Global Livestock CRSP Annual Report 2008

Contains an Overview of activities undertaken by the Global Livestock CRSP in 2008.

• Date of Publication: 2008
• Author(s): Global Livestock CRSP
• Type of Document: Annual Report

• Region: Global
• Topic: Food Security

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• Date of Publication: 2008
• Author(s): Aboud et al; Coppock et al; Desta et al; Gebru et al; Keya et al; Mutinda et al
• Type of Document: Conference Proceeding or Document

• Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
• Topic: Food Security

Animal source food intake is lower in households with children who experience food insecurity

Abstract: Animal source food (ASF) intake in young children has been associated with improved dietary quality and growth outcomes. The ENAM project provides technical and financial […]

• Date of Publication: 2008
• Author(s): Grace S. Marquis; Esi K Colecraft; Owuraku Sakyi-Dawson; Anna Lartey; Ben Ahunu; Lorna M Butler; Helen H Jensen; Manju B Reddy; Elisabeth Lonergan; Emmanuel Canacoo; Richmond Aryeetey
• Type of Document: Scholarly Article

• Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
• Topic: Food Security, Health and Nutrition

Pastoral Conflict and Use of Key Resources along the Ethiopia-Kenya Border: Implications for Policy and Development

Abstract: The international border between Kenya and Ethiopia occurs in a remote rangeland area. The border has witnessed increased conflicts in recent years, especially between Gabra […]

• Date of Publication: December 2007
• Author(s): Anastasia Kagunyu; Shibia Mohammed; Michael Okoti; Francis Wayua; Sintayehu Mesele; Getachew Haile; Lemma Belay; Amsalu Tilahun; Usman Kero
• Type of Document: Research Brief

• Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
• Topic: Food Security, Natural Resource Management

Diffusion of Collective-Action Innovations Among Pastoralists in Liben District, Ethiopia

Abstract: In 2001 PARIMA and her partners began to create collective-action groups among illiterate, settled pastoralists in Ethiopia. These groups–soon dominated by women–focused on savings-led microfinance, […]

• Date of Publication: December 2007
• Author(s): D. Layne Coppock; Solomon Desta; Getachew Gebru; University; Getachew Kassa; Seyoum Tezera
• Type of Document: Research Brief

• Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
• Topic: Food Security

Duncan, Kamau

• Start Date: 2007
• End Date: N.D.
• University: Egerton University
• Degree: BSc

• Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
• Topic: Food Security

Jepyegon, Emily

• Start Date: 2007
• End Date: 2008
• University: Moi University
• Degree: MS

• Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
• Topic: Food Security

Global Livestock CRSP Annual Report 2007

Contains an Overview of activities undertaken by the Global Livestock CRSP in 2007.

• Date of Publication: 2007
• Author(s): Global Livestock CRSP
• Type of Document: Annual Report

• Region: Global
• Topic: Food Security

An integrated economic and education intervention (the ENAM project) decreased household food insecurity in rural Ghana

Abstract: Interventions that enhance women’s incomes and nutrition knowledge are likely to improve household food security through increased economic contribution to food expenditures and better nutrition […]

• Date of Publication: 2007
• Author(s): Kimberly B Harding; Grace S Marquis; Esi K Colecraft; Anna Lartey; Owuraku Sakyi-Dawson; B K Ahunu; Manju B Reddy; Helen H Jensen; Lorna M Butler; Elisabeth Lonergan
• Type of Document: Scholarly Article

• Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
• Topic: Food Security

Seasonal patterns of severe food shortages vary by region in Ghana

Abstract: Agriculture-dependent populations often experience seasonal food insecurity. The perception of severe food shortages was documented in 6 rural and 6 semi-rural communities in 3 regions […]

• Date of Publication: 2007
• Author(s): Grace S Marquis; Kimberly Harding; Esi K Colecraft; Melissa Fox; Owuraku Sakyi-Dawson
• Type of Document: Scholarly Article

• Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
• Topic: Food Security