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Efficiency and productivity differential effects of land certification program in Ethiopia: Quasi-experimental evidence from Tigray:

Hagos, Hosaena Ghebru; Holden, Stein - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2014

Taking advantage of a unique quasi-experi-mental survey design, this study analyzes the productivity impacts of the Ethiopian land certification program by identify-ing how the investment effects (technological gains) would measure up against the benefits from any improvements in input use...

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Migration and technical efficiency in cereal production: Evidence from Burkina Faso

Wouterse, Fleur S. - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2008

"This paper uses data envelopment analysis and new data from Burkina Faso to test the impact of intercontinental and continental migration on technical efficiency in the production of two cereals—millet and sorghum—by rural households. Econometric evidence supports our theoretical...

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Value chains and nutrition: A framework to support the identification, design, and evaluation of interventions:

Gelli, Aulo; Hawkes, Corinna; Donovan, Jason; Harris, Jody - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2015

In this paper we explore how a value chain framework can inform the design of interventions for achieving improved nutrition. Conceptually, there are three main channels for value chains to improve nutrition: (1) through increased consumption of nutritious foods (a demand side pathway); or (2)...

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Firm heterogeneity in food safety provision: Evidence from aflatoxin tests in Kenya:

Moser, Christine; Hoffmann, Vivian - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2015

The lack of a reliably safe food supply in developing countries imposes major costs on both public health and market …

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Interactions between health and farm-labor productivity:

Asenso-Okyere, Kwadwo; Chiang, Catherine; Thangata, Paul; … - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2011

livelihood. This report provides an overview of current knowledge of the impact of health issues on farm-level productivity and … decisionmaking, and the impact of agriculture on health. Findings are based on a review of the relevant studies of agricultural …-way linkages between agriculture and health (2) Tracking the pathway from a disease condition to its effects, including impacts on …

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A quantitative analysis of determinants of child and maternal malnutrition in Nigeria:

Ajieroh, Victor - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2009

across rural-urban locations, geopolitical regions, and agroecological zones, constituting a significant public health … challenge. Using National Demographic Health Survey (NDHS) 2003 data, we sought to understand better what the determinants of … range of socioeconomic, demographic, and public health related factors work together to influence maternal and child …

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The operational evidence base for delivering direct nutrition interventions in India: A desk review:

Rasmi, Avula; Kadiyala, Suneetha; Singh, Kavita; Menon, … - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2013

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Atlas of African agriculture research and development: Revealing agriculture's place in Africa

Sebastian, Kate (contributor) - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)

The Atlas of African Agriculture Research & Development is a multifaceted resource that highÂlights the ubiquitous nature of smallholder agriculture in Africa; the many factors shaping the location, nature, and performance of agricultural enterprises; and the strong interdeÂpendencies among...

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Impact Assessment: IFPRI 2020 conference "Leveraging Agriculture for Improving Nutrition and Health":

Paarlberg, Robert L. - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2012

The IFPRI 2020 Conference on â€œLeveraging Agriculture for Improving Nutrition and Healthâ€ was held in New Delhi, India, February 10â€“12, 2011, and attracted more than 900 attendees. Conference activities included 12 plenary sessions, 15 parallel sessions, 14 side events, an...

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Analyzing intersectoral convergence to improve child undernutrition in India: Development and application of a framework to examine policies in agriculture, health, and nutrition

Ved, Rajani; Menon, Purnima - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2012

these stages of the policy process. We also conduct a desk review to analyze health and nutrition policies in India for …

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