For many countries across Africa, agriculture remains one of the most important sectors of the economy. Agriculture accounts for 14% of total GDP in sub-Saharan Africa, and a majority of the continent’s population is employed in the sector.
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Economic update | Video: Agriculture in Africa 2021
14 Apr 2021
This Growth & Recovery Video highlights the important aspects of the recently launched Agriculture in Africa 2021: Focus Report, published in partnership with OCP Group
Economic update | Covid-19 and food security: can emerging economies mitigate rising prices?
10 Feb 2021
An increase in food prices following the coronavirus pandemic has intensified concerns related to global food security. For emerging markets, this has further underlined the importance of regional cooperation and innovative solutions to help overcome the challenges.
Interviews & Viewpoints | William Dar, Secretary of Agriculture: Interview from The Report: Philippines 2021
How can the government ensure food price stability and the availability of fresh produce in light of pandemic-related disruptions to supply chains?
Articles & Analysis | Supply chain disruptions in 2020 drive Filipino farmers to adapt from The Report: Philippines 2021
Although agricultural activities were permitted during the lockdown period in the Philippines, some farmers nevertheless saw their activities limited by various provincial restrictions. In Quezon province, for example, stricter measures were implemented in April 2020 that permitted residents in some areas to leave their homes only once per...
Articles & Analysis | How are Philippine consumer goods producers adapting to supply disruption? from The Report: Philippines 2021
In response to lockdowns initiated to stem the spread of Covid-19, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) manufacturers in the Philippines adopted new business strategies to overcome supply chain disruptions and meet shifting consumer demands. Indeed, the pandemic led FMCG companies to reassess input sources and re-evaluate the balance between...