Search Results - "Training programs"

Experiences in participatory surveillance and community-based reporting systems for H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza: A case study approach by Mariner, Jeffrey C., Jones, B., Hendrickx, Saskia C.J., El Masry, I., Jobre, Y., Jost, Christine

“…It was noted that clarity of surveillance objectives and resulting data needs at the outset was essential to optimize the balance of surveillance methods, size of the program and costs. The quality of training programs and adherence to international guidelines on good PS training practice were important for assuring the competence of PS practitioners. …”
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Exploring context-specific agroecological Integrated Soil Fertility Management (ISFM) strategies for enhanced sorghum productivity and livelihoods in Hwange District, Zimbabwe by Dube, Farayi, Magaisa, Alec, Dube, Thabani, Moyo, Martin

“…Promoting and supporting the adoption of mobile kraaling technology through training programs and facilitating collective action among farmers can address labour constraints and improve soil health. …”
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Policy document detailing the use of the stepwise investment approach for Climate-Smart Cocoa adoption by farmers and companies by Dalaa, Mustapha Alasan, Saeed, Abdul Razak, Kofituo, Rich Kofi, Asare, Richard

“…What is lacking is the industries inability to push for the institutionalisation of these CSA packages (WCF Climate Smart cocoa Manual) in the training programs of companies and other certification bodies. …”
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Getting the message out: Information and communication technologies and agricultural extension by Giulivi, Nicoletta, Harou, Aurélie, Gautam, Shriniwas, Güereña, David T.

“…We find that farmers in the smartphone app and the extension training programs are on average 8.4 and 13 percentage points more likely to adopt topdressing fertilizer practices compared to control farmers, statistically significant at the 1% and 5% levels, respectively. …”
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Training of Trainers in Rangeland Monitoring & Assessment: Integrating LandPKS, VegMeasure, and Traditional Methods by Louhaichi, Mounir, Hassan, Sawsan

“…Notably, ICARDA contributes to capacity development through diverse training programs, fostering collaboration with institutions and agencies. …”
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Role of technology as an enabler for gender empowerment: Evidence from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan by Begum, Khadija

“…Small, but important steps have been taken, for example, in breaking the social norms on women’s restricted mobility, by allowing them to travel safely in groups, to the city for attending training programs. This is how gender-responsive technological interventions can lead to transformative change towards a more inclusive, gender-equal society – in situations and contexts, where acting directly on unequal gender relations is challenging.…”
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Honduras: Agricultural R&D indicators factsheet by Stads, Gert-Jan, de los Santos, Luis

“…Limited funding, along with few national postgraduate training programs, constrain the professional development of the large number of BSc-qualified researchers.…”
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Social safety nets in Nepal: A review by Adhikari, Madan, Kishore, Avinash, Koirala, Pankaj, Rashid, Shahidur, Isha Chand

“….• Labor market programs focus on individuals’ skill building in the job market through vocational training programs, connecting them to potential employers through employment service centers and employment management information systems, and providing financial and logistical support for foreign employment…”
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European veterinary public health specialization: Post-graduate training and expectations of potential employers by Alonso, Silvia, Darr, S., Fahrion, Anna S., Harisberger, M., Papadopoulou, C., Zimmerli, U.

“…This study provides input for a critical revision of the ECVPH curriculum and the design of post-graduate training programs in VPH.…”
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Technical Advisory Committee Sixth Meeting, 25 July-2 August 1973: Draft Report by CGIAR Technical Advisory Committee

“…Findings and recommendations on meeting agenda items included: recommendation for CG support to WARDA's coordinated field trials of rice varieties and related training programs; endorsement of the proposed University of Illinois-based INTSOY program on soybean research and a CGIAR role in its outreach functions; the suitability of a cooperative research program on protein production in Latin America between CIAT, CTEI, and other regional and national institutes (rather than an independent IARC for this purpose); and recommendations on two proposals on plant disease research involving fusarium control and horizontal resistance to wheat disease. …”
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Gender norms and their implications for banana production and recovery in west Africa by Nkengla-Asi, L., Olaosebikan, O.D., Che, V.S., Ngatat, S., Zandjanakou-Tachin, Martine, Hanna, R., Kumar, P. Lava

“…Results show inequalities stemming from inherent gender and social norms related to access to and decision making over productive resources limiting especially women farmers’ ability to effectively engage in training programs that could lead to adoption of recommendations and technologies. …”
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CCAFS Climate Smart Cocoa Baseline Survey Report-Ghana (Introduction of stepwise climate smart cocoa practices to farmers) by Dalaa, Mustapha Alasan, Saeed, Abdul-Razak, Deffor, Eric Worlanyo, Holzer, Manuel, Kofituo, Rich Kofi, Asare, Richard

“…The current challenge is to mainstream the CSC practices across the sector because the cocoa industry struggles to institutionalize CSA packages in training programs of companies and certification bodies. …”
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Review of Existing Platforms, Gaps and Challenges in CIS delivery in Zambia by Amarnath, Giriraj, Alahacoon, Niranga, Koppa, Nisha, Sharma, Tarul, Ngowenani, Nohayi, Jacobs-Mata, Inga

“…Therefore, to avoid this, and strengthening the geospatial literacy, it is important to develop training programs on the use of Earth observation data. …”
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Are weeds really an issue in Zero Tillage systems? Farmer insights from the Eastern Gangetic Plains of South Asia by Chaudhary, Anjana, Suri, Bhavya, Timsina, Pragya, Karki, Emma, Sharma, Akriti, Gartaula, Hom Nath, Brown, Brendan

“…To overcome this, promotional efforts should target education and training programs that address how to effectively spray, potentially with increased emphasis on weather forecasting use. …”
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Investment Action Plan for Orange-Fleshed Sweetpotato Processed Products Using Manual Equipment in Rwanda by Mwizerwa, H., Ojwang, S.O., Low, Jan W., Sartas, M.

“…This document outlines a strategy that capitalizes on a market analysis for OFSP products, a new manual for OFSP processing technologies, training programs for local producers, and marketing strategies. …”
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Is reliable water access the solution to undernutrition? A review of the potential of irrigation to solve nutrition and gender gaps in Africa South of the Sahara by Domènech, Laia

“…Based on the limited evidence, six factors that should be taken into account in irrigation development to address nutrition and gender gaps with a focus on Africa south of the Sahara are identified: (1) food security and nutrition gains should be stated goals of irrigation programs; (2) training programs and awareness campaigns should accompany irrigation interventions to promote nutrient-dense food production and consumption as well as minimization of health risks; (3) multiple uses of irrigation water should be recognized in order to improve access to water supply and sanitation and livestock and aquatic production; (4) women’s empowerment and women’s participation in irrigation programs should be promoted; (5) homestead food production should be encouraged; and (6) policy synergies between different sectors (agriculture, nutrition, health, water supply and sanitation, education) should be sought.…”
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Women-led community institutions as a potential vehicle for the adoption of varieties and improved seed practices: an impact case from India by Hossain, Mosharaf, Nayak, Swati, Mohapatra, Subhasmita, Trivedi, Pooja, Waza, Showkat A.

“…Besides, farmers from WSHGs have more tendency towards learning new technologies and participating in training programs about improved crop management practices. …”
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Off-farm employment increases women's empowerment: Evidence from rice farms in the Philippines by Maligalig, Rio, Demont, Matty, Umberger, Wendy J., Peralta, Alexandra

“…Consistent with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), our evidence suggests that education and training programs need to be paired with investments generating off-farm employment opportunities to effectively increase women's bargaining power in the household…”
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Integrated homegarden intensification in Lemmo and Doyogena Districts, Central Ethiopia Regional State by Ermias, Zerihun, Tessema, Fekadu, Ebrahim, Mohammed, Getachew, Tesfaye, Tamene, Lulseged

“…This includes access to high-yielding avocado varieties, targeted training programs, and technical assistance to enhance farmers’ capabilities. …”
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CGIAR Climate Impact Platform MELIA Framework by CGIAR Climate Change Impact Platform

“…. - Facilitation: Provide training programs and educational resources to empower stakeholders. - Mediators: Training efficacy. - Moderators: Regional educational needs and cultural acceptance. 3) Policy Influence and Advocacy: The platform advocates for evidence-based climate policies by synthesizing research and engaging policymakers. …”
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