@article{Quisumbing:16393,
      recid = {16393},
      author = {Quisumbing, Agnes R.},
      title = {FOOD AID AND CHILD NUTRITION IN RURAL ETHIOPIA},
      address = {2003},
      number = {583-2016-39687},
      series = {FCND Discussion Paper},
      pages = {28},
      year = {2003},
      abstract = {This paper uses a unique panel data set from Ethiopia to  examine the determinants
of participation in and receipts  of food aid through free distribution (FD) and  food-for-work
(FFW). Results show that aggregate rainfall  and livestock shocks increase
household participation in  both FD and FFW. FFW also seems well-targeted to  asset-poor
households. The probability of receiving FD does  not appear to be targeted based
on household wealth, but FD  receipts are lower for wealthier households. The effects  of
FD and FFW on child nutritional status differ depending  on the modality of food aid and
the gender of the child.  Both FFW and FD have a positive direct impact on  weight-for-height.
Households invest proceeds from FD in  girls’ nutrition, while earnings from
FFW are manifested in  better nutrition for boys. The effects of the gender of the  aid
recipient are not conclusive.},
      url = {http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/16393},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.22004/ag.econ.16393},
}