In the absence of a vaccine, countries globally have resorted to social distancing, travel restrictions and economic lockdowns to reduce transmission of the coronavirus. While necessary to preserve human life, the socioeconomic costs of these blunt policy measures are high, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa where many live hand-to-mouth and lack access to safety nets to […]
Will COVID-19 cause another food crisis? An early review
COVID-19 is disrupting economies around the world, but will it cause a food crisis? IFPRI Director General Jo Swinnen says it depends whether you are rich or poor. Jo synthesizes insights from several blog posts in this series to make the case that governments must emphasize policies and programs that target the immediate needs of their poorest citizens.—John McDermott, series co-editor and Director, CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH).