Publications

Background Wasting is a severe threat to children’s survival and development. Attaining optimal breastfeeding practices for infants under six months of age remains a significant challenge in low-income countries. This study assessed the association between wasting and breastfeeding practices among infants under six months of age in the SNNPR and Somali regions of Ethiopia. Methods […]

The global nutrition and food security crisis has reached alarming levels in recent years, with millions of people worldwide suffering from various forms of malnutrition - ranging from undernourishment to obesity. Food security remains a critical challenge. In 2021 and 2022, nearly one-third of the global population faced moderate to severe food insecurity, highlighting the […]

Farmers' adoption of improved crop varieties could increase yields in low-income countries. However, the presence of measurement error in household surveys poses a challenge to estimating true returns. Using the 2018/19 Ethiopia Socio-economic Survey, we analyze the impacts of how three sources of measurement error: misperceptions of seed varieties, land area, and quantities harvested affect […]

This study aims to assess the current state, successes, and challenges of Integrated Agro-Industrial Parks (IAIPs) in Ethiopia, with a specific focus on the Yirgalem Integrated Agro-Industrial Park (YIAIP). The analysis is based on an extensive literature review and semi-structured interviews with key informants (KIIs). By examining the current state of Ethiopia's IAIPs, the research […]

The new IFPRI-ESSP 2025 Brochure summarizes: • The Program Objectives • Strategic Policy Research Areas • Collaboration and Partnerships • Capacity Strengthening and Outreach ESSP Brochure 2024. Brochure 2025 v1