Globally, malnutrition remains unacceptably high, and hard-won progress is further threatened by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Agriculture, with its critical role in the production, availability and consumption of food, as well as rural livelihoods and incomes, must step up to help address nutrition challenges. Nutrition-sensitive agriculture programs (NSAPs) are one way that agriculture […]
Video-based behavioral change communication to change consumption patterns: Experimental evidence from urban Ethiopia
Poor diet quality has been widely identified as a primary reason for malnutrition and the increasing burden of non-communicable diseases in low- and middle-income countries. Low consumption of fruits and vegetables contributes to poor diet quality, and one factor leading to low fruit and vegetable consumption is limited consumer awareness of the health and nutrition […]
Expanding social protection coverage with humanitarian aid: Lessons on targeting and transfer values from Ethiopia
New ESSP Working Paper by Rachel Sabates-wheeler, Kalle Hirvonen, Jeremy Lind and John F. Hoddinott. Abstract: While social protection programs have multiplied over the last two decades across sub-Saharan Africa, these co-exist alongside humanitarian assistance in many places, calling for better integration of assistance delivered through the two channels. Progress on this front is hampered by […]
IFPRI Special Event: 31st Annual Martin J. Forman Memorial Lecture
Oct. 28, 10:00 - 11:30 AM (EDT) Keynote Speaker, UNICEF’s Executive Director Henrietta H. Fore, will discuss how to ensure that children and young people are at the center of discussions on food systems transformation. Details & Registration.
Understanding delays in the introduction of complementary foods in rural Ethiopia
Age-appropriate breastfeeding and introduction to complementary foods can shape child feeding practices, ensure adequate energy and nutrient intake and prevent linear growth faltering. This study aimed to assess mothers' and health workers' knowledge of timely introduction to complementary foods and evaluate the relationship between delays in complementary feeding and subsequent linear growth. We conducted two […]
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