Resultados de búsqueda - "United States Agency for International Development"

Agricultural technology and food policy to combat iron deficiency in developing countries por Bouis, Howarth E.

“…This paper presents findings from a project titled Food Policy and Agricultural Technology to Improve Diet Quality and Nutrition, organized by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), implemented by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and other collaborating organizations, and funded by the Office of Health and Nutrition of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). One strategy is to enhance the micronutrient content of edible portions of crops through plant breeding. …”
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Methods for identifying low emissions development options for agriculture por Nash J, Gurwick N, Wollenberg, Eva Karoline, Costa, C., Galford, Gillian L.

“…This paper describes a research process and protocol to identify high potential LED options in agriculture at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The case study illustrates the steps for the identification and prioritization of LED options including: idea generation, concept development, and evidence building. …”
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Egypt’s Haya Karima Initiative: An assessment of its rural and economywide impacts por Raouf, Mariam, Kurdi, Sikandra, Cicowiez, Martin, Lofgren, Hans, Yassa, Basma, Kamaly, Ahmed, Helmy, Gamel

“…The analysis was done by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), in collaboration with Egypt’s Ministry of Economic Planning and Development (MPED) under the project Evaluating Impact and Building Capacity (EIBC), funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).…”
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Symposium policy note 3: Cash transfers as an effective tool for social protection and shock response in Egypt por International Food Policy Research Institute

“…This policy note is one in a series of four notes that summarizes key findings and recommendations from 32 seminars that IFPRI organized between 2016 and 2020 under the Evaluating Impact and Building Capacity Project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and from related research done in collaboration with national and international partners in Egypt. …”
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Impact evaluation of the use of PBR cowpea in Nigeria: Baseline process evaluation report por Mockshell, Jonathan, Asante-Addo, Collins, Nwagboso, Chibuzo, Ritter, Thea, Amare, Mulubrhan, Andam, Kwaw S.

“…This process evaluation (PE) is part of a five-year (2021–2026) impact evaluation (IE) of the use of a new pod-borer-resistant (PBR) cowpea variety in Nigeria, a project led by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). While the IE draws from a representative sample of 1,399 farmers to determine the causal impacts of the use of PBR cowpea, the PE complements the IE by exploring in detail the potential adoption of the PBR cowpea variety and the reasons for adoption or non adoption, including its potential impacts on actors throughout the value chain. …”
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Development of balanced nutrient management innovations in South Asia: Lessons from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka por Kishore, Avinash, Alvi, Muzna, Krupnik, Timothy J., International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, International Rice Research Institute

“…As part of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/Washington and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation supported Cereal Systems Initiative for South Asia (CSISA) and the USAID/Nepal Seeds and Fertilizer (NSAF) project, the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) organized a Regional Dialogue on September 5, 2019, in Kathmandu on “Innovations for Advancing Farmers’ Use of Balanced Nutrient Application in South Asia.” …”
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Ghana Strategy Support Program (GSSP) por International Food Policy Research Institute

“…The Ghana Strategy Support Program (GSSP), implemented by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) mission in Ghana, was launched in 2005 and is currently in its third phase (2014–2018). overall objective of IFPRI/GSSP is to conduct research and advise on strategic policy options to support agricultural growth, rural development, and economic transformation in Ghana.…”
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Building pathways out of poverty in Baidoa: Evidence from a randomized controlled trial at endline por Leight, Jessica, Karachiwalla, Naureen, Hirvonen, Kalle, Rakshit, Deboleena

“…This brief reports on endline findings from a randomized controlled trial (RCT) evaluating the project Building Pathways Out of Poverty for Ultra-poor IDPs and Vulnerable Host Communities in Baidoa, an ultra-poor graduation (UPG) intervention implemented by World Vision and funded by the United States Agency for International Development’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA). …”
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The incidence of suspected white spot syndrome virus in semi-intensive and extensive shrimp farms in Bangladesh: Implications for management por Karim, M., Sarwer, R.H., Brooks, A.C., Gregory, R., Jahan, M.E., Belton, Ben

“…The study was conducted to assess key factors influencing suspected white spot syndrome virus (WSSV) disease and associated shrimp production and economic performance in three contrasting black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) culture technologies promoted by the United States Agency for International Development funded Shrimp Quality Support Project (SQSP) in Bangladesh. …”
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Agricultural development addresses food loss and waste while reducing greenhouse gas emissions por Galford, Gillian L., Peña, Olivia, Sullivan, Amanda K, Nash, Julie, Gurwick, Noel, Pirolli, Gillian, Richards, Meryl B., White, Julianna M., Wollenberg, Eva Karoline

“…Our research team investigated changes in FLW in projects supported by the United States Agency for International Development's (USAID) global hunger and food security initiative, Feed the Future. …”
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Investment guide for community-based seed entrepreneurs in cowpea production por Tolorunju, E., Ayeni, F., Adeniyi, R., Silwal, P.K., Faleti, O., Archibong, B., Shakiru, Q., Ahmad, M., Luwa, S.

“…This publication is a production of the Feed the Future Nigeria Integrated Agriculture Activity implemented in targeted locations of Adamawa, Borno, Gombe, and Yobe states, Nigeria, between July 2019 and December 2024, and was made possible through funding support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). As part of its contribution to the economic recovery process in the northeast part of Nigeria, which the insurgent activities of armed groups have ravaged, USAID awarded the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and its partners (International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics and Catholic Relief Services) the five and half-year “Feed the Future Nigeria Integrated Agriculture Activity’’. …”
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Investment guide for community-based seed entrepreneurs in sorghum production por Tolorunju, E., Ayeni, F., Adeniyi, R., Silwal, P.K., Faleti, O., Archibong, B., Shakiru, Q., Ahmad, M., Luwa, S.

“…This publication is a production of the Feed the Future Nigeria Integrated Agriculture Activity implemented in targeted locations of Adamawa, Borno, Gombe, and Yobe states, Nigeria, between July 2019 and December 2024, and was made possible through funding support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). As part of its contribution to the economic recovery process in northeast Nigeria, which the insurgent activities of armed groups have ravaged, USAID awarded the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and its Partners (International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics and Catholic Relief Services) the five-and-half-year “Feed the Future Nigeria Integrated Agriculture Activity’’ which aims to advance the objectives of inclusive and sustainable agriculture-led economic growth; strengthened resilience among people and systems; and a well-nourished population, especially among women and children in targeted locations of Adamawa, Borno, Gombe, and Yobe states, northeast Nigeria. …”
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Investment guide for community-based seed entrepreneurs in soybean production por Tolorunju, E., Ayeni, F., Adeniyi, R., Silwal, P.K., Faleti, O., Archibong, B., Shakiru, Q., Ahmad, M., Luwa, S.

“…This publication is a production of the Feed the Future Nigeria Integrated Agriculture Activity implemented in targeted locations of Adamawa, Borno, Gombe, and Yobe states, Nigeria between July 2019 and December 2024, and was made possible through funding support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). As part of its contribution to the economic recovery process in the northeast part of Nigeria, which the insurgent activities of armed groups have ravaged, USAID awarded to the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and its Partners (International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics and Catholic Relief Services) the five-and-a-half-year “Feed the Future Nigeria Integrated Agriculture Activity’’ which aims to advance the objectives of inclusive and sustainable agriculture-led economic growth; strengthened resilience among people and systems; and a well-nourished population, especially among women and children in targeted locations of Adamawa, Borno, Gombe and Yobe states, northeast Nigeria. …”
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Feed the Future Bangladesh 2018/2019: Zone of influence endline assessment (April 2013 – December 2020) por International Food Policy Research Institute

“…The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) produced this report for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau for Resilience and Food Security (RFS), USAID/Bangladesh, the Government of Bangladesh, and development partners. …”
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Engaging young agripreneurs: Options to include youth in private sector extension and advisory services in Rwanda and Uganda por Franzel, Steven, Miiro, R., Uwitonze, Nicolas, Davis, Kristin E., Luzobe, B., Rurangwa, Raphael

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Engaging young agripreneurs: Options to include youth in private sector extension and advisory services in Rwanda and Uganda: Executive summary por Franzel, Steven, Miiro, R., Uwitonze, Nicolas, Davis, Kristin E., Luzobe, B., Rurangwa, Raphael

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Symposium policy note 2: Digitalization of agricultural services and policy analysis in Egypt por International Food Policy Research Institute

“…This policy note is one in a series of four notes that summarize key findings and recommendations from 32 seminars organized by IFPRI between 2016 and 2020 under the Evaluating Impact and Building Capacity Project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and from related research done in collaboration with national and international partners in Egypt. …”
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Symposium policy note 4: Moving nutrition further up the development priority list in Egypt por International Food Policy Research Institute

“…This policy note is one in a series of four notes that summarize key findings and recommendations from 32 seminars organized by IFPRI between 2016 and 2020 under the Evaluating Impact and Building Capacity Project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and from related research done in collaboration with national and international partners in Egypt. …”
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Impacts of COVID-19 on Myanmar’s agri-food system: Evidence base and policy implications por Researchers of the International Food Policy Research Institute and Michigan State University, Aung, Nilar, Cho, Ame, Oo, Than Zaw, Synt, Nang Lun Kham, Ei Win, Hnin, Win, Khin Zin, Zone, Phoo Pye, Zu, A Myint, Lwin, Wuit Yi, Win, Myat Thida, Aung, Zin Wai, Soe, Nweni Khin, Wang, Michael, Lambrecht, Isabel B., Goeb, Joseph, Headey, Derek D., Diao, Xinshen, Takeshima, Hiroyuki, Masias, Ian, Fang, Peixun, Mahrt, Kristi, Goudet, Sophie, Ragasa, Catherine, Minten, Bart, Maredia, Mywish K., Belton, Ben, Zhang, Xiaobo, Boughton, Duncan

“…Between April and October 2020, the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and Michigan State University (MSU), with support from the United States Agency of International Development (USAID) and the Livelihoods and Food Security Fund (LIFT), have undertaken analyses of secondary data combined with regular telephone surveys of actors at all stages of Myanmar’s agri-food system in order to better understand the impacts of COVID-19 on the system. …”
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Youth in extension and advisory services: Rwanda por Franzel, S., Kinyua, H., Rucibigango, M., Davis, Kristin E., Makh, S.

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