MAY 3, 2021 - 11:00 AM TO 12:30 PM EDT

The flagship IFPRI report presents the impact of Covid-19 on food and agriculture around the world, along with government responses. Covid-19 has had a negative impact on food systems, and government policy responses have often not been helpful.  Recommendations to do better, to have a better impact on agriculture, nutrition, social protection, and natural resources are provided.

Welcome

• Kevin Cleaver, Agriculture and Rural Development Thematic Group, The 1818 Society

Report Overview

• Johan Swinnen, Director General, IFPRI
• John McDermott, Director, CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH), IFPRI

Rapid Fire Presentations 

• Danielle Resnick, Senior Research Fellow, and Theme Leader, Governance, IFPR
• Neha Kumar, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI
• Samuel Benin, Deputy Division Director, Africa Regional Office, IFPRI

Q&A with Audience

• Kevin Cleaver, Agriculture and Rural Development Thematic Group, The 1818 Society