Publications

Rural Food Markets and Child Nutrition

New journal article by Derek Headey, Kalle Hirvonen, John Hoddinott and David Stifel. Abstract: Child dietary diversity is poor in much of rural Africa and developing Asia, prompting significant efforts to leverage agriculture to improve diets.

Trade, value chains, and rent distribution with foreign exchange controls: Coffee exports in Ethiopia

ESSP Working Paper 136, by Seneshaw Tamru, Bart Minten, Johan F. M. Swinnen. Abstract: Exchange rate policies can have important implications on incentives for export agriculture. However, their effects are often not well understood.

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.