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What we’re tracking on 30 April 2020
Sign of the times: Finance nerds are getting “creative.” Happy Thursday, everyone, and welcome to what we think is (almost)…
Is there a risk of a “hunger pandemic”? Or: Why Egypt cares about Russia’s (temporary?) ban on wheat exports.
Are we at risk of a “hunger pandemic”? Covid-19 lockdowns imposed by governments around the world have led to fears…
President Sisi talks cooperation and food security with FAO Director-General
El Sisi talks reform program with World Bank’s Mahmoud Mohieldin: President Abdel Fattah El Sisi discussed Egypt’s progress on its…
The Gulf is expanding its role in Africa
The Gulf is expanding its role in Africa: Japan’s recent pledge to invest USD 20 bn in Africa in the…
Egyptian food security startup Proteinea wins first place in Changelabs cycle
Food security startup Proteinea wins first place in Changelabs accelerator cycle: Proteinea, an Egyptian startup that provides food security and…
Egypt’s economy is doing well, part XXVI
Finance Minister Mohamed Maait’s talk about the IMF and World Bank’s spring meetings was a big topic on the airwaves…
What the Netherlands can teach us all about food security
In an age of rapid population growth and increased fears about food security, much can be learned from the Netherlands,…
Egypt in the News on 10 February 2019: gov’t population target, other headlines
The government’s “Two is Enough” population control program is the focal point of an in-depth piece by the Financial Times’…
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