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indicators consistent with narrow aspirations gap and low self-efficacy. We also find that such beliefs consistently correlate …
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To examine aspirations in rural Pakistan, we carried out an aspirations module with almost 5,000 individuals as part of … a comprehensive household survey. Using respondents’ answers to questions about their aspirations in four dimensions … Bernard and Seyoum Taffesse (2012) to measure aspirations levels. Specifically, respondents were asked to report the level of …
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indicators consistent with narrow aspirations gap and low self-efficacy. We also find that such beliefs consistently correlate …
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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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The lack of a reliably safe food supply in developing countries imposes major costs on both public health and market …
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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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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 Atlas of African Agriculture Research & Development is a multifaceted resource that high­lights the ubiquitous nature of smallholder agriculture in Africa; the many factors shaping the location, nature, and performance of agricultural enterprises; and the strong interde­pendencies among...
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The IFPRI 2020 Conference on “Leveraging Agriculture for Improving Nutrition and Health†was held in New Delhi, India, February 10–12, 2011, and attracted more than 900 attendees. Conference activities included 12 plenary sessions, 15 parallel sessions, 14 side events, an...
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