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Measuring the effectiveness of adaptation investments across a project portfolio
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/169851
Abstract
As climate change adaptation becomes a key focus of programs and projects, donors and fund managers must assess the overall impact of their investments through robust "adaptation tracking" mechanisms. This involves monitoring, evaluating, and communicating progress but is hindered by challenges such as defining adaptation success, selecting suitable indicators, and attributing outcomes to specific…
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Literature review on motivation and incentives for voluntary participation in citizen science projects
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/168064
Abstract
Citizen science projects depend on the voluntary participation of individuals, whose motivations and engagement are shaped by a complex interplay of psychological, social and external factors. This literature review explores the diverse motivations driving initial and sustained participation in citizen science, drawing on theoretical frameworks such as Self-Determination Theory, Batson’s…
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Detection of open-air weekly markets using remote sensing techniques
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/163134
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Open-air markets play a vital role in food security, nutrition, and local economies, yet their spatiotemporal dynamics remain poorly understood. This study explores the use of Sentinel-1 SAR data to detect open-air markets operating weekly by identifying consistent changes in backscatter properties. The method was tested in regions with known market locations, including San Francisco el Alto, Guatemala, and Montpellier,…
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Demand and supply of nutritious foods in rural Ethiopia: A choice experiment with consumers and vendors
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/172697
Publication year
2024
Authors
Onyango, Kevin
Wanyama, Rosina
Maina, Kevin
Teferi, Ermias
Lundy, Mark
Chege, Christine Kiria
Full Citation
Onyango, K.; Wanyama, R.; Maina, K.; Teferi, E.; Lundy, M.;…
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Database of soil conservation projects and practices in Honduras: internal report
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/71600
Publication year
1996
Authors
Dvorak, K.A.
Full Citation
Dvorak, Karen Ann. 1996. Database of soil conservation projects and practices in Honduras : Internal report. International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT),…
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Conservation of indigenous vegetables in the Philippines: A scoping study
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/169104
Abstract
Seasonality and inconsistent vegetable supplies due to the impacts of climate change (i.e., varying rainfall patterns and drought), are major factors contributing to the availability and affordability of vegetables. There is a need to increase access to a diverse range of high-quality, resilient, and nutritious species and cultivars that are aligned to consumer and farmers’ preferences. In addition, crop…
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Fortalecimiento de redes agroalimentarias en América Latina: Contribución de la Iniciativa AgriLAC Resiliente
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/169535
Publication year
2024
Authors
Quintero, Diana Katherine
Reyes, Byron
Lopera, Diana Carolina
Ordoñez, Juan Camilo
Full Citation
Quintero, D.K.; Reyes, B.; Lopera, D.C.; Ordoñez, J.C. (2024) Fortalecimiento de redes…
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Collection, conservation and evaluation of priority indigenous vegetables in Sri Lanka
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/169605
Abstract
A diverse range of underutilized vegetables and leafy greens in Sri Lanka were identified for collection, conservation, and genetic improvement. Within the framework of the CGIAR Initiative on Fruit and Vegetables for Sustainable Healthy Diets (FRESH) in Sri Lanka, in 2023 the Plant Genetic Resources Centre, Sri Lanka (PGRC) prioritized ten crops for exploration, characterization and ex situ conservation…
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Integrating livestock climate adaptation and peacebuilding: The Climate Security Sensitivity Tool for Livestock Systems (CSSTxLS)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/168937
Abstract
Climate change presents profound challenges for livestock-dependent communities, particularly in fragile and conflict-affected regions where environmental, social, and political pressures intersect. The Climate Security Sensitivity Tool for Livestock Systems (CSSTxLS) builds upon the Climate Security Sensitivity Tool (CSST) framework to provide a specialized…
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Error 404, farmer not found: Why agricultural information services must consider how smallholders use their phones
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/155122
Abstract
Numerous barriers hinder mobile information
services in delivering information effectively to
smallholder farmers. Many of these barriers can be
explained by farmers’ habits in using their phones.
Therefore, carefully considering how exactly
farmers use their phones in specific local context
is crucial to mitigate behavior-related barriers.
We describe 18 potential behavioral…
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Leveraging social protection to strengthen women’s and girls’ roles in climate-resilient agrifood systems
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/158201
Abstract
Women and girls (WGs) have important roles in making agrifood systems more climate-resilient. However, systematic inequalities in access to resources, technologies, information, services, and networks reduce their capacity to adapt to and mitigate climate change – with implications for the wellbeing of WGs and their households and the sustainability of agrifood systems. With growing…
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Ecosystem services in livestock farming: Integral valuation framework and field applications
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/168728
Abstract
This document presents a framework for evaluating the environmental, economic, and social dimensions of ecosystem services in livestock systems. Livestock plays a critical role in global food security and economies but also contributes to environmental challenges, including deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions. To address these issues, the Ecosystem Services Advisory Group, established under…
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Measuring digital readiness in resource-poor populations: A proposal
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/159339
Abstract
Digital readiness refers to individuals’ ability to effectively engage with digital technologies.
Digital development stakeholders, for example in the sectors of telehealth,
e-government, or digital agriculture, need to understand digital readiness of their target
groups to design effective interventions. Yet to date, there is no comprehensive
quantitative tool for analyzing digital readiness at population level at low…
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Gender dynamics in scaling and commercialization of improved forages in Uganda
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/163608
Abstract
Whereas planted forages are intended to enhance productivity and incomes in smallholder farms, improved livelihoods can be achieved and sustained only if they equally benefit women and men. This working paper is part of a larger study that assessed the gender dynamics in scaling and commercialization of improved forages in East Africa. Here we present results from Uganda based on data collected in December 2022…
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Usability testing and assessment of the Agro-Climatic Bulletin in Vietnam
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/170100
Abstract
This info note provides insights into the application of Human-Centred Design (HCD) in enhancing Agro-climatic Bulletin within the CGIAR Asian Mega-Deltas initiative. Since 2023, the HCD approach has been implemented in the Mekong River Delta, Vietnam, through direct engagement with farmers as end users. Key tools such as user personas, journey mapping, and usability testing have been employed to refine and improve…
