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Do ultra-poor graduation programs build women’s resilience to weather shocks? Evidence from rural Ethiopia

Abstract/Description We assess whether layering an ultra-poor graduation program on Ethiopia’s Productive Safety Net Programme (PSNP) protects women and their households from localized weather shocks. Using panel data from a large cluster-randomized trial matched with detailed weather records, we identify community-level exposure to dryness shocks. Women who are exposed to dryness shocks experience deteriorating nutritional […] Source: IFPRI Ethiopia: Ethiopia Strategy Support Program

A theology of health: Exploring the Ethiopian Orthodox Church’s influence on human well-being in Ethiopia

This study examines the role of Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC) religious practices, particularly fasting, prayer, forgiveness, and community engagement, in promoting holistic health and reducing risks of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). A mixed-method approach was employed, combining documentary analysis with qualitative interviews. Documentary review included canonical and non-canonical texts, church canons, and relevant scholarly literature. […] Source: IFPRI Ethiopia: Ethiopia Strategy Support Program

National Validation Workshop on Ghana’s Agrifood Systems Transformation under the CAADP KampalaDeclaration

Organized by IFPRI and partnersDate 28th – 29th July 2026Venue: Mensvic Grand Hotel, Accra, Ghana Ghana enters the Kampala Declaration implementation period with strong institutional foundations, extensive experience with the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP), and well-established systems for agricultural planning, sector review, and stakeholder engagement. Building on progress made during the Malabo Declaration […] Source: IFPRI Ghana

National Validation Workshop on Ghana’s Agrifood Systems Transformation under the CAADP Kampala Declaration

Organized by IFPRI and partnersDate 28th – 29th July 2026Venue: Mensvic Grand Hotel, Accra, Ghana Ghana enters the Kampala Declaration implementation period with strong institutional foundations, extensive experience with the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP), and well-established systems for agricultural planning, sector review, and stakeholder engagement. Building on progress made during the Malabo Declaration […] Source: IFPRI Ghana

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