Publications

The state of agricultural extension services in Ethiopia and their contribution to agricultural productivity

ESSP Working Paper 118, by Guush Berhane, Catherine Ragasa, Gashaw Tadesse Abate, and Thomas Woldu Assefa. Abstract: We document the state of the extension system in Ethiopia and review the empirical evidence

Evolving food systems in Ethiopia: Past, present and future

ESSP Working Paper 117, by Bart Minten, Mekdim Dereje, Fantu Bachewe, and Seneshaw Tamru. Abstract: Ethiopia’s food systems are rapidly evolving, being driven by major contextual changes including high population growth, rapid urbanization, infrastructure investments, and income growth.

Food systems for healthier diets in Ethiopia: Toward a research agenda

IFPRI Discussion paper 01720. Absract: In this paper, we identify research streams to support the operationalizing of such food systems approaches in Ethiopia.

The impact of large-scale social protection interventions on grain prices in poor countries: Evidence from Ethiopia

ESSP Working Paper 116, by John Hoddinott, David Stifel, Kalle Hirvonen, and Bart Minten. Abstract: There has long been concern that cash and in-kind transfers might affect prices in developing country food markets.

Farmers’ grain storage and losses in Ethiopia: Measures and associates

ESSP Working Paper 115, by Fantu Bachewe, Bart Minten, Alemayehu Seyoum Taffesse, Karl Pauw, Alethia Cameron, and Tirsit Genye Endaylalu. Abstract: Storage losses at the farm are often assumed to be an important contributor to presumed large postharvest losses in developing countries.