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Economic implications of foreign exchange rationing in Ethiopia:
Dorosh, Paul A.; Robinson, Sherman; Ahmed, Hashim - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2009
Ethiopia enjoyed remarkable economic growth from 2004/05 to 2008/09, in large part due to increases in foreign transfers and capital inflows combined with expanded domestic credit to fund major increases in private and public investments in infrastructure and housing. However, this rapid growth...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010933116
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Engendering agricultural research, development, and extension:
Meinzen-Dick, Ruth; Quisumbing, Agnes; Behrman, Julia; … - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2011
Research has shown that women, when given the capital and opportunity, make unique, positive contributions to development outcomes ranging from agricultural productivity to poverty reduction. It comes as little surprise, then, that agricultural research, development, and extension systems are...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010542209
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Data needs for gender analysis in agriculture:
Doss, Cheryl - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2013
To support gender analysis in agriculture, household surveys should be better designed to capture gender …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010635684
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A review of empirical evidence on gender differences in nonland agricultural inputs, technology, and services in developing countries
Peterman, Amber; Behrman, Julia; Quisumbing, Agnes - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2010
This paper reviews existing microeconomic empirical literature on gender differences in use, access, and adoption of nonland agricultural inputs in developing countries. This review focuses on four key areas: (1) technological resources, (2) natural resources, (3) human resources, and (4) social...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008505330
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Cultivating nutrition
Levin, Carol E.; Long, Jennifer; Simler, Kenneth R.; … - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2003
shifted away from agriculture-based strategies toward nutrient supplementation and food fortification programs. Given the … potential benefits resulting from agriculture-based nutrition interventions, this study uses Q methodology to explore the views … fortification, and the degree to which agriculture-based approaches have an impact on nutrition. The findings indicate that there is …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10004997128
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Cultivating nutrition
Levin, Carol E.; Long, Jennifer; Simler, Kenneth R.; … - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2003
shifted away from agriculture-based strategies toward nutrient supplementation and food fortification programs. Given the … potential benefits resulting from agriculture-based nutrition interventions, this study uses Q methodology to explore the views … fortification, and the degree to which agriculture-based approaches have an impact on nutrition. The findings indicate that there is …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10004997275
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Foreign exchange rationing, wheat markets and food security in Ethiopia:
Dorosh, Paul A.; Ahmed, Hashim - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2009
In spite of remarkable growth in Ethiopia’s agricultural production and overall real incomes (GDP/capita) from 2004/05 to 2008/09, prices of major cereals (teff, maize, wheat and sorghum) have fluctuated sharply in both nominal and real terms. International prices of cereals also...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011132610
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What dimensions of women’s empowerment in agriculture matter for nutrition-related practices and outcomes in Ghana?:
Malapit, Hazel J.; Quisumbing, Agnes R. - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2014
This paper investigates linkages between women’s empowerment in agriculture and the nutritional status of women and …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011132650
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Women’s empowerment in agriculture: What role for food security in Bangladesh?:
Sraboni, Esha; Malapit, Hazel J.; Quisumbing, Agnes R.; … - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2013
in agriculture and two measures of household food security: per adult equivalent calorie availability and dietary … diversity. We use the Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture Index to assess the extent of women’s empowerment in agriculture …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011132672
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Women’s empowerment and nutrition: An evidence review:
van den Bold, Mara; Quisumbing, Agnes R.; Gillespie, Stuart - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2013
This paper starts by reflecting on the concept and measurement of women’s empowerment and then reviews some of the structural interventions that aim to influence underlying gender norms in society and eradicate gender discrimination. It then proceeds to review the evidence of the impact...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011132692