This paper examines country and region-specific determinants of childhood undernutrition in the Sahel which, if integrated into nutrition action, could accelerate progress in the region. Additionally, this research includes the analysis of determinants that have not previously been examined...

This brief details the findings of research examining context specific determinants of growth faltering and childhood undernutrition in five Sahel countries - Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Niger, and Senegal. Notably, this research underscores opportunities to strengthen nutrition action in the...

Cette note de politique présente des conseils fondés sur des faits probants en vue de la conception, la mise en œuvre et l’utilisation efficaces d’interventions avec des suppléments nutritionnels à base lipidique en petite quantité (Small-Quantity Lipid-based Nutrient Supplements –...

People may avoid migrating if they cannot insure themselves against the risk of a bad outcome. Governments can reduce the consumption risk faced by migrants by allowing them to access social protection programs in the destination. This study randomly informed around 62,000 households across 18...

Cette note de politique présente des preuves solides des impacts del'exposition de la petite enfance à des chocs sur les résultats du capitalhumain plus tard dans la vie dans les pays à revenu intermédiairede la tranche inférieure, en particulier dans la région du Sahel. Ellerecommande...

Self-reported data are the most common way to measure the performance of small businesses, especially in developing countries where businesses tend to be informal and few owners keep records. However, we do not know how men and women differ in evaluating business measures that are notoriously...

Many studies have shown that female-owned micro-enterprises are less profitable and have lower returns to capital than their male-owned counterparts. In this paper, we investigate two possible drivers for the gender gap in business performance: 1) buyers are less likely to buy from women-owned...

People may avoid migrating if they cannot insure themselves against the risk of a bad outcome. Governments can reduce the consumption risk faced by migrants by allowing them to access social protection programs in the destination. This study randomly informed around 62,000 households across 18...