IDRC - International Development Research Centre

Purpose

This project seeks to inform short and medium-term responses to food insecurity exacerbated by the war in Ukraine through Southern-led, gender-responsive research in target countries in Africa and the Middle East. These countries include (Africa -Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Morocco, Mozambique, Senegal, South Africa and Sudan). This 24-month research project combines micro and macro perspectives connecting evidence on household-level shocks and their livelihood responses, on changes in food systems, and macro-economic perspectives. The research and subsequent stakeholder engagement will inform policy responses that can support vulnerable households and populations to cope in the short term and become more resilient. Project activities include: (1) conducting locally-driven, gender-responsive research; (2) developing context-relevant knowledge and communications products; and (3) holding regular consultations and briefings with researchers and key policy audiences and implementers. Direct beneficiaries include stakeholders and decision-makers in government and regional/international agencies’ crisis responses.