In every region of the world, the cost of protein- and micronutrient-dense foods, such as animal-source foods, fruits, and vegetables, is often considerably higher than the cost of energy-dense yet micronutrient-poor staples, oils, and sugars. It is well established that healthier diets cost more than unhealthy diets. Because the poor tend to be more sensitive […] Source: IFPRI Myanmar – The Myanmar Strategy Support Program
Lack of dietary diversity in Ethiopia is tied to limited access to a variety of foods and affordability, new research finds
Re-posted from Aliveandthrive. Many Ethiopians have little variety in their diets because foods such as meats and poultry and some fruits and vegetables are unavailable or too expensive, according to new research. Researchers looked at consumption, production, availability, and affordability in six regions of Ethiopia, to understand how well the regions’ food systems—from farm inputs […] Source: IFPRI Ethiopia: Ethiopia Strategy Support Program
Report on a Pilot Study to Crowdsource Farmgate Prices for Legumes in Southern Malawi
Little is known about farmgate prices in Malawi since data on the price trends are inconsistently collected. Yet this is important information for assessing the performance of agricultural markets. This report summarizes the findings from a pilot study... Source: IFPRI Malawi: Malawi Strategy Support Program
Working Paper 31: Consumer Choices and Demand for Tilapia in Urban Malawi: What are the complementarities and trade-offs?
Despite concerted efforts to develop the fisheries sector in many developing countries, fish demand remains poorly understood due to weak and fragmented domestic markets, particularly in Africa south of the Sahara. An important area that affect the dev... Source: IFPRI Malawi: Malawi Strategy Support Program
The rapid transformation of food supply chains in developing and emerging economies with implications for farmers and consumers
Population growth alone dictates that global food supplies must increase by over 50% in coming decades. Advances in technology offer an array of opportunities to meet this demand, but history shows that these can be fully realised only within an enabling policy environment. Sustaining Global Food Security makes a compelling case that recent technological breakthroughs […] Source: IFPRI Ethiopia: Ethiopia Strategy Support Program
