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PIM Webinar: COVID-19 Risk and Food Value Chain (12/11/2020) Dec 14, 2020

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This webinar organized by the CGIAR Research Program on Policies, Institutions, and Markets (PIM) and Food Security Portal on December 11, 2020 shares results of recent studies in Ethiopia, Nigeria, and India on how food value chains are responding to COVID-19. Kalle Hirvonen (IFPRI) presents findings from a study on food consumption and food security in Ethiopia, using a unique panel survey of a representative distribution of households in Addis Ababa. Sudha Narayanan (Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research) discusses bottlenecks in food and agriculture supply chains in India following closures of several Agricultural Produce Market Committee mandis and presents policy recommendations to ease the flow of goods. Ben Belton (WorldFish / Michigan State University) presents findings on the impact of COVID-19 on Nigeria’s fish value chains, which are crucial to the country’s food security and employment opportunities. More info: https://bit.ly/COVID-FVC Presenters: Kalle Hirvonen, Senior Research Fellow, International Food Policy Research Institute Sudha Narayanan, Associate Professor, Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research Ben Belton, Associate Professor of International Development in the Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics, Michigan State University, and Senior Scientist for Value Chains and Nutrition with WorldFish, Malaysia Discussant: Frank Place, Director, CGIAR Research Program on Policies, Institutions, and Markets (PIM) Moderator: Nicholas Minot, Senior Research Fellow and Deputy Division Director in the Markets, Trade and Institutions Division, IFPRI. Co-leader of the research on Inclusive and Efficient Value Chains within the CGIAR Research Program on Policies, Institutions, and Markets (PIM).

Closing Remarks and Way Forward Dec 13, 2020

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Closing Remarks and Way Forward December 08, 2020 Speaker: Dr. Clemens Breisinger, MENA and Egypt Program Leader and Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI LINKS: Symposium Policy Notes (in Englisha and Arabic): https://ebrary.ifpri.org/digital/collection/p15738coll2/search/searchterm/Symposium%20policy%20note/field/title/mode/all/conn/and/order/title/ad/asc Other EIBC Publications: https://ebrary.ifpri.org/digital/collection/p15738coll2/search/searchterm/EIBC/field/ifpri/mode/all/conn/and Book: COVID-19 And Global Food Security: http://bit.ly/IFPRICovidBook IFPRI Resources And Analyses Of COVID-19 Impact: https://www.ifpri.org/covid-19 IFPRI-Egypt Office: http://egyptssp.ifpri.info/

Session 2: Digitalization of agricultural services and policy analysis Dec 13, 2020

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Session 2: Digitalization of agricultural services and policy analysis December 08, 2020 Brief overview of key recommendations from policy note: Ms. Yumna Kassim, IFPRI Presentation of Monitoring Agricultural Projects in Egypt (MAP Egypt) Ms. Hagar ElDidi, IFPRI Commentator: Dr. Ismail El Faramawy, Italian Agency for Development Cooperation and Development Partners Group – Agriculture and Rural Development Moderator: Ms. Yumna Kassim, Research Associate, IFPRI LINKS: MAP Egypt: https://mapegypt.org/#/en?_k=ms3oaj Symposium Policy Notes (in Englisha and Arabic): https://ebrary.ifpri.org/digital/collection/p15738coll2/search/searchterm/Symposium%20policy%20note/field/title/mode/all/conn/and/order/title/ad/asc Other EIBC Publications: https://ebrary.ifpri.org/digital/collection/p15738coll2/search/searchterm/EIBC/field/ifpri/mode/all/conn/and IFPRI-Egypt Office: http://egyptssp.ifpri.info/ Book: COVID-19 And Global Food Security: http://bit.ly/IFPRICovidBook IFPRI Resources And Analyses Of COVID-19 Impact: https://www.ifpri.org/covid-19

Session 1: Promoting food system transformation and resilience post-COVID 19 Dec 13, 2020

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Session 1: Promoting food system transformation and resilience post-COVID 19 December 08, 2020 Brief overview of key recommendations from policy notes Dr. Mariam Raouf, IFPRI and Mr. Hosam Ibrahim, IFPRI Commentators: Dr. Mouchera Karara, the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development Dr. Abla Abdel Latif, Egyptian Center for Economic Studies Brief overview of key recommendations from policy notes Dr. Kibrom A. Abay, IFPRI Commentators: Dr. Fadi Abdelradi, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University Dr. Yasser ElShayeb, Center of Excellence for Water, the American University in Cairo Mr. Mostafa Arafa, Agricultural entrepreneur Moderator: Dr. Channing Arndt, Director of Environment and Production Technology Division, IFPRI LINKS: Symposium Policy Notes (in Englisha and Arabic): https://ebrary.ifpri.org/digital/collection/p15738coll2/search/searchterm/Symposium%20policy%20note/field/title/mode/all/conn/and/order/title/ad/asc Other EIBC Publications: https://ebrary.ifpri.org/digital/collection/p15738coll2/search/searchterm/EIBC/field/ifpri/mode/all/conn/and Book: COVID-19 And Global Food Security: http://bit.ly/IFPRICovidBook IFPRI Resources And Analyses Of COVID-19 Impact: https://www.ifpri.org/covid-19 IFPRI-Egypt Office: http://egyptssp.ifpri.info/

Session 3: Agriculture and social protection for improving health and nutrition Dec 12, 2020

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Session 3: Agriculture and social protection for improving health and nutrition December 08, 2020 Brief overview of recommendations from policy notes Dr. Sikandra Kurdi, IFPRI Commentators: Dr. Atef Alshabrawy, the Ministry of Social Solidarity Dr. Racha Ramadan, Faculty of Economics and Political Sciences, Cairo University Ms. Ghada Mostafa Abdallah, Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics Brief overview of recommendations from policy notes Ms. Hoda Elenbaby, IFPRI Commentators: Dr. Habiba Hassan Wassef, National Nutrition Sciences Committee, the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology Dr. Ghada Nasr, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University Q&A Moderator Dr. Daniel Gilligan, Deputy Director of Poverty, Health, and Nutrition Division, IFPRI LINKS: MAP Egypt: https://mapegypt.org/#/en?_k=ms3oaj Symposium Policy Notes (in Englisha and Arabic): https://ebrary.ifpri.org/digital/collection/p15738coll2/search/searchterm/Symposium%20policy%20note/field/title/mode/all/conn/and/order/title/ad/asc Other EIBC Publications: https://ebrary.ifpri.org/digital/collection/p15738coll2/search/searchterm/EIBC/field/ifpri/mode/all/conn/and IFPRI-Egypt Office: http://egyptssp.ifpri.info/ Book: COVID-19 And Global Food Security: http://bit.ly/IFPRICovidBook IFPRI Resources And Analyses Of COVID-19 Impact: https://www.ifpri.org/covid-19

Opening Remarks: Impact of policy research and lessons for post-COVID development Dec 12, 2020

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Opening Remarks: Impact of policy research and lessons for post-COVID development December 08, 2020 Speakers: H.E. Dr. Hala El-Said, Minister of Planning and Economic Development H.E. Dr. Nivine Elkabbag, Minister of Social Solidarity Dr. Saad Mousa, General Supervisor of Foreign Agricultural Relations, Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Ms. Leslie Reed, Mission Director for Egypt, USAID Dr. Nasredin Hag Elamin, Country Representative for Egypt, FAO Dr. Johan Swinnen, Director General, IFPRI Moderator: Dr. Clemens Breisinger, MENA and Egypt Program Leader and Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI LINKS: Symposium Policy Notes (in Englisha and Arabic): https://ebrary.ifpri.org/digital/collection/p15738coll2/search/searchterm/Symposium%20policy%20note/field/title/mode/all/conn/and/order/title/ad/asc Other EIBC Publications: https://ebrary.ifpri.org/digital/collection/p15738coll2/search/searchterm/EIBC/field/ifpri/mode/all/conn/and Book: COVID-19 And Global Food Security: http://bit.ly/IFPRICovidBook IFPRI Resources And Analyses Of COVID-19 Impact: https://www.ifpri.org/covid-19 IFPRI-Egypt Office: http://egyptssp.ifpri.info/

Martin J. Forman Memorial Lecture: Seizing Opportunity from the Jaws of Crisis Dec 10, 2020

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Global nutrition priorities, financing, and governance have evolved significantly over the last two decades. The translation of scientific evidence and cross-sector program data and experience has played a leading role in this evolution. But evidence alone is insufficient to stimulate broad-based action and enduring nutrition change. At the 30th annual Martin J. Forman Memorial lecture, Ellen Piwoz will address how the global nutrition community strategically used data and evidence to spur collective action and investment, emphasizing the period from 2008 to the present. Lessons from efforts to reframe nutrition problems, consequences, and solutions will be discussed along with personal reflections on what should be avoided or done differently in the future to ensure that nutrition remains a global priority. The annual lecture commemorates the significant impact on international nutrition by Martin J. Forman, who headed the Office of Nutrition at USAID for more than 20 years. The annual lecturer is invited to present his or her personal, often unconventional, views about large issues dealing with malnutrition. Forman Memorial Lecture: Ellen Piwoz Welcome Johan Swinnen, Director General, IFPRI Remarks Shawn Baker, Chief Nutritionist, United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Kenan Forman, Son of Martin J. Forman Moderator Marie Ruel, Director, Poverty, Health, and Nutrition Division, IFPRI More on the seminar: https://www.ifpri.org/event/virtual-event-seizing-opportunity-jaws-crisis-playbook-nutrition Subscribe IFPRI Insights newsletter and event announcements at www.ifpri.org/content/newsletter-subscription

PIM Webinar: Writing and Responding to Referee Reports (12/07/2020) Dec 07, 2020

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Publishing Agricultural Development Research in Social Science Journals: Writing and Responding to Referee Reports PIM Webinar December 7, 2020 This PIM Webinar Co-organized by the CGIAR Research Program on Policies, Institutions, and Markets (PIM), the CGIAR Standing Panel on Impact Assessment (SPIA), and African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD), was recorded on November 30,2020. This webinar, the 3rd and final in the series “Publishing Agricultural Development Research in Social Science Journals”, focuses on the specifics of the referee process—how (and why) to do good reviews, and how to respond to referee comments received. The session includes sample “revise and resubmit” reviews. More info about the series: https://bit.ly/PublishingAgRes Presenters: Cheryl Doss, Senior Departmental Lecturer in Development Economics and Associate Professor, Oxford Department of International Development J. V. Meenakshi, Professor, Delhi School of Economics; SPIA Member Chair: Michele Mboo-Tchouawou, Deputy Director, Programs, African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD)

How Can WTO Members Support Recovery & Resilience in Africa (English panel)? Dec 06, 2020

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Virtual Event - Food and Agricultural Trade in the New Policy Environment: How Can WTO Members Support Recovery and Resilience in Africa (English panel)? Co-Organized by IFPRI, Akademiya2063, and International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) DEC 8, 2020 - 09:30 AM TO 10:30 AM EST The coronavirus outbreak has affected trade in food and farm goods, imperiling efforts to reduce hunger and malnutrition and adding to pressure already on the farm sector from climate change. The pandemic-induced postponement of the WTO’s next ministerial conference and ongoing tensions among major economies have affected both the substance and process of updating the global trade rulebook. As governments revisit priorities in this new context, they should engage with various constituencies in their region and beyond to build an inclusive public policy vision – one that can contribute to economic recovery and improve resilience to future food system shocks. In Africa, continentwide economic integration under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) will transform food and agricultural markets, with policymakers focused on increased value addition and value chain integration. Tariff and nontariff measures continue to affect trade in Africa’s agrifood sector, while the prevalence of informal trade makes it difficult for policymakers to access timely and accurate data. While food demand in urban areas will continue to grow and evolve, small producers in rural areas face serious obstacles in accessing markets and boosting yields sustainably. The increase in extreme weather events associated with climate change presents particular challenges and requires new thinking to ensure that trade policies and rules support improved resilience. This will be the third in a series of events on the same topic, each with a regional perspective. The events will cover Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Speakers: Doaa Abdel-Motaal, Senior Counsellor, WTO Agriculture and Commodities Division David Laborde Debucquet, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI Elizabeth M. Nderitu, Programme Manager, Standards Quality Infrastructure (SQI) and Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS), TradeMark East Africa Elizabeth Nsimadala, President of the Pan Africa Farmers Organization (PAFO) and Eastern Africa Farmers Federation (EAFF) Moderator: Jonathan Hepburn, Senior Policy Advisor, International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) LINKS Food And Agricultural Trade In The New Policy Environment: How Can WTO Members Support Economic Recovery And Resilience? - https://www.ifpri.org/spotlight/food-and-agricultural-trade-new-policy-environment-how-can-wto-members-support-economic Book: COVID-19 & Global Food Security - http://bit.ly/IFPRICovidBook IFPRI Resources And Analyses Of COVID-19 Impact - https://www.ifpri.org/covid-19 Akademiya2063 - https://akademiya2063.org/ International Institute For Sustainable Development (IISD) - https://www.iisd.org/ Commerce Alimentaire Et Agricole Dans Le Nouvel Environnement Politique : Comment Les Membres De L’OMC Peuvent-Ils Appuyer La Re - https://www.ifpri.org/event/%C3%A9v%C3%A8nement-virtuel-commerce-alimentaire-et-agricole-dans-le-nouvel-environnement-politique More on the seminar: https://www.ifpri.org/event/virtual-event-food-and-agricultural-trade-new-policy-environment-how-can-wto-members-support Subscribe IFPRI Insights newsletter and event announcements at www.ifpri.org/content/newsletter-subscription

Virtual Event - Informal African trade: The hidden world of food flows Dec 03, 2020

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Intra-African trade—especially agricultural trade—is much larger than official statistics suggest. In West Africa, an estimated 30 percent of staple foods cross borders informally, and informal trade across some African borders—particularly for perishable foods like fruits and vegetables—far exceeds formal trade. Recent initiatives have made great strides in assessing the magnitude of the gap between reported trade and total trade. This seminar discussed emerging trends in agricultural informal cross-border trade, the barriers to participating in formal customs procedures and trade, and the central role of female informal traders. The presenters considered how border closures and restrictions due to COVID-19 have disproportionately affected informal trade. Introduction: Patterson Brown, Senior Trade Advisor, Bureau for Resilience and Food Security, United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Speakers: Brahima Cisse, Expert, Comité Inter-Etat de Lutte contre la Sècheresse au Sahel (CILSS) Nadia Hasham, Trade Policy Expert, African Trade Policy Centre, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) Fousseini Traoré, Research Fellow, IFPRI Closing Remarks: Antoine Bouet, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI Moderator: Julie Kurtz, Research Analyst, IFPRI LINKS: Book: COVID-19 And Global Food Security: http://bit.ly/IFPRICovidBook IFPRI Resources And Analyses Of COVID-19 Impact: https://www.ifpri.org/covid-19 More on the seminar: https://www.ifpri.org/event/virtual-event-informal-african-trade-hidden-world-food-flows Subscribe IFPRI Insights newsletter and event annoucements at www.ifpri.org/content/newsletter-subscription

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