A regional response to help avoid rice shortages in West Africa

Developing Economics blog post on food security and stranded rice exports in West Africa due to labour shortages and logistical disruptions following lockdown measures.

Topic: COVID-19, Food security, Government and policy
Sector: Agriculture, Other
Geographic Focus: Africa
Published by: Developing Economics
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