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Four Paths to Respond to the Food Price Crisis

As the devastating war in Ukraine rages on causing untold suffering, its impact is being felt far beyond its borders, battering a world emerging from a pandemic that has hit developing countries hardest. Among the most critical is the food price crisis. What can countries and the international community do to respond to this crisis? Mari Pangestu, the World Bank's Managing Director of Development Policy and Partnerships, shares with us her top four priorities. 

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The invasion in Ukraine will have far-reaching economic and social impacts - well beyond the immediate impact it is already having on the lives and livelihoods of those in the country. The World Bank Group continues to coordinate with Ukraine and other development partners to assess these costs and develop a robust response to help the Ukrainian people during this difficult period. Learn more.

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