VIDEO
Homi Kharas, January 06, 2012
Homi Kharas says that while the reasons for population growth are positive, a population explosion means world governments must develop more sustainable policies to provide goods and services.
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
October 2011, The Brookings Institution
In November, the G-20 will meet in Cannes to discuss the global economic recovery and ongoing debt crisis. Global Economy and Development experts preview these meetings and examine the overall challenges facing the G-20. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Julius Agbor and Olumide Taiwo, September 29, 2011, The Brookings Institution
As international development institutions increase concessional lending to low-income countries due to persistent global food and fuel price shocks, Julius Agbor and Olumide Taiwo explain that issues of governance and accountability will become crucially important and call for reforms in the framework of local governance. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Julius Agbor and Nelipher Moyo, September 26, 2011, The Brookings Institution
Julius Agbor and Nelipher Moyo examine evidence suggesting that recent famines throughout Africa are the result of institutional failures in governance rather than market or production failures, and argue that effective institutions, including a free press and independent legislatures, are key to preventing the next famine.
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Anne W. Kamau, September 12, 2011, The Brookings Institution
Africa's famine has received overwhelming international response, eclipsing the growing refugee crisis, which impacts the cost of housing and commodities in the continent. Anne Kamau argues that a long-term solution to the refugee crisis is needed, as the resources required strain already weak economies. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Mwangi S. Kimenyi, Nelipher Moyo and Jessica Smith, August 23, 2011, The Brookings Institution
On August 25, the African Union (AU) hosted a meeting to examine the famine crisis in Somalia and discuss medium-to-long term mitigation strategies. Mwangi Kimenyi, Nelipher Moyo and Jessica Smith argue that an integrated national-regional food governance strategy endorsed by the AU can achieve significant progress in alleviating Africa's food deficit. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Homi Kharas, Summer 2011, Europe's World
Responding to Franz Fischler's article on banishing starvation, Homi Kharas writes that while Fischler makes many good points, he also reinforces myths about food security that distract from the real issues. Kharas argues that rather than addressing these myths, it is more important to rethink global food strategies.
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RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Homi Kharas, March 03, 2011, The Brookings Institution
For the second time in three years, food prices in developing countries rose to record highs. Yet, Homi Kharas explains that, rather than high prices, the crux of the food price challenge is the rapid and unpredictable changes in food prices that wreak havoc on markets, politics and social stability. This price volatility is difficult to prepare for and adjust to, says Kharas. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
John Muntenyo, September 20, 2010, The Brookings Institution
Despite countries making huge strides toward the Millennium Development Goal of universal primary education, some of the most poor and vulnerable children are still facing barriers to attending and completing primary school. John Mutenyo suggests increasing school feeding programs as a policy solution to both increase enrollment and ease hunger and poverty. Read More
PAST EVENT
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
1:30 PM to 2:45 PM
Washington, DC
Over the past five years, droughts in grain-producing nations, increased oil prices and sales of corn to produce biofuels have contributed to skyrocketing food prices and lower quantities of food reserves. Issues of food and food security differ in complexity across state, national and regional boundaries, often depending on the strength of a country’s economy and the stability of its political leadership. Global Economy and Development at Brookings hosted a discussion on nutrition, school feeding programs and food security in the developing world. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Homi Kharas, August 06, 2008, Economist.com
In an Oxford-style debate hosted by The Economist, Homi Kharas closes his argument that there is “an upside for humanity in the rise of food prices.” Kharas argues that further research concludes that the current high food prices can lead to an optimistic future for the world’s poor—more food, higher income, and ultimately a decline in poverty. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Homi Kharas, August 04, 2008, Economist.com
As part of an Oxford-style debate hosted by The Economist, Homi Kharas provides further reasoning that there is “an upside for humanity in the rise of food prices.” Higher prices provide incentives for increased food production and opportunities for raised incomes among the poor, and international donor support for the developing world has been accelerated due to this global crisis. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Homi Kharas, July 29, 2008, Economist.com
In an Oxford-style debate hosted by The Economist, Homi Kharas supports the proposition that that there is “an upside for humanity in the rise of food prices.” Kharas argues that although current high food prices create hardships for some, higher prices in a market economy will provide the incentive for further production and ultimately raise incomes and provide the world with more food. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Johannes F. Linn, July 10, 2008, The Brookings Institution
Poverty, climate change, and the food crisis were at the forefront of the G8 Summit held in Hokkaido, Japan this week. Johannes Linn assesses the G8 meeting outcomes, and explores the implications of their commitments and other pending issues, including potential enlargement of the group. Read More
VIDEO
Homi Kharas, July 02, 2008
Homi Kharas offers some insight about the G8 summit with a particular focus on poverty and global food prices. Kharas argues that G-8 nations need to address short-term solutions as well as the broader issues of imbalances in the global economy in order to have a more comprehensive set of solutions for the global food crisis.