The Role of Irrigation in Enabling Dietary Diversity in Afghanistan
This paper adds to the sparse literature on irrigation-diet linkages by contributing fresh evidence from Afghanistan and addresses the lacuna regarding the pathways through which such linkages may operate. Using data from the latest round of the nationally representative Afghanistan Living Condition Survey (2013-14), this study explores the role of irrigation in dietary diversity in Afghanistan. Results show that possession of irrigated land and garden plots are positively associated with household dietary diversity.
Reducing Anemia Prevalence in Afghanistan: Socioeconomic Correlates and the Particular Role of Agricultural Assets
This research aims to examine the socio-economic correlates of anemia in women, and potential sources of iron in household diets in Afghanistan. It also examines whether ownership of agricultural (particularly livestock) assets and their use in food production has a role in alleviating anaemia, especially where local markets may be inadequate.
Agriculture can improve nutrition in Afghanistan
The key recommendations for cross-sectoral policies in Afghanistan that provide pathways and incentives needed to ensure that agriculture can have an impact on nutrition are outlined. We identify the interrelationship among key organisations in agriculture and nutrition, evaluate the local evidence and understand perceptions of decision-makers about policy-making and implementation.
