The triennial conference of the International Association of Agricultural Economists (IAAE) provides a platform for the Global Futures and Strategic Foresight (GFSF) teams of the CGIAR centers to showcase their work. The first symposium organized by these teams was on ‘Bio-economic modeling to assess options for enhancing food security under climate change in the developing world’ and it took place during the 29th IAAE conference in Brazil in 2012. The teams came again together in 2015 to organize a second symposium on ‘Interpreting results from using bio-economic modeling for global and regional ex ante impact assessment’ at the 30th IAAE conference which took place in Milan on August 8-14, 2015.
"Enhancing Global Collaborations in Crop Science" GPC Symposium on 4th Nov. 2018 , CSSA/ASA Annual meeting In Baltimore USA.
Mathew Reynolds, CIMMYT, Mexico. Developing research collaborations and spreading best practices in wheat research.
Keating - Sustainable intensification and the food security challenge CIALCA
Presentation delivered at the CIALCA international conference 'Challenges and Opportunities to the agricultural intensification of the humid highland systems of sub-Saharan Africa'. Kigali, Rwanda, October 24-27 2011.
Presentation by Henry Neufeldt at the World Congress on Integrated Crop-Livestock-Forest Systems, 3rd international symposium on integrated crop-livestock systems. Brazil, July 2015
Low Emissions Development Strategies (Colombia Feb 20, 2014)IFPRI-EPTD
FROM GLOBAL TO LOCAL:MODELING LOW EMISSIONS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES IN COLOMBIA
Globally, agriculture is responsible for 10 – 14% of GHG emissions and largest source of no-CO2 GHG emissions. Countries can choose among technologies with different emission characteristics and we believe it's less costly to avoid high-emissions lock-in than replace them, so EFFORT TO ENCOURAGE LEDS is key.
Keynote presentation by Philip Thornton, CCAFS Flagship Leader on Priorities and Policies for CSA, at the 3rd Conference on Agriculture and Climate Change in Budapest on 25 March 2019.
"Enhancing Global Collaborations in Crop Science" GPC Symposium on 4th Nov. 2018 , CSSA/ASA Annual meeting In Baltimore USA.
Mathew Reynolds, CIMMYT, Mexico. Developing research collaborations and spreading best practices in wheat research.
Keating - Sustainable intensification and the food security challenge CIALCA
Presentation delivered at the CIALCA international conference 'Challenges and Opportunities to the agricultural intensification of the humid highland systems of sub-Saharan Africa'. Kigali, Rwanda, October 24-27 2011.
Presentation by Henry Neufeldt at the World Congress on Integrated Crop-Livestock-Forest Systems, 3rd international symposium on integrated crop-livestock systems. Brazil, July 2015
Low Emissions Development Strategies (Colombia Feb 20, 2014)IFPRI-EPTD
FROM GLOBAL TO LOCAL:MODELING LOW EMISSIONS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES IN COLOMBIA
Globally, agriculture is responsible for 10 – 14% of GHG emissions and largest source of no-CO2 GHG emissions. Countries can choose among technologies with different emission characteristics and we believe it's less costly to avoid high-emissions lock-in than replace them, so EFFORT TO ENCOURAGE LEDS is key.
Keynote presentation by Philip Thornton, CCAFS Flagship Leader on Priorities and Policies for CSA, at the 3rd Conference on Agriculture and Climate Change in Budapest on 25 March 2019.
Presented on Role of development policies in combating climate change issues in Indian Agriculture: A first order assessment of irrigation and fertilizer policies at International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE) from 07-15 August 2015 at Milan, Italy.
Pros and cons of VRT in Indian Agriculture as compared to Developed countries PragyaNaithani
Variable-rate technology (VRT) allows fertilizer,
chemicals, lime, gypsum, irrigation water and other farm
inputs to be applied at different rates across a field,
without manually changing rate settings on equipment
or having to make multiple passes over an area.
Variable-rate application (VRA) can range from the
simple control of flow rate to the more complex
management of rate, chemical mix and application
pattern. VRA can match changes in crop yield potential
with specific input rates resulting in a more efficient
system and minimising potential environmental impacts.
VRT can be used to deal with spatial variability between
paddocks or between management zones/classes. There
are two types of VRT:
1. Map-based control: a map of application rates is
produced for the field prior to the operation.
2. Real-time control: decisions about what rates
to apply in different locations are made using
information gathered during the operation. This
requires sensors to detect necessary information
‘on-the-go’ and is usually designed for a specific
job such as herbicide application.
Identifying and closing global yield gaps in canola. A view from AustraliaGlobal Plant Council
"Enhancing Global Collaborations in Crop Science" GPC Symposium on 4th Nov. 2018 , CSSA/ASA Annual meeting In Baltimore USA.
Julianne Lilley CSIRO Agriculture and Food Australia. Identifying and closing global yield gaps in canola. A view from Australia
The Global Futures and Strategic Foresight (GFSF) team met in Rome from May 25-28, 2015 to review progress towards current work plans, discuss model improvements and technical parameters, and consider possible contributions by the GFSF program to the CRP Phase II planning process. All 15 CGIAR Centers were represented at the meeting.
Regional livestock modeling for climate change adaptation and mitigation in S...ILRI
Presentation by Dolapo Enahoro and Karl M. Rich at the Southern Africa Towards Inclusive Economic Development (SA-TIED) Programme – A Scoping Workshop on Climate Change Pretoria, South Africa, 4 February 2019
Energy consumption pattern in wheat production in sindhsanaullah noonari
Wheat (Triticum aestivium L.) is the main staple food for most of the population and largest grain source o the
country. It occupies the central position in formulating agricultural policies. It contributes 13.1 percent to the
value added in agriculture and 2.7 percent to GDP. Area and production target of wheat for the year 2012-13 had
been set at 9045 thousand hectares and 25 million tons, respectively. Wheat was cultivated on an area of 8805
thousands hectares, showing a decrease of 3.6 percent over last year’s area of 9132 thousand hectares. However,
a bumper wheat crop of 24.2 million tons has been estimated with 3.9 percent increase over the last year’s crop
of 23.3 million tons. The prospects for wheat harvest improved with healthy fertilizer off-take and reasonable
rainfall during pre-harvesting period. Energy is a necessary of life for human beings all over the world due to its
function in strengthening the security and contentment of the people. Energy demand is growing with the
passage of time due to infrastructural and industrial development. Energy is required to perform all the human
activities. It is need for food preparation, water heating and cooling, for lighting, for production of goods etc.
The study was focused on all types of energy (fossil fuels, chemicals, animals dung, animate etc). A sample of
60 farmers was selected from study area. A pre tested questioner was used to collect data from selected
respondents through personal interviews. Descriptive statistics and Cobb-Douglas production function was
applied to analyze the data. Result shows that wheat farmer achieved highest amount of net energy which was
calculated as small, medium and large farmers is 1368336.88, 1698003.79 and1702527.75 MJ/acre respectively.
In production of wheat large, medium and small farmers achieve amount of net energy which was calculated
41525.06, 38590.99, 39095.33 MJ/acre. The impact of various energy inputs on yield was studied. The share of
various energy types in total cost of production was estimated. Commercial energy (diesel and electricity)
consumed highest amount of energy in production of wheat.
Case Study to Investigate the Adoption of Precision Agriculture in Nigeria Us...Premier Publishers
This study investigated the adoption of precision farming (PF) technology with research into the possible implementation of the technology for increased productivity in a maize plantation in Nigeria. The research understands the nature of the challenges and highlights the possibility of implementing PF technology to Nigerian Agriculture. The methodology uses simple image analysis with fuzzy classification to determine the degree of spatial and temporal variability of the field to develop a treatment plan for an equally fertile and fully productive yield. The results showed that implementing precision agriculture (PA) will yield high productivity with the aid of remote sensing to obtain an aerial view of the farm. Simple PA technologies, such as using the information to determine and test soil nutrient availability to enable land preparation to obtain a uniform field, can help make the managerial decision on the farm efficiently. There is a great chance to optimize production on the field, minimise input resources, cost and maximising profit while preserving the natural environment. By using machine vision technology with fuzzy logic for decision making, not only the shape, size, colour, and texture of objects can be recognised but also numerical attributes of the objects or scene being imaged.
Agricultural futures in the humid tropics: A multi-scale approach ILRI
Presented by Randall Ritzema (on behalf of Tim Robinson) at the international conference on Integrated Systems Research for Sustainable Intensification in Smallholder Agriculture, Ibadan, Nigeria, 3-6 March 2015.
A N Sinha Institute of Social Science (ANSISS), and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) organized a one day consulation on
‘A Food Secure Bihar: Challenges and Way Forward’ on August 06, 2014 at ANSISS, Patna, Bihar.
You are aware that National Food Security Act (NFSA) has been enacted with a view to ensure food security in India and Bihar is one of the state where ensuring food security is a major challenge. A better understanding of NFSA in the context of Bihar will be helpful for effective implementation of the NFSA. The main objective of the policy consultative workshop is to deliberate on the options and strategies for making NFSA efficient and effective in Bihar.
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the Nepal Agricultural Economics Society (NAES) are jointly organizing Annual Conference of Nepal Agricultural Economics Society on February 13-14, 2015 at Conference Hall, Trade Tower, Thapathali, Kathmandu, Nepal. During the annual conference of NAES, a special session on “Convergences of Policies and Programs relating to Sustainable and Climate Resilient Agriculture” is being organized. The aim of this special session is to showcase the studies and experiences in South Asian countries on climate resilient agriculture and how they can learn from each other to formulate progressive and sustainable policies to promote climate smart agriculture in a regional perspective.
Poster presented at CSA Conference 2015 in Montpellier by Marieke Veeger and Joost Vervoort.
Read more about the conference: http://ccafs.cgiar.org/3rd-global-science-conference-%E2%80%9Cclimate-smart-agriculture-2015%E2%80%9D#.
Presented on Role of development policies in combating climate change issues in Indian Agriculture: A first order assessment of irrigation and fertilizer policies at International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE) from 07-15 August 2015 at Milan, Italy.
Pros and cons of VRT in Indian Agriculture as compared to Developed countries PragyaNaithani
Variable-rate technology (VRT) allows fertilizer,
chemicals, lime, gypsum, irrigation water and other farm
inputs to be applied at different rates across a field,
without manually changing rate settings on equipment
or having to make multiple passes over an area.
Variable-rate application (VRA) can range from the
simple control of flow rate to the more complex
management of rate, chemical mix and application
pattern. VRA can match changes in crop yield potential
with specific input rates resulting in a more efficient
system and minimising potential environmental impacts.
VRT can be used to deal with spatial variability between
paddocks or between management zones/classes. There
are two types of VRT:
1. Map-based control: a map of application rates is
produced for the field prior to the operation.
2. Real-time control: decisions about what rates
to apply in different locations are made using
information gathered during the operation. This
requires sensors to detect necessary information
‘on-the-go’ and is usually designed for a specific
job such as herbicide application.
Identifying and closing global yield gaps in canola. A view from AustraliaGlobal Plant Council
"Enhancing Global Collaborations in Crop Science" GPC Symposium on 4th Nov. 2018 , CSSA/ASA Annual meeting In Baltimore USA.
Julianne Lilley CSIRO Agriculture and Food Australia. Identifying and closing global yield gaps in canola. A view from Australia
The Global Futures and Strategic Foresight (GFSF) team met in Rome from May 25-28, 2015 to review progress towards current work plans, discuss model improvements and technical parameters, and consider possible contributions by the GFSF program to the CRP Phase II planning process. All 15 CGIAR Centers were represented at the meeting.
Regional livestock modeling for climate change adaptation and mitigation in S...ILRI
Presentation by Dolapo Enahoro and Karl M. Rich at the Southern Africa Towards Inclusive Economic Development (SA-TIED) Programme – A Scoping Workshop on Climate Change Pretoria, South Africa, 4 February 2019
Energy consumption pattern in wheat production in sindhsanaullah noonari
Wheat (Triticum aestivium L.) is the main staple food for most of the population and largest grain source o the
country. It occupies the central position in formulating agricultural policies. It contributes 13.1 percent to the
value added in agriculture and 2.7 percent to GDP. Area and production target of wheat for the year 2012-13 had
been set at 9045 thousand hectares and 25 million tons, respectively. Wheat was cultivated on an area of 8805
thousands hectares, showing a decrease of 3.6 percent over last year’s area of 9132 thousand hectares. However,
a bumper wheat crop of 24.2 million tons has been estimated with 3.9 percent increase over the last year’s crop
of 23.3 million tons. The prospects for wheat harvest improved with healthy fertilizer off-take and reasonable
rainfall during pre-harvesting period. Energy is a necessary of life for human beings all over the world due to its
function in strengthening the security and contentment of the people. Energy demand is growing with the
passage of time due to infrastructural and industrial development. Energy is required to perform all the human
activities. It is need for food preparation, water heating and cooling, for lighting, for production of goods etc.
The study was focused on all types of energy (fossil fuels, chemicals, animals dung, animate etc). A sample of
60 farmers was selected from study area. A pre tested questioner was used to collect data from selected
respondents through personal interviews. Descriptive statistics and Cobb-Douglas production function was
applied to analyze the data. Result shows that wheat farmer achieved highest amount of net energy which was
calculated as small, medium and large farmers is 1368336.88, 1698003.79 and1702527.75 MJ/acre respectively.
In production of wheat large, medium and small farmers achieve amount of net energy which was calculated
41525.06, 38590.99, 39095.33 MJ/acre. The impact of various energy inputs on yield was studied. The share of
various energy types in total cost of production was estimated. Commercial energy (diesel and electricity)
consumed highest amount of energy in production of wheat.
Case Study to Investigate the Adoption of Precision Agriculture in Nigeria Us...Premier Publishers
This study investigated the adoption of precision farming (PF) technology with research into the possible implementation of the technology for increased productivity in a maize plantation in Nigeria. The research understands the nature of the challenges and highlights the possibility of implementing PF technology to Nigerian Agriculture. The methodology uses simple image analysis with fuzzy classification to determine the degree of spatial and temporal variability of the field to develop a treatment plan for an equally fertile and fully productive yield. The results showed that implementing precision agriculture (PA) will yield high productivity with the aid of remote sensing to obtain an aerial view of the farm. Simple PA technologies, such as using the information to determine and test soil nutrient availability to enable land preparation to obtain a uniform field, can help make the managerial decision on the farm efficiently. There is a great chance to optimize production on the field, minimise input resources, cost and maximising profit while preserving the natural environment. By using machine vision technology with fuzzy logic for decision making, not only the shape, size, colour, and texture of objects can be recognised but also numerical attributes of the objects or scene being imaged.
Agricultural futures in the humid tropics: A multi-scale approach ILRI
Presented by Randall Ritzema (on behalf of Tim Robinson) at the international conference on Integrated Systems Research for Sustainable Intensification in Smallholder Agriculture, Ibadan, Nigeria, 3-6 March 2015.
A N Sinha Institute of Social Science (ANSISS), and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) organized a one day consulation on
‘A Food Secure Bihar: Challenges and Way Forward’ on August 06, 2014 at ANSISS, Patna, Bihar.
You are aware that National Food Security Act (NFSA) has been enacted with a view to ensure food security in India and Bihar is one of the state where ensuring food security is a major challenge. A better understanding of NFSA in the context of Bihar will be helpful for effective implementation of the NFSA. The main objective of the policy consultative workshop is to deliberate on the options and strategies for making NFSA efficient and effective in Bihar.
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the Nepal Agricultural Economics Society (NAES) are jointly organizing Annual Conference of Nepal Agricultural Economics Society on February 13-14, 2015 at Conference Hall, Trade Tower, Thapathali, Kathmandu, Nepal. During the annual conference of NAES, a special session on “Convergences of Policies and Programs relating to Sustainable and Climate Resilient Agriculture” is being organized. The aim of this special session is to showcase the studies and experiences in South Asian countries on climate resilient agriculture and how they can learn from each other to formulate progressive and sustainable policies to promote climate smart agriculture in a regional perspective.
Poster presented at CSA Conference 2015 in Montpellier by Marieke Veeger and Joost Vervoort.
Read more about the conference: http://ccafs.cgiar.org/3rd-global-science-conference-%E2%80%9Cclimate-smart-agriculture-2015%E2%80%9D#.
IFPRI Senior Research Analyst Nicola Cenacchi presented at the FAO Biotech Symposium side event on "Helping Farmers Grow: Climate Change, Food Security, and the Technology Nexus".
The Global Futures and Strategic Foresight (GFSF) team met in Rome from May 25-28, 2015 to review progress towards current work plans, discuss model improvements and technical parameters, and consider possible contributions by the GFSF program to the CRP Phase II planning process. All 15 CGIAR Centers were represented at the meeting.
Foresight modeling to guide sustainable intensification of smallholder systemsILRI
Presented by Dolapo Enahoro (ILRI) at the international conference on Integrated Systems Research for Sustainable Intensification in Smallholder Agriculture, Ibadan, Nigeria, 3-6 March 2015.
Presented by Andy Jarvis (CCAFS-CIAT, Theme Leader Adaptation to Progressive Climate Change) at the Seminar on CRP7: Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS), ILRI, Nairobi, 12 May 2011.
Provides an overview of the CCAFS-CGIAR Research Program with introductions to the themes and horizon for exciting multi-centre science.
The Role of Agricultural Policy Reform and Investment in meeting Future Food...ICARDA
Mark W. Rosegrant
COP Session November 16, 2016
Session Title: Coping with Climate Change in MENA Region: Meeting future food demand through science and innovation
Time & Location: 15:00 – 16:30, Room 1, Green Zone
Partners: ICARDA (Leading Role) & INRA Morocco
Challenges and Scenarios for Ending Hunger in Africa by 2030Hillary Hanson
Scientific and Technical Partnerships in Africa: Technologies, Platforms and Partnerships in support of the African Agricultural Science Agenda, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, April 4&5, 2017
Keith Wiebe
Global Landscapes Forum
IFPRI Session: Informing the policymaking landscape: From research to action in the fight against climate change and hunger
Marrakech, Morocco
November 16, 2016
Similar to Application of the geo-spatial bio-economic modeling framework, ICAE 2015 (20)
Presentation for the International Grains Forum (www.igc.int/en/about/aboutus-pressrelease.aspx, www.igcargentina.com/eng/index.html)
https://globalfutures.cgiar.org/2015/12/20/to-latin-america-for-global-connections
Presentation for the second annual International Conference on Agro-Industrial Projections hosted by INAI (www.inai.org.ar, www.inai.org.ar/notas.asp?id=193) in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
https://globalfutures.cgiar.org/2015/12/20/to-latin-america-for-global-connections
The triennial conference of the International Association of Agricultural Economists (IAAE) provides a platform for the Global Futures and Strategic Foresight (GFSF) teams of the CGIAR centers to showcase their work. The first symposium organized by these teams was on ‘Bio-economic modeling to assess options for enhancing food security under climate change in the developing world’ and it took place during the 29th IAAE conference in Brazil in 2012. The teams came again together in 2015 to organize a second symposium on ‘Interpreting results from using bio-economic modeling for global and regional ex ante impact assessment’ at the 30th IAAE conference which took place in Milan on August 8-14, 2015.
The Global Futures and Strategic Foresight (GFSF) team met in Rome from May 25-28, 2015 to review progress towards current work plans, discuss model improvements and technical parameters, and consider possible contributions by the GFSF program to the CRP Phase II planning process. All 15 CGIAR Centers were represented at the meeting.
The Global Futures and Strategic Foresight (GFSF) team met in Rome from May 25-28, 2015 to review progress towards current work plans, discuss model improvements and technical parameters, and consider possible contributions by the GFSF program to the CRP Phase II planning process. All 15 CGIAR Centers were represented at the meeting.
The Global Futures and Strategic Foresight (GFSF) team met in Rome from May 25-28, 2015 to review progress towards current work plans, discuss model improvements and technical parameters, and consider possible contributions by the GFSF program to the CRP Phase II planning process. All 15 CGIAR Centers were represented at the meeting.
The Global Futures and Strategic Foresight (GFSF) team met in Rome from May 25-28, 2015 to review progress towards current work plans, discuss model improvements and technical parameters, and consider possible contributions by the GFSF program to the CRP Phase II planning process. All 15 CGIAR Centers were represented at the meeting.
The Global Futures and Strategic Foresight (GFSF) team met in Rome from May 25-28, 2015 to review progress towards current work plans, discuss model improvements and technical parameters, and consider possible contributions by the GFSF program to the CRP Phase II planning process. All 15 CGIAR Centers were represented at the meeting.
The Global Futures and Strategic Foresight (GFSF) team met in Rome from May 25-28, 2015 to review progress towards current work plans, discuss model improvements and technical parameters, and consider possible contributions by the GFSF program to the CRP Phase II planning process. All 15 CGIAR Centers were represented at the meeting.
The Global Futures and Strategic Foresight (GFSF) team met in Rome from May 25-28, 2015 to review progress towards current work plans, discuss model improvements and technical parameters, and consider possible contributions by the GFSF program to the CRP Phase II planning process. All 15 CGIAR Centers were represented at the meeting.
The Global Futures and Strategic Foresight (GFSF) team met in Rome from May 25-28, 2015 to review progress towards current work plans, discuss model improvements and technical parameters, and consider possible contributions by the GFSF program to the CRP Phase II planning process. All 15 CGIAR Centers were represented at the meeting.
The Global Futures and Strategic Foresight (GFSF) team met in Rome from May 25-28, 2015 to review progress towards current work plans, discuss model improvements and technical parameters, and consider possible contributions by the GFSF program to the CRP Phase II planning process. All 15 CGIAR Centers were represented at the meeting.
The Global Futures and Strategic Foresight (GFSF) team met in Rome from May 25-28, 2015 to review progress towards current work plans, discuss model improvements and technical parameters, and consider possible contributions by the GFSF program to the CRP Phase II planning process. All 15 CGIAR Centers were represented at the meeting.
The Global Futures and Strategic Foresight (GFSF) team met in Rome from May 25-28, 2015 to review progress towards current work plans, discuss model improvements and technical parameters, and consider possible contributions by the GFSF program to the CRP Phase II planning process. All 15 CGIAR Centers were represented at the meeting.
The Global Futures and Strategic Foresight (GFSF) team met in Rome from May 25-28, 2015 to review progress towards current work plans, discuss model improvements and technical parameters, and consider possible contributions by the GFSF program to the CRP Phase II planning process. All 15 CGIAR Centers were represented at the meeting.
The Global Futures and Strategic Foresight (GFSF) team met in Rome from May 25-28, 2015 to review progress towards current work plans, discuss model improvements and technical parameters, and consider possible contributions by the GFSF program to the CRP Phase II planning process. All 15 CGIAR Centers were represented at the meeting.
This session provides a comprehensive overview of the latest updates to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (commonly known as the Uniform Guidance) outlined in the 2 CFR 200.
With a focus on the 2024 revisions issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), participants will gain insight into the key changes affecting federal grant recipients. The session will delve into critical regulatory updates, providing attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate and comply with the evolving landscape of federal grant management.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the rationale behind the 2024 updates to the Uniform Guidance outlined in 2 CFR 200, and their implications for federal grant recipients.
- Identify the key changes and revisions introduced by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the 2024 edition of 2 CFR 200.
- Gain proficiency in applying the updated regulations to ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and avoid potential audit findings.
- Develop strategies for effectively implementing the new guidelines within the grant management processes of their respective organizations, fostering efficiency and accountability in federal grant administration.
ZGB - The Role of Generative AI in Government transformation.pdfSaeed Al Dhaheri
This keynote was presented during the the 7th edition of the UAE Hackathon 2024. It highlights the role of AI and Generative AI in addressing government transformation to achieve zero government bureaucracy
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Canadian Immigration Tracker March 2024 - Key SlidesAndrew Griffith
Highlights
Permanent Residents decrease along with percentage of TR2PR decline to 52 percent of all Permanent Residents.
March asylum claim data not issued as of May 27 (unusually late). Irregular arrivals remain very small.
Study permit applications experiencing sharp decrease as a result of announced caps over 50 percent compared to February.
Citizenship numbers remain stable.
Slide 3 has the overall numbers and change.
Presentation by Jared Jageler, David Adler, Noelia Duchovny, and Evan Herrnstadt, analysts in CBO’s Microeconomic Studies and Health Analysis Divisions, at the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists Summer Conference.
Up the Ratios Bylaws - a Comprehensive Process of Our Organizationuptheratios
Up the Ratios is a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging the gap in STEM education for underprivileged students by providing free, high-quality learning opportunities in robotics and other STEM fields. Our mission is to empower the next generation of innovators, thinkers, and problem-solvers by offering a range of educational programs that foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.
At Up the Ratios, we believe that every student, regardless of their socio-economic background, should have access to the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in today's technology-driven world. To achieve this, we host a variety of free classes, workshops, summer camps, and live lectures tailored to students from underserved communities. Our programs are designed to be engaging and hands-on, allowing students to explore the exciting world of robotics and STEM through practical, real-world applications.
Our free classes cover fundamental concepts in robotics, coding, and engineering, providing students with a strong foundation in these critical areas. Through our interactive workshops, students can dive deeper into specific topics, working on projects that challenge them to apply what they've learned and think creatively. Our summer camps offer an immersive experience where students can collaborate on larger projects, develop their teamwork skills, and gain confidence in their abilities.
In addition to our local programs, Up the Ratios is committed to making a global impact. We take donations of new and gently used robotics parts, which we then distribute to students and educational institutions in other countries. These donations help ensure that young learners worldwide have the resources they need to explore and excel in STEM fields. By supporting education in this way, we aim to nurture a global community of future leaders and innovators.
Our live lectures feature guest speakers from various STEM disciplines, including engineers, scientists, and industry professionals who share their knowledge and experiences with our students. These lectures provide valuable insights into potential career paths and inspire students to pursue their passions in STEM.
Up the Ratios relies on the generosity of donors and volunteers to continue our work. Contributions of time, expertise, and financial support are crucial to sustaining our programs and expanding our reach. Whether you're an individual passionate about education, a professional in the STEM field, or a company looking to give back to the community, there are many ways to get involved and make a difference.
We are proud of the positive impact we've had on the lives of countless students, many of whom have gone on to pursue higher education and careers in STEM. By providing these young minds with the tools and opportunities they need to succeed, we are not only changing their futures but also contributing to the advancement of technology and innovation on a broader scale.
Application of the geo-spatial bio-economic modeling framework, ICAE 2015
1. Global Futures and Strategic Foresight
Analysis at CGIAR:
Application of the geo-spatial bio-economic
modeling framework to inform decision
making
S Nedumaran, G Sika, D Enahoro, Keith Wiebe and Cynthia Bantilan
CGIAR Research Program on Policies, Institutions and Markets
On behalf of the CG centers working on GFSF
Bernardo Creamer, Ulrich Kleinwechter, Guy Hareau, Daniel Mason-D'Croz,
Nelgen Signe, Roberto Telleria
ICAE Conference 9-14 August Milan, Italy
2. Outline
Global Futures and Strategic Foresight (GFSF)
Why foresight analysis?
Framework developed in GFSF
Case studies undertaken by CG centres
ICRISAT – Evaluation of Groundnut Promising technologies
CIP – Evaluation of Potato promising technologies
CIMMYT - Impact of climate change on production and food security of maize systems in SSA
ILRI - Quantification of global livestock futures
Summary and way forward
4. Why Foresight Analysis?
Global food economy is in a state of FLUX
Growing population
Rising incomes
Changing diets
Restrictive trade policies
Climate change
Natural Resource degradation
Food crops used for bio-fuel
Higher and more volatile food
prices and increasing food and
nutritional insecurity
Drivers of Change
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Projected population(Millions) under poverty in 2050
7. Goal of Global Futures and Strategic
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Increasing the yield by
developing crop
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reduces the prices,
increase the
consumption
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and Poverty
To support increases in agricultural productivity
and environmental sustainability by evaluating
promising technologies, investments, and policy
reforms
Evaluation of selected promising technologies
under development in CG centers
Source: Nelson et al., PNAS (2014)
Modeling climate impacts on agriculture:
Incorporating economic effects
8. Strategic Foresight@ICRISAT
• GFP activities integrated in CRP-PIM
• Multidisciplinary team created and
institutionalized (14 member team)
• Promising technologies were
identified and prioritized for
evaluation
• Collaboration with other CRPs and
Global Projects like AgMIP (data
sharing, model enhancement,
capacity building)
Multi-disciplinary team @ ICRISAT
•Cynthia Bantilan,
Nedumaran, Kai
Mausch, N Jupiter
Economists
•Ashok Kumar, SK
Gupta, CT Hash, PM
Gaur, P Janila, Ganga
Rao, Jana Kholova
Breeders and
Physiologists
•P Singh
•Dakshina Murthy
•Gumma Murali Krishna
Crop
Modelers/GIS/RS
ImpactAssessment
10. Evaluation of Promising Technologies: Virtual
Cultivars
Target of the crop improvement scientists – develop promising
technologies with higher yield
PotentialYield(Kg/ha)
2014 2020
Incorporating the traits in elite cultivars
better root system
Extractmorewater
11. Crop Model Calibration and Development
of Virtual Promising Cultivars
DSSAT Crop Model
Baseline Cultivars selected - JL 24, M 335 and 55-437
Location
Anantapur and Junagadh sites in India
Samanko (Mali) and Sadore (Niger) sites in West Africa
Calibrate and validate baseline cultivars
Manipulated the genetic co –efficient of baseline
cultivars and developed the virtual promising cultivars
for each locations
Drought Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Drought + Heat + yield Potential
Estimate the yield change for each technology compare
to baseline cultivars in each location
Data source: Breeders yield trial
data; NARS trial data
National Bureau of Soil Survey and
Land Use Planning, Nagpur India;
WISE soil database
India Meteorological Department
(IMD); NASA website
(http://power.larc.nasa.gov/)
12. 1171
1225
1270
1477
1100
1150
1200
1250
1300
1350
1400
1450
1500
JL 24 Drought
Tolerance
Heat Tolerance Drought + Heat
tolerance +
Yield potential
Kg/ha
1228
1271
1246
1451
1100
1150
1200
1250
1300
1350
1400
1450
1500
JL 24 Drought
Tolerance
Heat Tolerance Drought + Heat
tolerance + Yield
potential
Kg/ha
Step 1: Simulated Yield of Promising
Technologies of Groundnuts
Source: Singh, P., Nedumaran, S., Ntare, B.R., Boote, K.J., Singh, N.P., Srinivas, K., and Bantilan, M.C.S. 2013. Potential
benefits of drought and heat tolerance in groundnut for adaptation to climate change in India and West Africa. Mitigation and
Adaptation Strategies for Global Change.
18%
Yield under Current Climate
26%
Yield under Climate change 2050
(HADCM3, A1B scenario)
Location: Anantapur, India; Baseline Cultivars: JL 24
13. Step 2: Spatial Change in Groundnut Yield
Baseline cultivar (Current Vs Future Climate)
Promising Technology – Drought Tolerant
14. Step 3: Technology Development and Adoption
Pathway Framework
2012 2018 2035
India60%
Nigeria40%
20372020
Research lag Adoption lag
Promising Technologies of
Groundnut development
Technology development
Technology dissemination and
adoption
Outcomes and
Impacts
• Change in
Production
• Change in prices
• Change in
consumption
• Poverty level
Nedumaran et al. (2013)
Target countries
Target countries
Production
share (%)
Burkina Faso 1.2
Ghana 1.62
India 12.99
Malawi 0.7
Mali 1.01
Myanmar 3.84
Niger 0.51
Nigeria 10.72
Tanzania 1.73
Uganda 0.76
Vietnam 1.84
Total 36.92
15. Potential Welfare Benefits and IRR (M US$)
Technologies
Net Benefits
(M US$)
IRR (%)
Heat Tolerant 302.39 30
Drought Tolerant 784.08 38
Heat + Drought + Yield
Potential
1519.76 42
Nedumaran et al. (2013)
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
Malawi Tanzania Uganda Burkina
Faso
Ghana Mali Nigeria Niger India Myanmar Vietnam
ESA WCA SSEA
MUS$
Heat Tolerance Drought Tolerance Heat+Drought+yield potential
16. Evaluation of improved potato
varieties for SSA
• Key traits
• Higher yield potential
• Late-blight and virus resistance
• Heat tolerance
• Processing quality
• 30% higher yields
• Nine target countries
• Total investment: 9.8m US$ (4.29m NPV, 2000
constant prices)
• Project duration: 12 years
Source: Theisen and Thiele (2008).
EthiopiaUganda
Rwanda
Burundi
DR Congo
Kenya
Tanzania
Mozambique
Malawi
17. Welfare Benefits and IRR
0.0
10.0
20.0
30.0
40.0
50.0
60.0
70.0
Net welfare changes (M $)
Low adoption Medium adoption High adoption
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
IRR
Low adoption Medium adoption High adoption
Positive production impacts in target countries
Positive net welfare effects and high ROI in target countries
Comparable with findings from previous impact evaluations of improved varieties
Investment in improved potato varieties justified from economic point of view
19. GCM monthly
gridded data
Regional/global crop productivity
under various climate models and
technologies
Evaluated
DSSAT
model
DSSAT
Crop
Model
Site/farm level
simulation
Site
soil
Daily
site
climate
Crop
Crop
management
Model
calibration
Model
evaluation
27 FAO soil
groups
daily pixel
climate
Crop
management
Weather
generator
Crop per
MME
Evaluated DSSAT
model
Evaluated
IMPACT model
GIS
GIS
Projections on
population
and income
growth
Trade-offs
(elasticities)
on inputs,
production
and
consumption
patterns
Projections on
trade barriers
Projected world and
domestic prices
Projected
demand,
supply and net
trade
Nutrition
results
DSSAT Spatial DSSAT IMPACT
Bio-economic modelling framework
20. Changes in yield and area of maize under low N level in SSA by 2050 (a & b) and 2080 (c & d)
relative to the baseline (2000) using climate projection from CSIRO and MIROC global circulation
models under the A1B emission scenario
Impact of Alternate Climate Scenarios on Maize
21. SSA
Eastern SSA
Southern SSA
Central SSA
Western SSA
0
10
20
30
40
CSI-A1 vs. Base2050
MIR-A1 vs. Base2050
Changein#ofpeople
atriskofhunger(mil.)
Caloric intake in 2050 under MIR-A1 scenario
1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000
Changeinpeopleatriskofhunger(mil.)
-2
0
2
4
6
8
10
BUR
DJIERI
ETH
KEN
MAD
MLW
MOZ
RWA
SOM
TAN
UGA
ZAM
ZIM
ANG
CAM
CAR
CHA CON
DRC
EQG GAB
BEN
BUF
GAM
GHA
GUIGUBIVC
LIB
MAL
MAU
Niger
Nigeria
SEN
SLETOG
Effect of Climate Change on Food
Security in SSA
22. Summary
Maize production in SSA
Reduction of up to 12% and 20% by 2050 and 2080,
respectively
Sahel and southern Africa: reduction in maize yields due
to increasing temperatures and decreasing rainfall
Highlands in eastern Africa: increase in maize production
due to small changes in rainfall and increasing
temperature
Food security in SSA: hardest-hit is eastern Africa; DRC in central
Africa and Nigeria in western Africa
Tesfaye et al., 2015
24. Global Livestock Futures
Objective: Improve representation of livestock sector in
IMPACT model to:
Better account for (agro-ecological and
management system) barriers to sector growth
Better assess potential for sector expansion
Improve capacity to simulate response, growth and
recovery to shocks - including climate change
Enhance model usefulness as policy assessment tool
for livestock sector development
25. Original Specification Suggested Updates
Supply response is relatively homogenous
within countries
Livestock supply disaggregated by system
types (intensive/extensive)
Livestock feed basket composed only of
internationally-traded feeds (mostly coarse
grains and meals)
Pasture grasses, crop residues and occasional
feeds added to livestock feeding possibilities
Yield is exogenously determined, and does
not respond to quantity or quality of fed
rations
Meat and milk yield response functions are
endogenous, responding to changes in feed
quantities and nutritive values
Total herd size includes milk-producing and
slaughtered meat animals only
Total herd count includes replacement and/or
follower herds in dairy and meat production
Animal productivity only indirectly affected
but not affected by feed availability through
price effects
Explicit feed-availability constraints imposed
on animal productivity
Source: Msangi et al., 2014
Suggested Enhancements to Livestock Sector
representation in IMPACT
26. Source: Msangi et al., 2014
Baseline Projections of Meat Production to
2030 for Key Countries
Baseline Projections of Milk Production to
2030 for Key Countries
Baseline Results
27. Summary
More dynamic growth for meat and lamb production
in China, milk in India; Brazil meat production to
surpass US by 2030
Supply-side response to growing demand for livestock
products is more constrained in the enhanced model
Growth in feed demand and pressure on land
resources more apparent, with important implications
for the more extensive production systems
28. Way forward
Evaluate the additional promising technologies (biotic stress tolerant and
management options) with current GF/PIM Strategic foresight tool
Provide evidence to better targeting of technology and inform priority
setting for CG centres and CRPs
Identify and collaborate with pest and diseases modelling team
Consider linking results from global models with household data for ex ante
impact assessment at lower scales
Gender lens in foresight analysis and technology evaluation
Development of ‘stand alone’ module in IMPACT with enhanced
representation of livestock
Test current and alternative (technology and policy) strategies for livestock
sector development under a range of plausible future scenarios - including
global climate change