Several factors contribute to the low level of improved variety use in Ethiopia. Among those, on the supply side, is the limited availability of seed in the volumes, quality, and timeliness required by farmers, which is partly a result of limited public and private investment in the sector. Beginning in 2011, the Government of Ethiopia […] Source: IFPRI Ethiopia: Ethiopia Strategy Support Program
IFPRI Malawi Monthly Maize Market Report- July 2021
The Monthly Maize Market Report was developed by researchers at IFPRI Malawi with the goal of providing clear and accurate information on the variation of maize prices in selected markets throughout Malawi. The reports are intended as a resource for th... Source: IFPRI Malawi: Malawi Strategy Support Program
Assessing the impacts of COVID-19 on household incomes and poverty in Rwanda: A microsimulation approach
In Rwanda, as in other countries, different types of households will experience the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic differently. We use a microsimulation approach to highlight the importance of these differences and to draw attention to the d... Source: IFPRI Rwanda – Rwanda Strategy Support Program
Understanding the demand for “protective foods” in East Africa: An economic analysis with policy recommendations
Suboptimal diets are a major risk factor for avoidable death and disease in low- and middle-income countries. Evidence shows that some foods or food components (e.g., processed red meat, saturated fat, salt, sugar) significantly elevate the risk of noncommunicable diseases and mortality, while others protect health (e.g., vegetables, fruits, pulses, nuts/seeds, fish, whole grains—referred to […] Source: IFPRI Ethiopia: Ethiopia Strategy Support Program
Understanding the production of “protective” foods in East Africa: A cross-country analysis of drivers and policy options
Supply chains for nutritious (“protective”) foods in Africa south of the Sahara are often poorly developed, especially for perishable crops that are vulnerable to wastage. We used LSMS-ISA surveys and geographic information system (GIS) data to explore which factors predict production patterns of four protective food crops (pulses, nuts and seeds, vegetables, and fruits) relative […] Source: IFPRI Ethiopia: Ethiopia Strategy Support Program
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