Almost a year after the February 2022 Russian invasion in Ukraine, fears of a period of sustained high global food prices have subsided somewhat, but eight major concerns for food security remain. First, prices for food commodities remain high by historical standards. As shown in Figure 1, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) index […]
IFPRI Blog: Food export restrictions have eased as the Russia-Ukraine war continues, but concerns remain for key commodities.
In the weeks following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in late February 2022, several countries imposed export restrictions—including licensing requirements, taxes, and some outright bans—on a variety of feed and food products. These measures helped to fuel war-related disruptions in global markets and contributed to higher prices and increased price volatility. At the peak of the export […]
Journal Article: Targeting hunger or votes? The political economy of humanitarian transfers in Malawi
We are pleased to announce that the article "Targeting hunger or votes? The political economy of humanitarian transfers in Malawi", authored by Jan Duchoslav, Edwin Kenamu and Jack Thunde, has been published in World Development. Abstract: Do electoral considerations play a role in the targeting of humanitarian transfers? We analyze the targeting of direct cash […]
IFPRI-AMIS Seminar: Food vs Fuel V2.0: Impacts of Biofuels on Agricultural Markets and Food Security
With tight global supplies and global food inflation at the highest levels in many years, there is renewed criticism of biofuel policies that divert food and feedstuffs to produce fuels. Biofuel proponents argue that biofuel policies enhance energy self-sufficiency and reduce GHG emissions. This session will review the growth in global biofuel production and examine […]
IFPRI Policy Brief: Transforming Food Systems in Kenya for a New Era of Growth and Prosperity
The new Kenyan government faces a complex domestic and global environment, and it is widely expected to address key food and agricultural challenges with a new set of policies and programs. This policy brief presents key recommendations from a forthcoming book, Food Systems Transformation in Kenya: Lessons from the Past and Policy Options for the […]
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