As climate change impacts intensify, African economies face increasing exposure to extreme weather events. The World Bank estimates that nearly 18% of the world’s population is at risk from severe weather events from which recovery would be difficult; in Africa, that number is 37%. Agriculture, which hundreds of millions of Africans depend on for their livelihoods, is […]
The Iran war: Potential food security impacts
The attack on Iran by U.S. and Israeli forces and Iranian retaliation against U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf have roiled energy markets by disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz—the Gulf’s only sea passage to the open ocean. About 27% of the world’s oil exports, 20% of global liquified natural gas (LNG) exports, and 20%-30% of global fertilizer exports, […]
Policy Note 56: Does Malawi’s exchange rate regime keep prices low? Evidence and policy implications
The current exchange rate regime in Malawi is untenable. It results in multiple effective parallel rates, which impose significant costs on the economy and the daily lives of citizens. A key concern underpinning the existence of the regime is that its removal would trigger rampant inflation and worsen livelihoods. However, the widespread importation of both […]
Event Announcement: The CGIAR policy hub launch and dialogue in Malawi – Building inclusive, resilient, and transformative food systems
Malawi has committed to transforming its food systems to promote sustainability, resilience, inclusivity, and healthy diets. This commitment—outlined in the Malawi Food Systems National Pathways Report and informed by national dialogues presented at the 2021 UN Food Systems Summit—aims to address hunger and malnutrition, reduce environmental degradation, create fair economic opportunities, and strengthen resilience to […]
Policy Note 55: Mindset or economics: what explains the dominance of maize in Malawi?
Malawi’s policy ambitions increasingly emphasize the need for greater crop and diet diversity. Despite these stated goals, the country’s food system continues to revolve around maize, both in production and consumption. This brief discusses the economic imperatives that drive low-income, land-constrained Malawians to prioritize maize. Only by addressing these underlying incentives can policy effectively reduce […]
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