The cocoa coast: The board-managed cocoa sector in Ghana: Synopsis DSGD & PIM Synopsis [PR] Kolavalli, Shashidhara; and Vigneri, Marcella Estimating input complementarities with unobserved heterogeneity: Evidence from Ethiopia DSGD & PIM [PR] Journal of Agricultural Economics. Article in Press. First published online on September 21, 2017 Abay, Kibrom A.; Berhane, Guush; Taffesse, Alemayehu Seyoum; […]
Vietnam-Based Project to Design Key Maps and Tools for Managing Climate-Sensitive Diseases
On December 22, 2017, animal and human health experts gathered in Hanoi, Vietnam, to discuss ways of disseminating the findings and recommendations of a ‘Surveillance and early-warning systems for climate-sensitive diseases in Vietnam and Laos’, or Pestforecast project.
Reflections from a policy discussion on multi-sectoral action for improved nutrition
On 30th May 2017, IFPRI and Save the Children co-hosted a technical and policy discussion, bringing together nearly 100 development partners, including implementers, researchers, and donors, to discuss ways to better coordinate multisectoral efforts on development initiatives intended to have an impact on food security, diets, and nutrition. The event was intended as a platform […]
Index insurance as an instrument for managing risk and modernizing agricultural production
Many agricultural development programs are ideally positioned to support the widespread adoption of “sustainable intensification” technologies and management practices. While the science underlying these programs may be well-established, their actual success hinges critically on their ability to overcome a myriad of institutional and implementation challenges, particularly since many operate in environments fraught with risks, notably […]
Transforming the Food and Nutrition Landscape in Assam
Source: Transform Nutrition Recently, I attended a policy seminar titled ‘Transforming Food and Nutrition Landscape in Assam’ on 29th March 2017 in Guwahati, Assam. The dialogue was co-organized by the Inter-Agency Group, Assam and Coalition for Food & Nutrition Security and was attended by about 50 stakeholders comprising senior policymakers from Government of Assam and […]
