First food: business of taste
Good Food is First Food. It is not junk food. It is the food that connects nature and nutrition with livelihoods. This food is good for our health; it comes from the rich biodiversity of our regions; it
Nutrition
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Towards gender equality: a review of evidence on social safety nets in Africa
Over the last decade, social safety nets (SSNs) have rapidly expanded in Africa, becoming a core strategy for addressing poverty, responding to shocks, increasing productivity and investing in human capital.
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Review of take-home rations under the Integrated Child Development Services in India
In collaboration with Public Health Foundation of India, WFP has conducted a study on Take Home Rations (THR) which are distributed to children aged 6 to 36 months and pregnant and lactating mothers across
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Colombia- impact of early warning early action
This document focuses on the intensity and frequency of natural hazards and conflicts is increasing, and they are leaving in their wake an unprecedented level of humanitarian needs. Natural hazards alone
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Consumption, production, market access and affordability of nutritious foods in the Somali Region of Ethiopia
Poor dietary quality is a significant risk factor for stunting and micronutrient deficiencies among young children and globally one of the leading causes of premature death and disease (Arimond & Ruel,
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The fisheries and aquaculture advantage: fostering food security and nutrition, increasing incomes and empowerment
This report presents selected achievements and lessons from the growing portfolio of fisheries and aquaculture investments supported by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The introduction
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Comprehensive national nutrition survey 2016–2018
The first ever Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey exposes the shocking state of Indian children’s nutritional status, but this is apparently not an issue of major concern for the government or the
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Comprehensive national nutrition survey 2016–2018
The first ever Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey exposes the shocking state of Indian children’s nutritional status, but this is apparently not an issue of major concern for the government or the
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Kenya: acute food insecurity and acute malnutrition situation July 2019 and Projection for August- October 2019
How severe, how many and when: In July 2019, estimated 2.6 Million people (19% of the population in ASAL) are classified in IPC phase 3 and/or worse acute food insecurity. Comparing to 2018 same period,
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Summary Report for the Drought and Household Food Security Vulnerability Assessment 2018/19
The purpose of this summary report is to present a synopsis of the findings derived from the 2018/19 Drought and Household Food Security Assessment. The overall objective of the assessment is to determine
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The Malawi Vulnerability Assessment Committee (MVAC) Bulletin No. 16/19 Volume 1: food security forecast for the 2019/2020 consumption year
The main objective of the MVAC assessment is to answer key questions on the status of food and nutrition security in a given consumption year. Key questions about who is affected; why are they affected;