Supply chains for nutritious (“protective”) foods in Africa south of the Sahara are often poorly developed, especially for perishable crops that are vulnerable to wastage. We used LSMS-ISA surveys and geographic information system (GIS) data to explore which factors predict production patterns of four protective food crops (pulses, nuts and seeds, vegetables, and fruits) relative […]
A review of evidence on gender equality, women’s empowerment, and food systems
Achieving gender equality and women’s empowerment in food systems can result in greater food security and better nutrition, and in more just, resilient, and sustainable food systems for all. This paper uses a scoping review to assess the current evidence on pathways between gender equality, women’s empowerment, and food systems. The paper uses an adaptation […]
Incentivising and retaining public servants in remote areas: A discrete choice experiment with agricultural extension agents in Ethiopia
Increased deployment of agricultural extension agents (EAs) in rural areas is recommended to spur agricultural productivity and mitigate spatial imbalances in welfare. However, high turnover and low motivation levels of EAs in remote areas pose challenges for equitable service provision and, in some cases, exacerbate geographical welfare disparities. We assess the effectiveness of selected potential […]
The Productive Safety Net Program and the Agri-Food System in Ethiopia: Key Outcomes and Challenges
Reposted from NIPN Website. The Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI), the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), and the Ethiopia National Information Platform for Nutrition (NIPN) co-hosted a webinar on “The Productive Safety Net Program and the Agri-Food System in Ethiopia: Key Outcomes and Challenges” on 9 June 2021. Introduction: Dr. Aregash Samuel, Deputy Director […]
SMALLHOLDER AND AGRIFOOD SME RESILIENCE TO SHOCKS
Farmers and food businesses have shown both great vulnerability to and capacity to adjust to a major shock like COVID-19. Read Blog Post.
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