Food losses are highest in North America and Oceania, reaching close to 300 kg per person. The focus would need to be on addressing the financial, managerial and technical limitations in harvesting techniques, as well as ensuring adequate storage and cooling facilities in often challenging climatic conditions. Quantifying postharvest losses in Sub-Saharan Africa with a focus on cereals and pulses Presentation at the Bellagio Workshop on Postharvest Management, 12-14 September 2017. International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) has developed a methodology to improve the measurement of food losses across the value chain, as well as to factor in deterioration in quality that result in economic losses.