In celebration of International Women’s Day 2019 IFPRI spotlights its work, which contributes to a better gender balance by providing gender-sensitive, research-based policy solutions to reduce poverty and end hunger and malnutrition in developing countries. We realize that even raising the issue of women’s empowerment in agriculture is a sign of progress. Senior Research Fellow […]
Modeling the Effectiveness of the Lead Farmer Approach in Agricultural Extension Service: Nationally-representative Panel Data Analysis in Malawi
Lead farmers (LF), also known as contact or model farmers, have been part of most extension models for decades. In the past, LF approaches have been criticized for the selection of richer and progressive farmers, as well as for limited productivity and development impact. More recently, a revived LF approach has contributed to new farmer […]
Brown Bag Seminar: The Causal Effect of Improved Access to Family Planning: Evidence from a Field Experiment in Urban Malawi
Wednesday, March 13, 2019, 14:00 pm - 15:30 pm
IFPRI Malawi invites you to a Brown Bag Research Seminar presentation by Mahesh Karra, Assistant Professor of Global Development Policy, Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies.
Cereals for infant feeding in Malawi: a study of quality, safety, and demand
High quality fortified premixed cereals can help caregivers meet infants’ nutrient needs after 6 months of exclusive breastfeeding. Such cereals are widely used in nutrition assistance programs, but brands available in stores tend to be poorly regulated in terms of nutrient composition and labeling. There is also considerable concern about mycotoxin contamination in these products; […]
Brown Bag Research Seminar
Wednesday, February 27, 2019, 14:00 pm - 15:30 pm. Topic: Modeling the Effectiveness of Lead Farmer Approach in Agricultural Extension Service Provision: Nationally-representative Panel Data Analysis in Malawi.
The lead farmer (LF) approach is implemented and heavily promoted nationwide in Malawi to support government extension workers and accelerate technology dissemination. Earlier reports show that the LF approach has been widely adopted by most agricultural projects in Malawi, indicating positive roles and contributions of LFs.
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