Search Results - technical cooperation

  1. Measuring and explaining technical efficiency of dairy farms: A case of smallholder dairy farms in East Africa by Gelan, Ayele, Muriithi, B.W.

    Published 2012
    “…This article measures and explains the technical efficiency (TE) of 371 dairy farms located in 17 districts in East African countries. …”
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    Journal Article
  2. Fairtrade cocoa in Ghana: taking stock and looking ahead by Donovan, J., Stoian, D., Foundjem, D., Degrande, A.

    Published 2016
    “…Founded in 1993 and Fairtrade certified since 1995, Kuapa Kokoo has grown into the world's largest Fairtrade certified cocoa cooperative. With about 100,000 members, organized into 57 independently registered Societies across 1,280 communities, Kuapa Kokoo offers technical services to its members, purchases cocoa as a Licensed Buying Company (LBC), and provides credit (through an associated credit union with more than 8,000 members). …”
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    Journal Article
  3. Field report for qualitative data collection: Exploring empowerment, resilience, and food security in gender transformative socio-technical innovation bundles in Ethiopia by Zewdu, Solomon, Ketema, Dessalegn, Nchanji, Eileen, Lutomia, Cosmas

    Published 2025
    “…This qualitative study aims to deepen understanding of how gender transformative socio-technical innovation bundles (STIBs) influence empowerment, resilience, food security among diverse community groups in Ejere and Wolmera woredas. …”
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    Informe técnico
  4. National technical guideline on Mechanized wet direct-seeding for increased productivity, quality, and reduced carbon footprint in rice production in the Mekong River Delta by Department of Crop Production

    Published 2023
    “…Regarding the techniques to operate the seeder, the guideline gives examples for the following seeders: (1) Dynamic air-assisted row seeder (6-row and 16-row type), (2) Hill seeder and (3) Seed cum fertilizer driller.In addition, the guideline also provides a case study of cost-benefit analysis of two investment schemes for mechanized direct seeding service provision, comparing the economic efficiency of mechanized direct seeding with broadcast direct seeding.This technical guideline aims to be a handbook for farmers, extension officers, farmer cooperatives, and individuals working in the field of rice production in the Mekong Delta (MRD); in particular, in the areas for high-quality and low emission rice production.…”
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    Manual
  5. Gender report: Training of trainers of socio-technical innovation bundles in agriculture and livestock. Building equitable climate-resilient African bean and insect sectors by Siri, Bella Ngoh, Djembissi, Irène Kuetche, Nana, Paulin, Hortense, Mafouasson, Nchanji, Eileen

    Published 2025
    “…As part of the BRAINS Project in Cameroon, a series of participatory workshops was held in September 2025 to co design and strengthen the implementation of socio-technical innovation bundles (STIBs) to improve agricultural productivity, sustainability, and inclusiveness. …”
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    Informe técnico
  6. An estimated 11,000 rice and cassava farmers in Cambodia are using agricultural advisories based on the seasonal forecast with support of Local Technical Agro-climatic Committees by Swaans, Cornelis P.M.

    Published 2023
    “…The committees include relevant partners and stakeholders, such as the Provincial Department of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (PDAFF), and Provincial Department of Water Resources and Meteorology (PDoWRAM), agriculture technical experts from District Agriculture Offices (DAO), commune authorities and agri- cooperatives leaders. …”
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    Case Study
  7. Value chain development in Nicaragua: prevailing approaches and tools used for design and implementation by Donovan, J., Stoian, D., Poe, K.

    Published 2017
    “…We interviewed 28 representatives from the international NGOs leading the interventions, the local NGOs that participated in implementation, principal buyers, and cooperatives. Despite the complexity of market systems, results showed a relatively basic approach to VCD, reflected in: 1) reliance on a single tool for design and implementation; 2) expected outcomes based on technical assistance and training for smallholders and cooperatives; 3) local NGOs and cooperatives with key roles in implementation; and 4) limited engagement with other chain actors, service providers, and researchers. …”
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    Journal Article

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