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COVID-19: Flattening the food insecurity curve

To avoid societal collapses and their many potential ripple effects on world security, we must act now to flatten the food insecurity curve.

date:  06/05/2020

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This blog was originally published on the agCelerant websiteagCelerant is a value chain orchestrator for smallholder farmers and CCAFS partner.

COVID-19: the domino effect

The COVID-19 pandemic is already affecting the world on an unprecedented scale. Yet, the unfolding health crisis is only the most visible part of the iceberg. The impending global recession coming in its wake will likely be the most challenging event mankind has faced in recent history. Given the considerable difficulties experienced by developed nations in their struggle to contain COVID-19 and manage its impacts, one can easily imagine the potential for catastrophic scenarios in the developing world, and most critically on the sustainability of its food systems.

Full text available here: https://www.cgiar.org/news-events/news/covid-19-flattening-the-food-insecurity-curve