Living Conditions and Adaptation

Fafo Institute for Applied International Studies has a long tradition in conducting research on peoples’ living conditions. We work in Africa, China, the Middle East, India, Europe and Haiti. The approach is both quantitative and qualitative. Our methods include large scale household surveys, medium-sized multi topic surveys, public opinion polls, a variety of methods to reach rare and elusive population groups both for both quantitative and qualitative data production, and qualitative methods.

We strive to collect data that are both relevant for policy makers, and keep a high academic standard. Many of our studies have been conducted in very difficult field situations, such as in conflict zones and in the aftermath of natural disasters. The Living Conditions and Adaptation group includes topical experts on development economics, migration, nutrition, health and environment, as well as area experts on China, the Middle East and Africa.

Research Topics

China
Global Health
Middle East
Migration

Publications 2010
(For more publications, see the researchers' pages)

Brunovskis, Anette (2010), “Irregular migration research in Norway: Reflections on research ethics and methodological challenges based on a method development project “, in Hviid, Kirsten, Martin Bak Jørgensen, Susi Meret & Trine Lund Thomsen (eds), Irregular migration in a Scandinavian perspective, Shaker Publishing, Maastricht , p. 47 – 71

Brunovskis, Anette and Rebecca Surtees (2010), “Untold Stories: Biases and selection effects in research with victims of trafficking for sexual exploitation”, International Migration, Vol. 48 (4) August, p. 1 – 37

Tyldum, Guri (2010), "Limitations in Research on Human Trafficking." International Migration, Volume 48, Issue 5

Øien, Cecilie (2010), 'Relative tension: the migration experiences of young Angolans in transnational families in Portugal’. Pp. 35-50 in African and Black Diaspora: An International Journal, Volume 3 Issue 1 2010

Arimond M, Wiesmann D, Becquey E, Carriquiry A, Daniels MC, Deitchler M, Fanou-Fogny N, Joseph ML, Kennedy G, Martin-Prevel Y, Torheim LE. (2010), Simple food group diversity indicators predict micronutrient adequacy of women's diets in 5 diverse, resource-poor settings. J Nutr, 140(11):2059S-2069S.

Torheim LE, Ferguson EL, Penrose K, Arimond M. (2010), Women in resource-poor settings are at risk of inadequate intakes of multiple micronutrients. J Nutr, 140(11):2051S-2058S.

Henjum S, Barikmo I, Gjerlaug AK, Mohamed-Lehabib A, Oshaug A, Strand TA, Torheim LE. (2010), Endemic goitre and excessive iodine in urine and drinking water among Saharawi refugee children. Public Health Nutr, 13(9):1472-1477.

Henjum, Sigrun; Strand, Tor; Torheim, Liv Elin; Oshaug, Arne; Parr, Christine (2010), Data quality and practical challenges of thyroid volume assessment by ultrasound under field conditions - observer errors may affect prevalence estimates of goiter, Nutrition Journal

Moland KMI, van Esterik P, Sellen DW, de Paoli MM, Leshabari SC, Blystad A (2010) Ways ahead: protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding in the context of HIV. International Breastfeeding Journal, 2010, 5:19

Moland KMI, de Paoli MM, Sellen DW, van Esterik P, Leshabari SC, Blystad A, (2010), Breastfeeding and HIV: experiences from a decade of prevention of postnatal HIV transmission in sub-Saharan Africa. International Breastfeeding Journal 2010, 5:10

Chinkonde JR, Sundby J, de Paoli MM, Thorsen VC (2010), The difficulty with responding to policy changes for HIV and infant feeding in Malawi. International Breastfeeding Journal 2010, 5:11

Blystad A, van Esterik P, Sellen DW, de Paoli MM, Leshabari SC, Moland KMI (2010), Reflections on global policy documents and the WHO's infant feeding guidelines: lessons learnt. International Breastfeeding Journal 2010, 5:18

Falnes EF, Tylleskär T, de Paoli MM, Manongi R, Engebretsen IMS (2010), Mothers’ knowledge and utilization of prevention of mother to child transmission services in northern Tanzania. Journal of the International AIDS Society 2010, 13:36

Kamudoni PR, Maleta K, Zumin S, de Paoli MM, Holmboe-Ottesen G. (2010), Breastfeeding perceptions in communities in Mangochi district in Malawi. Acta Paediatrica 2010; 99: 367-72

Zhang, Huafeng (2010), "The hukou system's constraints on migrant workers' job mobility in Chinese cities",China economic review, 21(1):51-64

Research Director

Anne Hatløy
email
tel +47 22088623

Fafo researchers

Anette Brunovskis
Mona Christophersen
Kristin Dalen
Marina Manuela de Paoli
Hedda Flatø
Liu Jing
Tewodros Aragie Kebede
Svein Erik Stave
Silje Sønsterudbråten (on leave)
Liv Elin Torheim
Guri Tyldum
Huafeng Zhang
Cecilie Øien

Students

Møyfrid Elin Nordstrand

Recent publications

Veien videre. Evaluering av kvalifiserings- og opplæringsopplegget som tilbys enslige mindreårige med begrensede oppholdstillatelser

HIV/AIDS, the disability grant and ARV adherence. A summary report

Underveis. En studie av enslige mindreårige asylsøkere