When quality attributes of a product are not directly observable, third-party certification (TPC) enables buyers to purchase the quality they are most interested in and reward sellers accordingly. Beyond product characteristics, buyers’ use of TPC services also depends on market conditions. We study the introduction of TPC in typical smallholder-based agriculture value chains of low-income […]
A new study reveals that the amount of investment required for Ethiopia to recover from the devastation of the two-year northern war could be upwards of USD 44 billion. The study was conducted by experts at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), and Ethiopian Policy Studies Institute (PSI). The […]
.....Such efforts need assessment, financial access, agricultural support, women and youth empowerment, infrastructure rehabilitation, psychological assistance, peace-building and strengthening local governance. It also requires a multifaceted strategy: integrated assessments, capacity building, economic revitalization, infrastructure restoration, psychological aid, social cohesion, safety nets, sustainable practices and strategic partnerships, the director-general remarked. Read more >>
Ethiopian agriculture in the news for the period May 16 - 31, 2024 highlighting current stories in agriculture and related topics in the country. Read more>>
The Research and Policy Conference on “Rebuilding Livelihoods in Conflict-Affected Communities in Ethiopia”, held on May 29, 2024, at the ILRI Campus in Addis Ababa, addressed the severe impacts of recent conflicts and droughts on Ethiopian communities. The event, jointly organized by CGIAR Research Initiatives on National Policies and Strategies (NPS) and Fragility, Conflict, and […]
This paper examines the effects of shocks on temporal stability of risk and time preferences of rural households within a developing country context characterized by frequent droughts, chronic food insecurity, and low levels of education. Leveraging a three-wave large and diverse household panel data that elicits preferences every two years for more than 6,500 individuals […]
Ethiopian agriculture in the news for the period May 01 - 15, 2024 highlighting current stories in agriculture and related topics in the country. Read more>>
Hybrid Global Launch Global Food Policy Report 2024 May 29, 9:30 - 11:00 AM (EDT) Improving diets and nutrition through food systems: What will it take? Details & Registration > https://www.ifpri.org/event/improving-diets-and-nutrition-through-food-systems-what-will-it-take
Introduction In Sidama, Ethiopia, animal-source foods can be difficult to access. Milk has important nutrients for child growth, but carries the risk of aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) contamination. AFM1 is a metabolite of the mycotoxin aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) in dairy feed; cows secrete AFM1 in milk when their feed contains AFB1 produced by Aspergillus fungi in […]
Ethiopian agriculture in the news for the period April 16 - 30, 2024 highlighting current stories in agriculture and related topics in the country. Read more>>
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