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 […]
A Sub-National Hunger Index for Ethiopia: Assessing Progress in Region-Level Outcomes
ESSP II Working Paper 5 "A Sub-National Hunger Index for Ethiopia: Assessing Progress in Region-Level Outcomes" by Emily Schmidt and Paul Dorosh. Abstract: Access to sufficient food and nutrients is essential for household welfare, as well as for accomplishing other development objectives. Households with insufficient access to food often face other challenges related to food […]