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Climate Services for Resilient Development (CSRD) in South Asia by Khan, Shahidul Haque

“…Translating complex climate information into easy to understand actionable formats to spread awareness in the form of climate services is core to CSRD’s mission. …”
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Report of the Center Directors Committee to CGIAR International Centers Week, October 1998 by CGIAR Center Directors Committee

“…The directors pledged continued support to the work of the Public Awareness and Resource Mobilization Committee (PARC) and Future Harvest.…”
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Report of the First External Review of the Systemwide Programme on Collective Action and Property Rights (CAPRI) by CGIAR Interim Science Council

“…The review found that : a) CAPRI's thematic foci are highly relevant to the CGIAR's goals of sustainably increasing food production through technology adoption, b) CAPRI has been effective in knowledge generation through commissioned papers and workshops, c) CAPRI has increased awareness by centres and NARS of the role of CA and PR research in natural resource management and technology adoption and d) CAPRI's governance and mode of operations have been successful.This report was discussed at the 83rd meeting of the interim Science Council held at IPGRI in August 2002.…”
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Research Evaluation in the CGIAR: Needs and Options by Alston, Juian, Pardey, Philip G.

“…Paper commissioned by the Task Force on Impact Assessment organized by the Public Awareness and Resource Mobilization Committee (PARC) and prepared by economists from the University of California at Davis, and IFPRI, and representing their personal views.The paper addresses the needs for and objectives of impact assessment (both ex ante and ex post) in the CGIAR; the range of useful approaches; the roles and existing efforts of entities within the CGIAR; future needs not now addressed, the approaches and methods that might apply, and their likely costs; and finally key principles and some options for institutionalizing impact assessment within the CGIAR. …”
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The CGIAR's Long-Term Governance and Financing Structure by CGIAR Study Panel on the CGIAR's Long-Term Governance and Financing Structure, Winkel, Klaus

“…Among the recommendations were the establishment of a Global Forum on Agricultural Research (GFAR) and regional forums, expansion of developing country participation in the CGIAR, the establishment of a CGIAR Steering Committee, continuous and systematic efforts for impact assessment, increased public awareness and fund raising activities, and addition of UNEP to the CGIAR cosponsors.This report and discussion of it at ICW94 formed the basis for a paper on CGIAR governance presented at the Lucerne ministerial level meeting in February 1995.Agenda document at CGIAR International Centers Week, October 1994.…”
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CGIAR Center Directors Committee Minutes, Presiding Chair: N. Fada by CGIAR Center Directors Committee

“…The minutes record decisions by the CDC to contribute to the public awareness initiative under the Secretariat, to the creation of a single livestock entity, to continue negotiations with FAO to bring the IARC collections into the FAO International Network of ex-situ collections, to hold the SSA/NARS agricultural research meeting, to provide assistance to NARS in the area of biotechnology and to establish a Task Force to develop an INRM program for the system. …”
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CGIAR Center Directors Committee Minutes, Presiding Chair: C. Bonte-Friedheim by CGIAR Center Directors Committee

“…The minutes record CDC decisions taken on CDC joint expenses account, contribution to PARC, recruitment of a consultant to coordinate public awareness activities, financing of the IVDN project and the creation of an international position at ISNAR to monitor and follow up on ecoregional programs and initiatives. …”
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CGIAR Report on the Sixth Session of the Governing Body of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources or Food and Agriculture and the Fourth Meeting of the Ad-Hoc Working... by CGIAR

“…They participated in a number of side events and also met with regional groups of delegates to raise awareness about issues of concern from the point of view of CGIAR. …”
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Booklet of CGIAR Centre Policy Instruments, Guidelines and Statements on Genetic Resources, Biotechnology and Intellectual Property Rights - Version III by CGIAR Systemwide Genetic Resources Programme, CGIAR Genetic Resources Policy Committee

“…It is developed primarily for use by the Centres to facilitate awareness of, and compliance with, the policies and instruments included. …”
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Final Report of the CGIAR Working Group on Deliberation and Decision-Making Processes by CGIAR Working Group on Deliberation and Decision Making Processes

“…It suggested combination of existing public awareness activities.Agenda document, CGIAR Mid Term Meeting, May 1993. …”
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Can a gender-sensitive integrated poultry value chain and nutrition intervention increase women's empowerment among the rural poor in Burkina Faso? by Heckert, Jessica, Martinez, Elena M., Sanou, Armande, Pedehombga, Abdoulaye, Ganaba, Rasmané, Gelli, Aulo

“…Meanwhile, results of the in-depth gender-focused qualitative work conducted near the project mid-point found there was greater awareness in the community of women's time burden and their economic contributions, but it did not seem that awareness led to increased empowerment of women. …”
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Value chains for nutritious food: Analysis of the egg value chain in the Tigray region of Ethiopia by Hirvonen, Kalle, Baye, Kaleab, Headey, Derek D., Hoddinott, John F.

“…That model could potentially also be leveraged to raise awareness of the nutritional benefits of eggs.…”
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Eliciting Market Demand for Advanced Breeding Clones of Roots, Tuber and Banana Crops in Uganda, Nigeria and Côte D’Ivoire by Mulwa, C.K., Okoye, B., Kanon, A., Okumu, B., Nnabue, I., Koffi, C., Nakitto, M., Bello, A., Iragaba, P., Mobio, A., Okello, J.J., Nwanze, O., Bwire, G., Ssali, R.T., Madu, T., Olivier Atsin, G., Adiko, E., Sylvie Diby, N., Kouassi, A., Ejechi, M., Okoye, C., Onyemauwa, N., Ofoeze, M., Ukeje, B., Teeken, B.

“…Similarly, on the demand side, the studies show that enhancing consumer awareness on hidden traits, such as nutritional benefits, are critical in improving demand for varieties with such traits.…”
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Food safety assessment and challenges along small-scale pig systems in Vietnam by Unger, Fred, Hung Nguyen-Viet, Sinh Dang Xuan, Phuc Pham Duc, Pham Van Hung, Lapar, Ma. Lucila, Marshall, Karen, Duong Van Nhiem, Makita, K., Grace, Delia

“…Key challenges include poor slaughter and meat handling hygiene (eg. floor slaughter) aligned with low awareness on related health risks among interviewed actors. …”
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Det sköna landskapet by Forsberg, Sofia

“…Meanwhile, anthroposophy practices a constant awareness of the esthetical aspects of our surroundings. …”
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Exploring conditions for corporate sustainability strategy implementation : a case study of Essity’s feminine care by Arvidsson, Emma, Edvardsson, Lina

“…The authors also found attributes which are necessary to be aware of. These are simplicity, understanding and commitment. …”

Perenna vinterståndare by Hasselberg, Felix

“…"When a beautiful rose dies beauty does not die because it is not really in the rose. Beauty is an awareness in the mind." Agnes Martin, 1912-2004. Konstnär (Philamuseum 2019) Vad är det som gör rosen vacker och vem lärde oss att tycka så? …”
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The ethical price for dairy by Bauer, Katrin

“…Everything is easily available and affordable and barely anyone is aware of the production of their consumed goods, their origin and unpleasant side effects. …”
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Profiling Bioactive Compounds and Key Nutrients in Pacific Island Crops and Marine Resources by Singh, Sunil

“…These included loss of traditional varieties, e.g. breadfruit and yam; loss of traditional knowledge on edible plants and seaweed from the wild, and lack of awareness on nutritional value and health benefits.…”
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Enhancing capacities to understand and implement the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture: Report of an International Training Workshop, Tsukuba... by Vernooy, Ronnie, Bioversity International

“…Topics covered include the rationale and meaning of the core provisions of the ITPGRFA including the use of its Standard Material Transfer Agreement (SMTA); options for national implementation of the multilateral system of access and benefit sharing; options for national protection of Farmers’ Rights; and mechanisms for raising awareness and building capacity.…”
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