Busie Maziya‐Dixon
Biographic Data
| ID | 7825627 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Busie Maziya‐Dixon |
| GIVEN NAMES | Busie |
| FAMILY NAME | Maziya‐Dixon |
| SIGNATURE | DIXON B M |
| AFFILIATIONS | International Institute of Tropical Agriculture |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2014-2201 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 4 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2005 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Implementation matters
BACKGROUND: Undernutrition in early childhood can be reduced when large-scale, nutrition-sensitive programs are delivered with adequate dose, reach, fidelity, and recruitment. OBJECTIVES: This study (i) investigates the implementation and impact pathways of four nutrition-sensitive programs in Kebbi and Anambra states, Nigeria: Early Childhood Development Education (ECCDE), Environmental Sanitation, Skills Acquisition, and Agricultural Transforma…
A Qualitative Exploratory Study of the Political Commitment for Nutrition Programming
In Nigeria, varying levels of malnutrition across states present a critical challenge to public health, demanding tailored policy responses. This paper delves into the specific issues and dynamics influencing nutrition programs in the country. Advocating for nutrition-sensitive actions requires analyzing context-specific political commitment. This article presents a case study on two Nigerian states with varying malnutrition profiles to explore t…
Household Utilization of Manioc ( Manihot Esculenta Crantz) in Northern Mozambique
Mozambique is ranked ninth of top manioc (Manihot esculenta Crantz) producing countries in the world. Manioc roots are a staple to people living in the northern part of the country. Despite this, information on production, utilization, postharvest handling, and marketing is scarce. The purpose of this baseline study was to document selected information on manioc, from the production to marketing stage. To gather this information, 70 focus groups …
The Use of Cassava Leaves as Food in Africa
The rate of cassava leaf consumption in Africa was assessed by a combination of informal interviews, the use of questionnaires and information from the literature. Countries were rated to have high, average, low, or no consumption of cassava leaves. The mode of cassava leaf preparation was studied with six housewives who are nationals of Congo (3), Sierra Leone (1), Madagascar (1), and Nigeria (1). In each case, the procedure was observed from le…
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The Use of Cassava Leaves as Food in Africa
The rate of cassava leaf consumption in Africa was assessed by a combination of informal interviews, the use of questionnaires and information from the literature. Countries were rated to have high, average, low, or no consumption of cassava leaves. The mode of cassava leaf preparation was studied with six housewives who are nationals of Congo (3), Sierra Leone (1), Madagascar (1), and Nigeria (1). In each case, the procedure was observed from le…
Household Utilization of Manioc ( Manihot Esculenta Crantz) in Northern Mozambique
Mozambique is ranked ninth of top manioc (Manihot esculenta Crantz) producing countries in the world. Manioc roots are a staple to people living in the northern part of the country. Despite this, information on production, utilization, postharvest handling, and marketing is scarce. The purpose of this baseline study was to document selected information on manioc, from the production to marketing stage. To gather this information, 70 focus groups …
A Qualitative Exploratory Study of the Political Commitment for Nutrition Programming
In Nigeria, varying levels of malnutrition across states present a critical challenge to public health, demanding tailored policy responses. This paper delves into the specific issues and dynamics influencing nutrition programs in the country. Advocating for nutrition-sensitive actions requires analyzing context-specific political commitment. This article presents a case study on two Nigerian states with varying malnutrition profiles to explore t…
Implementation matters
BACKGROUND: Undernutrition in early childhood can be reduced when large-scale, nutrition-sensitive programs are delivered with adequate dose, reach, fidelity, and recruitment. OBJECTIVES: This study (i) investigates the implementation and impact pathways of four nutrition-sensitive programs in Kebbi and Anambra states, Nigeria: Early Childhood Development Education (ECCDE), Environmental Sanitation, Skills Acquisition, and Agricultural Transforma…
Business (3 works) · Economics (3 works) · Geography (3 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Agroforestry (2 works) · Agronomy (2 works) · Biology (2 works) · Cassava research and cyanide (2 works) · Child Nutrition and Water Access (2 works) · Economic growth (2 works)