Workshop / Seminar / Short Course
The impact of a decline in conflict on food security: Evidence from Colombia
Fenella Carpena, an Associate Professor of Economics at Oslo Metropolitan University, presents groundbreaking research on the impact of conflict reduction on food security in Colombia. Explore the findings of this study, which leverages the unique context of the 2014 ceasefire and the subsequent peace agreement with FARC, showcasing a substantial 40% reduction in hunger in treated municipalities compared to control areas. Gain insights into how these effects vary within households, with children benefiting the most from improved food security. Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the intersection of conflict, food security, and development economics.
Please join us via Zoom! You may register HERE.
Watch the livestream via Youtube HERE.
Please join us in this semester's seminar series events. Register in the links below to save the dates!
October 25: go.ateneo.edu/FenellaCarpena
November 22: go.ateneo.edu/DanieldelBarrioAlvarez
December 6: go.ateneo.edu/JitaeKim