This document proposes an intervention to address acute malnutrition in the Oromia region of Ethiopia through a "green revolution" empowering women. It involves establishing community education centers to teach sustainable agricultural techniques using indigenous plants like Ethiopian kale. Women would be trained in leaf protein extraction to produce an immediate nutritional supplement from kale leaves. The plan budgets for equipment, labor, teachers, community gardens and partnerships to train local women and address the root causes of malnutrition through education and agricultural self-sufficiency. The long term goal is to expand this model to other communities and pursue evaluations and partnerships with local universities.
Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture and Nutritional Outcomes in Ethiopiaessp2
Women's empowerment in agriculture is linked to better nutritional outcomes for children and women in Ethiopia. The study found that women's empowerment, measured using the Women's Empowerment in Agriculture Index (WEAI), had a positive impact on children's dietary diversity and women's dietary diversity. Specifically, having a say in credit decisions, autonomy in production, and control over income were associated with improved nutritional status. Factors like production diversity, wealth, education levels, and lack of economic shocks also influenced nutritional outcomes. The results confirm other studies that found women's empowerment, through measures like production autonomy and group membership, can enhance household nutrition.
46.Farmers field school ( the origins and evolution of farmer field schools) ...Mr.Allah Dad Khan
A Series of Lectures By Mr. Allah Dad Khan Provincial Director IPM ( Master Trainer ToT) KPK Ministry of Food Agriculture and Livestock (MINFAL) Islamabad Pakistan
This document summarizes a presentation on women and agricultural technology use given by James Warner of the International Food Policy Research Institute. The presentation covered: (1) how gender must be considered in the context of technology adoption; (2) the definition of "female friendly technology"; and (3) five key issues related to gender mainstreaming and technology, with a focus on labor allocation. Specific considerations for developing female friendly technologies included accounting for women's total workload, targeting labor-saving technologies, and ensuring access to complementary resources and education. The presentation argued for a shift towards more gender-aware technology policies that empower women as equal partners in agriculture.
Rhiannon Pyburn, Illiana Monterroso, Hazel Malapit, Katrina Kosec, Ruth Meinzen-Dick, Jennifer Twyman, and Dina Najjar
POLICY SEMINAR
Crafting the Next Generation of CGIAR Gender Research
Co-Organized by the CGIAR Research Program on Policies, Institutions, and Markets and IFPRI
OCT 30, 2019 - 12:15 PM TO 01:45 PM EDT
Nicoline de Haan presented on WLE's Gender work on March 10, 2015 at the European Commission in Brussels as part of their International Cooperation and Development Infopoint Conference series.
For more information on WLE's Gender, Poverty, and Institutions Research Theme, please visit: http://wle.cgiar.org/research-programs/gender-poverty-and-institutions/
Peterman et al gender differences in non land assetsIFPRI Gender
This review summarizes evidence on gender differences in agricultural inputs, technology and services in developing countries. It analyzes 26 studies covering inputs like fertilizers, seeds, machinery, and labor as well as social factors like group membership and extension services. While women generally have lower average input use, gender is often not a significant determinant after controlling for other factors. Regional differences exist, with most studies from Sub-Saharan Africa focusing on household heads. Future research could examine under-studied regions and inputs, use plot-level data, and consider intra-household dynamics.
This document proposes an intervention to address acute malnutrition in the Oromia region of Ethiopia through a "green revolution" empowering women. It involves establishing community education centers to teach sustainable agricultural techniques using indigenous plants like Ethiopian kale. Women would be trained in leaf protein extraction to produce an immediate nutritional supplement from kale leaves. The plan budgets for equipment, labor, teachers, community gardens and partnerships to train local women and address the root causes of malnutrition through education and agricultural self-sufficiency. The long term goal is to expand this model to other communities and pursue evaluations and partnerships with local universities.
Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture and Nutritional Outcomes in Ethiopiaessp2
Women's empowerment in agriculture is linked to better nutritional outcomes for children and women in Ethiopia. The study found that women's empowerment, measured using the Women's Empowerment in Agriculture Index (WEAI), had a positive impact on children's dietary diversity and women's dietary diversity. Specifically, having a say in credit decisions, autonomy in production, and control over income were associated with improved nutritional status. Factors like production diversity, wealth, education levels, and lack of economic shocks also influenced nutritional outcomes. The results confirm other studies that found women's empowerment, through measures like production autonomy and group membership, can enhance household nutrition.
46.Farmers field school ( the origins and evolution of farmer field schools) ...Mr.Allah Dad Khan
A Series of Lectures By Mr. Allah Dad Khan Provincial Director IPM ( Master Trainer ToT) KPK Ministry of Food Agriculture and Livestock (MINFAL) Islamabad Pakistan
This document summarizes a presentation on women and agricultural technology use given by James Warner of the International Food Policy Research Institute. The presentation covered: (1) how gender must be considered in the context of technology adoption; (2) the definition of "female friendly technology"; and (3) five key issues related to gender mainstreaming and technology, with a focus on labor allocation. Specific considerations for developing female friendly technologies included accounting for women's total workload, targeting labor-saving technologies, and ensuring access to complementary resources and education. The presentation argued for a shift towards more gender-aware technology policies that empower women as equal partners in agriculture.
Rhiannon Pyburn, Illiana Monterroso, Hazel Malapit, Katrina Kosec, Ruth Meinzen-Dick, Jennifer Twyman, and Dina Najjar
POLICY SEMINAR
Crafting the Next Generation of CGIAR Gender Research
Co-Organized by the CGIAR Research Program on Policies, Institutions, and Markets and IFPRI
OCT 30, 2019 - 12:15 PM TO 01:45 PM EDT
Nicoline de Haan presented on WLE's Gender work on March 10, 2015 at the European Commission in Brussels as part of their International Cooperation and Development Infopoint Conference series.
For more information on WLE's Gender, Poverty, and Institutions Research Theme, please visit: http://wle.cgiar.org/research-programs/gender-poverty-and-institutions/
Peterman et al gender differences in non land assetsIFPRI Gender
This review summarizes evidence on gender differences in agricultural inputs, technology and services in developing countries. It analyzes 26 studies covering inputs like fertilizers, seeds, machinery, and labor as well as social factors like group membership and extension services. While women generally have lower average input use, gender is often not a significant determinant after controlling for other factors. Regional differences exist, with most studies from Sub-Saharan Africa focusing on household heads. Future research could examine under-studied regions and inputs, use plot-level data, and consider intra-household dynamics.
La historia sigue a Jacob Jankowski, un estudiante de veterinaria cuyos padres mueren en un accidente. Se une a un circo itinerante donde experimenta el romance, las luchas internas, el asesinato, la tragedia y el humor. Conoce a una artista del circo llamada Marlena y se enamora de ella. Entrena a una elefanta llamada Rosie para que sea la nueva estrella del espectáculo. El dueño del circo, sospechando una relación entre Jacob y su esposa, ordena que lo arrojen
Cost-benefit analysis of crop trials under the Africa RISING project in Maliafrica-rising
Poster prepared by Felix Badolo, Bekele Kotu and Birhanu Zemadim for the AfrIca RISING West Africa Review and Planning Meeting, Accra, 30 March-1 April 2016
DISSERTAR a respeito da justiça social e do profetismo no Antigo Testamento.
COMPREENDER como se dá a política econômica na atualidade.
CONSCIENTIZAR do perigo do “casamento” da igreja com o estado.
This short document promotes creating presentations using Haiku Deck, a tool for making slideshows. It encourages the reader to get started making their own Haiku Deck presentation by uploading it to SlideShare. In just one sentence, it pitches the idea of using Haiku Deck to easily create presentations.
The document summarizes the history and evolution of Johnnie Walker whisky brand over 200 years, from its origins in Kilmamock, Scotland in 1820 when John Walker opened a grocery shop, to its growth into a global brand under his son Alexander Walker. It traces key events like acquiring the Cardhu distillery in 1893, introducing colored label variations in 1909, and expanding distribution worldwide. It highlights the brand's ongoing innovation with new premium blends to mark milestones like its 150th anniversary in 1970 and partnerships to sponsor major events.
Ang maikling kuwentong ito na mula sa Amerika ay isa sa mga akdang pampanitikan na tinatalakay sa Grade 10 o Ikasampung Baitang, Ikalawang Markahan, sa tulong ng Batayang Aklat na Pinagyamang PLUMA 10 ng Phoenix Publishing House, Inc.
Este documento presenta una lista de palabras en español ordenadas alfabéticamente, comenzando con su letra inicial, desde la A hasta la Z. Cada línea contiene una letra en mayúsculas seguida de su correspondiente sonido en minúsculas y una palabra que comienza con ese sonido.
it is submitted for the purpose of the final project in the Course a course; Understanding the brain: The neurobiology in everyday life by Professor Peggy Mason, University of Chicago
Biological control of aflatoxins in maize and groundnut through use of aflasa...africa-rising
Poster prepared by D. Agbetiameh, A. Ortega-Beltran, R.T. Awuah, A. Elzein, J. Atehnkeng, P.J. Cotty and R. Bandyopadhyay for the Africa RISING Science for Impact Workshop, Dar es Salaam, 17-19 January 2017
Kubo Recruitment is a recruitment firm focused on sourcing talent for the life sciences sector. They were founded in 2012 by a team with extensive experience in pharmaceuticals, clinical trials, and life sciences technology. Kubo focuses on only providing candidates that are the best match for each client's specific requirements through in-depth discussions to understand needs. Their recruitment specialties include clinical research, data management, statistics, and other areas while also providing contract, executive, and contingent recruitment services.
Local conventions governing natural resource management in southern region of...africa-rising
This document summarizes a study on local conventions governing natural resource management in southern Mali. The study aimed to document existing local conventions around crop-livestock systems and examine community participation in developing these conventions. Key findings include: local conventions mainly exist informally through oral traditions; men had greater knowledge than women of conventions; and participation in convention development was low, influenced by factors like age, gender, ethnicity. The results show conventions are weak due to low community participation and lack of formalization. Formalizing and increasing participation could enhance sustainable natural resource management.
La historia sigue a Jacob Jankowski, un estudiante de veterinaria cuyos padres mueren en un accidente. Se une a un circo itinerante donde experimenta el romance, las luchas internas, el asesinato, la tragedia y el humor. Conoce a una artista del circo llamada Marlena y se enamora de ella. Entrena a una elefanta llamada Rosie para que sea la nueva estrella del espectáculo. El dueño del circo, sospechando una relación entre Jacob y su esposa, ordena que lo arrojen
Cost-benefit analysis of crop trials under the Africa RISING project in Maliafrica-rising
Poster prepared by Felix Badolo, Bekele Kotu and Birhanu Zemadim for the AfrIca RISING West Africa Review and Planning Meeting, Accra, 30 March-1 April 2016
DISSERTAR a respeito da justiça social e do profetismo no Antigo Testamento.
COMPREENDER como se dá a política econômica na atualidade.
CONSCIENTIZAR do perigo do “casamento” da igreja com o estado.
This short document promotes creating presentations using Haiku Deck, a tool for making slideshows. It encourages the reader to get started making their own Haiku Deck presentation by uploading it to SlideShare. In just one sentence, it pitches the idea of using Haiku Deck to easily create presentations.
The document summarizes the history and evolution of Johnnie Walker whisky brand over 200 years, from its origins in Kilmamock, Scotland in 1820 when John Walker opened a grocery shop, to its growth into a global brand under his son Alexander Walker. It traces key events like acquiring the Cardhu distillery in 1893, introducing colored label variations in 1909, and expanding distribution worldwide. It highlights the brand's ongoing innovation with new premium blends to mark milestones like its 150th anniversary in 1970 and partnerships to sponsor major events.
Ang maikling kuwentong ito na mula sa Amerika ay isa sa mga akdang pampanitikan na tinatalakay sa Grade 10 o Ikasampung Baitang, Ikalawang Markahan, sa tulong ng Batayang Aklat na Pinagyamang PLUMA 10 ng Phoenix Publishing House, Inc.
Este documento presenta una lista de palabras en español ordenadas alfabéticamente, comenzando con su letra inicial, desde la A hasta la Z. Cada línea contiene una letra en mayúsculas seguida de su correspondiente sonido en minúsculas y una palabra que comienza con ese sonido.
it is submitted for the purpose of the final project in the Course a course; Understanding the brain: The neurobiology in everyday life by Professor Peggy Mason, University of Chicago
Biological control of aflatoxins in maize and groundnut through use of aflasa...africa-rising
Poster prepared by D. Agbetiameh, A. Ortega-Beltran, R.T. Awuah, A. Elzein, J. Atehnkeng, P.J. Cotty and R. Bandyopadhyay for the Africa RISING Science for Impact Workshop, Dar es Salaam, 17-19 January 2017
Kubo Recruitment is a recruitment firm focused on sourcing talent for the life sciences sector. They were founded in 2012 by a team with extensive experience in pharmaceuticals, clinical trials, and life sciences technology. Kubo focuses on only providing candidates that are the best match for each client's specific requirements through in-depth discussions to understand needs. Their recruitment specialties include clinical research, data management, statistics, and other areas while also providing contract, executive, and contingent recruitment services.
Local conventions governing natural resource management in southern region of...africa-rising
This document summarizes a study on local conventions governing natural resource management in southern Mali. The study aimed to document existing local conventions around crop-livestock systems and examine community participation in developing these conventions. Key findings include: local conventions mainly exist informally through oral traditions; men had greater knowledge than women of conventions; and participation in convention development was low, influenced by factors like age, gender, ethnicity. The results show conventions are weak due to low community participation and lack of formalization. Formalizing and increasing participation could enhance sustainable natural resource management.
The document discusses food policy and the work of the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). IFPRI conducts research to help shape effective food policies and programs that contribute to sustainable and resilient agriculture and food systems. Some of its key areas of research include ensuring sustainable food production, promoting healthy food systems, improving markets and trade, transforming agriculture, and building resilience to climate change. IFPRI shares its research through publications, data, and offices around the world to inform policymakers and support food security.
Use of Pollinators Services for Food Production and Tools for ConservationSeeds
This document profiles papaya farming practices in Kenya's Kerio Valley that promote pollination by moths. Small-scale farmers grow papaya along with other crops, leaving natural habitat that provides resources for pollinators. Farmers plant hedgerows of native plants and conserve male papaya trees, which attract pollinating moths through their scented flowers. At night, fast-flying hawkmoth pollinators efficiently transfer pollen between male and female papaya trees, ensuring high fruit set. These traditional practices help maintain wild pollinator populations that support papaya and other crops.
Gender dynamics in smallholder vegetable production: Insights from Tanzaniaafrica-rising
The Africa RISING program comprises three projects in West and East Africa, and Ethiopia's highlands, led by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture and International Livestock Research Institute. It is supported by USAID to create opportunities for smallholder farmers to improve food security and lift themselves out of poverty through sustainable agriculture. An associated project monitors the impact. This study examines gender dynamics in vegetable farmers' households in Tanzania related to labor, income, and expenses to understand who contributes most labor, income, and covers expenses.
EGI Women in Decision Making full report_March 2015Melissa Luna
This document analyzes women's representation in environmental decision making in three countries: Ecuador, Liberia, and the Philippines. It finds that women's involvement varies regionally within countries and is impacted by patriarchal norms. The Philippines appears strongest in terms of gender policies, though implementation is inconsistent. Ecuador and Liberia lag behind in women's environmental representation and empowerment. All countries would benefit from addressing cultural barriers, increasing women's education, training, resources, and career opportunities. Improving gender implementation, participation data, and women's empowerment in environmental decision making can positively impact communities and sustainability outcomes.
Stakeholders mapping, analysis and engagement in southern Maliafrica-rising
Poster prepared by Joachim Nyemeck Binam, Bougouna Sogoba, Birhanu Zemadim, Catherine Dembele, Arouna Bayoko and Adama Diakite for the AfrIca RISING West Africa Review and Planning Meeting, Accra,
Gender roles and preferences in animal feeding technologies: A case from Maliafrica-rising
Poster prepared by Sapna Jarial, Hamidou Nantoumé, Birhanu Zemadim, Bogouna Soguba, Augustine Ayantunde, Anthony Whitbread, Ramadjita Tabo, Gundula Fischer and I. Hoeschle-Zeledon for the AfrIca RISING West Africa Review and Planning Meeting, Accra, 30 March–1 April 2016
Africa RISING: Transforming African agriculture through sustainable intensifi...africa-rising
The Africa Research in Sustainable Intensification for the Next Generation (Africa RISING) program comprises three projects supported by USAID to improve food security in Africa through sustainable agriculture. The projects are led by IITA and ILRI in West Africa, Ethiopia, and East/Southern Africa. Africa RISING brings together expertise from CGIAR centers, universities, governments, and private groups to transform farming systems in key regions selected based on factors like poverty and production potential. The overall goal is to sustainably intensify agriculture to improve nutrition, income, and natural resources for smallholder farmers.
Evaluate strategies for improving household nutritional diversity in Maliafrica-rising
Poster prepared by C.M. Sobgui, H. Diarra, P. Coulibaly, J.B. Tignegre and A. Tenkouano for the AfrIca RISING West Africa Review and Planning Meeting, Accra, 30 March–1 April 2016
The STEWARD Partners' Meeting 2013 was held in Mamou, Guinea from August 23-27. 35 participants from the STEWARD partners and coordination office attended along with representatives from USAID, the US Forest Service, Guinea's Forestry Department, and the Mano River Union. The meeting reviewed implementation of the 2013 work plan and agreed on the 2014 work plan. Core objectives of biodiversity conservation, climate change adaptation and mitigation, and water, sanitation and hygiene were discussed. Partners shared successes and challenges and agreed to enhance coordination and collaboration to ensure continued program success.
The document discusses FAO's role regarding agricultural biotechnology. FAO considers biotechnology an important option to address food security challenges. FAO assists member countries by providing a neutral forum for discussion, legal and technical advice, capacity building assistance, and access to science-based information. A recent FAO study categorized countries in Asia-Pacific by their application, capacity, and enabling environment for agricultural biotechnologies, identifying gaps such as uneven adoption across sectors and countries and lack of institutional capacity.
Analysis of Factors Influencing Participation of Farm Households in Watermelo...AJSERJournal
The study analyzed the factors influencing participation of farm households’ in watermelon production in
the study areas. Three local government areas out of Sokoto state were purposively selected. Questionnaire was used
to collect data. Multistage of sampling techniques were used to arrive at the sample size of 181 farm households’ for
the study. Likert scale is used to analyse the level of participation of farm households’, frequency and inferential
statistics were used to analyze the data. The findings revealed that (55.8%) of the farm households are within the ages
of 25-30 years, majority (96.7%) are male It shows that majority (64.0%) of the farm households participated in
watermelon production as a result of higher income generated. Multiple regression analysis result revealed significant
relationships between farm households participation in watermelon production and their socio-economic
characteristics at P<0.05. The constraints faced by the farm households are storage technology and improved
agricultural inputs. Most (63.5%) of the farm households believed that provision of subsidized agricultural inputs and
market accessibility are forms of assistance that will encourages farm households to partake in watermelon production.
It is recommended that government and donor agencies should encourage farm households’ by providing them with
the modern agricultural inputs so as to influence them to participate fully into watermelon production irrespective of
their Socio-economic differences.
Analysis of Factors Influencing Participation of Farm Households in Watermelo...AJSERJournal
This document analyzes factors influencing participation of farm households in watermelon production in Sokoto State, Nigeria. It describes the study area and sampling methodology. A survey was conducted with 181 farm households across 3 local government areas. The study aims to describe socioeconomic characteristics of participants, determine participation levels, identify influencing factors, constraints to participation, and types of assistance needed. Key findings were that most participants were male, ages 25-30, and participated for higher income. Participation was influenced by socioeconomic characteristics. Major constraints were storage technology and inputs. Most participants felt subsidized inputs and better market access would encourage greater involvement in watermelon production. The study recommends providing farm households modern inputs to influence full participation regardless of
Exploring gender differentials in adoption of sustainable intensification pra...africa-rising
Poster prepared by Shaibu Mellon Bedi, Bekele Hundie Kotu,Cornelis Gardebroek and Stephen Frimpong for the Tropentag 2016 Conference on Solidarity in a Competing World—Fair Use of Resources, Vienna, Austria, 19–21 September 2016
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture's Plant Protection Division addressed two major challenges in 2009 - the discovery of emerald ash borer in St. Paul and budget cuts due to the state's financial situation. For emerald ash borer, state and local agencies worked cooperatively to quickly identify and remove infested trees. This likely slowed the pest's spread. Budget cuts reduced some programs, but staff found efficiencies to maintain effectiveness. The division focused on programs most valuable to constituents during difficult financial times.
Development and application of decision support tools to conserve and sustain...ILRI
The project aims to conserve indigenous farm animal genetic resources (FAnGR) in Asia to improve livelihoods of poor livestock keepers. It focuses on documentation, assessment and training to develop tools for breeding, management and cost-benefit analysis of alternative breeds. It also conducts market and policy analysis. The project is led by Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam with support from ILRI and funding from GEF to address sustainable use and conservation of indigenous FAnGR diversity.
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Africa RISING project implementation and contribution in Ethiopia. Presented at Africa RISING close-out event.
24-25 January 2023
ILRI campus- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
The document summarizes a field visit by Africa RISING CGIAR partners to sites in Ethiopia where they are implementing their new SI-MFS initiative. It describes some innovative farmers in the Lemo and Doyogena districts who have adopted integrated crop-livestock-NRM practices promoted by Africa RISING, including using protein-rich legume fodder trees, energy-rich grasses, and soil and water conservation practices. It also highlights the challenges of water shortage and disease, and the potential for the new SI-MFS initiative to build on the success stories and learning from Africa RISING farmers.
This document summarizes planned and ongoing agricultural research activities and studies in the Ethiopian highlands for 2022. It discusses field activities related to livestock feed and forage development as well as crop varietal selection. It also outlines planned, ongoing, and completed studies on topics like gender and scaling assessments. The document notes legacy products to be developed and capacity building efforts. It describes plans to broadcast livestock innovations through local radio and concludes with noting the planned closure of the Africa Research project in Ethiopia in early 2023.
Haimanot Seifu provided a communications update on the Africa RISING program in the Ethiopian Highlands. Key activities before the program ends this year include producing extension manuals, policy briefs, a special journal issue, and a photo book. Surveys are also ongoing regarding gender, monitoring impacts, spillover effects, and scaling. Africa RISING is partnering with AICCRA on workshops, surveys, training modules, and broadcasting feed and forage technologies on local radio stations. A new initiative called SI-MFS involving mixed farming systems in 6 countries was also launched in May to run initially for 3 years from 2022-2024. Support is needed from CKM for legacy products, facilitating
Technique de compostage des tiges de cotonnier au Mali-Sudafrica-rising
Poster prepared by Moumini Guindo, Bouba Traoré, Birhanu Zemadim Birhanu, and Alou Coulibaly for the 13th Symposium of the Malian Society of Applied Sciences (MSAS), 01 July – 05 August 2022.
Flux des nutriments (N, P, K) des resources organiques dans les exploitations...africa-rising
Poster prepared by Moumini Guindo, Bouba Traoré, Birhanu Zemadim Birhanu, and Alou Coulibaly for the 13th Symposium of the Malian Society of Applied Sciences (MSAS), 01 July 1 – 05 August 2022.
The Africa RISING project in Ethiopia's highlands had the goals of improving food security, gender equality, nutrition, income, and capacity building through sustainable intensification research from 2012-2022. It worked in four regions, implementing tested interventions like improved crops, fertilizers, and mechanization. Over 360,000 households directly benefited from validated technologies in phase two, while over 30,000 people participated in training. The project supported graduate students, published research, and faced challenges like COVID-19 and funding issues before planning its exit strategies.
Eliciting willingness to pay for quality maize and beans: Evidence from exper...africa-rising
Poster prepared by Julius Manda, Adane Tufa, Christopher Mutungi, Arega Alene, Victor Manyong and Tahirou Abdoulaye for the IITA Social Science Group Virtual Meeting, 7 December 2021.
The woman has no right to sell livestock: The role of gender norms in Norther...africa-rising
Presented by Kipo Jimah and Gundula Fischer (IITA) at the virtual conference on Cultivating Equality: Advancing Gender Research in Agriculture and Food Systems, 12-15 October 2021
This document summarizes two assessments conducted by Africa RISING on sustainable intensification and return on investment from 2011-2020. It finds that:
1) The total value of direct benefits to farmers was $74.6 million, while the total project cost was $15.9 million, resulting in a return on investment of 469%.
2) An assessment of progress towards sustainable intensification analyzed households by total production per hectare and compared indicators across five domains. It found that more intensified households showed improved scores in agricultural production, economics, environment, human welfare, and social indicators.
3) A focus on assessments at the woreda (district) level provided insights into differences between communities and guidance for
The document summarizes the results of a nutrition assessment study and lessons learned from it. The study aimed to identify how Africa RISING interventions contributed to household nutrition. It used a qualitative research approach with key informant interviews and focus group discussions in Ethiopia. The results showed that the interventions helped to produce and consume a more diverse and nutritious diet, generate income, and improve knowledge of food production and preparation. However, diet diversity remained low and certain nutrient-rich foods were still limited. Key lessons were that technical nutrition support needs frequent follow-ups, and engaging community leaders and husbands is important for influencing mothers' nutrition practices.
The document discusses plans for scaling assessment of Africa RISING interventions. It notes that Africa RISING's second phase focused on scaling approaches through recruiting scaling partners, training of trainers, multi-stakeholder meetings, and research backstopping. The assessment aims to document scaling practices, identify areas for increased support, and develop an exit strategy as the program period concludes. It will use ILRI's scaling framework over six months to provide a technical report and scientific paper.
This document summarizes a presentation on conducting on-farm trials at scale using crowdsourcing. It discusses the benefits and challenges of traditional on-farm trials, and proposes a solution using digital platforms and farmer participation. Farmers would receive random combinations of varieties to test on their own farms and provide rankings. Data would be collected and analyzed to provide feedback to farmers. The approach aims to increase representation while reducing costs compared to traditional on-farm trials. It outlines 10 steps for implementation, including defining varieties, designing projects, recruiting farmers, preparing packages, data collection, analysis and discussion.
Contribution of Africa RISING validated technologies, nutrition-education interventions to household nutrition and participatory nutrition-education need assessment with seasonal food availability in Amhara, Oromia and SNNP regions of Ethiopia
Candidate young stellar objects in the S-cluster: Kinematic analysis of a sub...Sérgio Sacani
Context. The observation of several L-band emission sources in the S cluster has led to a rich discussion of their nature. However, a definitive answer to the classification of the dusty objects requires an explanation for the detection of compact Doppler-shifted Brγ emission. The ionized hydrogen in combination with the observation of mid-infrared L-band continuum emission suggests that most of these sources are embedded in a dusty envelope. These embedded sources are part of the S-cluster, and their relationship to the S-stars is still under debate. To date, the question of the origin of these two populations has been vague, although all explanations favor migration processes for the individual cluster members. Aims. This work revisits the S-cluster and its dusty members orbiting the supermassive black hole SgrA* on bound Keplerian orbits from a kinematic perspective. The aim is to explore the Keplerian parameters for patterns that might imply a nonrandom distribution of the sample. Additionally, various analytical aspects are considered to address the nature of the dusty sources. Methods. Based on the photometric analysis, we estimated the individual H−K and K−L colors for the source sample and compared the results to known cluster members. The classification revealed a noticeable contrast between the S-stars and the dusty sources. To fit the flux-density distribution, we utilized the radiative transfer code HYPERION and implemented a young stellar object Class I model. We obtained the position angle from the Keplerian fit results; additionally, we analyzed the distribution of the inclinations and the longitudes of the ascending node. Results. The colors of the dusty sources suggest a stellar nature consistent with the spectral energy distribution in the near and midinfrared domains. Furthermore, the evaporation timescales of dusty and gaseous clumps in the vicinity of SgrA* are much shorter ( 2yr) than the epochs covered by the observations (≈15yr). In addition to the strong evidence for the stellar classification of the D-sources, we also find a clear disk-like pattern following the arrangements of S-stars proposed in the literature. Furthermore, we find a global intrinsic inclination for all dusty sources of 60 ± 20◦, implying a common formation process. Conclusions. The pattern of the dusty sources manifested in the distribution of the position angles, inclinations, and longitudes of the ascending node strongly suggests two different scenarios: the main-sequence stars and the dusty stellar S-cluster sources share a common formation history or migrated with a similar formation channel in the vicinity of SgrA*. Alternatively, the gravitational influence of SgrA* in combination with a massive perturber, such as a putative intermediate mass black hole in the IRS 13 cluster, forces the dusty objects and S-stars to follow a particular orbital arrangement. Key words. stars: black holes– stars: formation– Galaxy: center– galaxies: star formation
(June 12, 2024) Webinar: Development of PET theranostics targeting the molecu...Scintica Instrumentation
Targeting Hsp90 and its pathogen Orthologs with Tethered Inhibitors as a Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategy for cancer and infectious diseases with Dr. Timothy Haystead.
ESA/ACT Science Coffee: Diego Blas - Gravitational wave detection with orbita...Advanced-Concepts-Team
Presentation in the Science Coffee of the Advanced Concepts Team of the European Space Agency on the 07.06.2024.
Speaker: Diego Blas (IFAE/ICREA)
Title: Gravitational wave detection with orbital motion of Moon and artificial
Abstract:
In this talk I will describe some recent ideas to find gravitational waves from supermassive black holes or of primordial origin by studying their secular effect on the orbital motion of the Moon or satellites that are laser ranged.
Describing and Interpreting an Immersive Learning Case with the Immersion Cub...Leonel Morgado
Current descriptions of immersive learning cases are often difficult or impossible to compare. This is due to a myriad of different options on what details to include, which aspects are relevant, and on the descriptive approaches employed. Also, these aspects often combine very specific details with more general guidelines or indicate intents and rationales without clarifying their implementation. In this paper we provide a method to describe immersive learning cases that is structured to enable comparisons, yet flexible enough to allow researchers and practitioners to decide which aspects to include. This method leverages a taxonomy that classifies educational aspects at three levels (uses, practices, and strategies) and then utilizes two frameworks, the Immersive Learning Brain and the Immersion Cube, to enable a structured description and interpretation of immersive learning cases. The method is then demonstrated on a published immersive learning case on training for wind turbine maintenance using virtual reality. Applying the method results in a structured artifact, the Immersive Learning Case Sheet, that tags the case with its proximal uses, practices, and strategies, and refines the free text case description to ensure that matching details are included. This contribution is thus a case description method in support of future comparative research of immersive learning cases. We then discuss how the resulting description and interpretation can be leveraged to change immersion learning cases, by enriching them (considering low-effort changes or additions) or innovating (exploring more challenging avenues of transformation). The method holds significant promise to support better-grounded research in immersive learning.
PPT on Sustainable Land Management presented at the three-day 'Training and Validation Workshop on Modules of Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) Technologies in South Asia' workshop on April 22, 2024.
JAMES WEBB STUDY THE MASSIVE BLACK HOLE SEEDSSérgio Sacani
The pathway(s) to seeding the massive black holes (MBHs) that exist at the heart of galaxies in the present and distant Universe remains an unsolved problem. Here we categorise, describe and quantitatively discuss the formation pathways of both light and heavy seeds. We emphasise that the most recent computational models suggest that rather than a bimodal-like mass spectrum between light and heavy seeds with light at one end and heavy at the other that instead a continuum exists. Light seeds being more ubiquitous and the heavier seeds becoming less and less abundant due the rarer environmental conditions required for their formation. We therefore examine the different mechanisms that give rise to different seed mass spectrums. We show how and why the mechanisms that produce the heaviest seeds are also among the rarest events in the Universe and are hence extremely unlikely to be the seeds for the vast majority of the MBH population. We quantify, within the limits of the current large uncertainties in the seeding processes, the expected number densities of the seed mass spectrum. We argue that light seeds must be at least 103 to 105 times more numerous than heavy seeds to explain the MBH population as a whole. Based on our current understanding of the seed population this makes heavy seeds (Mseed > 103 M⊙) a significantly more likely pathway given that heavy seeds have an abundance pattern than is close to and likely in excess of 10−4 compared to light seeds. Finally, we examine the current state-of-the-art in numerical calculations and recent observations and plot a path forward for near-future advances in both domains.
PPT on Direct Seeded Rice presented at the three-day 'Training and Validation Workshop on Modules of Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) Technologies in South Asia' workshop on April 22, 2024.
Local conventions governing natural resource management in southern region of Mali
1. Local conventions governing natural resource management in
Southern region of Mali
Clarisse UMUTONI1 &Augustine AYANTUNDE2,
1 International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), c/o ICRISAT, B.P. 320 Bamako, MALI
2International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), c/o CIFOR, B.P. 9478 Ouagadougou, BURKINA FASO
Corresponding author email: c.umutoni@cgiar.org
Key research activities
o Assessment of different types of existing natural resource
institutions in the study sites
o Level of participation in the development of the local natural
resource institutions.
o Analysis of strengths and weaknesses of existing local natural
resource institutions.
Implications of the research for generating
development outcomes
Results and main findings
o Local conventions governing natural resources management exist
in all study sites mainly in an informal (oral) form. They govern
natural resources use (land access and acquisition by foreigners,
harvesting wild fruits, fishing, grazing, forest, water management).
o Men had a higher knowledge of local natural resource institutions
compared to women (Figure 1)
o Participation of community members in elaboration of natural
resources institutions was very low, and age, gender, and ethnicity
appeared to influence the level of participation of the community
(Table 1).
o Weakness of existing local natural resource institutions : Lack of
formalization of most of the existing rules and norms governing
NRM; lack of effective monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for
the local rules governing NRM; poor participation of community
members in the elaboration of local conventions
Identification of innovative options to strengthen existing local
natural resource institutions
Table 1: Results of the regression analysis of the level of
participation of community members in the elaboration of
rules and norms governing natural resources use
By assessing impact of natural resource policy instruments in the
farming system through a comparative case study with communities
having these policies developed and the communities without
natural resource policy instruments.
The Africa Research In Sustainable Intensification for the Next Generation (Africa RISING) program comprises three research-for-
development projects supported by the United States Agency for International Development as part of the U.S. government’s Feed the
Future initiative.
Through action research and development partnerships, Africa RISING will create opportunities for smallholder farm households to move out
of hunger and poverty through sustainably intensified farming systems that improve food, nutrition, and income security, particularly for
women and children, and conserve or enhance the natural resource base.
The three projects are led by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (in West Africa and East and Southern Africa) and the
International Livestock Research Institute (in the Ethiopian Highlands). The International Food Policy Research Institute leads an
associated project on monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment.
www.africa-rising.net
Partnerships with the Association Malienne d’Eveil pour
le Développement Durable (AMEDD )
Current partnerships and future
engagements for out scaling
Figure 1: Level of knowledge of local rules or norms governing
NRM according to gender in Bougouni and Koutiala
Independent variable Bougouni Koutiala
Age 0.029*** 0.004
Residence -0.023*** 0.010
Female -0.575*** -0.389**
Herder -1.098 0.189
Farmer-herder -0.093 0.026
Formal education -0.411** 0.340*
Koranic education 0.206 0.035
Non land owning lineage -0.280 0.282
Constant 0.188 -0.258
R2 0.317 0.117
How this work would continue in
Africa RISING phase 2