Date of Event: April 30, 2020
Time of Event: 09:00 am to 10:15 am EDT
COVID-19 is creating a range of new challenges for economic growth and social well being. IFPRI’s experts look at what to expect, and how developing countries can respond in ways that promote food security, nutrition, and greater equity.
Introduction
- Johan Swinnen, Director General, IFPRI
Rapid Fire Presentations
- COVID-19 and the economic impact on Egypt: Clemens Breisinger, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI
- COVID-19 and food security and nutrition in Myanmar: Derek Headey, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI
- COVID-19 and agricultural value chains in Ethiopia: Bart Minten, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI
- COVID-19 and informal food traders in Africa -- government responses and citizen compliance: Danielle Resnick, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI
- COVID-19 and gender-sensitive social protection: Shalini Roy, Research Fellow, IFPRI
Moderator
- Rajul Pandya-Lorch, Director, Communications and Public Affairs & Chief of Staff, Director General's Office, IFPRI