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Adaptation for changing deltas
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/129888
Publication year
2023
Authors
Ghosh, Tuhin
Ho Huu Loc
Park, Edward
Mortreux, Colette
Okoh, Rosemary
Nesterenko, Mykhailo
Dubey, Sourabh Kumar
Gain, Animesh K.
Dung Phuong Le
Giosan, Liviu
Syvitski, Jaia
Full Citation
Ghosh, T…
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Strengthening the climate services chain in Central America
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/114111
Abstract
Central American farmers are highly vulnerable to climate variability, with crop losses observed throughout the region on a virtually annual basis. At the same time, local stakeholders and farmers generally have limited access to existing climate and forecast information, do not have sufficient capacities to understand the climate information and/or mechanisms to relate this information to the impact that climate variations can…
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Identifying, cataloguing, and mapping soil and agronomic data in Ethiopia.
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/110868
Abstract
Agriculture is the basis of livelihood and economic growth in developing regions. However, this sector has “so many problems” and deserves the best solution! The Government of Ethiopia and its various sectors, supported by the international research centers and development organizations, are demonstrating their eagerness to embrace new…
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Biological nitrification inhibition and forage productivity of Megathyrsus maximus in Colombian dry tropics
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/113730
Abstract
Agronomic, nutritional, and environmental aspects are integrated to promote sustainable tropical grassland production. Biological nitrification inhibition (BNI) is a plant-based strategy to improve nitrogen use efficiency by grasses in which they suppress the pace of soil nitrification via exudation of inhibitory…
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Production models and technical assistance towards sustainable livestock in the department of Caquetá
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/115993
Abstract
This info note summarizes the objectives, scope, and intervention logic of the livestock component of the PDET Routes project, which is implemented in four municipalities in Caquetá. The conditions that converge there, such as the high and growing rate of deforestation, environmental impacts, productive orientation, and types of land tenure, enable the implementation of sustainable…
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Steps to co-develop agro-climatic bulletin (ACB) for local agricultural planning and decision-making
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/127895
Abstract
This guidebook is about managing climate risks and provides a step-by-step manual for the development of climate-informed agricultural advisories or Agro-Climatic Bulletin (ACB). It is based on experiences of a pilot in the Mekong River Delta (MRD) and South-Central Coast (SCC) by the Alliance Bioversity & CIAT with the Department of Crop Production of the Ministry of Agriculture and…
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Propuesta de hoja de ruta para el escalamiento de la Agroecología en Colombia
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/119285
Abstract
Desde un análisis de las políticas, programas y factores limitantes actuales.
Publication year
2022
Authors
Valdivia Diaz, Merelyn
Le Coq, Jean-François
Daza, Paola Andrea
Full Citation
Valdivia-Díaz, M, Le Coq JF, Daza PA. 2022.…
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CCAFS Outcome Synthesis Report: Outcomes Achieved Within the Context of Climate-Smart Village Approach
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/117690
Abstract
This working paper aims to assess outcome cases related to the AR4D Climate-Smart Village (CSV) approach. It presents results from a review of annual outcome case studies reported under the CCAFS program between 2012-2020. This review focused on outcomes directly related to the implementation of the CSV approach as well as those that took place within the context of CSV work or were…
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Child overweight or obesity is associated with modifiable and geographic factors in Vietnam: Implications for program design and targeting
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/108178
Abstract
Child overweight or obesity is increasing in most countries, including Vietnam. We sought to elucidate the drivers of child overweight or obesity in Vietnam and understand how they vary geographically. We compiled nationally representative cross-sectional data from the Vietnam…
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Modélisation des impacts environnementaux de la chaîne de valeur du lait en Tunisie : rapport de la phase de démarrage
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/110732
Publication year
2020
Authors
Hoek, Rein van der
Paul, Birthe K.
Marouani, Wahid
Werghi, Imed
Gloy, Nele
Full Citation
Van der…
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Sustainable Healthy Diets through Food Systems Transformation – SHiFT launch event in Vietnam report
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/127245
Abstract
The SHiFT launch event, Vietnam was co-organized by IFPRI, WUR, the Vietnam Academy of Agricultural Sciences (VAAS), the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), and The Alliance on June 24, 2022, in Hanoi, Vietnam. The main purpose of the workshop was to: (i) Introduce the CGIAR Initiative “Sustainable Healthy Diets through Food Systems Transformation” (SHiFT) in Vietnam; (ii) Explore…
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A capacity framework for strengthening science, education and practice of scaling innovation
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/131529
Abstract
This concept note is developed by the CGIAR Initiative for Diversification in East and Southern Africa (Ukama Ustawi). It highlights the significance of strengthening capacity in the science and practice of scaling innovation. The lack of a comprehensive and realistic understanding of innovation and scaling processes, coupled with limited scaling knowledge and capacity across individual,…
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Measuring Women's Empowerment in Agriculture: Innovations and Evidence
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/129707
Publication year
2023
Authors
Quisumbing, Agnes R.
Cole, Steven M.
Elias, Marlène
Faas, Simone
Galiè, Alessandra
Malapit, Hazel J.
Meinzen-Dick, Ruth S.
Myers, Emily
Seymour, Greg
Twyman, Jennifer…
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TH2.2: Gendered mapping and consumer testing of steamed matooke in urban areas of Uganda
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/125586
Abstract
This paper explores the attributes of steamed matooke that are (un)desirable for urban consumers in Uganda by gender, age, and income status. A gendered food mapping involving the use of Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and Individual Interviews (IDIs) was conducted, followed by a consumer test with 381 consumers where four steamed matooke samples/cultivars were evaluated namely, Nakitembe, Kibuzi, Ntika…
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Comparison of fatty acid composition, phytochemical profile and antioxidant activity in four flax (Linum usitatissimum L.) varieties
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/110815
Abstract
The present study evaluates variations among flaxseed varities in terms of fatty acid composition, phytochemical profile, and antioxidant activity determined by oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC), 2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and ferrous ion reducing antioxidant power (FRAP…
