Search Results - "Adoption"

Technical Advisory Committee Sixty-Third Meeting, 21-27 March 1994: Report of the Meeting by CGIAR Technical Advisory Committee

“…It approved the panel's recommendation for a unified CGIAR program and strategy, but in place of the recommended system of governance, adopted a proposal from the CDC which it thought would meet the major objectives identified by the study.The Committee discussed progress reports on future reviews and the dynamics of the review process, further consideration of which was scheduled for TAC 64. …”
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Third External Review of ICARDA, 1993 by CGIAR Secretariat

“…It nevertheless made a number of suggestions for improving the organizational structure, the quality of internal reviews, adopting a more realistic financial strategy, and improving human resource management while reducing the number of internationally recruited staff in this area.The panel found that ICARDA was well regarded by the NARS of the region. …”
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CGIAR Mid Term Meeting, Beijing, China, May 24-28, 1999: Summary of Proceedings and Decisions by CGIAR Secretariat

“…An annex to the document contains a list of subjects, decisions, and implementation steps under these headings.The Group adopted reports from the Finance Committee on the 1998 funding level, and the 1999 outlook, which remained stable. …”
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Three-gene PCR and high-resolution melting analysis for differentiating vertebrate species mitochondrial DNA for biodiversity research and complementing forensic surveillance by Ouso, D.O., Otiende, M.Y., Jeneby, M.M., Oundo, J.W., Bargul, J.L., Miller, S.E., Wambua, Lillian, Villinger, J.

“…This approach is being adopted for high-throughput pre-screening of potential bushmeat samples in East African forensic science pipelines.…”
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The agrarian, structural and cultural constraints of smallholders’ readiness for sustainability standards implementation: The case of Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil in East Kalima... by Dharmawan, A.H., Mardiyaningsih, D.I., Rahmadian, F., Yulian, B.E., Komarudin, Heru, Pacheco, P., Ghazoul, J., Amalia, R.

“…This study assesses the readiness of two types of smallholders, namely, the nucleus–plasma scheme and independent smallholders to adopt ISPO standards. Using a case study research approach in two oil palm plantation villages in East Kalimantan, the study found out a number of ISPO implementation challenges, grouped into structural and socio-cultural challenges, which make smallholders less ready to adhere to this mandatory policy. …”
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An interdisciplinary framework for using archaeology, history and collective action to enhance India’s agricultural resilience and sustainability by Green, A. S., Dixit, S., Garg, K. K., Sandya, N. R., Singh, G., Vatta, K., Whitbread, Anthony M., Jones, M. K., Singh, R.N., Petrie, C.A

“…Structural differences in water use in these two regions suggest that a range of interventions should be adopted to expand the overall availability of surface water for agricultural systems in India, in combination with empowering local communities to create their own water management rules. …”
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Opportunities for implementing improved tree seed sourcing for forest landscape restoration, agroforestry and wider tree planting at the project design stage: Findings of a survey... by Carsan, S., Dawson, Ian K., Kindt, R., Lillesø, Jens-Peter B., Pedercini, F., Chege, J., Jamnadass, Ramni, Graudal, L.

“…The majority of funders were willing to adopt such an approach, and most survey participants overall considered that it is important for tree planters to explain how they will undertake tree-seed sourcing.…”
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Research priorities for global food security under extreme events by Mehrabi, Zia, Delzeit, Ruth, Ignaciuk, Adriana, Levers, Christian, Braich, Ginni, Bajaj, Kushank, Amo-Aidoo, Araba, Anderson, Weston, Balgah, Roland A., Benton, Tim G., Chari, Martin M., Ellis, Erle C., Gahi, Narcisse Z., Gaupp, Franziska, Garibaldi, Lucas A., Gerber, James S., Godde, Cécile M., Grass, Ingo, Heimann, Tobias, Hirons, Mark, Hoogenboom, Gerrit, Jain, Meha, James, Dana, Makowski, David, Masamha, Blessing, Meng, Sisi, Monprapussorn, Sathaporn, Müller, Daniel, Nelson, Andrew, Newlands, Nathaniel K., Noack, Frederik, Oronje, MaryLucy, Raymond, Colin, Reichstein, Markus, Rieseberg, Loren H., Rodríguez Llanes, Jose M., Rosenstock, Todd S., Rowhani, Pedram, Sarhadi, Ali, Seppelt, Ralf, Sidhu, Balsher S., Snapp, Sieglinde S., Soma, Tammara, Sparks, Adam H., Teh, Louise, Tigchelaar, Michelle, Vogel, Martha M., West, Paul C., Wittman, Hannah, You, Liangzhi

“…Here, we present a prioritization of threats to global food security from extreme events, as well as emerging research questions that highlight the conceptual and practical challenges that exist in designing, adopting, and governing resilient food systems. We hope that these findings help in directing research funding and resources toward food system transformations needed to help society tackle major food system risks and food insecurity under extreme events.…”
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Linking ecosystem services provisioning with demand for animal-sourced food: an integrated modeling study for Tanzania by Enahoro, Dolapo K., Kozicka, Marta, Pfeifer, Catherine, Jones, Sarah K., Nhuong Tran, Chin Yee Chan, Susler, Timothy B., Gotor, Elisabetta, Rich, Karl M.

“…Losses in ecosystem services are lowest when diversified farming practices are adopted in areas of agricultural land expansion. The role of land management in the environmental impacts of expanded livestock production is highlighted, as is the need for a new generation of analytical tools to inform policy recommendations.…”
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‘Miracle seeds,’ informational curses? The risk of high expectations for new agricultural technologies by Miehe, Caroline, Nabwire, Leocardia, Sparrow, Robert, Spielman, David J., Van Campenhout, Bjorn

“…Unfortunately, concerns are rising that the use of improved inputs and technologies across the region now seems to be stagnating—or at least advancing at a slower pace than required. Many farmers do not adopt new technologies and inputs for a variety of reasons. …”
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Using mobile-phone technology to change behaviour: Lessons from mNutrition by Barnett, Inka, Gordon, Jessica, Faith, Becky, Gilligan, Daniel O., Hidrobo, Melissa, Palloni, Giordano, Batchelor, Simon, Scott, Nigel

“…The evaluation found that the reach and sustained uptake of mobile mNutrition services remain a challenge among very poor households, with women often being excluded. mNutrition services currently have limited effect on nutrition and agriculture behaviours at scale, although active users (those users who adopted and engaged with the service) report some behavioural change. …”
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2021 global food 50/50 report: A review of the gender- and equity-related policies and practices of 52 organizations active in the global food system by Global Health 50/50, International Food Policy Research Institute, Tanaka, Sonja, Njuki, Jemimah

“…This global mechanism will monitor progress and hold food system organizations accountable for achieving gender equality in leadership, adopting gender equitable internal workplace policies, and implementing strategies that advance progress toward gender-just and equitable food systems. …”
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Tracking key CAADP indicators and implementation processes [In the 2021 ATOR] by Tefera, Wondwosen, Collins, Julia, Makombe, Tsitsi

“…In 2014, African leaders reasserted their commitment to CAADP and broadened the agenda by adopting the Malabo Declaration on Accelerated Agricultural Growth and Transformation for Shared Prosperity and Improved Livelihoods. …”
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Towards a sustainable soil fertility strategy in Ghana: Report submitted to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture Government of Ghana by Jayne, Thomas S., Kolavalli, Shashidhara, Debrah, Kofi, Ariga, Joshua, Brunache, Pierre, Kabaghe, Chance, Nunez-Rodriguez, Walter, Owusu Baah, Kwaku, Bationo, Andre A., Huising, Elzo Jeroen, Lambrecht, Isabel B., Diao, Xinshen, Yeboah, Felix K., Benin, Samuel, Andam, Kwaw S.

“…Most efforts to raise fertilizer use in SSA over the past decade have focused on fertilizer subsidies and targeted credit programmes with hopes that these programmes could later be withdrawn once the profitability of fertilizer use has been made clear to adopting farmers and once they have become sufficiently capitalized to be able to afford fertilizer on their own. …”
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Demand for Complementary Financial and Technological Tools for Managing Drought Risk: Evidence from Rice Farmers in Bangladesh by Ward, Patrick S., Spielman, David J., Ortega, David L., Kumar, Neha, Minocha, Sumedha

“…Findings indicate that farmers are generally unwilling to adopt the drought-tolerant variety independent of insurance, largely due to a yield penalty under non-drought conditions. …”
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Nepal: Systematic analysis of domestic production and world market shocks by Mukashov, Askar, Thurlow, James, Dorosh, Paul A., Jones, Eleanor

“…However, Overall, these findings suggest that risk mitigation strategies, such as increasing average crop yields, adopting technologies and practices that narrow yield uncertainties, or diversifying production away from risky crops and sectors, can have major benefits for Nepal’s households and the overall economy.…”
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Climate-Smart Risk Maps and adaptation Plans for the Coastal Agriculture of Bangladesh by Ali, A M M Mostafa, Rahman, Md. Mostafizur, Saha, Champa Rani, Rahman, Syed Arman Akib, Haque, Md. Ehsanul, Ryhan, Md Abu, Yen, Bui Tan, Nelson, Katherine, Vu, Trang, Vu, Quyet, Tran, Nguyen Bao, Salahuddin, Ahmad

“…The fact is that this sector is at risk due to the increasing effects of climate changes and consequently, having deviation in climate variables which ultimately cause the fall in agricultural productivity.However, under the challenging circumstances, climate-smart agricultural practices and technologies are essential to adopt in engagement of local communities and relevant stakeholders so that the predicaments can be ameliorated, and the overall agricultural production rises. …”
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Incentives for agroecological transition in Ucayali, Peru: Resilient and inclusive systems by Blanco Garcia, Maria Alejandra, Araujo De Lima, Silvia, Mosquera Escobar, Leslie Estefany, Ivanova, Yovita, Sanchez Choy Sanchez, Jose Gerardo, Varon Molina, Adriana Patricia, Marulanda Duran, Luis Alejandro, Mockshell, Jonathan

“…These efforts seek to motivate public and private stakeholders to move beyond traditional “business as usual” practices and adopt agroecological production approaches, ultimately enhancing the environmental sustainability of Peru's food systems. …”
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Principles of engagement and vision to action for transdisciplinary research and co-design in agroecology by Fuchs, Lisa Elena, Voss, Rachel C., Freed, Sarah, Rietveld, Anne, Falk, Thomas, Triomphe, Bernard, Bergamini, Nadia, Dickens, Chris, Quintero, Marcela

“…Here, ALLs are defined as multi-stakeholder spaces in which agroecological innovations can be identified, co-designed, tested, and adopted. These landscapes emerge as coherent territories that have fuzzy boundaries defined by the functionality and meaning bestowed onto them by their diverse users, who care about and are willing to take transformative action in pursuit of just food system transitions, rather than by geographical or administrative limits. …”
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Circulation of Salmonella spp. between humans, animals and the environment in animal-owning households in Malawi by Wilson, C.N., Musicha, P., Beale, M.A., Diness, Y., Kanjerwa, O., Salifu, C., Katuah, Z., Duncan, P., Nyangu, J., Mungu, A., Deleza, M., Banda, L., Makhaza, L., Elviss, N., Jewell, C.P., Pinchbeck, G., Feasey, N.A., Fèvre, Eric M., Thomson, N.R.

“…The intricate web of interconnected salmonellae within this ecosystem underscores the importance of adopting a multi-faceted ‘One Health’ strategy when considering control of <i>Salmonella</i> in low-intensity agricultural systems.…”
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