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Assessment of waterpoints in Somali Region, Ethiopia
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/183190
Abstract
Water availability is a key constraint on pastoral livelihoods in Ethiopia’s Somali Region. The rising climate variability, recurrent droughts and deteriorating water infrastructure posed risks on livestock production and livelihoods intact in the pastoral communities of the region. This study assesses the spatial distribution and functional status of waterpoints across five zones Fafan, Jarar, Korahe, Dolo, and Shebelle. Field…
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Yield constraints in Ethiopia’s cereal production systems
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182676
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Abstract
Context
Cereals are of strategic importance for food and nutrition security in Ethiopia. Considerable yield gains have been reported in the country, yet farm yields remain well below their potential. Targeting technological solutions to current yield constraints can support efforts aiming to increase cereal productivity in a sustainable manner.
Objective
The objectives of this study were to quantify yield gaps for major…
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Informe de revisión de literatura: Evaluación de los sistemas alimentarios de Cidra papa (Sechium edule) en Colombia
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/183213
Abstract
Objetivo: El objetivo de esta revisión exploratoria es identificar, recopilar y analizar de forma sistemática la evidencia existente sobre Sechium edule —conocido comúnmente en Colombia como cidra, cidra papa o guatila— para caracterizar su cadena de suministro, las dimensiones del entorno alimentario, los patrones de consumo y sus contribuciones documentadas o potenciales a…
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Taller de Validación de Resultados: Retos y oportunidades para la cadena de valor, el entorno alimentario y el consumo de Chontaduro en Colombia
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/183219
Abstract
El Taller de Validación de Resultados se realizó en el marco de la iniciativa El Poder de la Diversidad del Crop Trust. Su propósito fue presentar y validar los hallazgos de la investigación llevada a cabo en el segundo semestre de 2025 por la Alianza de Bioversity y el CIAT, promover el intercambio de saberes, identificar fortalezas y…
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Informe de revisión de literatura: Evaluación de los sistemas alimentarios del Chontaduro (Bactris gasipaes) en Colombia
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/183216
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Objetivo: El objetivo de esta revisión exploratoria de literatura es identificar, recopilar y analizar sistemáticamente la evidencia existente sobre Bactris gasipaes —conocida comúnmente en Colombia como chontaduro— para caracterizar su cadena de valor, las dimensiones del entorno alimentario, los patrones de consumo y sus contribuciones documentadas o potenciales a la…
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A probabilistic framework for modeling diffusion, adoption, and impacts of forage innovations under uncertainty
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/183220
Abstract
This document presents a comprehensive and scalable methodology for estimating the adoption and multi-dimensional impacts of agricultural technologies in data-constrained environments, with particular relevance for tropical forage systems. The approach addresses a critical gap in impact assessment, where direct, large-scale adoption data are often unavailable and adoption…
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Tanzanian farmers’ preferred traits for common bean varieties: breeding insights from the tricot approach
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/183217
Abstract
Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is an important legume in Tanzania, providing food, nutrition, and income. Since 2017, Tanzanian bean production has increased significantly, driven by factors such as changing dietary preferences, market and consumer demands, population growth, and urbanization. However, adoption of improved bean varieties remains low (14%) due to limited…
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Technical Report : Xam Xamu Suuf. Precision fertilizer recommendations and water management technologies targeting web applications
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/183218
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In the face of increasing climate variability and growing pressure on agricultural systems in Senegal, farmers and decision-makers need smarter, faster, and more localized solutions. Xam Xamu Suuf responds to this need by offering a dynamic, digital decision-support platform designed to advance site-specific fertilizer recommendation and soil health. This…
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Unlocking climate finance for livestock adaptation and mitigation in Africa: Instrument-specific requirements
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/183211
Abstract
The following table complements Flórez et al. (2026), Mobilizing Climate Finance for Livestock Transformation in the Global South: Pathways for Investment Readiness, by outlining the instrument specific technical, institutional, and financial requirements for deploying grants and concessional loans, carbon credits, and green bonds in support of livestock mitigation and adaptation…
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APEX AI foresight–expost web app documentation: Automated policy entity extraction for foresight and ex-post evidence analysis
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/183224
Abstract
APEX AI is a web-based, human-validated policy intelligence platform designed to support automated policy entity extraction from scientific and policy documents. It helps researchers and policy analysts process text, DOI, URL, and PDF inputs to identify key drivers, interventions, outcomes, and foresight or ex-post evidence for quantitative analysis…
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Taller de validación de resultados: Retos y oportunidades para la cadena de suministro, el entorno alimentario y el consumo de Cidra papa, Guatila o Chayote en Colombia
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/183235
Abstract
El Taller de Validación de Resultados de la Información Recolectada de cidra papa, guatila o chayote (Sechium edule) se desarrolló en el marco de la iniciativa El Poder de la Diversidad (Power of Diversity Funding Facility – PDFF) del Crop Trust. Su propósito fue presentar y validar los hallazgos de la investigación llevada…
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Scoping review report: Assessing peach palm -Bactris gasipaes (Chontaduro) food systems in Colombia
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/183237
Abstract
Objective: The aim of this scoping review is to systematically identify, compile, and analyze existing evidence on Bactris gasipaes—commonly known in Colombia as chontaduro or peach palm—to characterize its supply chain, food environment dimensions, consumption patterns, and its documented or potential contributions to food security, nutrition, health, income and livelihoods, climate…
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Enabling environment drivers for zero-deforestation cocoa value chains and sustainable land practices in Ghana
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/181083
Abstract
Cocoa production is vital to Ghana’s rural economy but continues to contribute to deforestation
and remains vulnerable to climate variability and evolving sustainability requirements. This study
examines the enabling environment for achieving zero-deforestation cocoa value chains in
Ghana, focusing on sustainable production practices, prioritized and bundled innovations, and
the…
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Enabling environment drivers for zero deforestation and climate mitigation and adaptation in cocoa value chains - The case of Guinea
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/180760
Publication year
2025
Authors
Howland, Fanny
Sanchez, Angie
Ritter, Thea
Amahnui, George Amenchwi
Mockshell, Jonathan
Castro Nunez, Augusto
Full Citation
Howland, F.;…
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SOC storage in coffee production systems - Robust assessment methods, available evidence & research gaps
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/183233
Abstract
As land degradation and climate change intensify, regenerative agriculture has gained interest considering its potential to enhance soil health and climate resilience while contributing to carbon dioxide removal through soil organic carbon (SOC) sequestration. Being a perennial crop, coffee offers huge potential for simultaneously enhancing climate resilience and climate mitigation…
