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Erick Boy

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Erick Boy

Erick Boy is the Chief Nutritionist in the HarvestPlus section of the Innovation Policy and Scaling Unit. As head of nutrition for the HarvestPlus Program since 2008, he has led research that has generated scientific evidence on biofortified staple crops as efficacious and effective interventions to help address iron, vitamin A, and zinc deficiency in sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and South Asia.

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Publications

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Using a list experiment to measure intimate partner violence: Cautionary evidence from Ethiopia

2025Gilligan, Daniel O.; Hidrobo, Melissa; Leight, Jessica; Tambet, Heleene
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Using a list experiment to measure intimate partner violence: Cautionary evidence from Ethiopia

While indirect response methods are increasingly used in surveys to measure sensitive behaviours such as intimate partner violence, important questions persist around how respondents understand and react to these methods. This article presents evidence from a list experiment measuring multiple forms of intimate partner violence in rural Ethiopia. We find that the list experiment does not generate estimates of intimate partner violence that are higher than direct response questions; rather, prevalence estimates using the list experiment are lower vis-à-vis prevalence estimates using the direct reports, and are sometimes even negative. We provide suggestive evidence that this pattern may reflect ‘fleeing’ behaviour by respondents who do not wish to be associated with statements indicating their exposure to intimate partner violence.

Year published

2025

Authors

Gilligan, Daniel O.; Hidrobo, Melissa; Leight, Jessica; Tambet, Heleene

Citation

Gilligan, Daniel O.; Hidrobo, Melissa; Leight, Jessica; and Tambet, Heleene. 2025. Using a list experiment to measure intimate partner violence: Cautionary evidence from Ethiopia. Applied Economics Letters 32(11): 1594-1600. https://doi.org/10.1080/13504851.2024.2308579

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Ethiopia

Keywords

Africa; Eastern Africa; Domestic Violence; Behaviour; Measurement; Questionnaires

Language

English

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Limited Access

Links

https://doi.org/10.1080/13504851.2024.2308579 Source record

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Policies, Institutions, and Markets

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A comparative study of the legal and regulatory dimension of seed sector development in Sub-Saharan Africa using regulatory systems maps: The case of Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Uganda

2025Kuhlmann, Katrin; Nalinya, Adron Naggayi; Francis, Tara; Spielman, David J.
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A comparative study of the legal and regulatory dimension of seed sector development in Sub-Saharan Africa using regulatory systems maps: The case of Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Uganda

Year published

2025

Authors

Kuhlmann, Katrin; Nalinya, Adron Naggayi; Francis, Tara; Spielman, David J.

Citation

Kuhlmann, Katrin; Nalinya, Adron Naggayi; Francis, Tara; and Spielman, David J. 2025. A comparative study of the legal and regulatory dimension of seed sector development in Sub-Saharan Africa using regulatory systems maps: The case of Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Uganda. Agricultural Systems 228(August 2025): 104351. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agsy.2025.104351

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Ethiopia; Rwanda; Uganda

Keywords

Africa; Sub-saharan Africa; Eastern Africa; Development; Food Security; Regulations; Rules; Seed Systems

Language

English

Access/Licence

Limited Access

Links

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agsy.2025.104351 Source record

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Seed Equal

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Journal Article

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Opinion Piece

How good are livestock statistics in Africa?

2025Abay, Kibrom; Ayalew, Hailemariam; Terfa, Zelalem; Karugia, Joseph; Breisinger, Clemens
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How good are livestock statistics in Africa?

Livestock supports the livelihoods of around one billion people in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) (Thorne and Conroy 2017, Baltenweck et al. 2020). However, growth and productivity of the livestock sector in many LMICs are not keeping pace with the increasing demand for animal-source foods. Boosting the sector’s productivity is crucial for poverty reduction in LMICs, which continue to face multifaceted challenges and shocks that threaten the sustainability of food systems. This, in turn, requires reliable livestock data for informing livestock policies and investments. However, there is a significant gap in the quality and reliability of livestock data, which inhibits evaluations of the livestock sector’s role in livelihoods and national economies and therefore impedes evidence-based livestock policies and investments.

Year published

2025

Authors

Abay, Kibrom; Ayalew, Hailemariam; Terfa, Zelalem; Karugia, Joseph; Breisinger, Clemens

Citation

Abay, Kibrom; Ayalew, Hailemariam; Terfa, Zelalem; Karugia, Joseph; and Breisinger, Clemens. 2025. How good are livestock statistics in Africa? VoxDev. First available online July 8, 2025. https://voxdev.org/topic/methods-measurement/how-good-are-livestock-statistics-africa

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Ethiopia

Keywords

Africa; Eastern Africa; Sub-saharan Africa; Livestock; Livelihoods; Productivity; Poverty Reduction

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English

Access/Licence

Open Access

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Dataset

HER+ Sustainable Land Management Trial in Ethiopia: Endline Survey

2025International Food Policy Research Institute
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HER+ Sustainable Land Management Trial in Ethiopia: Endline Survey

The HER+ Sustainable Land Management Study is a randomized controlled trial evaluating a bundled intervention that provides training and inputs (including 4-6 fruit tree seedlings, vegetable seeds, and tools) to encourage extremely poor rural Ethiopian households to adopt three complementary sustainable land management (SLM) practices: fruit tree planting, composting, and home gardening. The baseline survey was conducted in May-June 2023, followed by the intervention, with the endline study completed in May-June 2024. The study covers 95 sub-districts, with 20 households randomly selected in each sub-district from among beneficiaries of the Productive Safety Net Program (PSNP) who met pre-specified eligibility criteria, resulting in a total sample of 1,900 households. The data presented here is from the endline survey.

Year published

2025

Authors

International Food Policy Research Institute

Citation

International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). 2025. HER+ Sustainable Land Management Trial in Ethiopia: Endline Survey. Washington, DC: IFPRI [dataset]. https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/BELDFL. Harvard Dataverse. Version 1.

Country/Region

Ethiopia

Keywords

Eastern Africa; Sub-saharan Africa; Africa; Sustainable Land Management; Gender; Climate Change; Social Protection; Data

Language

English

Access/Licence

Open AccessCC-BY-4.0

Links

https://doi.org/10.7910/dvn/beldfl Source record

Project

Gender Equality

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Dataset

Dataset

Simulated Future Climates for Ethiopia Using MIT-IGSM HFDs Based on CMIP5

2024International Food Policy Research Institute; Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Simulated Future Climates for Ethiopia Using MIT-IGSM HFDs Based on CMIP5

The dataset consists of high-resolution climate projections spanning 50 years, capturing spatial and temporal variations in temperature, precipitation, and extreme weather events. These climate inputs were combined with agricultural models to simulate the frequency, intensity, and impact of weather events on the yields of key crops, such as maize, in Ethiopia. It integrates hybrid frequency distributions (HFDs) from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Integrated Global Systems Model (MIT-IGSM) with detrended gridded historical climates from Princeton Global Forcings. Using a Gaussian quadrature routine, 455 representative climate scenarios were selected for Ethiopia under each emissions scenario (SSP1-2.6, SSP2-4.5, SSP3-7.0, and SSP5-8.5). This comprehensive dataset provides critical insights into the risks posed by climate change to food security and serves as a valuable resource for researchers and policymakers aiming to develop adaptive strategies for sustainable agriculture.

Year published

2024

Authors

International Food Policy Research Institute; Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Citation

International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI); Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). 2024. Simulated Future Climates for Ethiopia Using MIT-IGSM HFDs Based on CMIP5. Washington, DC: IFPRI [dataset]. https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/THC08J. Harvard Dataverse. Version 1.

Country/Region

Ethiopia

Keywords

Africa; Sub-saharan Africa; Eastern Africa; Extreme Weather Events; Climate; Climate Change; Risk; Weather Data; Weather Hazards; Climate Variability

Language

English

Access/Licence

Open AccessCC-BY-4.0

Links

https://doi.org/10.7910/dvn/thc08j Source record

Project

Foresight

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Dataset

Dataset

SPIR II Group Problem Management Plus (gPM+) Baseline Survey in Tigray, Ethiopia

2024International Food Policy Research Institute
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SPIR II Group Problem Management Plus (gPM+) Baseline Survey in Tigray, Ethiopia

This study’s objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of a low-cost psychotherapy intervention, group Problem Management Plus (gPM+), in improving mental health, child development, and related outcomes among rural Ethiopian households. gPM+ was delivered in separate arms by government-employed Health Extension Workers (HEWs) or stipended Local Facilitators (LFs) engaged by an NGO. Participants were drawn from the Productive Safety Net Program (PSNP) in Tigray, targeting individuals aged 18–64 years who showed signs of moderate to moderately severe depression. Villages across four districts were randomized into three arms: control, gPM+ delivered by HEWs, and gPM+ delivered by LFs. The study will be evaluated through a baseline, one-month and 12 month follow-up surveys. The data included here is from the screening and baseline surveys. The screening survey was conducted on 16,872 households to identify eligible individuals for the study, immediately followed by a baseline survey on the 3,744 households with an eligible respondent. The baseline survey collects information on household and individual characteristics including mental health, economic activities, and social behaviors. The data is organized by survey modules, screening modules include modules SA and SB, baseline modules include modules A-K. Module Z is last module on interview status filled out for all households that were screened.

Year published

2024

Authors

International Food Policy Research Institute

Citation

International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). 2024. SPIR II Group Problem Management Plus (gPM+) Baseline Survey in Tigray, Ethiopia. Washington, DC: IFPRI [dataset]. https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/U2YUP0. Harvard Dataverse. Version 1.

Country/Region

Ethiopia

Keywords

Africa; Sub-saharan Africa; Eastern Africa; Baseline Data; Social Protection; Behaviour; Health; Social Welfare; Mental Health; Domestic Violence; Food Security; Household Consumption

Language

English

Access/Licence

Open AccessCC-BY-4.0

Links

https://doi.org/10.7910/dvn/u2yup0 Source record

Project

Fragility, Conflict, and Migration

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Dataset

Blogs

How good are livestock statistics in Africa? Evidence from Ethiopia
IFPRI Blog
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July 16, 2025

How good are livestock statistics in Africa? Evidence from Ethiopia

By Kibrom Abay, Hailemariam Ayalew Tiruneh, Zelalem Terfa, Joseph Karugia, and Clemens Breisinger

Typical survey methods significantly undercount the actual numbers.

Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day: Lessons from research on the food environment in Bangladesh, Ethiopia, and Viet Nam
IFPRI Blog
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June 26, 2025

Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day: Lessons from research on the food environment in Bangladesh, Ethiopia, and Viet Nam

By Alan de Brauw

Keys to improving diets and nutrition.

DNA testing reveals hidden benefits of improved crop varieties for Ethiopian farmers
IFPRI Blog
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June 18, 2025

DNA testing reveals hidden benefits of improved crop varieties for Ethiopian farmers

By Nina Jovanovic and Jacob Ricker-Gilbert

Clearing up confusion over seeds.

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Events

23rd International Congress of Nutrition (ICN)
IFPRI at External Event

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August 24 to 29, 2025

23rd International Congress of Nutrition (ICN)

IFPRI is participating in the 23rd International Congress of Nutrition (ICN), hosted by the International Union of Nutritional Sciences (IUNS) on August 24-29 in Paris, France.  The theme of this year’s congress is “Sustainable Food for Global Health,” bringing together experts to discuss evidence and innovations in nutrition, sustainability, food science, and public health. IFPRI […]

UN Food Systems Summit +4 Stocktake (UNFSS+4)
IFPRI at External Event

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July 27 to 29, 2025

UN Food Systems Summit +4 Stocktake (UNFSS+4)

The 2nd UN Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4) will take place from July 27–29, 2025, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, co-hosted by Ethiopia and Italy. As we approach four years since the 2021 UN Food Systems Summit (UNFSS), UNFSS+4 will provide a platform for reflecting on progress, strengthening collaboration, and unlocking finance and investments to accelerate […]

10th annual Agriculture, Nutrition and Health (ANH) Academy Week
IFPRI Program/Country Event

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June 16 to 26, 2025

10th annual Agriculture, Nutrition and Health (ANH) Academy Week

IFPRI is participating in the 10th annual Agriculture, Nutrition and Health (ANH) Academy Week from June 16-26, 2025. The ANH Academy Week is a series of annual events that bring together the community of researchers, practitioners and policymakers working at the intersection of agriculture, food systems, nutrition and health. The objective of the ANH Academy […]

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News

September 28, 2023 | In the News

Food prices are rising as countries limit exports. Blame climate change, El Nino and Russia’s war (Associated Press)

“Countries have imposed restrictions on the food they export to protect their own supplies from the combined effect of the war in Ukraine, El Nino’s threat to food production and increasing damage from climate change,” writes the Associated Press. “Tanzania’s onion limits this year are part of the “contagion” of food restrictions from countries spooked by supply […]

September 05, 2023 | Press Release

New study demonstrates positive impact of school-based nutrition education on adolescent girls’ diets in Ethiopia

September 5, 2023, Washington, DC: A comprehensive package of nutrition education interventions delivered through public primary schools can significantly improve dietary practices among adolescents, according to a new study published in The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health. The research, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation through the FHI 360 Alive & Thrive initiative, […]

April 24, 2023 | In the News

Ethiopia signs MoU with International Food Policy Research Institute (Ethiopian News Agency)

Ethiopian News Agency (ENA) announces that the Ministry of Irrigation and Lowlands (represented by Ethiopia’s Ambassador to the USA, Seleshi Bekele) and Johan Swinnen, the director general of the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly carry out research in irrigation development, capacity building, and knowledge transfer.   […]

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Projects

Generative AI for Agriculture (GAIA) – Phase I & II

Generative AI for Agriculture (GAIA) – Phase I & II

GAIA is a two-phase initiative led by IFPRI to enhance agricultural advisory services through Generative AI. Phase I (2023–2024) focused on designing an open-source RAG……

Groundwater governance: Managing the world’s most precious natural resource

Groundwater governance: Managing the world’s most precious natural resource

IFPRI’s research on natural resource governance addresses questions on how natural resources can best be managed, sustained, and restored, while improving livelihoods of the millions……

Food Security Simulator

Food Security Simulator

The Food Security Simulator is an innovative, easy-to-use MS-Excel-based tool for assessing the potential short-term impacts of food price or household income shocks on food……

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