Poster / Presentation

Bridging evidence and policy (BEP) seminar series: Crises and response – development and humanitarian in the MENA

author(s) Abdelfattah, Lina Alaaeldin - Jovanovic, Nina
from CGIAR - Consortium of International Agricultural Research Centers
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themes
regions
  • Western Asia
  • Asia
  • World
  • Northern Africa
  • Africa
citation

Abdelfattah, Lina; and Jovanovic, Nina. 2024. Bridging evidence and policy (BEP) seminar series: Crises and response – development and humanitarian in the MENA. Blog Post. CGIAR. https://www.cgiar.org/news-events/news/bridging-evidence-and-policy-bep…

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Abstract

Vulnerable communities in the Arab world and MENA region face numerous challenges, including conflicts, resource scarcity, and inequality which exacerbate their situation. The COVID-19 pandemic, rising food prices due to conflicts, natural disasters, and ongoing conflicts in Yemen, Sudan, and Palestine further hinder development opportunities in the region. Agile planning and evidence-based policymaking are needed to address these risks, protect vulnerable communities, and build resilience. With this objective in mind, the “Crises And Response: Development & Humanitarian Aid in Middle East & North Africa (MENA)” seminar was held on March 26, 2024, focusing on the developmental work and recent, novel practices in response to and recovery from crises.

This seminar is third in a seminar series “Bridging Evidence & Policy (BEP)”, co-organized by Sawiris Foundation for Social Development (SFSD), the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), and the Egyptian Food Bank (EFB) and is part of CGIAR’s National Policies and Strategies (NPS) Initiative.

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