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The Innovative Agriculture for Smallholder Resilience (iNASHR) project (Egypt) was implemented over 3 years during which there was the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to instability in farm prices and uncertainties in water availability.
Despite this, 18 teams of Entrepreneurs for Rural Access (ERAs) serving as digital extension service providers were able to reach more than 60,000 people in rural communities between 2021 and 2023.
Three specially commissioned “farmer-to-farmer” style training videos were produced (see at the bottom of this blog post),
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Recording forthcoming
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IRENA (2023) Scaling up renewable energy investments in West Africa # 12 p.
https://paepard.blogspot.com/2024/02/drive-renewable-energy-investments-in.html
Scaling up renewable energy investments in West AfricaFrancois Stepman
6 February 2024. Drive Renewable Energy Investments in West Africa Hosted by IRENA Coalition for Action
Recording forthcoming
The session covered the African Continental Master Plan (CMP) for electricity generation and transmission, delved into West Africa's electricity sector, and presented recommendations from the Policy Brief titled:
IRENA (2023) Scaling up renewable energy investments in West Africa # 12 p.
https://paepard.blogspot.com/2024/02/drive-renewable-energy-investments-in.html
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https://paepard.blogspot.com/2024/01/research-needs-and-priorities-for.html
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23-25 January 2024. Joint SCAR workshop: “Research needs and priorities for the transformation to Sustainable Food Systems (SFS) at European and global level”
https://paepard.blogspot.com/2024/01/research-needs-and-priorities-for.html
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Transformation: An introductory guide to fundamental change for researchers a...Francois Stepman
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Fazey, I and Colvin, J. (2023). Transformation: An introductory guide to fundamental change for researchers and change makers in a world of crises - A Report for the Transforming UK Food Systems SPF Programme. University of York, Emerald Network Ltd. #52 p.
Online workshop based on a newly published report by Professor Ioan Fazey (University of York) and Dr John Colvin (Emerald Network Ltd) for the UKRI Transforming UK Food Systems SPF Programme.
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The authors gave an overview of the concept of transformation and highlighted some of the critical aspects that need to be considered when embarking on an initiative, approach or campaign which is intended to be transformational. They talked about the challenges and opportunities of adopting these concepts in practice and research and there was an opportunity for participants to explore with others their own understanding and approaches to transformation.
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https://paepard.blogspot.com/2023/05/earth-observation-artificial.html
Machine learning for the environment: monitoring the pulse of our Planet with...Francois Stepman
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https://paepard.blogspot.com/2023/05/earth-observation-artificial.html
‘How is the African insurance industry responding to climate change?’Francois Stepman
6 June 2023. ‘How is the African insurance industry responding to climate change?’
https://paepard.blogspot.com/2023/06/how-is-african-insurance-industry.html
The insurance industry is exposed to the risks of climate change and that risk is increasing. Insurers should be aware of these risks and the potential impact on their business. A 2019 global survey [With Climate Impacts Growing, Insurance Companies Face Big Challenges] found that 72 percent of insurance companies believe climate change will affect their business, but 80 percent of them have not taken significant steps to lessen climate risks. Moreover, insurance companies invest the money from the premiums they collect in the financial markets. They have $582 billion invested in fossil fuels investments that could be devalued as climate risks increase.
As natural disasters become more frequent and more costly, insurance companies are facing big challenges. If insurers are to weather the storms ahead, they’ll need to make some changes. The insurance industry needs to make substantial changes to deal with its own climate risks. Some of these changes could also enable insurance companies to help speed the transition to a net-zero society.
Speakers
Diana Castro (picture) is part of UNEP. As the Programme
Supervisor of the Principles for Sustainable Insurance (PSI) initiative, Diana oversees the largest collaboration between the United Nations and the insurance industry, which has over 250
members worldwide committed to integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance risks into their decision-making.
Lesley Ndlovu (picture) is currently the Chief Executive Officer of African Risk Capacity “ARC” Ltd, based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Kelvin Massingham is Director of Risk and Resilience at FSD Africa, where he is responsible for driving financial market innovation in Africa to increase resilience and create pathways for green finance to flow towards a net-zero and nature-positive future.
How are African banks coping with Climate ChangeFrancois Stepman
16 May 2023. This webinar discussed how climate-related risks threaten the functioning of banking institutions as well as the stability of the financial system.
Climate change and climate policy affect the balance sheets and business models of banks in different ways. African banks are vulnerable to the increasing frequency and severity of climate change shocks. They are also increasingly aware of the importance of adopting green financing principles, seeking to address risks and more importantly, to grasp new opportunities.
However, only 17% of banks have so far introduced specific green financing products, and these are estimated to account for only 2-20% of their portfolio . The webinar discussed how climate-related risks threaten the functioning of banking institutions as well as the stability of the financial system. The discussions also shed light on initiatives of banks to implement sustainable practices and central banks to create an enabling environment for sustainable finance drawing on international best practices.
http://paepard.blogspot.com/2023/05/climate-and-african-financial-sector.html
Webinar 1: Climate Change: What does it mean for the Financial Sector in Africa?
Financial institutions can play an important role in society’s adaptation to climate change risks mitigation. This webinar will highlight risks and opportunities that climate change poses for the financial sector in Africa and discuss how financial institutions can best respond to these, in a sustainable manner. In particular, the webinar is expected to:
Raise awareness on climate change within the financial industry in Africa and facilitate a broader dialogue aimed at integrating climate change considerations;
Clarify the pivotal role the financial sector can play in mitigating climate change risks and adapting to its effects; and
Present examples of transformative change in financial institutions’ practices
Speakers
Paul SMITH has worked for the climate team at the United Nations’ Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) for over four years. Paul leads UNEP FI’s climate adaptation and physical risk work supporting the Climate Risk Programme, the Climate Adaptation Working Group of the Principles for Responsible Banking and the Adaptation and Resilience Investor Collaborative (ARIC). He also leads on climate policy in partnership with the Investor Agenda and has co-authored The Climate Risk Landscape, Physically Fit? and Adapting to a New Climate, as well as contributing to Climate Risk: Managing the Financial Risk and Funding the Transition
Anthony NYONG is the Director of Climate Change and Green Growth at the AfDB. Mr. Nyong has about 30 years of experience in environmental and natural resources management, renewable energy and green growth. He was a Coordinating Lead Author for the IPCC Fourth Assessment Report and a member of the IPCC Task Group on Data and Scenario Support for Impact and Climate Analysis.
David ASHIAGBOR is the Chief Financial Sector Strategy Officer in the Financial Sector Development Department of the African Development Bank. He is currently leading the design and development of the Bank’s new Financial Sector Development Strategy, in addition to supporting the Director on policy and strategy issues.
Marina FINKEN is the Partnership Coordinator for Making Finance Work For Africa (MFW4A). She is an experienced Finance Professional who, before joining MFW4A had a successful career within Big 4 firms, providing audit and advisory services to large Banking groups and other financial services entities.
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Guest Speaker: Dr. Marlene Lee, PRB, United States
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Guest Speaker: Dr. Marlene Lee, PRB, United States
Speaker bios
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Guest Speaker: Dr. Jose Rodriguez, International Consultant, Philippines
This webinar introduced the Stakeholder Analysis Section to identify influential individuals or groups who might use your research, and plan effective engagement with them to increase the impact of your research insights or technical innovations.
February 9 A Vital Resource: Exploring USAID’s Research Translation Toolkit
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Nairobi by the The European Commission and the African Union Commission.
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Biofortified Sweetpotato as a Key Contributor to Sustainable Agri-Food Systems in Africa
1. JUNE • 2019
Building
Gender-
Responsive &
Nutritious
Sweetpotato
Value Chains
Biofortified
Sweetpotato
as a Key
Contributor to
Sustainable
Agri-Food
Systems in
Africa
Jan W. Low
Principal Scientist
International Potato
Center
Africa-Europe
Partnering Together
18 June 2021
2. CIP is committed to preserving diversity of its mandate
crops & reducing poverty and malnutrition
in Potato, sweetpotato
1) Genetic Innovation
2) Resilient Agrifood Systems
3) System Transformation
NUMBER OF ASCESSIONS HELD JUNE 2021
Cultivated
species
Wild
relatives
#
Countries
Potato 4,839 2,596 44
Sweetpotato 5,385 1,092 64
Andean Roots & Tubers 2,031 495 13
High potential– N fixing
root crop: Ahipa
(yambean/jicama)
(Phacyrhizus spp.)
3. Why do we say that sweetpotato is climate-resilient?
Sweetpotato came to Africa from
the Americas..
Can grow from sea level to 2400
m
89% of its production
concentrated in 5 farming
systems where 66% of SSA
population lives
Highest energy output per unit
time per unit area
More water use efficient than
grain crops
Expanding in semi-arid areas
with irrigation
Dual-purpose use as food & feed
Drought & saline tolerant
varieties available
Can be intercropped and
stripped cropped effectively
4. Sweetpotato is a nutritional powerhouse….
Just one small root (125 gms) of
orange-fleshed sweetpotato
(OFSP) provides the daily vitamin
A needs of a young child. 48% of
children under 5 years of age in
sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are
vitamin A deficient. Vitamin A is
essential for a strong immune
system & good eyesight.
5. And don’t overlook the amazing leaves…
No part of the sweetpotato plant goes
to waste– component of the circular
food system approach
No part of the sweetpotato plant goes
to waste– component of the circular
food system approach
6. 1
Questioning Conventional Wisdom
(1995-2000)
Will African consumers and
producers be willing to adopt and
consume orange-fleshed
sweetpotato?
Going-to-scale while tackling
bottlenecks along the value chain
(2010 to date). Breeding in Africa
for Africa, backstopping 15 national
programs. New conventional
breeding methods. Now, 96
improved OFSP varieties available
& 6.9 million households reached.
2
3
The Breeding and Dissemination Effort…
A 25-year process of learning by doing…
Building the Evidence Base &
Recognizing the Need to Breed in
Africa for Africa (2001-2009).
Integrated Ag-Nutrition Approach.
Robert
Mwanga
Maria
Andrade
Wolfgang
Grűneberg
The Speedbreeders
2009 onwards
Genomic Tools for
Sweetpotato 2014-2019
Low, J. et al. (2017). Global Food Security 14: 23-30.
Low, J. & G. Thiele (2020). Agricultural Systems 179: 1-17.
2020 to date
7. To reach urban consumers, investing in value chain
development for OFSP processed products
Our focus has been developing shelf-storable OFSP purée (steamed & mashed
roots) that can store for 3 months without refrigeration
1) Increased interest in diversified products from OFSP, esp. for urban consumers
2) Food processing can improve bioavailability by disrupting plant tissues, etc.
3) OFSP purée more economically viable than OFSP flour
4) Challenge is to get products highly commercialized
Power Biscuits in Rwanda
Vacuum-packed purée
Bread in Mozambique
Chapati in Kenya Musyoka et al. (2018) Intl J Food Sci: 8410747
8. Crop Management (except seed): Underfunded yet
Critical Area
1. Diverse germplasm can continue to be
drawn upon to produce more heat-tolerant,
drought-tolerant, and saline tolerant
varieties
2. Early maturing varieties help
adaptation to changing length of growing
season and coping with drought
Promising findings on limited work to date:
Intercropping with spreading types may
improve soil moisture conservation,
reduce weed pressure and lower soil
erosion.
Rotation of sweetpotato with rice
benefitted both crops more than rice-
rice or sweetpotato-sweetpotato in
Northern Uganda
Higher land equivalent ratio outputs
when strip cropped sweetpotato with
maize in Malawi:
2 rows sweetpotato: 1 row maize
Intercropping sweetpotato with
groundnut and incorporation of crop
residues at harvest improves Zn and Fe
in the soil & in sweetpotato roots, with
sweetpotato yield increase.
3. Can produce on marginal soils, but with
Inputs can reach 80-90 tons/ha.
Tremendous yield gap to address.
9. Capacity Strengthening through tools and training and
advocacy to get biofortification into policies critical
By 2020:
24 countries have now
included biofortification in their
national agricultural and/or
nutrition agendas, policies,
plans and programs
At regional level, inclusion in:
AU CAADP process
AU-NEPAD 2019-2025
Nutrition and Food
Systems Implementation
Plan
World Food Program, EU
guidance note on fortification
Under SPHI: 4 technical working
groups met annually
Built capacity of 5 national
institutions in Tanzania,
Mozambique, Nigeria, Ghana and
Ethiopia to conduct 10-day
learning by doing course:
Training of trainer’s manual on Everything
You Ever Wanted to Know about
Sweetpotato – published in English,
Portuguese, Kiswahili, French & Amharic
Available at: www.sweetpotatoknowledge.org
10. Capacity Strengthening through tools and training and
advocacy to get biofortification into policies critical
By 2020:
24 countries have now
included biofortification in their
national agricultural and/or
nutrition agendas, policies,
plans and programs
At regional level, inclusion in:
AU CAADP process
AU-NEPAD 2019-2025
Nutrition and Food
Systems Implementation
Plan
Under SPHI: 4 technical working
groups met annually
Built capacity of 5 national
institutions in Tanzania,
Mozambique, Nigeria, Ghana and
Ethiopia to conduct 10-day
learning by doing course:
Training of trainer’s manual on Everything
You Ever Wanted to Know about
Sweetpotato – published in English,
Portuguese, Kiswahili, French & Amharic
Available at: www.sweetpotatoknowledge.org
11. Thanks for your attention!
For more information:
www.sweetpotatoknowledge.org
Let’s continue exploring the
amazing diversity of
sweetpotato and help transform
agri-food systems!
CIP thanks all donors and organizations which globally support its work through
their contributions to the CGIAR Trust Fund. https://www.cgiar.org/funders/
We must acknowledge the
tremendous support during the
past 15 years from 5 major donors
and our collaborators