IFPRI’s 2020 Annual Report presents highlights from our research work around the world. Cutting-edge research on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and related policies, and on our strategic research areas—climate resilience and sustainability, healthy diets and nutrition, inclusive and [...]
The political economy of COVID-19: Impacts on agriculture and food policies (Virtual Event): October 22, 2:30 – 4:00 PM (CLT)
What are COVID-19’s impacts on agriculture & food policies, and how has it altered the balance of power among urban and rural populations, the state and private sectors, and across government ministries?
The African Agriculture Trade Monitor 2020 (Virtual Event): October 20, 3:30 – 4:45 PM (CLT)
Panelists discuss the emerging trends in African countries’ trade flows and compositions, comparative advantages globally and regionally, tariff and non-tariff trade protection, and other trade developments.
In the Land of the Pharaohs, Can Faba Be King Again?
Louise Sarant - Independent Food Security Consultant
Three decades ago, Egypt’s Faba bean domestic production suddenly plummeted. A combination of political decisions and environmental changes shattered Egypt’s self-sufficiency in the crop, resulting in today’s heavy reliance on imports. This blog post explores the systemic factors that have contributed to the demise of [...]
Marginal Water Use is a Serious Option for Food Production in Dry Arab States
Mohammad Al-Saidi, PhD - Research Assistant Professor, Center for Sustainable Development, Qatar University
If you open a map showing land topographies around the world, the Middle East is deprived of the green color throughout. The region is extremely dry, mostly hyper-arid with low levels of rainfall and water flow. There are some exceptions such as in Sudan, coastal areas or riverbed and deltas. Indeed, supplying growing populations with enough food is a major future challenge, which has so far been met through increased food imports. Arab states have been replacing local water scarcities through virtual water. [...]
