By Jef L. Leroy, Rebecca Brander, Edward A. Frongillo, Leila M. Larson, Marie Ruel, and Rasmi Avula March 5, 2025 It’s a familiar scene: parents patiently waiting for their young child to be measured by a nurse or community health worker. The measurements are then plotted on a growth chart, guiding conversations with parents about their child’s nutrition, health, and development.
By Tamsin Zandstra, Roos Verstraeten, Ampa Dogui Diatta, Loty Diop, and Mariama Touré March 7, 2025
By Manuel Hernandez, Valeria Piñeiro, and Maria Lucia Berrospi March 10, 2025 There are over 11 million undocumented immigrants living in the United States. More than half of this population is from Mexico (37%) and Central America (19%) (Figure 1). Over the past four years, annual apprehensions of foreign nationals at U.S. borders—most along the border with Mexico—have fluctuated between 1.6 million and 2.2 million.
By Delphine Leconte-Demarsy and Brendan Rice March 20, 2025 Fertilizer prices experienced a significant surge in 2021, driven by the post-COVID 19 global economic recovery. Russia’s February 2022 invasion of Ukraine propelled prices even higher. Broad economic sanctions on key fertilizer exporters Russia and Belarus exempted agricultural products but triggered further economic disruptions. Overall, the conflict heightened market uncertainties regarding
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By Taddese Zerfu March 28, 2025 In a world where data drives decisions, the importance of high-quality health and nutrition data cannot be overstated. Reliable data is the backbone of effective policymaking, intervention planning, and resource allocation—all critical for improving public health outcomes. For Ethiopia, a country grappling with significant health and nutrition challenges, the need for consistent, accurate, and
By Amit Burman April 2, 2025 India’s aggressive promotion of farmer producer organizations, which allow participants to pool resources, engage with markets, and share profits, has driven the creation of 44,460 FPOs since 2013, following the enactment of a new law allowing 10 or more farmers to form a company. Most of the expansion has occurred in this decade, with 35,259
By Gabriela Fretes and Jef L. Leroy April 3, 2025 What do children and teens see when they scroll through Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube? Beyond viral videos, livestreams, and influencer content, food and beverage marketing has become increasingly common on social media. Unlike traditional print or television advertisements, digital marketing is highly personalized, allowing brands to create interactive experiences that are especially