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Emily Schmidt

Emily Schmidt is a Senior Research Fellow in the Development Strategies and Governance Unit. Her most recent research explores household livelihood strategies in Papua New Guinea, including linkages between agriculture, poverty, and nutrition outcomes among rural smallholder farmers.

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Digital marketing of unhealthy foods and non-alcoholic beverages to children and adolescents: A narrative review

2025Fretes, Gabriela; Veliz, Paula; Narvaez, Ana Maria; Williams, D’Arcy; Sibille, Romain; Arts, Maaike; Leroy, Jef L.
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Digital marketing of unhealthy foods and non-alcoholic beverages to children and adolescents: A narrative review

With growing access to electronic devices and time spent online, the food and beverage industry increasingly uses digital media to market unhealthy foods and non-alcoholic beverages (high in unhealthy fats, sugars, and/or salt and often highly processed) to children and adolescents. We conducted a narrative review of the global evidence on digital marketing of these foods and drinks and studied policies and regulations in Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries. Evidence was limited to a few high, upper-middle and lower-middle income countries where children and adolescents were found to be extensively exposed to the digital marketing of unhealthy foods and non-alcoholic beverages and this exposure increased with age. A wide range of purposefully designed marketing techniques were used. Exposure to the digital marketing of unhealthy foods appears to be followed by increased consumption, but the quality of the evidence was limited. Accurate assessment of exposure was a shortcoming in most studies. Stronger evidence will require studies with more rigorous designs that minimize confounding and objectively quantify individual exposure. Mandatory comprehensive policies are needed that limit exposure of children and adolescents to the marketing of unhealthy foods and non-alcoholic beverages irrespective of the medium or platform they use. The experience of LAC countries may provide insights for the development of effective policies in other countries. Novel technologies that can be used by governments to monitor digital marketing regulations are needed.

Year published

2025

Authors

Fretes, Gabriela; Veliz, Paula; Narvaez, Ana Maria; Williams, D’Arcy; Sibille, Romain; Arts, Maaike; Leroy, Jef L.

Citation

Fretes, Gabriela; Veliz, Paula; Narvaez, Ana Maria; Williams, D’Arcy; Sibille, Romain; Arts, Maaike; and Leroy, Jef L. 2025. Digital marketing of unhealthy foods and non-alcoholic beverages to children and adolescents: A narrative review. Current Developments in Nutrition 9(2): 104545. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cdnut.2025.104545

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Latin America and the Caribbean; Digital Technology; Marketing; Health; Children; Adolescents; Food Policies

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English

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Open AccessCC-BY-4.0

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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cdnut.2025.104545 Source record

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Sustainable Healthy Diets

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Journal Article

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Levelling the field: A review of the ICT revolution and agricultural extension in the Global South

2025Khan, Rashid Parvez; Gupta, Saurabh; Daum, Thomas; Birner, Regina; Ringler, Claudia
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Levelling the field: A review of the ICT revolution and agricultural extension in the Global South

Information and communications technology has evolved significantly over the last seven decades, beginning with radio and video vans and culminating in the rise of smartphones and mobile internet in remote areas of the Global South. While ICT is an integral part of agricultural extension, little is known about how these changes have influenced agricultural extension practices. After a systematic review of 131 papers, we find that changes in ICT have shaped agricultural extension, enabling a shift from linear dissemination and “one-way communication” to co-innovation and farmer-to-farmer learning. The results indicate the potential for smartphones and mobile internet to democratize agricultural extension.

Year published

2025

Authors

Khan, Rashid Parvez; Gupta, Saurabh; Daum, Thomas; Birner, Regina; Ringler, Claudia

Citation

Khan, Rashid Parvez; Gupta, Saurabh; Daum, Thomas; Birner, Regina; and Ringler, Claudia. 2025. Levelling the field: A review of the ICT revolution and agricultural extension in the Global South. Journal of International Development 37(1): 1-21. https://doi.org/10.1002/jid.3949

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Africa; Latin America; Caribbean; Asia; Oceania; Agricultural Extension; Communication; Farmers; Information and Communication Technologies; Smartphones

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English

Access/Licence

Open AccessCC-BY-4.0

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https://doi.org/10.1002/jid.3949 Source record

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Journal Article

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Dataset

Migration Propensity Index Validation Survey, Honduras

2024International Food Policy Research Institute
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Migration Propensity Index Validation Survey, Honduras

This dataset documents migration and empowerment indicators from a two-round survey conducted in Western Honduras as part of a study validating the Migration Propensity Index (MPI). The baseline survey (May–June 2023) reached 1,209 households across six departments, using a multi-stage cluster sampling strategy prioritizing municipalities with high migration prevalence. Data included MPI questions and potential migration factors. A follow-up survey (May–June 2024) re-interviewed 1,094 households, with additional tracking efforts yielding data on migration for 1,176 households (97% of the baseline). Migration was categorized as internal (to a different department) or external (outside Honduras). The follow-up survey also collected empowerment data on a theoretically-informed subset of indicators from the Women’s Empowerment Metric for National Statistical Systems (WEMNS) from one household respondent, focusing on intrinsic, instrumental, and collective agency, as well as agency-enabling resources, aggregated into a single empowerment index.

Year published

2024

Authors

International Food Policy Research Institute

Citation

International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). 2024. Migration Propensity Index Survey, Honduras. Washington, DC: IFPRI [dataset]. https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/9P8GV9. Harvard Dataverse. Version 1.

Country/Region

Honduras

Keywords

Americas; Latin America and the Caribbean; Central America; Migration; Remittances; Women’s Empowerment; Policies; Decision Making; Socioeconomic Aspects

Language

English

Access/Licence

Open AccessCC-BY-4.0

Links

https://doi.org/10.7910/dvn/9p8gv9 Source record

Project

Fragility, Conflict, and Migration

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Dataset

Blogs

High global phosphate prices pose potential food security risks
IFPRI Blog
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March 20, 2025

High global phosphate prices pose potential food security risks

By Delphine Leconte-Demarsy and Brendan Rice

Pandemic and Ukraine crisis impacts linger.

Can foreign aid curb migration to the U.S. by creating a better alternative?
IFPRI Blog
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March 10, 2025

Can foreign aid curb migration to the U.S. by creating a better alternative?

By Manuel Hernandez, Valeria Piñeiro, and Maria Lucia Berrospi

Investing in incentives to stay put.

Impact of proposed U.S. tariffs on agricultural trade flows in the Western Hemisphere
IFPRI Blog
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March 04, 2025

Impact of proposed U.S. tariffs on agricultural trade flows in the Western Hemisphere

By Joseph Glauber, Valeria Piñeiro, and Juan Pablo Gianatiempo

Modeling tracks potential disruptions.

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Events

Advancing Sustainable Agri-food Systems for Climate Resilience, Food Security, and Global Collaboration
IFPRI at External Event

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November 12, 2024, 5:00 – 6:30 pm

Advancing Sustainable Agri-food Systems for Climate Resilience, Food Security, and Global Collaboration

The livestream will be available on Tuesday November 12, 2024 at 5:00 – 6:30 pm (America/Sao_Paulo) / 3:00 – 4:30 pm (US/Eastern). Join us for an in-depth discussion on Avanzar2030, an evidence-based initiative that identifies promising innovations in agri-food systems and estimates the costs of implementing them. Launched in response to the 2021 UN Food […]

2024 Global Food Policy Report LAC: Food Systems for Healthy Diets and Nutrition
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June 27, 2024, 3:00 – 4:30 pm

2024 Global Food Policy Report LAC: Food Systems for Healthy Diets and Nutrition

Unhealthy diets are a major driver of all forms of malnutrition, including undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and overweight and obesity. At the same time, our food systems contribute about a third of greenhouse gas emissions and degrade natural resources. The 2024 Global Food Policy Report examines policies, innovations, and governance solutions to strengthen diet quality and […]

Agricultural Innovation for Food Security in the Context of Climate Change in Latin America and the Caribbean
IFPRI at External Event

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March 5, 2024, 8:00 – 6:00 pm

Agricultural Innovation for Food Security in the Context of Climate Change in Latin America and the Caribbean

Seminar: March 7, 2024 – 08:00 AM to 09:00 AM EST. IFPRI is participating 2024 Annual Meetings of the Board of Governors of the IDB.

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News

July 28, 2023 | Press Release

Within the framework of the WTO, IFPRI, and IICA launch Latin American Network of Agrifood Trade Negotiators

San Jose. The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) launched a network of agricultural negotiators in Latin America, which will seek to strengthen the positioning of those countries in multilateral forums that address matters related to the agrifood sector, such as the World Trade Organization (WTO). It […]

February 10, 2023 | In the News

Top food exporter Argentina confronts rising hunger and poverty (The New Humanitarian) 

The New Humanitarian interviewed Valeria Piñeiro, IFPRI’s acting head for Latin America, for the article about the worsening situation with hunger and poverty in Argentina. Piñeiro is asking the international community not to neglect Argentina and Latin America. In the decade up to 2015, the region was hailed for outperforming others in reducing hunger and poverty, but […]

January 31, 2023 | In the News

Fertilizer additive market statistics and research analysis released in latest industry report 2028 (News Wires) 

News Wires published a story on the fertilizer markets. The article states the market is expected to grow from US$ 3,512.65 million in 2022 to US$ 4,050.19 million by 2028; it is expected to grow at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 2.4 percent from 2022 to 2028.  The demand for fertilizers in many […]

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Projects

The Comprehensive Action for Climate Change Initiative (CACCI)

The Comprehensive Action for Climate Change Initiative (CACCI)

CACCI In partnership with local and regional organizations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America and the Caribbean, the Comprehensive Action for Climate Change Initiative (CACCI)……

Characterizing and Monitoring External Migration Patterns in Rural Guatemala

Characterizing and Monitoring External Migration Patterns in Rural Guatemala

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ASTI

ASTI

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