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Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT II). Fish Compact: Upscaling Aquaculture Technologies to Boost Value Chain by Fregene, Bernadette, Akuwa, Elizabeth, Iyangbe, Charles

“…Expected outcomes include 80% farmer access to improved fish seed, a 20% rise in production, and a 20–30% reduction in fish imports, contributing to improved nutrition, job creation, and sustainable aquaculture growth across Africa. …”
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Forest products and rural households: woodcraft commercialisation in Southern Zimbabwe by Braedt, O.

“…Macroeconomic policies, forestry regulations, certification efforts, and the creation of market information systems are some aspects that need to be addressed so that forest product dependent livelihoods can be secured. …”
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The architecture of proposed REDD schemes after Bali: facing critical choices by Karsenty, A.

“…The scheme could have a deleterious impact on the carbon market through massive hot air creation (fake emission reductions), and ultimately on the current international climate change regime derived from the cap-and-trade architecture adopted by the Kyoto Protocol. …”
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Making the ‘rules of the game’: constituting territory and authority in Nicaragua's indigenous communities by Larson, A.M.

“…That is, the process of constituting large collective territories is intimately related to the constitution of authority, as it involves not only the negotiation of physical boundaries but also the recognition of an existing authority structure – or the creation of a new entity – to represent the beneficiaries. …”
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Environmental impact of the Brazilian agrarian reform process from 1985 to 2001 by Steeg, Jeannette van de, Sparovek, G., Ranieri, S.B.L., Maule, R.F., Cooper, M., Neto, D.D., Alves, M.C.

“…Environmental impacts resulting from AR and settlement creation are slowly decreasing with time, but are still very high in absolute values. …”
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State of Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Efforts in Agriculture for Bangladesh by Wang SW

“…In particular the government of Bangladesh s initiatives in response to climate change (BCCSAP), food security (CIP), establishment of funding mechanisms (CCTF & BCCRF), and the creation of institutions such as climate change unit and a climate cell in all government agencies to oversee the implementation of programs and projects prescribed in BCCSAP and CIP which are now aligned into the 6th five year plans are exemplary and commendable. …”
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Measurement of competitiveness in smallholder livestock systems and emerging policy advocacy: An application to Botswana by Bahta, Sirak T., Malope, P.

“…Considering the importance of livestock sector for wealth creation and poverty eradication in the rural areas where poverty is more pronounced, there is a need for appropriate development strategies and policies directed towards addressing these factors. …”
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Breeding of root and tuber crops by Hahn, S.K., Howland, A.K., Wilson, J.E.

“…Breeding methods most appropriate to these crops were discussed in terms of mating systems, creation of source populations, selection, and use of selections. …”
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Report of the Seventeenth Meeting of the CGIAR Finance Committee by CGIAR Finance Committee

“…For 2001 the Committee recommended a plan in the same context, with the World Bank contribution limited to 11% in view of special European Commission make-up action in 2000.The Committee endorsed the creation of a combined CGIAR/Future Harvest organization to implement the proposed longer-term financing strategy, and authorization of interim steps including development of a business plan and of a governing mechanism for the combined organization. …”
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Conference on International Agricultural Development, Bellagio, Italy, May 17-19, 1972 (Bellagio V) by Bellagio Group

“…The Bellagio Group, composed of the heads of agricultural research programs in various agencies, or their representatives, continued to meet for some time after the creation of the CGIAR, under the auspices of the Ford and Rockefeller Foundations, and the IDRC. …”
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Conference on National Agricultural Research Systems, Montebello, Canada, June 1-4, 1975 (Bellagio VII) by Hulse, J.H.

“…It was part of the process that led to the founding of the IADS by the Rockefeller Foundation, and ultimately creation of ISNAR within the CGIAR.Discussions centered on the needs of national agricultural research systems (NARS) in developing countries, the factors limiting their effectiveness, and the types and organization of financial and technical assistance required to strengthen their capacity to promote agricultural development. …”
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Designing and Managing Change in the CGIAR: Report to the Mid-Term Meeting 2001 by CGIAR Change Design and Management Team, Catley-Carlson, Margaret

“…Report recommendations prescribed: Adoption of a programmatic approach to research finance and management, beginning with the establishment of between two and four Global Challenge Programs to promote collaboration between Centers and to expand partnerships with and develop the capacities of national and regional partners, including GFAR;Transformation of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) into a Science Council, responsible for ensuring the quality and relevance of CGIAR science and providing Systemwide advice on science policy, but with TAC's current responsibilities for management-related functions devolving to a new Executive Council;Creation of an Executive Council to subsume the current functions of the Finance and Oversight committees in addition to the management-related functions of TAC;Transformation of the CGIAR Secretariat into a System Office with a communications function integrating the existing Secretariat Communications team and Future HarvestCombination of the annual Mid Term Meetings and International Centers Weeks into a single Annual General MeetingA comprehensive fund raising and outreach effort to identify potential investors and expand the financial participation of developing countries…”
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Appuyer la mécanisation agricole au Burkina Faso grâce aux CUMA by Some, Philippe Auguste

“…Depuis sa création en 1997, la Fédération des professionnels agricoles du Burkina Faso (FEPAB) a placé la question de la modernisation et de la mécanisation des exploitations agricoles au centre de ses priorités. …”
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Science effectively informs policy processes in Colombia toward low-emission agriculture: Reflections on the process of incorporating EC-LEDS research results into national low-car... by Bohórquez Lozano, Viviana, Martínez Barón, Deissy, Khatri-Chhetri, Arun

“…There is a need to better support decision-makers’ use of technical information for strategic emission reductions planning, policy development, and implementation to deliver significant mitigation outcomes in agriculture. The creation of an effective communication platform, including LED resources, can serve this purpose.…”
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Enhanced climate information services and big data solutions to enhance smallholder production for value chains in West Africa - Project Flyer by CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security

“…It relies on the agCelerant platform to safely connect smallholders to agro-industry, financial and input services and consumer markets. agCelerant solutions are rated market-ready, noteworthy for market creation potential by the EU Innovation Radar, and their development is supported by CCAFS.…”
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Development and establishment of a high frequency monitoring system of the agri-food sector of Guatemala/ Construcción y establecimiento de un sistema de monitoreo de alta frecuenc... by Manners, Rhys, Jimenez, Daniel Ricardo, Martínez, Jesús David, Borrayo, Andrea Surama, Bonilla, Melissa, Ramos Solorzano, Gresia Dalal, Muller, Anna

“…The report details the creation and implementation of the SiMASAG (High-Frequency Monitoring System for the Agrifood Sector) in Guatemala, designed to analyze and visualize seasonal dietary variations among Guatemalans and their connections with socio-environmental factors. …”
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Agricultural productivity in Kenya: 2000-2020 by Nin-Pratt, Alejandro

“…Agriculture is key to economic growth and poverty reduction in Kenya as it plays a pivotal role in employment creation, food security, exports, and sustainable development. …”
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Nigeria’s agrifood system: Structure and drivers of transformation by Andam, Kwaw S., Diao, Xinshen, Ecker, Olivier, Pauw, Karl, Thurlow, James

“…Nigeria’s agrifood system (AFS) diagnostic results Nigeria’s AFS lacked transformation between 2009 and 2019 • Primary agriculture is larger than off-farm AFS and its share in total GDP did not fall • Off-farm share of AgDP+ barely changed over time AFS growth has been mainly driven by domestic-market-oriented value chains • Less-traded value chains dominated the AFS both in terms their size and contribution to AFS GDP growth • Domestic consumption patterns (and changing diets) are therefore important drivers of agricultural transformation Looking forward, the structure of AFS growth will be crucial in driving development outcomes… (e.g., poverty, dietary improvements, employment creation, and growth) Jointly promoting these value chains would offer an effective way to achieve multiple development outcomes…”
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Made in Africa: How to make local agricultural machinery manufacturing thrive by Daum, Thomas, Adegbola, Ygué Patrice, Kamau, Geoffrey, Kergna, Alpha Oumar, Daudu, Christogonus, Adebowale, Wahab Akeem, Adegbola, Carine, Bett, Charles, Mulinge, Wellington, Zossou, Roch Cedrique, Nientao, Abdoulaye, Kirui, Oliver K., Oluwole, Fatunbi Abiodun

“…Manufacturing has the potential to drive economic growth, job creation and poverty reduction, but African manufacturers face challenges in competing with global markets. …”
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Mechanized: Transforming Africa’s agriculture value chains by Malabo Montpellier Panel, Glatzel, Katrin, Tankari, Mahamadou Roufahi, Demmler, Kathrin

“…The report takes a broad perspective on mechanization, including technologies along the entire value chain and how they relate to agricultural development and job creation. The report shows what can be done to sustainably mechanize agriculture to increase production and enhance value addition across value chain segments. …”
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