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Women's active role in climate change mitigation and adaptation in Latin America
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/113845
Abstract
How have climate-smart agriculture (CSA) interventions improved gender issues in rural communities belonging
to Climate-Smart Villages (CSV) in Colombia, Guatemala, and Honduras?
We have set out to contribute to the reduction of the gender gap in agriculture, taking into consideration
the socio-economic realities of both women and men. That is why we advance our monitoring and
evaluation activities with a…
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Integrating agroecological principles into rapid value chain analysis: An operational guideline
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/127378
Abstract
AE-I’s third work package (WP3 – “Inclusive business models and financing strategies”), constitutes one of AE-I’s two adaptive scaling strategies, i.e., along with WP4 – “Strengthening the policy- and institutional-enabling environment”. One of AE-I’s WP3 tasks is to identify the potential for co-developing/upgrading business models (and the value chains (VCs) they are part of) through the…
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Local climate change policy and rural development in Colombia’s post-peace agreements context
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/120404
Publication year
2022
Authors
Howland, Fanny C.
Full Citation
Howland, F. (2022) Local climate change policy and rural development in Colombia’s post-peace agreements context. International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability, Online first paper (13 July 2022). ISSN: 1473-5903…
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Livestock CRP Pig Value Chain Meeting, Uganda – Environment Flagship Update
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/107326
Publication year
2020
Authors
Paul, Birthe K.
Mutua, John Y.
Mukiri, Jessica
Zaake, Paul
Wanyama, Ibrahim
Leitner, Sonja
Full Citation
Paul, B.; Mutua, J.;…
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Matching of Investment Opportunities with Potential Investors/Financial Models in AICCRA Countries
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/137648
Abstract
This paper provides an overview of the post-accelerator technical assistance program of the Gender Smart Accelerator Challenge (GSAC). It outlines the support and capacity building approaches to enable the accelerator participants to obtain private sector funds matching the grants awarded by AICCRA. The paper describes the process and activities that were executed, provides details on the…
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The impact of COVID-19 on the sustainable intensification of forage-based beef and dairy value chains in Colombia: A blessing and a curse
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/125323
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the difficulties associated with the need to transition the cattle sector in Latin America towards achieving sustainability and created a “double crisis” of pandemic and climate change. The increasing demand for animal sourced foods and the need to address the negative environmental impacts of cattle production,…
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Climate security in the Central American Dry Corridor
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/116948
Abstract
The evidence on conflicts around the world since the turn of the century points to a simple conclusion: conflicts, grievances and insecurities are increasingly being affected by changing climates, environmental degradation, food insecurity, and the struggle to control a finite pool of natural resources. This paper aims to understand the linkages between climate, conflict, agriculture, and
migration in the Central American Dry Corridor…
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Sustainable livestock production and improved forages. Tutorial 1 - Kitambulisho, Uzalishaji Endelevu wa Malisho ya Mfugo na Iliyoboreshwa
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/116056
Publication year
2021
Authors
Bioversity International and International Center for Tropical Agriculture
Full Citation
Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT. (2021) Sustainable livestock production and improved forages. Tutorial 1 - Kitambulisho, Uzalishaji…
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Water limited yields & optimum potato sowing time & variety recommendation summary for Rwanda
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/159656
Publication year
2024
Authors
Chernet, M.
Mkulhani, S.
Chimonyo, V.
Urfels, A.
Moreno, P.
Bendito, E.G.
Sila, A.
Tibebe, D.
Ahmed, Jemal Seid
Mudereri, B.
Abera, W.
Devare, M…
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Adaptation to compound climate risks: A systematic global stocktake
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/128811
Abstract
This article provides a stocktake of the adaptation literature between 2013 and 2019 to better understand how adaptation responses affect risk under the particularly challenging conditions of compound climate events. Across 39 countries, 45 response types to compound hazards display anticipatory (9%), reactive (33%), and maladaptive (41%) characteristics, as well as hard (18%) and soft (68%) limits to adaptation. Low…
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The future of bean production in Eastern Africa: Country-specific prospects
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/178835
Publication year
2025
Authors
Mwungu, Chris
Petsakos, Athanasios
Full Citation
Mwungu, C.; Petsakos, A. (2025) The future of bean production in Eastern Africa: Country-specific prospects. 7 p.
Publication Type
Report…
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El Sistema de garantía participativo en el Perú: Historia, retos y oportunidades
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/181356
Abstract
El documento presenta una visión general de los avances en la conformación del Sistema de Garantía Participativo (SGP) en el Perú, enmarcado en el impulso a la producción orgánica y agroecológica, con especial atención al proceso desarrollado en el departamento de Ucayali. Su objetivo principal es analizar cómo los arreglos institucionales, incluyendo la política pública y la normatividad nacional y regional,…
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Toward a national agenda for neglected and underutilized species in Ghana
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/181367
Abstract
Despite the growing interest in neglected and underutilized species around the world, recent research highlights the need for more West African studies on how policies and governance can support the conservation and promotion of NUS in the region. The National Agenda for Neglected and Underutilized Species (NUS) in Ghana aims to fill the identified policy gap. It is based on a national consultation process…
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Comparative biomass yield and regrowth performance of forage grasses
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/181363
Abstract
This study evaluated (1) the third-year biomass yield using Napier grass (Cenchrus purpureus) as the reference species and (2) regrowth performance of selected Urochloa (Brachiaria) and Megathyrsus (Panicum) (cultivars and hybrids under semi-arid savanna conditions. Third-year biomass yield and regrowth were assessed across replicated plots to determine relative productivity, persistence, and resilience under repeated…
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Impact of training: Determinants of adoption of agroforestry practices by Colombian cacao producers at baseline
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/181024
Abstract
This study examines baseline characteristics and determinants of adoption of five cacao agroforestry practices among farmers in the rapidly expanding cacao-producing departments of Cesar and Caquetá, Colombia. Using baseline data collected in late 2024, the evaluation is designed to assess the future impact of cacao training on agronomic and economic outcomes, with endline data…
