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TU2.1: Deconstructing Masculinities for Gender Transformative Research by Otieno, Phil

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Charging for irrigation water: the issues and options, with a case study from Iran by Perry, C.J.

“…The use of water charges to generate resources for maintenance and to reduce demand is widely advocated. Examples from other utilities, and from the domestic/industrial sectors of water supply suggest the approach could be effective.…”
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Advocacy organizations and nutrition policy in Nigeria: Identifying metrics for enhanced efficacy by Resnick, Danielle, Anigo, Kola, Anjorin, Olufolakemi Mercy

“…However, why are some advocates viewed as more effective than others? This paper derives metrics for assessing advocacy efficacy by first drawing on key insights from the nutrition and public policy scholarship. …”
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New NIR diagnostics platform for agricultural research in East and Central Africa by Fox, G., Harvey, Jagger J.W., Gnonlonfin, G.J.B., McMillan, L.

“…This article sets the background for an exciting new linkage between Australian and Africa-based scientists who will use NIR to enhance the safety and value of traditional African crops. It has long been advocated that NIR spectroscopy should be deployed in this fashion because of its inherent advantages and it is encouraging that such a collaboration has commenced.…”
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Nutrition Co-Benefits of Climate-Smart Agriculture in Myanmar by International Institute of Rural Reconstruction, CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security

“…This primer is generated from CCAFS’ and IIRR’s work in Myanmar. Advocates and proponents of climate-smart agriculture are provided with unique opportunities to leverage the nutritional benefits of agriculture. …”
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Community action for rural youth in Tanzania by Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation

“…The report also includes comments from the Arusha district extension officer, who advocates the need for modern agricultural techniques to change the perception that farming is old-fashioned.…”
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Womens' agribusiness access index by Adedeji, Oluwaseun, Sudarkasa, Michael, Rowan-Campbell, Dorienne, Reynier, Aurélie

“…This would allow policy-makers, women’s development advocates and development partners to better focus their efforts so they make agriculture work for women.…”
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Preserving Dryland Forests and Agrosilvopastoral Systems: Sustainable Rangeland Management at the Committee on Forestry (COFO) by Spinelli, Madison, Louhaichi, Mounir

“…The COFO session advocated for regional agro-biodiversity, improved land management, and the toolkit's implementation, offering a clear path for preserving critical ecosystems. …”
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Voice, access, and ownership: Enabling environments for nutrition advocacy in India and Nigeria by Resnick, Danielle, Anigo, Kola Matthew, Anjorin, Olufolakemi, Deshpande, Shilpa

“…Overall, the paper contributes more broadly to the literature on enabling environments by highlighting potential indicators to guide nutrition advocates in other settings.…”
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Challenges and prospects in cropping intensification and agricultural mechanization for improved food production in Bangladesh river deltas by International Rice Research Institute

“…Livelihood options for women's participation in entrepreneurial activities are also presented and advocated by the Initiative on Asian Mega Deltas (AMD).…”
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Advocacy to reduce malnutrition in Uganda: Some lessons for sub-Saharan Africa by Namugumya, Brenda Shenute

“…Drawing from the case of Uganda, this brief develops a model showing how advocates for improved nutrition in the countries of Sub-Saharan Africa might engage with governments and communities and move from knowledge to commitment to action in order to sharply reduce the numbers of the malnourished. …”
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Livestock and the MDGs by Johnson, Nancy L.

“…We can ensure that we make full use of livestock development to reach these major development goals by advocating policies, strategies and technologies that serve to enhance benefits livestock can provide poor communities.…”
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Overcoming water scarcity and quality constraints: Markets for Tradable Water Rights by Kemper, Karin E.

“…Water markets have been advocated as a means of improving water resources management by increasing the efficiency of water use and allocation within and among sectors. …”
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Plant genetic resources conservation and management by Paroda, R.S., Arora, R.K., International Board for Plant Genetic Resources

“…This book, the first of its kind in the Indian context, will be found useful by researchers/users and curators engaged in plant genetic resources activities, by the teachers and post-graduate students in traditional and State Universities and equally so, by the policy-makers and conservationists advocating national concern on plant genetic conservation and management. …”
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What is going on around the world: major NUS players and ongoing efforts by Padulosi, Stefano, Meldrum, Gennifer, Israel Oliver King. E.D., Hunter, Danny

“…Greater synergies among actors and stakeholders engaged in NUS is strongly advocated.…”
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Supportive policy environment on informal seed system led to increased utilization of local climate-resilient varieties in East Africa by CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security

“…In Uganda, for some years, Bioversity International advocated for the formal recognition of community seedbanks and farmers varieties. …”
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Guides for value chain development: A comparative review by Donovan, J., Cunha, M., Franzel, Steven, Gyau, A., Mithofer, D.

“…With governments, donors and NGOs advocating value chain development (VCD) as a means to stimulate economic growth and combat rural poverty, this report presents a timely review of 11 guides for VCD. …”
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Re-integrating ecology into integrated landscape approaches by Reed, J., Kusters, K., Barlow, J., Balinga, M., Borah, J.R., Carmenta, R., Chervier, C., Djoudi, H., Gumbo, D.J., Laumonier, Y., Moombe, K.B., Yuliani, E.L., Sunderland, T.C.H.

“…Integrated landscape approaches (ILAs) that aim to balance conservation and development targets are increasingly promoted through science, policy, and the donor community. Advocates suggest that ILAs are viable implementing pathways for addressing global challenges such as biodiversity loss, poverty alleviation, and climate change mitigation and adaptation. …”
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Major natural resource management concerns in South Asia by Gill, Gerard J.

“…South Asia's food requirements are likely to grow at least 100 percent by the year 2020, while the region's natural resource base is likely to shrink. Gill advocates a transition from today's cereal-based, land -extensive, water-intensive production system to an agriculture more in keeping with the region's natural resource endowment. …”
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Gender Transformative Methodologies CoP. #Masculinities #Conversation 3 - Male involvement in ending gender violence by Banda, Nelson, Akamandisa, Vincent, Farnworth, Cathy Rozel, Bailey, Arwen

“…The Zambian National Men’s Network has four objectives: -Promoting gender equality -Mobilizing men to end gender-based violence -Promoting wellbeing of men and boys -Advocating evidence for gender-transformative change…”
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