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In developing countries, a substantial amount of perishable and often highly nutritious commodities, such as fruits and vegetables, are lost after harvest, mainly caused by the lack of key infrastructures, such as electricity and cold chain facili
While agricultural value chains are rapidly evolving (Reardon, 2015; Reardon et al., 2021; Barrett et al., 2022), research attention has increasingly taken notice of the important role played by actors in the ag ricultural midstream.
The FAO-IFPRI study, focuses on the use of tractors because they are among the most versatile farm mechanization tools and are universal power sources for all other driven implements and equipment in agriculture, with significant potential to repl
Understanding consumers' (WTP) willingness to pay can determine the design & implementation of programs to reduce the burden of foodborne illnesses. (Nigeria)
The FAO-IFPRI study, of which this policy brief is a summary, focuses on the use of tractors because they are among the most versatile farm mechanization tools and are universal power sources for all other driven implements and equipment in agricu
Child labour in agriculture remains a global concern. Agriculture is the sector where most child labour is found. Employment of children mostly relates to farm household poverty in developing countries.
Solar-powered cold-storages and sustainable food system transformation: Evidence from horticulture markets interventions in northeast Nigeria
Modern cooling technologies that utilize renewable energy sources have been increasingly recognized as a promising tool to address a multitude of challenges emerging in progressively complex food systems in developing countries.
The performance of agrifood value chains of vital importance for smallholder farmers in developing countries.
To address malnutrition in low- and middle income countries (LMICs), more evidence is needed about the potential of food system innovations to help guide the transformation towards healthier, more sustainable, and equitable food systems.
Income variability, evolving diets, and elasticity estimation of demand for processed foods in Nigeria
Evidence from six rounds of household consumption data on income variability, evolving diets, and elasticity estimation of demand for processed foods in Nigeria.
Experimental and survey-based data on willingness to pay for seafood safety and environmental sustainability certification in Nigeria
Fish/seafood represents an increasingly important source of animal protein in diets globally. Aquaculture growth, which already constitutes half of all seafood consumed by humans, is critical to meet increasing demand for fish.
The prominent role of informal medicine vendors despite health insurance: A weekly diaries study in rural Nigeria
In sub-Saharan Africa, accessibility to affordable quality care is often poor and health expenditures are mostly paid out of pocket.
This study demonstrates a method of providing ex-ante estimates of the distributional welfare effects of yield-increasing technology. We apply this approach to estimate the impact of a 10% increase in cassava yields in Nigeria.
Depuis juillet 2019, et un sommet de l'Union Africaine à Niamey (Niger), la Zone de Libre-Echange Continentale Africaine (ZLECA) est dans sa phase opérationnelle, après la signature tardive du traité par le Nigeria et le Bénin, et la ratification
The Financial and Health Diaries capture high-detail high-frequency data on how low-income households in developing countries manage money and make spending choices around healthcare.
Gender and resilience to health shocks: Evidence from financial and health diaries in rural Kenya and Nigeria
Health shocks (unpredictable illnesses and injuries) are an important source of risk for individuals in developing countries.