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Evaluating the effect of manual hoeing and chemical weed management practices on the productivity and profitability of dry bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in the south-eastern zone of the DR Congo
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/175577
Publication year
2024
Authors
Lukangila, Mick Assani Bin
Ansey, Bibich Kirika
Mugisho, David Bugeme
Lubobo, Antoine Kanyenga
Mbombo, Adrien Kalonji Mbuyi Wa
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PlaSA Colombia: Un punto de encuentro entre datos, plataformas digitales y narrativas colectivas sobre los alimentos del país
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/176072
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Colombia enfrenta un desafío monumental en su mesa: nutrir a toda su población por igual, sin poner en riesgo la salud del planeta ni los recursos futuros; es decir, lograr la sostenibilidad de sus sistemas alimentarios. Este estudio de política busca identificar cómo los ocho departamentos de la costa Caribe colombiana han enfrentado los retos asociados con…
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The socioeconomic effects of Fusarium TR4 on banana producers in Peru
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/176173
Publication year
2025
Authors
Ritter, Thea
Mockshell, Jonathan
Alvarez, Diego
Mosquera, Leslie Estefany
Vargas, Jorge Eliecer
Gonzalez, Carolina
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Ritter, T.; Mockshell, J.; Alvarez, D.; Mosquera, L.E.; Vargas, J.E.;…
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Adoption without gains, and vice-versa: Exploring the disconnect between improved bean varieties and yield in Central America and Haiti through the lens of seed systems
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/175719
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Context: Common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) are vital for food security and rural livelihoods in Central America and Haiti. Over the past 30 years, R&D has focused on breeding resilient bean varieties to withstand climate change, pests, and diseases. However, the success of these innovations depends not only on…
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Enhancing the effectiveness of Climate Action through gender-responsive and inclusive approaches – Lessons from Guatemala for the Central American Region
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/176163
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This policy brief compiles lessons learned from a series of six webinars held in Guatemala, focused on integrating gender and intersectionality into climate action. Drawing on experiences shared by international organizations, public institutions, and local actors, the document analyzes actions such as the training of climate monitors,…
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Cocreando visiones para sistemas alimentarios justos y sostenibles en México
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/175849
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Este documento presenta una experiencia participativa en Oaxaca y Puebla, México, donde diversos actores co-construyeron visiones de futuro para transformar los sistemas alimentarios. A través de metodologías inclusivas y sensibles al contexto, se fortaleció la agencia colectiva, se integraron saberes locales y se promovió la equidad de género. Las visiones resultantes revelan que imaginar colectivamente…
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Principales características agronómicas de las braquiarias comerciales utilizadas actualmente en América tropical
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/71429
Publication year
1993
Authors
Botero Botero, Raúl
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Botero Botero, Raúl. 1993. Principales características agronómicas de las braquiarias comerciales utilizadas actualmente en…
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Climate change, mobility and security: Insights from econometric analyses across fragile regions
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/175770
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Climate change is a growing driver of insecurity, displacement, and vulnerability in fragile and conflict-affected regions (Bellemare, 2015; Collier, 2008; Freeman, 2017; Schlenker & Lobell, 2010), disproportionately affecting poor, agriculture-dependent communities, displaced populations, and their hosts (Läderach et al., 2021; UNHCR, 2024). By 2040, the number of countries facing extreme…
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Women and indigenous communities at the forefront of climate resilience locally driven inclusion mechanisms to transform climate policy in Guatemala and Central America
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/176084
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This policy brief documents local mechanisms that strengthen the participation and leadership of women and Indigenous Peoples in climate change adaptation processes in Guatemala. Based on case studies carried out in Totonicapán and Chiquimula, in coordination with local partners such as CDRO and ASORECH, the brief analyzes…
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Explore the latest updates in the Alliance Library for 2025: Check out our enhanced digital resources
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/175907
Publication year
2025
Authors
Giampieri, Francesca
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Giampieri, F. (2025) Explore the latest updates in the Alliance Library for 2025: Check out our enhanced digital resources. [Blog Post] Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT). Published online…
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Local Technical Agroclimatic Committees (MTAs) in Colombia
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/176091
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The Local Technical Agroclimatic Committees (MTAs) in Colombia are collaborative platforms that bring together farmers, scientists, government officials, and other stakeholders to co-produce and disseminate localized climate information for agricultural planning. Originating in 2013 and officially launched in Colombia in 2014, MTAs aim to strengthen climate resilience by translating forecasts into actionable guidance through…
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Descubre EPINER: el innovador proyecto que conecta paz ambiental y nutrición
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/176009
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En el Macizo Colombiano, un tesoro de biodiversidad y fuente de vida para millones de personas, una alianza internacional se suma a los esfuerzos para fortalecer la relación entre la conservación ambiental y la seguridad alimentaria. Con el respaldo del Programa de Desarrollo Internacional del Gobierno de Irlanda, la Alianza de Bioversity International y el CIAT lidera EPINER, un proyecto que impulsa la paz…
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Restoring Zambia’s Miombo forests, rebuilding livelihoods, upgrading food systems: Lessons from a stakeholder consultation in Lusaka and Ndola
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/175904
Publication year
2025
Authors
Aja, Daniel
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Aja, D. (2025) Restoring Zambia’s Miombo forests, rebuilding livelihoods, upgrading food systems: Lessons from a stakeholder consultation in Lusaka and Ndola. [Blog Post] Bioversity International and the…
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PTFI: Access and benefit sharing protocols and procedures guide
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/176192
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Promoting Ethical and Legal Data Stewardship through Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS): Central to the PTFI’s mission is a commitment to support ethical and legal data stewardship, in addition to the equitable sharing of benefits from the utilization of Digital Sequence Information (DSI) derived from genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge. This commitment aligns with international agreements such as the Nagoya…
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How to apply spatial K-mean clustering method for informing policy planning
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/176108
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This Learning Note explores the application of spatial K-means clustering as a data-driven approach to inform land use policy planning. By grouping geo-referenced spatial units based on key environmental and socio-economic variables, this method helps reconcile the need for localized data with the broader scale requirements of policy design. The note demonstrates the implementation of the approach in Ethiopia and…
