Africa RISING (AR) initiatives in Mali were implemented in Bougouni, Yanfolila, and Koutiala cercles (administrative units) in the Sikasso region of the country.
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The Africa RISING (AR) program in Malawi was implemented in Dedza and Ntcheu districts in the country’s Central region, primarily using an on-farm participatory approach.
This study evaluates the impact of Africa RISING, a sustainable intensification (SI) program, implemented in Bougouni, Yanfolila, and Koutiala cercles in southern Mali beginning in 2012.
This study evaluates the impact of Africa RISING, a large-scale sustainable intensification (SI) program that has been implemented in Central Malawi’s Dedza and Ntcheu districts beginning in 2012.
The workshop was organized by the CGIAR Research Initiative on Low-Emission Food Systems (MITIGATE+), which is implemented by a large consortium of partners.
Gender gaps in land rights: Explaining different measures and why households differ in Myanmar
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Welcome to MoreMilk, a pioneering project led by the International Research Institute and its partners.
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Effectively targeting climate investments: A methodology for mapping climate–agriculture–gender inequality hotspots
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COVID-19 in rural Africa: Food access disruptions, food insecurity and coping strategies in Kenya, Namibia, and Tanzania
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Can information drive demand for safer food? Impact of brand-specific recommendations and test results on product choice
As an unobservable attribute, food safety is likely to be under-provided by markets where regulatory enforcement is weak.
Mismatch between soil nutrient deficiencies and fertilizer applications: Implications for yield responses in Ethiopia
Lack of accurate information about soil nutrient deficiencies coupled with limited access to appropriate fertilizers could lead to mismatch between soil nutrient deficiencies (requirements) and fertilizer applications.
Scaling-up agricultural innovations: Who should be targeted?
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Impacts of sweeping agricultural marketing reforms in a poor state of India: Evidence from repeal of the APMC act
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Preschool quality and women’s off-farm labor force participation: Evidence from China
We study the impact of preschool quality on off-farm work participation among women. We first develop a theoretical model that predicts higher qualities of preschools increase the likelihood of women’s off-farm labor force participation.
Maize price seasonality in Ethiopia: Does access to improved grain storage technology matter for farmers’ welfare?
African seasonal price variability for cereals is two to three times higher than price variability on the international reference market.