Ethiopia has one of the highest prevalences of protein-calorie malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies in the world.
Indigenous communities involved in fisheries and aquaculture are among the most food insecure in the Bolivian Amazon. Although fish could be the main source of protein, it is often not part of the local diet.
Indigenous vegetables are extremely important to poor rural women but have received little attention from the research, development and policy community.
India and Sri Lanka produce an abundance of vegetables and tropical fruits, but post-harvest losses are between 35 and 40%, valued at about $800 million annually.
Ethiopia has one of the highest rates of malnutrition in the world. The problem is especially acute in southern Ethiopia, due to low agricultural productivity and diets heavily dependent on cereals and root crops.
This project will provide empirical evidence on the constraints and opportunities for women's economic empowerment in artisanal and small scale mining (ASM), and on the impact of regulatory reforms.