New Journal Article by Kalle Hirvonen, Thomas Pave Sohnesen, and Tom Bundervoet. Abstract: In 2015, Ethiopia experienced one of its worst droughts in decades. Using nationally representative data from before and after the event, we do not find evidence that this drought led to widespread increases in chronic or acute child undernutrition. However, further analysis indicates […]
Seasonality: a missing link in preventing undernutrition
New journal article by Kaleab Baye and Kalle Hirvonen. Abstract: The increasing recognition that stunting and wasting are linked, and that wasting can increase the risk of subsequent stunting, has serious programmatic and policy implications,
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.