Malawi Discussion of IFPRI’s 2021 Global Food Policy Report: Transforming Food Systems After COVID-19

In the 2021 Global Food Policy Report, IFPRI researchers and experts explore the impacts of the pandemic and government policy responses to date, particularly for the poor and disadvantaged, and consider what it all means for transforming our food systems to be healthy, resilient, efficient, sustainable, and inclusive.

The chapters in this flagship report explore key requisites for such a transformation in light of the current shock — balancing health and economic policies, promoting healthy diets and nutrition, strengthening social protection policies and inclusion, integrating natural resource protection into food sector policies, and enhancing the contribution of the private sector — and how best to achieve them. Regional sections examine the diverse experiences of the pandemic worldwide, and the impact of varied response measures.

Overview of the 2021 GFPR Report

• Dr. John McDermott, Director, CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH), IFPRI
• Dr. Jemimah Njuki, IFPRI Director for Africa 

Discussants

• Pamela Kuwali, Chief Executive Officer, Civil Society Agriculture Network
• Dr. Rodwell Mzonde, Director of Planning, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security
• Dr. Joseph Nagoli, Director of Knowledge and Learning, National Planning Commission

Moderator

• Dr. Jan Duchoslav, Research Fellow, IFPRI Malawi