Which vulnerabilities in local food supply chains were highlighted by the Covid-19 pandemic?
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Interviews & Viewpoints | Christopher Po, Executive Chairman, Century Pacific Food: Interview from The Report: Philippines 2021
Chapter | Industry & Agri-business from The Report: Philippines 2021
Industry has made a sustained contribution to the Philippines’ economy in recent years, accounting for roughly 30% of GDP between 2017 and 2019, with sector growth driven predominately by manufacturing. Expansion was constrained in 2020 as Covid-19 response measures impeded manufacturing activity and reduced the global demand for industrial products. Meanwhile, agriculture comprised 9-10% of...
The Philippines is one of the world’s fastest-growing nations. Although economic activity slowed during the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic period, stimulus measures, imminent public sector policies and a larger budget are expected to create jobs, generate growth and help kick-start the country’s recovery during 2021.
Economic update | Covid-19 and Latin American agriculture: can innovation overcome the disruption?
24 Sep 2020
Although the coronavirus pandemic has created significant challenges for the Latin American agricultural sector, it has also created opportunities for innovation and the expansion of home-grown digital solutions.
The Covid-19 pandemic has accentuated existing food security issues in Africa and given rise to some new challenges. With an economic downturn under way, efforts to combat hunger are being accelerated. While short-term measures are part of the solution, the crisis has also made a powerful case for long-term change.
Articles & Analysis | Allan Bird, Governor, East Sepik Province: Interview from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2020
In what ways are provincial governors working to safeguard the economy in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly regarding agriculture?