The political economy of wheat value chains in fragile settings
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has been accompanied by unprecedented rises in the price of wheat on international wheat markets, yet little attention has been paid to how rising food prices depend on political economic dynamics that are more complex than supply and demand factors. This report explores how the political economic dynamics of both international and domestic food markets affect food security in fragile states.
About the authors:
Jos Meester is a senior research fellow at Clingendael’s Conflict Research Unit (CRU).
Guido Lanfranchi is a research fellow at Clingendael’s Conflict Research Unit (CRU).
Amleset Haile Abreha is a researcher at the International Water Management Institute.