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Multisectoral Convergence of Food, Nutrition and Sanitation Programs for Child Health: Evidence From Country‐Level Programs in India

Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This paper underscores the critical role of multisectoral convergence in enhancing child health, particularly in addressing anemia, a micronutrient deficiency linked to both diet and sanitation. We explore how the integration of nationwide food and nutrition programs with sanitation initiatives impacts anemia in Indian children under three ...
Soumya Gupta, Payal Seth, Prabhu Pingali
wiley   +1 more source

Central banking in Africa: prospects in a changing world [PDF]

Bank for International Settlements, Muhammad Yunus   +1 more
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Comparing soil microbial diversity in smallholder plantain backyard gardens and main farms in Western and Central Africa. [PDF]

Sci Rep
Kaushal M, Kolombia YA, Alakonya AE, Masso C.   +3 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Did the Indian Green Revolution Change the Farm Size–Productivity Relationship?

Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT We examine the relationship between farm size and productivity during India's Green Revolution, a period of rapid technological transformation. Using a unique panel of over 5000 Indian farm households that spans the Green Revolution (1971–1999), we show that the classic (linear) inverse farm size–productivity relationship gradually evolved ...
Rabail Chandio, Leah E. M. Bevis
wiley   +1 more source

Livestock Tango: U.S. and Latin America Dance Together, but Who Will Lead?

Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study examines the competitiveness between Latin American and U.S. livestock and meat sectors. We employ a computable general equilibrium modeling framework to evaluate two scenarios: coordinated improvements in Latin American productivity, transport efficiency, and market access (Scenario I), and the minimum productivity gains required ...
Taís C. Menezes, Amanda M. Countryman, Dustin L. Pendell   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Achieving the global agenda toward HIV cure calls for establishing a research-for-cure academy in West and Central Africa. [PDF]

J Virus Erad
Ka'e AC, Chenwi CA, Esemu L, Tene H, Djounda R, Yagai B, Nanfack A, Nka AD, Etame NK, Ngoufack Jagni Semengue E, Godwe C, Awanakan H, Acho FA, Mofor C, Beryle MM, Bissohong B, Joanes T J, Forgwei L, Awoh RA, Halle Ekane GE, Jones RB, Tongo M, Maiga AI, Toni T, Chatte A, Mangala C, Bangola DM, Malik Diouara AA, Wade D, Temfack E, Tessema SK, Kamangu EN, Mossoro-Kpinde CD, Ayokamnmi M, Ghoma Linguissi LS, Kouanfack C, Ndjolo A, Tassembedo S, Colizzi V, Boraschi D, Dong KL, Dubé K, Ndembi N, Deeks SG, Tiemessen CT, Ndung'u T, Perno CF, Persaud D, Fokam J.   +48 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Temperature and Farm Labor in Nigeria

Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT We estimate the impact of temperature shocks on the composition of farm labor in rural Nigeria using a nationally representative household panel survey. Leveraging plausibly exogenous year‐to‐year variation in growing season temperatures, we find that warmer temperatures significantly alter farm labor composition, prompting a substantial shift
Andu Berha
wiley   +1 more source

Mpox in Central Africa: complex epidemiology requires a constellation approach. [PDF]

Npj Viruses
Halbrook M, Makangara-Cigolo JC, Merritt S, Hoff NA, Liesenborghs L, Hensley LE, Vercauteren K, Mbala-Kingebeni P, Rimoin AW, Kindrachuk J.   +9 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Effect Differences of Omega‐3 Fatty Acids From Plant Oil and Fish Oil on Human Health

AgriFood: Journal of Agricultural Products for Food, EarlyView.
Omega‐3 fatty acids in plant oil is no less than fish oil on human health. ALA in plant oil takes directly healthy effects without conversion to DHA and EPA. Plant oil can be substitutes for fish oil to support partial ω‐3 fatty acids. For people who cannot afford fish oil, plant oil is also good for public health.
Mengxue Fang, Chunyan Xiang, Liangxiao Zhang, Peiwu Li   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Have you heard of Rift Valley fever? Findings from a multi-country study in East and Central Africa. [PDF]

PLoS One
Odinoh R, Dawa J, Situma S, Nyakarahuka L, Lepore L, Vanlerberghe V, Nasimiyu C, Makiala S, Ifufa C, Mukadi D, Viala H, Owor N, Bakamutumaho B, Ndumu D, Masumu J, Breiman RF, Njenga K.   +16 more
europepmc   +1 more source