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Public agricultural spending and growth in Ghana: Spending more, smarter by Aragie, Emerta A., Artavia, Marco, Pauw, Karl

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A 2002 National Social Accounting Matrix (SAM) for Peru and Sub-national Matrices for the Coastal and Sierra/Selva Regions by Nin-Pratt, Alejandro, Thurlow, James, Morley, Samuel

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Integrating knowledge from computational modeling with multi-stakeholder governance: Towards more secure livelihoods through improved tools for integrated river basin management by CGIAR Challenge Program on Water and Food

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PIM's modeling expertise used to support the design of the agricultural investment strategies of Malawi and Rwanda by CGIAR Research Program on Policies, Institutions, and Markets

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Agriculture for development in Ghana: New opportunities and challenges by Breisinger, Clemens, Diao, Xinshen, Thurlow, James, Al-Hassan, Ramatu M.

“…This paper has been prepared in support of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Program (CAADP) roundtable in Ghana. The study also takes a fresh perspective on the role of agriculture for development in light of the global food crisis. …”
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Structural adjustment, agriculture, and deforestation in the Sumatera regional economy by San, Nu Nu, Lofgren, Hans, Robinson, Sherman

“…We model two alternative macro adjustment scenarios that should bracket the likely response of the Sumatera region to the devaluation and structural adjustment program. In the first, we assume that regional investment is a proportion of regional aggregate income (or regional absorption), and that the adjustment burden is shared proportionately between aggregate consumption and investment. …”
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Outcome evaluation of the Climate, Food and Farming - Global Research Alliance Development Scholarship (CLIFF-GRADS) program by Schuetz, Tonya

“…The CLIFF-GRADS program has had a positive catalytic effect. 31 publications were reported. 80% of respondents applied skills and knowledge from the CLIFF-GRADS program in their work. 71% could initiate new ideas and innovation at their work that made operations more effective. 60% operated new field and laboratory equipment or computer software as a result of the program. 55% built new partnerships. 31% used new or improved research methods. …”
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Food subsidies and cash transfers in Egypt: Evaluating general equilibrium benefits and trade-offs by Breisinger, Clemens, Kassim, Yumna, Kurdi, Sikandra, Randriamamonjy, Josee, Thurlow, James

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Macro and micro effects of subsidy cuts: a short-run CGE analysis for Egypt by Lofgren, Hans

“…Using a Computable General Equilibrium model for Egypt based on data for 1991/92, this paper analyzes the short-run impact of removing price-distorting subsidies for oil products sold domestically and for commodities covered by the consumer subsidy program. …”
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African commitments for agricultural development goals and milestones for Ethiopia by Mitik, Lulit, Fofana, Ismaël, Diallo, Mariam Amadou

“…The study developed a results framework to analyze Ethiopia’s progress towards selected CAADP/Malabo, SDGs and Agenda 2063 goals. A Computable General Equilibrium model linked to an income distribution Micro-Simulation model were used to identify priority investment areas for accelerated agricultural growth, poverty and inequality reduction. …”
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A 2007 Social Accounting Matrix for Malawi by Douillet, Mathilde, Pauw, Karl, Thurlow, James

“…The SAM also identifies government, investment and foreign accounts. It provides an ideal tool for economy-wide impact assessments, including SAM-based multiplier analysis and computable general equilibrium (CGE) modeling. …”
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A 2007 Social Accounting Matrix for Uganda by Thurlow, James

“…The SAM also identifies government, investment and foreign accounts. It provides an ideal tool for economy-wide impact assessments, including SAM-based multiplier analysis and computable general equilibrium (CGE) modeling. …”
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Funktionaliteten i skogsmaskiners GIS-system by Svensson, Adam

“…Clearly, the operators also need more training in how to use all functions in the programs to be able to maximize the benefits. The contractors also need to invest in new computers for their forwarders so that the systems are compatible with the harvesters. …”
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Underhållskostnader på rundbalspressar by Bäckman, Henrik

Public expenditures, growth, and poverty: Lessons from developing countries by Fan, Shenggen

“…The approach used in the book differs from previous work in that it considers multiple types of government spending, including investments in agriculture, infrastructure, health, education, and social safety nets; recognizes that investments have a direct impact on poverty reduction through multiple channels; and links the effects of public investment to its overall social benefits and cost, using a computable general equilibrium (CGE) framework.…”
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Unlocking the Potential of AI in Agricultural Research: Insights from ICRISAT’s Sensitization Workshop and Survey Findings by Rupavatharam, Srikanth, Patil, Mukund, Gelaye, Kidia, Reddy, Nagarjuna, Mitnala, Sreevani, Dhungel, Rajeev, Ravula, Padmaja

“…Based on these insights, the report recommends the development of an institutional AI strategy, investment in data governance and compute infrastructure, a structured multi-tiered training program, establishment of an AI ethics and governance committee, and mechanisms to nurture staff-led innovation. …”
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Advanced spatial analytics for policy support: Use cases from One CGIAR by Song, Chun, Cenacchi, Nicola, Chamberlin, Jordan, Diao, Xinshen, Gebrekidan, Bisrat, Ghosh, Aniruddha, Gonzalez, Carlos, Gotor, Elisabetta, Guo, Zhe, Lenaerts, Bert, Mbabazi, Gloria, Mishra, Abhijeet, Mkondiwa, Maxwell, Mwungu, Chris, Otieno, Felix, Pede, Valerian, Petsakos, Athanasios, Robertson, Richard D., Thomas, Tim, Wanjau, Agnes, Yego, Francis, You, Liangzhi, Zhou, Shuang

“…It also aims to equip policymakers and partners with advanced and accessible spatial analytical tools to design and implement tailored policies, investments and programs. The report starts by providing a unified framework that brings together diverse spatial analytics approaches to support policy. …”
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Underhållskostnader för tröskor by Pålsson, Martin, Rydheimer, Erik

“…The aim of this study was to compare costs of maintenance on combine/threshingmachine with the computer program for advising environmental issues in agriculture, STANK. …”
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A user guide to Malawi Africa research in sustainable intensification for the next generation (Africa RISING) baseline evaluation survey data by Azzarri, Carlo, Haile, Beliyou, Roberts, Cleophelia, Comanescu, Maria, Schnitzer, Pascale, Invest in Knowledge Initiative, Shee, Apurba

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Elkraft från solceller driver komfortkyla i Staben by Aalhuizen, Christoffer, Franzén, Anna, Levin, Olle, Magnusson, Sara, Nordlander, Emilie, Stålnacke, Joakim, Tikhonova, Anna

“…The results of the simulations were validated through calculations and use of PVGIS, a computer program specialized in calculating electric production of solar cells. …”
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