Presented by Alan Duncan, Beth Cullen, Aster Gebrekristos and Stefan Shultz at the Africa RISING Ethiopia Project Implementation Meeting, Addis Ababa, 13-14 February 2013
Photo report on LIVES, Africa RISING, N2Africa Ethiopia joint workshop and ex...africa-rising
The document summarizes a joint workshop and exhibition held by ILRI projects in Ethiopia to share experiences on technologies and approaches to improve farm incomes and livelihoods. Over two days, the event included presentations on interventions along commodity value chains from LIVES, N2Africa, Africa RISING and other projects. Presentations covered topics like feed development, livestock and crop value chains, soil and water management. The workshop provided a platform for participants from government, universities, NGOs and farmers to discuss lessons and scalable solutions to support market-oriented agricultural development in Ethiopia.
Research in sustainable intensification in the sub-humid maize-based cropping...africa-rising
This document summarizes research being conducted in Babati, Tanzania on sustainable intensification of maize-based cropping systems. The research is led by various institutions (IITA, ILRI, CIMMYT, etc.) and has the following objectives: 1) Identify biophysical and socioeconomic constraints to crop and livestock production; 2) Introduce and evaluate improved crop varieties; and 3) Develop postharvest technologies to reduce losses. The status of research deliverables is provided, showing preliminary results on crop yields, variety selection, fertilizer response, and mycotoxin contamination. Lessons learned are discussed, along with proposed research opportunities for 2013/14, such as addressing low yields, maize lethal
Agro-ecological intensification of smallholder agriculture through action res...africa-rising
Presented by Regis Chikowo and Sieglinde Snapp (Michigan State University) at the Africa RISING East and Southern Africa Research Review and Planning Meeting, Arusha, Tanzania, 1-5 October 2012
Africa RISING update on Ghana in 2012 and plans for 2013africa-rising
This document provides an update on the Africa RISING program in Ghana in 2012 and plans for 2013. In 2012, Africa RISING conducted situation analysis in 60 communities to identify quick-win sites. Major crops grown included maize, rice, and legumes. Production constraints identified included limited access to credit, inadequate land preparation equipment, low soil fertility, poor quality seed, erratic rainfall and drought, Striga weed, and pest and disease problems. Plans for 2013 include continuing work with partners in integrated systems research and development activities to address these constraints and improve productivity, natural resource management, and market access for smallholder farmers.
Photo report on LIVES, Africa RISING, N2Africa Ethiopia joint workshop and ex...africa-rising
The document summarizes a joint workshop and exhibition held by ILRI projects in Ethiopia to share experiences on technologies and approaches to improve farm incomes and livelihoods. Over two days, the event included presentations on interventions along commodity value chains from LIVES, N2Africa, Africa RISING and other projects. Presentations covered topics like feed development, livestock and crop value chains, soil and water management. The workshop provided a platform for participants from government, universities, NGOs and farmers to discuss lessons and scalable solutions to support market-oriented agricultural development in Ethiopia.
Research in sustainable intensification in the sub-humid maize-based cropping...africa-rising
This document summarizes research being conducted in Babati, Tanzania on sustainable intensification of maize-based cropping systems. The research is led by various institutions (IITA, ILRI, CIMMYT, etc.) and has the following objectives: 1) Identify biophysical and socioeconomic constraints to crop and livestock production; 2) Introduce and evaluate improved crop varieties; and 3) Develop postharvest technologies to reduce losses. The status of research deliverables is provided, showing preliminary results on crop yields, variety selection, fertilizer response, and mycotoxin contamination. Lessons learned are discussed, along with proposed research opportunities for 2013/14, such as addressing low yields, maize lethal
Agro-ecological intensification of smallholder agriculture through action res...africa-rising
Presented by Regis Chikowo and Sieglinde Snapp (Michigan State University) at the Africa RISING East and Southern Africa Research Review and Planning Meeting, Arusha, Tanzania, 1-5 October 2012
Africa RISING update on Ghana in 2012 and plans for 2013africa-rising
This document provides an update on the Africa RISING program in Ghana in 2012 and plans for 2013. In 2012, Africa RISING conducted situation analysis in 60 communities to identify quick-win sites. Major crops grown included maize, rice, and legumes. Production constraints identified included limited access to credit, inadequate land preparation equipment, low soil fertility, poor quality seed, erratic rainfall and drought, Striga weed, and pest and disease problems. Plans for 2013 include continuing work with partners in integrated systems research and development activities to address these constraints and improve productivity, natural resource management, and market access for smallholder farmers.
Africa RISING in Mali: Concept note and work plans for 2013africa-rising
This document provides an overview of the proposed work plans and activities for the AfricaRISING project in southern Mali in 2013. The objectives are to develop sustainable intensification approaches for cereal-cotton-legume systems through integrated innovations that are productive, profitable, and disseminated through farmer networks. Activities are outlined for six system components: cereals-cotton-legumes, vegetables, agroforestry, livestock and land management, post-harvest technologies, and markets. The work will be implemented through research-extension platforms involving testing of technologies by farmer volunteers and evaluations to develop integrated recommendations tailored to different farm and household types.
Piloting SLATE in the Ethiopian Highlands: Process and key lessonsafrica-rising
Presented by Amare Haileslassie on the Training of Trainers workshop on the use of Livelihoods Characterization/ Benchmarking Tool (SLATE), Jeldu, Ethiopia, 1-5 April 2013
Plant disease and pest monitoring surveys in Africa RISING action areas in Ta...africa-rising
Presented by Lava Kumar (IITA) and Warren Arinaitwe (CIAT) at the Africa RISING East and Southern Africa annual review and planning meeting, Lilongwe, Malawi, 3-5 September 2013
Africa RISING Mali report on Year 1 (2012)africa-rising
Presented by Eva Weltzien, Tom van Mourik, A. Rouamba, Vera Lugutuah, Yah Diakite, Bougouna Sogoba, Abdoulaye Diakite, Mamourou Sidibe, Joachim Binam, Augustine Ayantunde and Abdou Fall at the Africa RISING West Africa Stakeholder Meeting, Accra, Ghana, 23 January 2013
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.
Value chain analysis of grain legumes in East and Southern Africa africa-rising
Presented by J. Rusike (IITA), C. Donovan (MSU-CRSP), A. Orr (ICRISAT), E. Birachi (CIAT), K. Mutabazi (Sokoine), S. Lyimo (Selian ARI), V. Kabambe (Bunda), K. Kanenga (ZARI) at the Africa RISING East and Southern Africa Research Review and Planning Meeting, Arusha, Tanzania, 1-5 October 2012
Take AIM: Agro-ecological Intensification in Malawi through action research w...africa-rising
Presented by Regis Chikowo, Robbie Tichardson, Sieg Snapp (MSU), Wezi Mhango, Fanny Chigwa, Agness Mangwela (LUANAR), Isaac Nyoka (ICRAF), Sileshi
(ICRAF), Desta Lulseged (CIAT), Owen Kumwenda and Anilly Msukwa (DAES) at the Africa RISING East and Southern Africa annual review and planning meeting,
Lilongwe, Malawi, 3-5 September 2013
Photo trip report from the initiation meeting of the Basona Worena woreda Inn...africa-rising
This document summarizes a photo trip report from a meeting to initiate an Innovation Platform in the Basona Worena woreda of Ethiopia. The meeting aimed to brief agricultural stakeholders about the Africa RISING project and establish Innovation Platforms. By the end of the visit, 4 strategic platforms and 8 operational platforms had been established along with technical committees at the woreda and kebele levels. Presentations were given on Africa RISING interventions and a cost-benefit analysis, and discussions were held with model farmers, on preferred varieties and management practices.
Africa RISING: Status of research planning in East and Southern Africaafrica-rising
Presented by Mateete Bekunda (IITA) and Regis Chikowo (MSU) at the Africa RISING Monitoring & Evaluation Expert Meeting, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 5-7 September 2012
Sustainable intensification and diversification of maize-based farming system...africa-rising
Presented by Dan TerAvest (Washington State University) at the Africa RISING East and Southern Africa Research Review and Planning Meeting, Arusha, Tanzania, 1-5 October 2012
Site selection for Africa RISING in northern Ghana africa-rising
This document summarizes the site selection process for Africa RISING projects in Northern Ghana. It involved three main stages: 1) Defining program areas based on farming systems and geography. 2) Selecting districts within these areas to represent a range of biophysical and human factors. 3) Randomly selecting communities within districts while avoiding poor market access and ensuring separation between project and control sites. Several districts in Northern and Upper West regions were selected. Within districts, potential sites were mapped and some eliminated based on field visits. The final sites were said to represent the environmental and socioeconomic diversity of Northern Ghana and provide opportunities for multidisciplinary research.
Africa RISING in East and Southern Africa: Year 1 Overview africa-rising
This document provides an overview of the first year of Africa RISING in East and Southern Africa. It describes the inception of the program from initial planning meetings through the approval and start of 10 initial projects. It outlines lessons learned around entry points, opportunities, partnerships, and logistics. It then discusses the research framework, site selection process, communication and management structures, and an upcoming visit from USAID.
Africa RISING Monitoring and Evaluation: Work in progress and 2012/2013 achie...africa-rising
Presented by B. Haile and A. Charles (IFPRI) at the Africa RISING East and Southern Africa annual review and planning meeting, Lilongwe, Malawi, 3-5 September 2013
The project aims to improve farming systems and food security through integrated research programs focused on key geographies like the Ethiopian highlands. It involves seven work packages including characterizing current farming practices, establishing knowledge sharing groups, identifying problems and gaps, and assessing new technologies. The project coordinates with other groups and aligns with national agricultural priorities to have the biggest impact through improved household management strategies and innovation.
This document outlines a research strategy to study goat value chain development models in order to generate evidence and lessons learned. It will take a participatory action research approach using innovation platforms and producer hubs to test interventions, monitor changes, and conduct focused studies. Key questions focus on how these models impact practices, market access, and benefits for actors. A hybrid monitoring and evaluation approach using outcome mapping and indicators will track behavioral changes and value chain performance over time.
The document discusses opportunity identification, which is the process by which research organizations detect technologies that could be successfully commercialized. It defines opportunity identification and describes its position in the technology transfer process. Some key challenges are increasing the number and quality of invention disclosures. Successful opportunity identification involves monitoring research activities, raising awareness of technology transfer, and evaluating inventions for their commercial potential. The document outlines some specific processes and tools that can be used for these core components of opportunity identification.
Africa RISING in Mali: Concept note and work plans for 2013africa-rising
This document provides an overview of the proposed work plans and activities for the AfricaRISING project in southern Mali in 2013. The objectives are to develop sustainable intensification approaches for cereal-cotton-legume systems through integrated innovations that are productive, profitable, and disseminated through farmer networks. Activities are outlined for six system components: cereals-cotton-legumes, vegetables, agroforestry, livestock and land management, post-harvest technologies, and markets. The work will be implemented through research-extension platforms involving testing of technologies by farmer volunteers and evaluations to develop integrated recommendations tailored to different farm and household types.
Piloting SLATE in the Ethiopian Highlands: Process and key lessonsafrica-rising
Presented by Amare Haileslassie on the Training of Trainers workshop on the use of Livelihoods Characterization/ Benchmarking Tool (SLATE), Jeldu, Ethiopia, 1-5 April 2013
Plant disease and pest monitoring surveys in Africa RISING action areas in Ta...africa-rising
Presented by Lava Kumar (IITA) and Warren Arinaitwe (CIAT) at the Africa RISING East and Southern Africa annual review and planning meeting, Lilongwe, Malawi, 3-5 September 2013
Africa RISING Mali report on Year 1 (2012)africa-rising
Presented by Eva Weltzien, Tom van Mourik, A. Rouamba, Vera Lugutuah, Yah Diakite, Bougouna Sogoba, Abdoulaye Diakite, Mamourou Sidibe, Joachim Binam, Augustine Ayantunde and Abdou Fall at the Africa RISING West Africa Stakeholder Meeting, Accra, Ghana, 23 January 2013
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.
Value chain analysis of grain legumes in East and Southern Africa africa-rising
Presented by J. Rusike (IITA), C. Donovan (MSU-CRSP), A. Orr (ICRISAT), E. Birachi (CIAT), K. Mutabazi (Sokoine), S. Lyimo (Selian ARI), V. Kabambe (Bunda), K. Kanenga (ZARI) at the Africa RISING East and Southern Africa Research Review and Planning Meeting, Arusha, Tanzania, 1-5 October 2012
Take AIM: Agro-ecological Intensification in Malawi through action research w...africa-rising
Presented by Regis Chikowo, Robbie Tichardson, Sieg Snapp (MSU), Wezi Mhango, Fanny Chigwa, Agness Mangwela (LUANAR), Isaac Nyoka (ICRAF), Sileshi
(ICRAF), Desta Lulseged (CIAT), Owen Kumwenda and Anilly Msukwa (DAES) at the Africa RISING East and Southern Africa annual review and planning meeting,
Lilongwe, Malawi, 3-5 September 2013
Photo trip report from the initiation meeting of the Basona Worena woreda Inn...africa-rising
This document summarizes a photo trip report from a meeting to initiate an Innovation Platform in the Basona Worena woreda of Ethiopia. The meeting aimed to brief agricultural stakeholders about the Africa RISING project and establish Innovation Platforms. By the end of the visit, 4 strategic platforms and 8 operational platforms had been established along with technical committees at the woreda and kebele levels. Presentations were given on Africa RISING interventions and a cost-benefit analysis, and discussions were held with model farmers, on preferred varieties and management practices.
Africa RISING: Status of research planning in East and Southern Africaafrica-rising
Presented by Mateete Bekunda (IITA) and Regis Chikowo (MSU) at the Africa RISING Monitoring & Evaluation Expert Meeting, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 5-7 September 2012
Sustainable intensification and diversification of maize-based farming system...africa-rising
Presented by Dan TerAvest (Washington State University) at the Africa RISING East and Southern Africa Research Review and Planning Meeting, Arusha, Tanzania, 1-5 October 2012
Site selection for Africa RISING in northern Ghana africa-rising
This document summarizes the site selection process for Africa RISING projects in Northern Ghana. It involved three main stages: 1) Defining program areas based on farming systems and geography. 2) Selecting districts within these areas to represent a range of biophysical and human factors. 3) Randomly selecting communities within districts while avoiding poor market access and ensuring separation between project and control sites. Several districts in Northern and Upper West regions were selected. Within districts, potential sites were mapped and some eliminated based on field visits. The final sites were said to represent the environmental and socioeconomic diversity of Northern Ghana and provide opportunities for multidisciplinary research.
Africa RISING in East and Southern Africa: Year 1 Overview africa-rising
This document provides an overview of the first year of Africa RISING in East and Southern Africa. It describes the inception of the program from initial planning meetings through the approval and start of 10 initial projects. It outlines lessons learned around entry points, opportunities, partnerships, and logistics. It then discusses the research framework, site selection process, communication and management structures, and an upcoming visit from USAID.
Africa RISING Monitoring and Evaluation: Work in progress and 2012/2013 achie...africa-rising
Presented by B. Haile and A. Charles (IFPRI) at the Africa RISING East and Southern Africa annual review and planning meeting, Lilongwe, Malawi, 3-5 September 2013
The project aims to improve farming systems and food security through integrated research programs focused on key geographies like the Ethiopian highlands. It involves seven work packages including characterizing current farming practices, establishing knowledge sharing groups, identifying problems and gaps, and assessing new technologies. The project coordinates with other groups and aligns with national agricultural priorities to have the biggest impact through improved household management strategies and innovation.
This document outlines a research strategy to study goat value chain development models in order to generate evidence and lessons learned. It will take a participatory action research approach using innovation platforms and producer hubs to test interventions, monitor changes, and conduct focused studies. Key questions focus on how these models impact practices, market access, and benefits for actors. A hybrid monitoring and evaluation approach using outcome mapping and indicators will track behavioral changes and value chain performance over time.
The document discusses opportunity identification, which is the process by which research organizations detect technologies that could be successfully commercialized. It defines opportunity identification and describes its position in the technology transfer process. Some key challenges are increasing the number and quality of invention disclosures. Successful opportunity identification involves monitoring research activities, raising awareness of technology transfer, and evaluating inventions for their commercial potential. The document outlines some specific processes and tools that can be used for these core components of opportunity identification.
Qualitative techniques for assessing agricultural innovation systemsSteveLeGrand
This document discusses tools and methods for evaluating agricultural innovation systems (AIS). It presents a conceptual framework for understanding the generation, spread, and use of agricultural knowledge. It then discusses several qualitative tools that can be used to understand complex AIS situations, including social network analysis, participatory approaches, story/experience mapping, and outcome mapping. The document argues that a mix of qualitative techniques is most useful for painting a rich picture of AIS and understanding how and why they function as they do.
Dr. Totti Könnölä from Impetu Solutions waas invited to give a keynote speech on 'Opening Horizons: What kind of new approaches are available?' in the COST Foresight on Future Demand for Forest-based Products and Services: Dissemination Conference on September 13, 2011, in Sekocin Stary (Near Warsaw)/Poland.
This document discusses lean transformation at the societal level using the Shingo Prize levels of transformation as a framework. It asks how the lean journey can progress from tools and techniques to the systems level to create a more integrated and sustained improvement model for society. It also discusses how social media can enable this type of large-scale lean transformation by facilitating activities at each of the Shingo levels - principles, systems, and tools.
The future of collaborative work and its toolsgencat .
The document analyzes trends in collaborative tools used by organizations. It categorizes tools and identifies trends, and aims to guide decision making about technology strategy. The methodology involves conceptualizing tools based on their functions in information management, cocreation, communication, dissemination, and learning. A table summarizes collaborative tools and their trends to transform how people work and share knowledge.
This document discusses opportunity identification in technology transfer from public research organizations. It defines technology transfer and opportunity detection as bringing research findings to public use through commercialization. Opportunity detection is the starting point of identifying technologies that could successfully be turned into commercial products. The challenges are increasing both the quantity and quality of invention disclosures by researchers. Success requires raising awareness of technology transfer, monitoring research, and evaluating projects for commercial potential. The document outlines existing processes used by European technology transfer offices to improve opportunity detection.
This document summarizes a discussion on improving standards development processes in the learning, education, and training domain. It outlines the current Process and Product Legitimacy model used to analyze standards. Participants identified opportunities like increasing stakeholder involvement and recognizing diverse standards bodies. Barriers included a lack of inclusiveness and understanding of standards scopes. Solutions proposed were learning from agile specification processes, improving adoption support, and managing expectations of policymakers. The document concludes by outlining an improved model with multiple perspectives to better understand standards development drivers and motivate diverse stakeholders.
This document discusses the development of a quality letter for evaluating action-research applied to territorial governance. It outlines several objectives for the letter, including reaching consensus on basic principles for action-research processes and protocols. The document then discusses several key aspects of action-research quality, including participation, sustainability, transparency, and co-responsibility. It proposes that the quality letter establish pillars for evaluating the mobilization of territorial resources, knowledge sharing, participatory processes, and management of results. The goal is to provide teams with a self-assessment tool to improve their action-research practices.
The document discusses outcomes thinking in CIAT and CRPs. It emphasizes achieving development outcomes through results-based program management. This implies planning, implementing, learning and measuring performance to focus on how outputs contribute to goals of poverty and hunger alleviation. Impact pathways show linkages between research activities, outputs, outcomes and impacts. Theories of change explain why interventions are expected to work. Key outcomes include capacity changes in knowledge and skills, as well as behavioral changes and practice adoption. Development outcomes provide direct benefits like increased productivity and food security for beneficiaries.
Usages of ICT : A user-oriented innovation processM@rsouin
The Gis M@rsouin is an interdisciplinary research center in Brittany that focuses on the study of internet usage and user-oriented innovation. It has three platforms - a technological platform, observatory, and laboratory experiment. The goals are to lead research programs, evaluate public policy, and collaborate with industry. The key areas of research are learning, social interaction, public policy, and markets. M@rsouin emphasizes interdisciplinary work, diversity of expertise, putting users at the core, observation in real contexts, and involving users throughout the innovation process.
Current status of the Apollon Pilot, as presented by its coordinator Pieter Ballon, at the Valencia conference of the European Network of Living Labs (April 14th, 2010)
This document outlines the CARDIAC project which aims to advise the European Commission on research priorities in accessible and assistive information and communication technologies (ICT). The project will use a structured dialogic design process involving stakeholders to develop roadmaps on technology transfer, inclusive human-machine interaction, and network-based applications. Key activities include workshops and events to gather input which will be clustered and voted on to create the roadmaps defining short and long-term research priorities. The overall goal is to increase available products and services to improve integration and inclusion of people with disabilities.
This document provides an overview of Earley & Associates, a consulting firm focused on taxonomy and information architecture. It discusses the company's founding in 1994, core team of 35 consultants located in the US, UK and Canada, and services including taxonomy, search strategy, enterprise content management and program management. The CEO Seth Earley is introduced, with details of his experience and focus areas including knowledge management systems, taxonomy best practices and conferences. The remainder of the document discusses using taxonomy and sentiment analysis for social media monitoring, managing marketing communications and addressing globalization challenges.
This document provides an overview of implementation science and introduces a conceptual framework for guiding the assessment and improvement of implementation processes. It engages participants in applying this framework to analyze factors that will influence health worker counseling and mother feeding practices related to the WHO guidelines on infant feeding in the context of HIV, assuming breastfeeding with ARVs is the national policy.
The document presents a method for assessing organizational readiness for internal use of social media in information-intensive organizations. It uses organizational semiotics techniques, including containment analysis, organizational morphology, and collateral analysis to identify key factors of readiness. These techniques help provide a systematic approach to analyzing the informal, formal, and technical social norms and relationships within an organization that are important for readiness. The analysis identifies substantive activities, communication activities, and control activities related to potential social media use, as well as surrounding environmental factors. The goal is to develop a method that can help organizations evaluate their preparedness and identify gaps before adopting social media tools internally.
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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
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Ocean Lotus cyber threat actors represent a sophisticated, persistent, and politically motivated group that poses a significant risk to organizations and individuals in the Southeast Asian region. Their continuous evolution and adaptability underscore the need for robust cybersecurity measures and international cooperation to identify and mitigate the threats posed by such advanced persistent threat groups.
Main news related to the CCS TSI 2023 (2023/1695)Jakub Marek
An English 🇬🇧 translation of a presentation to the speech I gave about the main changes brought by CCS TSI 2023 at the biggest Czech conference on Communications and signalling systems on Railways, which was held in Clarion Hotel Olomouc from 7th to 9th November 2023 (konferenceszt.cz). Attended by around 500 participants and 200 on-line followers.
The original Czech 🇨🇿 version of the presentation can be found here: https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/hlavni-novinky-souvisejici-s-ccs-tsi-2023-2023-1695/269688092 .
The videorecording (in Czech) from the presentation is available here: https://youtu.be/WzjJWm4IyPk?si=SImb06tuXGb30BEH .
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Skybuffer SAM4U tool for SAP license adoptionTatiana Kojar
Manage and optimize your license adoption and consumption with SAM4U, an SAP free customer software asset management tool.
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- Setting a table granularity;
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UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 6DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 6. In this session, we will cover Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI webinar offers an in-depth exploration of leveraging cutting-edge technologies for test automation within the UiPath platform. Attendees will delve into the integration of generative AI, a test automation solution, with Open AI advanced natural language processing capabilities.
Throughout the session, participants will discover how this synergy empowers testers to automate repetitive tasks, enhance testing accuracy, and expedite the software testing life cycle. Topics covered include the seamless integration process, practical use cases, and the benefits of harnessing AI-driven automation for UiPath testing initiatives. By attending this webinar, testers, and automation professionals can gain valuable insights into harnessing the power of AI to optimize their test automation workflows within the UiPath ecosystem, ultimately driving efficiency and quality in software development processes.
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into integrating generative AI.
2. Understanding how this integration enhances test automation within the UiPath platform
3. Practical demonstrations
4. Exploration of real-world use cases illustrating the benefits of AI-driven test automation for UiPath
Topics covered:
What is generative AI
Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath integration with generative AI
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
Project Management Semester Long Project - Acuityjpupo2018
Acuity is an innovative learning app designed to transform the way you engage with knowledge. Powered by AI technology, Acuity takes complex topics and distills them into concise, interactive summaries that are easy to read & understand. Whether you're exploring the depths of quantum mechanics or seeking insight into historical events, Acuity provides the key information you need without the burden of lengthy texts.
HCL Notes und Domino Lizenzkostenreduzierung in der Welt von DLAUpanagenda
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/hcl-notes-und-domino-lizenzkostenreduzierung-in-der-welt-von-dlau/
DLAU und die Lizenzen nach dem CCB- und CCX-Modell sind für viele in der HCL-Community seit letztem Jahr ein heißes Thema. Als Notes- oder Domino-Kunde haben Sie vielleicht mit unerwartet hohen Benutzerzahlen und Lizenzgebühren zu kämpfen. Sie fragen sich vielleicht, wie diese neue Art der Lizenzierung funktioniert und welchen Nutzen sie Ihnen bringt. Vor allem wollen Sie sicherlich Ihr Budget einhalten und Kosten sparen, wo immer möglich. Das verstehen wir und wir möchten Ihnen dabei helfen!
Wir erklären Ihnen, wie Sie häufige Konfigurationsprobleme lösen können, die dazu führen können, dass mehr Benutzer gezählt werden als nötig, und wie Sie überflüssige oder ungenutzte Konten identifizieren und entfernen können, um Geld zu sparen. Es gibt auch einige Ansätze, die zu unnötigen Ausgaben führen können, z. B. wenn ein Personendokument anstelle eines Mail-Ins für geteilte Mailboxen verwendet wird. Wir zeigen Ihnen solche Fälle und deren Lösungen. Und natürlich erklären wir Ihnen das neue Lizenzmodell.
Nehmen Sie an diesem Webinar teil, bei dem HCL-Ambassador Marc Thomas und Gastredner Franz Walder Ihnen diese neue Welt näherbringen. Es vermittelt Ihnen die Tools und das Know-how, um den Überblick zu bewahren. Sie werden in der Lage sein, Ihre Kosten durch eine optimierte Domino-Konfiguration zu reduzieren und auch in Zukunft gering zu halten.
Diese Themen werden behandelt
- Reduzierung der Lizenzkosten durch Auffinden und Beheben von Fehlkonfigurationen und überflüssigen Konten
- Wie funktionieren CCB- und CCX-Lizenzen wirklich?
- Verstehen des DLAU-Tools und wie man es am besten nutzt
- Tipps für häufige Problembereiche, wie z. B. Team-Postfächer, Funktions-/Testbenutzer usw.
- Praxisbeispiele und Best Practices zum sofortigen Umsetzen
Introduction of Cybersecurity with OSS at Code Europe 2024Hiroshi SHIBATA
I develop the Ruby programming language, RubyGems, and Bundler, which are package managers for Ruby. Today, I will introduce how to enhance the security of your application using open-source software (OSS) examples from Ruby and RubyGems.
The first topic is CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures). I have published CVEs many times. But what exactly is a CVE? I'll provide a basic understanding of CVEs and explain how to detect and handle vulnerabilities in OSS.
Next, let's discuss package managers. Package managers play a critical role in the OSS ecosystem. I'll explain how to manage library dependencies in your application.
I'll share insights into how the Ruby and RubyGems core team works to keep our ecosystem safe. By the end of this talk, you'll have a better understanding of how to safeguard your code.
Unlock the Future of Search with MongoDB Atlas_ Vector Search Unleashed.pdfMalak Abu Hammad
Discover how MongoDB Atlas and vector search technology can revolutionize your application's search capabilities. This comprehensive presentation covers:
* What is Vector Search?
* Importance and benefits of vector search
* Practical use cases across various industries
* Step-by-step implementation guide
* Live demos with code snippets
* Enhancing LLM capabilities with vector search
* Best practices and optimization strategies
Perfect for developers, AI enthusiasts, and tech leaders. Learn how to leverage MongoDB Atlas to deliver highly relevant, context-aware search results, transforming your data retrieval process. Stay ahead in tech innovation and maximize the potential of your applications.
#MongoDB #VectorSearch #AI #SemanticSearch #TechInnovation #DataScience #LLM #MachineLearning #SearchTechnology
Have you ever been confused by the myriad of choices offered by AWS for hosting a website or an API?
Lambda, Elastic Beanstalk, Lightsail, Amplify, S3 (and more!) can each host websites + APIs. But which one should we choose?
Which one is cheapest? Which one is fastest? Which one will scale to meet our needs?
Join me in this session as we dive into each AWS hosting service to determine which one is best for your scenario and explain why!
Choosing The Best AWS Service For Your Website + API.pptx
Proposals for Africa RISING Ethiopian Highlands Research Component 1—Characterization
1. Proposals for Africa RISING
Ethiopian Highlands Research
Component 1 -
Characterization
Alan Duncan, Beth Cullen, Aster Gebrekristos, Stefan Shultz
Africa RISING Ethiopia project implementation meeting, Addis
Ababa, 13-14 February 2013
2. Partners
ILRI (lead): Expertise in the development and application of a wide
range of participatory methods (e.g. for characterisation of
resource availability and utilisation and stratification of households
within communities); Gender analysis (identification of gender-
disaggregated constraints and opportunities and identification of
gender-equitable solutions).
CIP: Past experience of community situation analysis and action
research planning.
ICRAF: Resource mapping and formalisation of indigenous
knowledge and practises.
National Partners: Community engagement; past experience in the
use of diagnostic approaches and tools.
3. Endogenous Driver of Innovation Exogenous
Research component 1 Research component 4
Review of best
System characterisation and analysis technology / “Action research”
management
Community options
characterisation
and stratification Participatory Validate technologies /
problem Ex ante modelling / management practices
identification and impact assessment
Inventory of current gap analysis
technologies /
practices and their
Adaptation and
sources
integration of
technologies /
Research component 3 management practices
Research component 2
Community institutions Markets and wider
and knowledge stakeholders
exchange
Identified market
opportunities
Biophysical and Research component 5
socio-economic
benchmarks Outputs to outcomes
Characterisation of specific
value chains (actors and links)
Scaling: to be developed
Community
knowledge exchange Functioning multi-stakeholder
groups established platforms
Opportunities for
scaling innovation
(endogenous and
exogenous)
4. Key deliverables
Socio-economic community characterization.
Characterisation of bio-physical environment.
Household stratification (against socio-economic and biophysical
factors)
Gender analysis.
Inventory of current practices / technologies and their sources.
Participatory problem identification and gap analysis.
6. Household typologies
Each household is different
For intensification strategies – one size does not fit all
Can we find ways of characterizing households that will lead to
better tailored interventions?
What is the minimum dataset needed to do this?
7. Gender
Women and men play different roles in the household economy
and reap different benefits
How do we take account of this in designing sustainable
intensification strategies?
8. Research Questions
What is the minimum dataset (biophysical and socio-economic,
quantitative and qualitative) required for effective household
characterisation and stratification and to meet the needs of
monitoring progress towards AR-EH / FtF development outcomes?
What is the best approach to mainstreaming household gender
considerations so that they inform the selection of technologies
and practices for sustainable intensification?
What is the best way of conducting gap analysis and problem
identification for a household based programme of action research
for SI?
11. Approach – biophysical envt characterization
Identification of a suite of biophysical indicators for M&E
Household-level sampling frame across the AR-EH sites.
GIS-based approaches for strengthening these data.
Baselines for future M&E
12. Approach – Household stratification
Livelihoods asset for household typologies
Participatory approaches to interpreting and strengthening asset-
based strata.
Needs assessment for more detailed, household survey based
stratifications.
13. Approach – Gender analysis
Study of gender differentiation
Identification of potential entry points based on strengthening
household management teams.
14. Approach – inventory of current technologies and
their source
Participatory study of current practices and technologies including
mapping of uptake pathways
15. Approach – Participatory problem identification and
gap analysis
Livestock production and management practises including the feed
resource base (FEAST / Techfit).
Future visions, challenges and solutions.
Trade-offs analysis.
Criteria that might influence applicability, performance and
adoption of technologies and management practices.
Feed into ex ante impact assessments conducted under RC5.
16. Africa Research in Sustainable Intensification for the Next Generation
africa-rising.net