systematically captures policy responses through multiple channels, including population restrictions, social protection, trade, health, fiscal, and monetary measures.
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.
Which Myanmar industries will be hit hardest by the pandemic?
In this blog post, IFPRI researchers model the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Myanmar’s economy to support the design of policy interventions that can mitigate economic loss and support a sustained and robust recovery
A gender-transformative response to COVID-19 in Myanmar
In this blog post, IFPRI researchers assess how the Government of Myanmar's responses to COVID-19 can pay explicit attention to gender discrepancies to avoid unintentional harm or aggravating existing gender inequalities. They also provide recommendations to ensure an effective COVID-19 response and offer scope for lasting gender-transformative change.