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discussion paper
Does the UN Joint Program for Rural Women’s Economic Empowerment (JP RWEE) deliver on its empowerment objectives?
This paper compares the empowerment impacts of the UN Joint Program for Rural Women’s Economic Empowerment (JP RWEE) in Ethiopia, Niger, Nepal, and Kyrgyzstan using the Abbreviated Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture Index (A-WEAI).
journal article
Unequal coverage of nutrition and health interventions for women and children in seven countries
Objective: To examine inequalities and opportunity gaps in co-coverage of health and nutrition interventions in seven countries.
The World Health Organization (WHO) and other global nutrition and health agencies recommend nutrition actions throughout the life-course to address malnutrition in all its forms.
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Are data available for tracking progress on nutrition policies, programs, and outcomes in Nepal?
The World Health Organization (WHO) and other global nutrition and health agencies recommend nutrition actions throughout the life-course to address malnutrition in all its forms.
journal article
Do tradeoffs among dimensions of women’s empowerment and nutrition outcomes exist? Evidence from six countries in Africa and Asia
Although women’s empowerment and gender equality are often linked with better maternal and child nutrition outcomes, recent systematic reviews find inconclusive evidence.
Women’s patterns of time-use, which proxy the work burdens associated with productive and reproductive activities, are an important determinant of nutrition and well-being in LMICs.
Child stunting and linear growth faltering have declined over the past few decades and several countries have made exemplary progress.
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An analysis of nutrition-relevant national policies in South Asia reveals a gap in addressing the essential nutrition actions recommended by World Health Organization (WHO)
The WHO recommends Essential Nutrition Actions (ENAs) throughout the life course to tackle malnutrition in all its forms.
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South Asia is far from achieving universal coverage of essential nutrition interventions: Examining coverage, trends, and inequities, 2005 to 2018
South Asia carries the largest burden of malnutrition globally. Tracking coverage of nutrition interventions is a critical step in designing effective nutrition policies and monitoring progress in the region.
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Are data available to measure progress in the coverage of essential nutrition actions in South Asia? A review of demographic and health surveys in seven countries, 2005–2018
South Asian countries carry the largest burden of undernutrition globally. The World Health Organization has recommended a set of Essential Nutrition Actions (ENA) to tackle all forms of malnutrition.
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How has early marriage, a critical social determinant of child stunting and wasting, changed over a decade in South Asia? Trends, inequities and drivers, 2005 to 2018
In South Asia, many women are married before their 18th birthday and give birth soon after.
journal article
Food safety consciousness and consumers’ milk purchasing behavior: Evidence from a developing country
We study the effects of food safety awareness on consumers’ milk purchasing behavior in Nepal. We conducted consumer survey and employed an instrumental variable regression.
discussion paper
Women’s empowerment in agriculture and nutritional outcomes: Evidence from six countries in Africa and Asia
Although women’s empowerment and gender equality are associated with better maternal and child nutrition outcomes, recent systematic reviews find inconclusive evidence.
journal article
Diet quality over time is associated with better development in rural Nepali children
Developmental delays affect between 150 and 200 million children <5 years of age worldwide.
discussion paper
Does greater food safety consciousness benefit smallholder dairy farmers? Evidence from Nepal
Food quality and safety have been the central issues of food economics and are considered among the most important food attributes. However, evidence of the impact of food safety consciousness on consumers' food purchasing behavior is limited.