Dr. John Hoddinott

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John Hoddinott is the H.E. Babcock Professor of Food and Nutrition Economics and Policy in the College of Human Ecology at Cornell University. His research focuses on the causes and consequences of poverty, hunger, and undernutrition in developing countries. He is heavily involved in primary data collection and has conducted research throughout various regions, including Bangladesh, Cote d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Kenya, Mali, Namibia, Niger, and Zimbabwe. Hoddinott's work addresses issues such as food security, social protection, and education. He leads and participates in evaluations of significant social protection programs in low- and middle-income countries, including the Vulnerable Group Development scheme in Bangladesh and Brazil's Bolsa Familia. With an academic career that spans decades, Hoddinott has made presentations to diverse audiences, including government officials and donor agencies. His research has gained recognition in various media outlets.

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