Zero child hunger: breaking the cycle of malnutrition

Is there enough evidence to show that increased household income and a better diet can improve children’s nutritional status? Drawing from a recent systematic review (Masset et.al.2011) of agricultural interventions aimed at improving the nutritional status of children, the key findings are:

Nutrition-focused agricultural interventions are short-term and cannot address the root causes of malnutrition.
Agricultural interventions to tackle malnutrition are not reaching the very poorest and those most at risk to chronic hunger.
Nutrition-focused agricultural interventions may increase income from one source but they may also result in reduced income from other sources.
Bio-fortification (fortifying foods with vitamins and minerals) may help but is not yet a proven solution.

Do market access interventions benefit smallholder farms?

Systematic review Brief 3ie 2024

The authors of this brief summarize findings of a systematic review on the effects of five types of market access interventions on agriculture, socioeconomic, food security and nutrition outcomes in low- and middle- income countries.

Can vocational training and apprenticeships programs change migration intentions and behavior?

Systematic review Brief 3ie 2023

Irregular migration harms many people worldwide, and millions of dollars are invested globally each year to address the root causes. The authors of this brief summarize the findings of a systematic review on the effects of classroom-based and on-the-job skills training interventions on migration-related outcomes.

Fiscal policies for healthy diets: Can taxes and subsidies change what you buy?

Systematic review Brief 3ie 2022

While several countries have implemented tax and subsidy policies to support healthy diets, systematic evidence of their impacts is limited, especially in low-and middle-income countries. The authors of this brief summarize the findings of a systematic review on the effects of fiscal policies on diet quality and health.

What works to strengthen women’s empowerment and gender equality in fragile and conflict-affected situations?

Systematic review Brief 3ie 2021

This systematic review brief summarizes the findings of the synthesis of evidence on gender-specific or gender-transformative interventions in fragile and conflict-affected states. The finding are expected to inform policy and practice decisions within the field of transition aid, particularly, as it relates to gender focused programming.

Do aquaculture interventions improve productivity, income, nutrition and women’s empowerment in low- and middle-income countries?