distribution, inflation, and poverty food prices are of greater and more immediate concern than high fuel prices. However, the … that may contribute to ameliorate the impact of the changes. Finally, it describes how the World Bank can support countries …

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Following the world food price spike in 2008 and again in 2011, there has been increased attention on better … industrial purposes (biofuels) continues to offset the slowing population growth effect on food demand. World food stocks remain … world price signals reach more producers to induce a supply response. To reduce world food price volatility, suggested …

The original aim of this poverty analysis, prepared in collaboration with Egypt's Ministry of Economic Development, was … to help inform the country's development strategy and guide World Bank assistance in support of that strategy over the … efficient and flexible social assistance system. This report assesses the poverty and welfare changes in Egypt between 2008 and …

Food price inflation in Laos has surged into double digits since mid-2022, surpassing global and regional trends. High … policy brief examines the causes and impact of food inflation in Laos, aiming to inform policy actions to address the issue … food inflation on household welfare and food insecurity, the analysis empirically examines the factors that contribute to …

This report focuses on the impact of policies and exogenous shocks on food inflation. It deals with four elements: 1 …. This report examines food and overall inflation trends in South Asia, which is experiencing relatively high inflation, and …, the report ends with some policy directions to manage the macroeconomic impact of food price inflation, and the potential …

percent of the population of the developing world. To assess the direct effects, the paper uses domestic food consumer price … poverty occurring in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. "--World Bank web site …

inflation, and hurt growth. Although commodity prices have come down recently, the benefits are being clouded by the emergence … monetary policy to reduce inflation, and increased spending on a range of safety net programs for the poor. Some of the … vulnerability of the poor. "--World Bank web site …