Publications

The transforming value chain of Ethiopia’s “orphan” tef crop

Tef is called an “orphan” crop in Ethiopia as it receives relatively little attention from the Ethiopian government and from international donors.

Behavior change interventions delivered through interpersonal communication, agricultural activities, community mobilization, and mass media increase complementary feeding practices and reduce child stunting in Ethiopia

Appropriate infant and young child feeding practices are critical for optimal child growth and development,

Methodology for developing and evaluating food-based dietary guidelines and a Healthy Eating Index for Ethiopia: A study protocol

Food-based dietary guidelines (FBDGs) are used to promote and maintain healthy eating in a population, by providing country-specific guidance. However, many African countries like Ethiopia do not have FBDGs.

The hidden middle: bringing Africa’s SMEs into the light

AGRA recently launched a report on Africa's Agriculture Status 2019. The report featured a number of IFPRI publications. The report addresses the tough questions that accompany the challenge of delivering inclusive growth and enhancing government capacity.

Post-harvest losses in rural-urban value chains: Evidence from Ethiopia

ESSP Working Paper 135, by Bart Minten, Seneshaw Tamru, and Thomas Reardon. Abstract: We study post-harvest losses (PHL) in important and rapidly growing rural-urban value chains in Ethiopia.