Neighbourhood Ethnic Diversity, Child Health Outcomes and Women’s Empowerment

David Fielding, Yonatan Dinku, Murat Genc

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Abstract

Much of the existing literature suggests that ethnic diversity undermines economic development. However, there are also ways in which local ethnic diversity might be beneficial, and we show that in the case of Ethiopian child health, the benefits of diversity can outweigh the costs. We find that children in relatively diverse communities are better nourished and more likely to receive a full set of vaccinations. There is some evidence that one explanation for this effect is that women in relatively diverse communities are better informed about health issues and more empowered in making healthcare decisions.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1909-1927
JournalJournal of Development Studies
Volume55
Issue number9
Early online date31 Jul 2018
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 31 Jul 2018

Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms

  • Global Development Institute

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