The International Food Policy Research Institute is hosting a two-day learning event with the primary objective of sharing results from studies conducted as part of the SPIR II learning activities among relevant stakeholders.
The Strengthen PSNP5 Institutions and Resilience (SPIR II) Resilience Food Security Activity (RFSA)is a five-year project (2021–2026) supporting implementation of the fifth phase of Ethiopia’s Productive Safety Net Programme (PSNP5) in the Amhara and Oromia regions. To strengthen the program and expand its impacts, the RFSAs provide additional graduation model programming through complementary gender-sensitive livelihood, nutrition, and climate resilience activities. IFPRI is leading the SPIR II learning agenda in close collaboration with implementation partners World Vision (lead), CARE, and ORDA. The SPIR II learning agenda investigates strategies to reduce extreme poverty and address its causes through formative studies, impact evaluations, and related research. The learning agenda aims to support optimization of the design and implementation of ongoing and future social protection programming in Ethiopia.
Day 1 – May 16, 2023
Welcome
- Michael Mulford, Chief of Party, SPIR II RFSA, WVI
- Daniel Gilligan, Senior Research Fellow/Director of Poverty Gender and Inclusion Unit, IFPRI (Presentation)
Keynote Address
- Timothy Stein, USAID Ethiopia
Setting the Stage: Evolution of the PSNP, evidence on graduation and cash+, and the SPIR II learning agenda
- Evolution of the objectives of PSNP: Harold Alderman, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI (Presentation | Video)
- Evidence on graduation model social protection and cash+: Melissa Hidrobo, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI (Presentation | Video)
- SPIR II learning objectives and overview of learning agenda: Lucy Billings, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI (Presentation | Video)
Building Livelihoods: Experimental evidence from SPIR I and PSNP livelihood transfers
- SPIR I livelihoods results: Daniel Gilligan, Senior Research Fellow/Director of Poverty Gender and Inclusion Unit, IFPRI (Presentation | Video)
- Livelihood transfer program component of PSNP: Alemayehu Seyoum Taffesse, Senior Research Fellow/Program Leader- Ethiopia, IFPRI (Presentation | Video)
Barriers to Schooling for Youth: Formative evidence and school incentives
- SPIR II formative youth study: Ayantu Habtamu, Lecturer, Wollega University (Presentation | Video)
- Baseline results from youth evaluation: Haleluya Tesfaye, Research Analyst, IFPRI (Presentation | Video)
Mental Health, Gender Based Violence and Group Therapy: Evidence and a panel discussion
- SPIR I results on IPTG intervention: Michael Mulford, Chief of Party, SPIR II RFSA, WVI (embargoed results)
- Impact of gPM+ intervention on mental health: Parthu Kalva, Research Analyst, IFPRI (embargoed results)
- GBV and related mental health challenges among women: Negussie Deyessa, Associate Professor, Addis Ababa University (Presentation | Video)
- Stress management among women entrepreneurs in Ethiopia: Adiam Hailemicheal, Economist, World Bank (Presentation | Video)
- Moderator led discussion: Miles Kirby, World Vision US (WVI)
Panel Discussion Reflecting on Evidence (Video)
- Abaydar Workie, MHPSS
- Harold Alderman, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI
- Asrat Habtegiorgis, St. Paul Hospital
- Jemal Teshome, MOH
Day 2 – May 17, 2023
Welcome and Recap from Day 1
- Michael Mulford, Chief of Party, SPIR II RFSA, WVI
- Daniel Gilligan, Senior Research Fellow/Director of Poverty Gender and Inclusion Unit, IFPRI
Gender Norms and Women’s Wellbeing
- Outcomes of a male engagement intervention: Melissa Hidrobo, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI (Presentation | Video)
- IPV outcomes from gPM+ intervention: Negussie Deyessa, Associate Professor, Addis Ababa University (Presentation | Video)
- Engaging men in household chores through reinforcement phone calls: Tigabu Getahun Senior Researcher at Bonn University and Senior Research fellow at Policy Studies Institute(formerly EDRI) / Thomas Woldu Assefa, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Georgia (Presentation | Video)
- Results from the SPIR II gender assessment: Kalkidan Bekele, CARE (Presentation | Video)
- Moderator led discussion: Cornelia Van Zyl, CARE
Climate Change Adaptation
- Gender and participation in sustainable land management- key findings from a qualitative study: Mulugeta Tefera, Dadimos Development Consultants (Presentation | Video)
- Study design for SLM evaluation: Heleene Tambet, Research Analyst, IFPRI (Presentation | Video)
- Qualitative assessment of adoption of SLM practices: Samuel Jilo Dira, Hawassa University (Presentation | Video)
- SPIR I and drought shocks: Kalle Hirvonen, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI (remote) (Presentation | Video)
- Moderator led discussion: Kibret Mamo Bahiru – WVI
Diets and Nutrition: Qualitative and experimental evidence with a panel discussion
- SPIR I nutrition outcomes: Harold Alderman, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI (Presentation | Video)
- Ultra-processed food consumption for young children – Qualitative evidence from rural Ethiopia: Elazar Tadesse, ACIPH (Presentation | Video)
- IMPEL baseline nutrition results: Jessica Leight, Research Fellow, IFPRI (remote) (Presentation | Video)
- Qualitative evidence on the determinants of maternal nutrition in Ethiopia: Asmamaw Eshete, IHS Global Consultants (Presentation | Video)
- Moderator led discussion: Tadesse Zerfu, Research Fellow, IFPRI
Panel Discussion Reflecting on Evidence (Video)
- Tigist Mamo, Technical lead on nutrition, WVI
- Kaleab Baye, Associate Professor, Addis Ababa University
- Sisay Sinamo, Senior Program Manager, Seqota Declaration
- Aregash Samuel, Senior Researcher, EPHI
Wrap-up and Closing
- Michael Mulford, Chief of Party, SPIR II RFSA, WVI
- Daniel Gilligan, Senior Research Fellow/Director of Poverty Gender and Inclusion Unit, IFPRI