Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) constitute the vast majority of firms operating in the food system, particularly so in LMICs (Reardon et al., 2021). In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), MSMEs are strongly involved in each stage of the food value chain; at the retail stage, between 70% and 100% of food is sold by MSMEs […]
Armed conflict and climate-induced weather disruptions in agricultural input use: Evidence From Ethiopia
The recent surge in violent conflicts, intertwined with climate-induced drought shock, is jeopardizing decades of development progress in many low- and middle-income countries. This study investigates the compounded effects of armed conflicts and climate-induced disruptions on agricultural input use in Ethiopia, a country experiencing significant fragility due to both factors. Utilizing a unique household- and […]
An integrated food and land-use system approach to meet Ethiopia’s long-term climate mitigation and development goals
Ethiopia’s food security and climate change mitigation objectives are central to its national development strategies and global commitments, particularly within the Agriculture, Forestry, and Other Land Uses (AFOLU) sector. Yet, without coherent implementation, these goals risk producing conflicting outcomes. Identifying pathways that allow Ethiopia to meet both food security and climate change mitigation objectives—while effectively […]
The impact of a nutrition-sensitive graduation model program on child nutrition: Experimental evidence from Ethiopia
Multifaceted graduation models are a promising strategy to sustainably reduce poverty, yet evidence on their effects on child undernutrition remains limited. This randomized controlled trial evaluated a nutrition-sensitive graduation model combining village economic and savings associations, peer-led behavior change communication, and maternal cash transfers (and for a subset, lump-sum livelihoods transfers) implemented among ultra-poor households […]
Lessons from the Digital Agricultural Advisory Services (DAAS) project in Ethiopia: Dairy use case
Agricultural extension services are a cornerstone of rural development and a vital instrument for policymakers to directly shape economic, social, and environmental outcomes in rural areas. These services aim to enhance farm productivity by promoting the adoption of agricultural technologies, inputs, and management practices. Through outreach, training, knowledge sharing, and learning, extension activities help bridge […]
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