The Impact of the War in Ukraine on the Food Security of Developing Countries
The Impact of the War in Ukraine on the Food Security of Developing Countries

Author(s): Patryk Kugiel
Subject(s): Agriculture, Economic policy, International relations/trade, Security and defense, Developing nations, Russian Aggression against Ukraine
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Ukraine; war; food; trade; security; developing countries; impact;
Summary/Abstract: The Russian aggression against Ukraine is yet another economic challenge for developing countries after the COVID-19 pandemic and threatens their food security. The expected lower production and limits on export of grains from Ukraine and Russia, as well asrising costs of energy resources and fertilisers have led to an increase in global food prices. To counter this crisis, the EU and the U.S. may seek to increase the worldwide supply of cereals, including by activating strategic reserves, refraining from export restrictions, strengthening financing for organisations preventing hunger, and facilitating trade in fertilisers.

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