Global Food Policy Report, 2021:
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Released By: International Food Policy Research Institute(IFPRI)
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Purpose: The report provides lessons drawn from the current crisis like:
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transform food systems to reduce the impact of the ongoing pandemic,
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better prepare for future shocks, and
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address long-standing weaknesses and inequalities.
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Theme: “Transforming Food Systems After COVID-19”.
Key Findings related to India:
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The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic and the pandemic restrictions resulted in half of India’s poor people deprived of nutritious food.
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The midday meal program of India that covers 80% of primary-school-age children in the country, was affected due to the COVID-19 lockdown.
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50% of households in India reported that women spent more time fetching firewood and water in comparison with the previous year.
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Efforts of India to incorporate migrant workers into social protection programs were a huge success.
About IFPRI:
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International Food Policy Research Institute(IFPRI) is a non-profit international research center founded in 1976.
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Mandate: To provide research-based policy solutions that sustainably reduce poverty and end hunger and malnutrition.
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Headquarters: Washington, USA.