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2018 Global Food Policy Report Released

• by Sara Gustafson

Globalization has played a key role in the sustained economic growth seen in Africa south of the Sahara in recent years, according to IFPRI’s 2018 Global Food Policy Report . However, rising protectionism and anti-globalization in some developed countries could pose a threat to further economic growth and development in the region.

Continuing Challenge of Child Malnutrition

• by Purnima Menon

Precision geospatial analysis highlights development gaps – now we need precision solutions

This piece originally appeared on IFPRI.org. By Purnima Menon

Food Quality in the Senegalese Onion Market

• by Tanguy Bernard, Alan de Janvry, Samba Mbaye, and Elisabeth Sadoulet

This post originally appeared on VoxDev . By Tanguy Bernard, Alan de Janvry, Samba Mbaye, and Elisabeth Sadoulet.

Agriculture market reforms that allow quality recognition enable farmers to capture higher prices and lead to adoption of better technology

Latest GIEWS Country Briefs

• by Sara Gustafson

The FAO Global Information and Early Warning System (GIEWS) has released several new country briefs and updates for Africa south of the Sahara.

Fall Armyworm Threat Continues

• by Sara Gustafson

As fall armyworm continues to spread across Africa, policymakers and development partners have increased their efforts to stop the pest’s reach and to mitigate its impact on the region’s agricultural production and food security.