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Transforming Vietnam’s Rice Sector: A Pathway to Low-Emission Agriculture by Sharick, Amber, Tan, Cherie

“…These recommendations are designed to support Vietnam’s ambitious one-million-hectare low-emission rice initiative by addressing key challenges such as financing, technological integration, capacity building, and equitable benefit-sharing. …”
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Scaling up orange-fleshed sweetpotato through agriculture and nutrition (SUSTAIN) in Mozambique by Brouwer, R., Queiroz, M.

“…SUSTAIN is a 5-year partnership (2013-2018), coordinated by CIP and financed by the UK Department for International Development, to scale up the nutrition benefits of biofortified orange-fleshed sweetpotato (OFSP). …”
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Bioversity International Annual Report 2011: Sustainable agriculture for food and nutrition security by Bioversity International

“…You will also find information about our Board of Trustees, supporters and finances. It also includes a list of our 2011 scientific publications. …”
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Finansiering av lantbruksfastigheter by Ahlgren, Zacharias, Daniel, Jönsson

“…The bank is not very pleased with fully financed projects; they would recommend an own capital of at least 10-20%. …”

Complexities of sustainable palm oil production by smallholders in sub-Saharan Africa by Ayompe, L.M., Egoh, B.N., Nkongho, R.N., Wandum, L.M., Orang, B.O., Fiaboe, K., Tambasi, E.E., Kettunen, M.

“…We found that smallholders face several challenges including weak land tenure rights, the use of poor-quality seeds and low-yielding oil palms, and a lack of skills, expertise, and access to financing. Certification could help alleviate some of the challenges by providing access to financing, training to improve yields, access to better seedlings, and increased access to higher value markets. …”
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Lantbruksföretagets tillväxtstrategi och finansiella sökbeteende by Hörnstein, Anders, Joelson, Anders

“…The results show that an expansion of the business mainly is financed with the help of internally generated capital but also through financing from the bank. …”
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Should I Seek Legal Protection for My Research Results? by Cohen, Joel I., Crespi, Stephen, Dhar, Biswajit

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CCAFS’ influence and reach in promoting CSA by Carneiro, Bia, Resce, Giuliano, Ruscica, Giosuè, Ma, Yixin, Pacillo, Grazia, Läderach, Peter R.D., Kristjanson, Patricia M.

“…Strategies for accelerating private sector financing are now being pursued that are mobilizing new corporate and impact investor spending in climate adaptation actions and innovative CSA-related blended financing (joint government and private sector) approaches towards more sustainable food systems.…”
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How to make agricultural extension demand-driven?: The case of India’s agricultural extension policy by Birner, Regina, Anderson, Jock R.

“…This essay discusses various options for providing and financing agricultural advisory services, which involve the public and private sectors as well as a third sector comprising nongovernmental organizations and farmer-based organizations. …”
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Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for the Installation of Soil Archive Equipment and Gas Chromatograph in Ibadan, Nigeria by International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

“…This Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) has been developed for the installation of a Soil Archive System and a Gas Chromatograph (GC) at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Ibadan, Nigeria, under the Additional Financing (AF) of the Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa (AICCRA) project. …”
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Mecanismos de financiamiento sostenible para el plan de manejo de la cuenca hidrográfica del Río Santa María, Panamá by Mendoza Barrera, A.bdiel F.

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Bundled agroecological cacao production practices: fertilizer and sustainable practices training benefits over 200 organic producers. by Mockshell, Jonathan, Ritter, Thea, Blanco, Maria, Ngige, Chris Mwangi, Mosquera, Leslie Estefany, Sánchez Choy, José G., Ivanova, Yovita

“…Organic fertilizers boost yields, yet according to our research, most cacao producers in Ucayali region do not use fertilizers year-round, due to limited finances and knowledge. We trained 69 organic cacao producers, who are now adopting innovative bundled agroecological practices to significantly enhance their productivity. …”
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Integrating evidence and learning for impact in AICCRA by Schuetz, Tonya, Tobon, Hector, Kikulwe, Enoch, Giombini, Valentina, Barlis, Angelica

“…This brief is part of the AICCRA MELIA Info Note Series, which aims to document, distill, and share key learnings from across the project’s two implementation phases—AICCRA I and the Additional Financing period. By capturing what has worked, what challenges have emerged, and how systems have adapted, this series provides critical insights to inform the design and strategic direction of the upcoming third phase of the project. …”
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What are ILRI and BecA and how do they work together? by International Livestock Research Institute

“…The senior advisor also mentions recent developments in ILRI and BecA including; facility upgrades co-financed with the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA); an East Coast Fever vaccine produced by ILRI; and research to improve and protect sorghum productivity in Africa and other developing regions.…”
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From meat to milk: Smallholders livelihoods and markets by Moll, H.A.J., Staal, Steven J., Ibrahim, Mohamed N.M.

“…The third step of the appraisal is the estimation of the benefits in the functions in insurance, financing and status display, functions, which are significant in communities where it is difficult or impossible to fulfill these through other means.…”
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Técnicas apropiadas. Memorias del I encuentro del Mercosur ampliado: maquinarias y herramientas para la agricultura familiar by Esparza, Silvina Luisa, Ramilo, Diego Nicolas

“…It also describes the participatory debate on the problems and opportunities facing micro- and small-scale enterprises (SMEs) specializing in the manufacture of machinery, equipment, and tools for family farming and provides details on the public and private financing available to the sector.…”
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CGIAR 1999 Financial Report by CGIAR Secretariat

“…Annual report issued by the CGIAR Secretariat to inform System participants of developments in the financing of activities.The report consists of an overview, analysis of 1999 funding, discussion of agenda resources used by the centers in that year, and the financial position. …”
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Conclusions and Recommendations of the Summary of Proceedings of the Ninth ExCo Meeting, October 31, 2005 by CGIAR Secretariat

“…Topics discussed were: the revised Science Council Priorities and Strategies 2005-2015, strengthening the research-development linkage in the CGIAR, the medium term plans and 2006 financing plan, the CIMMYT EPMR, the Pilot Performance Measurement System, the Sub Saharan Task Forces follow up, the CGIAR engagement with CSOs and the Funding System Priorities Task Force. …”
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A Study and Comprehensive Analysis of the Causes for Low Adoption Rates of Agricultural Research Results in West and Central Africa : Possible Solutions Leading to Greater Future I... by CGIAR Interim Science Council, Stoop, Willem A.

“…This report aims at providing elements of a coordinated regional research approach for the West and Central African Region. The study has been financed jointly by TAC and the Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Development.This report was annexed to the Interim Science Council report entitled Progress Report on Regional Approach to Research.It was discussed at the stakeholder meeting at AGM02, agenda item 7.…”
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Impact of conflict on key agro-industries in Khartoum State, Sudan: Wheat flour milling, oil processing, and packaging by Ibrahim, Ammar, Mohamed, Shima, Abdel-Karim, Mohamed, Siddig, Khalid

“…However, significant implementation gaps remain, particularly in access to financing for and enforcement of regulatory measures within the industrial sector. …”
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