Abstract Background Though Ethiopia has expanded Maternity Waiting Homes (MWHs) to
reduce maternal and perinatal mortality, the utilization rate is low. To maximize the use of …

Agricultural extension, or advisory services, have a key role to play in supporting farmers'
learning and adoption of new practices and technologies. This paper analyses gaps and …

Rural development is widely believed to interact with the structural transformation, but little is
known about how this happens in develo** countries. This paper explores the impact of …

Improving the performance of low-productivity smallholder farmers is a pathway with great
potential for reducing poverty and enhancing food security and nutrition in sub-Saharan …

Imbalances in allocating public service resources are a universal problem worldwide,
especially in urban and rural areas. As a develo** country with a significant imbalance …

Villages closer to urban centers often have higher economic growth, better agricultural
conditions and better welfare outcomes. However, few studies have linked villages' proximity …

We assess fertilizer demand and profitability in Ethiopia in the face of the recent global fuel–
food–fertilizer price crisis and other domestic shocks. We first examine farmers' response to …

Age‐appropriate breastfeeding and introduction to complementary foods can shape child
feeding practices, ensure adequate energy and nutrient intake and prevent linear growth …

To settle inconsistent findings in the farming innovation and productivity nexus, this inquiry
examines the land management practices of 7,625 households in rural Ethiopia …