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 […] Source: IFPRI Ethiopia: Ethiopia Strategy Support Program
Feeding India’s babies: What do we know?
Appropriate nutrition during early life, coming mainly from adequate infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices, is essential for optimal Source: POSHAN: Partnerships and Opportunities to Strengthen and Harmonize Actions for Nutrition in India
Public Lecture on “50th Anniversary of the INCAP Longitudinal Study in Guatemala: Contributions to Nutrition Knowledge and Policy” (Dec 11)
Public Lecture on “50th Anniversary of the INCAP Longitudinal Study in Guatemala: Contributions to Nutrition Knowledge and Policy” Event: International Food Policy Research Institute’s South Asia team is hosting an interactive public lecture on: “50th ... Source: IFPRI South Asia Office
Seasonality: a missing link in preventing undernutrition
New journal article by Kaleab Baye and Kalle Hirvonen. Abstract: The increasing recognition that stunting and wasting are linked, and that wasting can increase the risk of subsequent stunting, has serious programmatic and policy implications, as highlighted by Jonathan Wells and colleagues in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health. Clearly, a shift in how child >> Read more Source: IFPRI Ethiopia: Ethiopian Strategy Support Program
Seasonality: a missing link in preventing undernutrition
New journal article by Kaleab Baye and Kalle Hirvonen. Abstract: The increasing recognition that stunting and wasting are linked, and that wasting can increase the risk of subsequent stunting, has serious programmatic and policy implications, as highlighted by Jonathan Wells and colleagues in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health. Clearly, a shift in how child >> Read more Source: Ethiopia Strategy Support Program
