MAY
18
‘In a lot of the world, the clock has hit midnight’: China is calling in loans to dozens of countries from Pakistan to Kenya
A dozen poor countries are facing economic instability and even collapse under the weight of hundreds of billions of dollars in foreign loans, much of them from the world’s biggest and most unforgiving government lender, China.
MAY
24
Why did inflation rise?
For two years, there has been a debate about what caused the highest inflation seen since the 1980s: government stimulus or pandemic-related disruptions. Now, two leading economists in the United States have an answer: it was both.
MAY
24
The challenge of intervening in the food system in response to rising prices
In the food system, just like in medical science, it is crucial to have a proper diagnosis before applying any treatment. In other words, having reliable, transparent, and objective analysis is important before implementing measures, especially in an area with such significant social impact.
MAY
24
Three data-driven technologies that are making the supply chain more sustainable.
IoT, blockchain, predictive analytics, and other sensor technologies can optimize efficiency, reduce waste, and promote transparency in food systems, helping organizations decrease their environmental footprint while increasing long-term benefits.
JUN
01
How Taiwan became the indispensable economy?
Fearing a potential conflict in Asia, Western companies are looking to move production out of Taiwan. But severing ties with the self-ruled island will come at a high price for manufacturers.
JUN
12
Study analyzes the impact of the Ukraine war on global food supply.
The report includes data on 125 food items and an interactive infographic that allows visualizing the supply networks of these products in 192 countries.