What are COVID-19’s impacts on agriculture & food policies, and how has it altered the balance of power among urban and rural populations, the state and private sectors, and across government ministries? In the IFPRI virtual event "The Political Economy of COVID-19", experts examine the political economy dynamics caused by the pandemic in different regions of the world
The pandemic’s effects on food markets in Myanmar
The rise of COVID-19 infections and the policies imposed to limit the spread of the disease have created significant food market disruptions. In this policy seminar, Myanmar policymakers and development partners discuss the pandemic's impact on food vendors and the actions needed to minimize disruptions
COVID-19 and Developing Country Responses
On October 15th, IFPRI hosted an official side event at the World Food Prize 2020 Borlaug Dialogue. The session presented country and regional perspectives on COVID-19 responses including from China, India, Africa south of the Sahara, and a global perspective.
COVID-19: The role of the agriculture-ecosystem health interface
Watch highlights from the August 18 policy seminar, "COVID-19: The role of the agriculture-ecosystem health interface", to learn what cross-sectoral solutions could reduce risks and enhance human and ecosystem health.
Comparing COVID-19’s short-term impacts in Africa and Asia
Watch our recap of IFPRI's August 11th policy seminar discussing how differences in policy design, implementation, and economic structure affect experiences with COVID-19 in Nigeria, Myanmar, and Sudan.