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High Food Price Inflation Continues to Affect Guyana and other Low and Middle-Income Countries

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January 20, 2023
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Three beds of celery shaded in a Greenhouse on Eustace Williams’ farm at Bamia. On a weekly basis he produces approximately 150 pounds of celery for sale.

Three beds of celery shaded in a Greenhouse on Eustace Williams’ farm at Bamia. On a weekly basis he produces approximately 150 pounds of celery for sale.

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According to the World Bank’s latest food security update, dated January 17, 2023,  Domestic food price inflation remains a significant issue for many low and middle-income countries, with 94.1% of low-income countries, 92.9% of lower-middle-income countries, and 89% of upper-middle-income countries experiencing inflation levels above 5%, many with double-digit inflation. Even high-income countries are not immune to this trend, with 87.3% experiencing high food price inflation. Africa, North America, Latin America, South Asia, Europe, and Central Asia are among the most affected regions.

In Guyana, the recent discovery of oil has led to increased economic activity, but it has also contributed to food price inflation. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reported that global food prices are expected to remain high due to factors such as war, energy costs, and weather events, which is exacerbating the situation in Guyana and other countries. High fertilizer prices, which have become a significant obstacle to food production in low-income countries, are also destabilizing the crop cycle.

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An analysis by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) of 1.27 million children in 44 low- and middle-income countries has shown that the impacts of food inflation are felt early in life, particularly among the rural poor and landless. This highlights the urgent need to improve women’s nutrition and health before and during pregnancy to guarantee prenatal health and nutrition support for mothers and children. Additionally, trade-related policies imposed by countries have surged, with 19 countries implementing 23 food trade restrictions as of December 2022, further exacerbating the global food crisis.

Increasing domestic food production in Guyana and other countries is a potential solution to the food price inflation crisis, but it can be challenging, particularly in low-income countries that lack the resources and capacity to do so. Another solution is to increase food aid and support for vulnerable populations, but this approach also has limitations, as it is dependent on the availability of resources and can be difficult to implement in crisis-affected areas. Food aid alone is not a sustainable solution and should be part of a comprehensive approach to addressing food insecurity.

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