The current rise in global market prices for major food commodities almost mirrors that of the 2008 food crisis, presenting a worldwide threat to food security. The situation is particularly severe in Africa, where the COVID-19 pandemic and now the Russia-Ukraine crisis have exposed the vulnerability of food systems to major shocks, particularly in countries like […]
IFPRI Blog: Rising commodities prices driven by the Russia-Ukraine crisis threaten to undermine Kenya’s economy, increase poverty
Much of the early attention on the Russian-Ukraine conflict’s food security impacts has been concentrated on countries highly dependent on wheat imports from the Black Sea region. Given the important role that wheat products play in the diets of people in Egypt, Sudan, Yemen, Lebanon, and other countries, the interruption in Black Sea wheat trade and high prices have […]
IFPRI Maize Market Report May 2022
The Monthly Maize Market Reports are developed by researchers at IFPRI Malawi, with the main goal of providing clear and accurate daily maize price data in selected markets throughout Malawi. The reports are intended as a resource for those interested in maize markets in Malawi, namely producers, traders, consumers, or other agricultural stakeholders. Contrary to […]
Policy Note 45: Regulation of Agricultural Markets in Malawi
Agriculture holds special significance in Malawi, because most Malawian households depend primarily on this sector for income and food security. Therefore, legislation surrounding the agricultural sector, and the foundation it lays for the sector’s governance, are fundamental to the development prospects of the country. At their best, agricultural laws encourage farmers, traders (both domestic and […]
Strengthening Producer Groups as ICT Hubs for Improved Incomes and Food Security: Quantitative Baseline Report
This report summarizes the baseline data of 118 producer groups being targeted as impact information and communication technology (ICT) hubs under the Scaling up Radio and ICTs for Enhanced Extension Delivery (SRIEED) II project. A total of 1,012 members of these groups (6–10 randomly selected members in each group) provide the sample for the impact […]
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