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Internet without wires by Tothill, Ann

“…African communities without access to the internet are being trained to build their own wireless networks, thanks to a project launched by the South-Africa-based NGO, the Association for Progressive Communications (APC)...…”
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Bean bonus by Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation

“…Farmers in south-eastern Uganda are being encouraged to grow new varieties of beans that have been developed by the Eastern and Central Africa Bean Research Network and the Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT). …”
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PELUM Association by Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation

“…A 'college without walls' is gaining strength in Zimbabwe and in June this year will begin to offer training in sustainable agriculture and community development. This pilot project being established under the auspices of the PELUM (Participatory...…”
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The probable benefits of fodder banks by Kaufmann, Ralph R. von

“…Presents an analysis of some of the forage interventions being tested by the ILCA sub-humid zone programme. …”
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Responding to drought in Malawi by Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation

“…A senior agricultural officer describes the steps being taken by the extension services in Malawi to enable farmers overcome the challenge of drought…”
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Restoring a national textile industry by Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation

“…s cotton and textile industry is being rebuilt.…”
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Capacity building for fish processors by Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation

“…Sirah Njie describes the training and organisation of women fish processors in The Gambia, which is being carried out by an international project.…”
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Don?t ignore the traditional communicators by Jallow, Issatou

“…Director of the National Nutrition Agency in The Gambia describes the new priority being given to nutrition in her country, and the value of traditional communicators in spreading health messages.…”
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Poverty and Nonconsumption Indicators by Suryahadi, A, Suryadarma, D, Sumarto, S.

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Terms of Reference for the TAC Mission to the Non-Associated Centers by CGIAR Technical Advisory Committee

“…Terms of reference for preliminary assessment by TAC of the content and quality of research activities at ten non associated centers being considered for support from the CGIAR.This document was approved at TAC 48. …”
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Prioritizing Land and Water Interventions for Climate-Smart Villages by Alam, Mohammad Faiz, Sikka, Alok

“…Results show that considerable differences exist within the portfolio of land and water interventions, with only a combination of supply, demand and moisture conservation practices being able to help achieve climate-smart agricultural objectives. …”
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Evaluating farm-level livestock interventions in low-income countries: a scoping review of what works, how, and why by Lindahl, Johanna F., Mutua, Florence K., Grace, Delia

“…Livestock interventions can improve nutrition, health, and economic well-being of communities. The objectives of this review were to identify and characterize livestock interventions in developing countries and to assess their effectiveness in achieving development outcomes. …”
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Spatial Assessment of the Potential Impact of Infrastructure Development on Biodiversity Conservation in Lowland Nepal by Sharma, R., Rimal, B., Stork, N., Baral, H., Dhakal, M.

“…Biodiversity is declining at an unprecedented rate with infrastructure development being one of the leading causes. New infrastructure, such as roads, provides new access and results in increased land clearing and wildlife hunting. …”
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Detection of species substitution in the meat value chain by high-resolution melting analysis of mitochondrial PCR products by Njaramba, Jane K., Wambua, Lillian, Mukiama, T., Amugune, N.O., Villinger, J.

“…Measures to monitor meat substitution are being put in place in many developed countries. However, information about similar efforts in sub-Saharan Africa is sparse. …”
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Unlocking the potential of flood farming to reduce flood risks and boost dryland production in Ethiopia by Desta, Gizaw, Legesse, Gizachew, Amede, Tilahun, Rooyen, Andre F. van, Whitbread, Anthony M.

“…Ethiopia is experiencing extreme weather variability with some areas being vulnerable to drought, while others are impacted by flooding. …”
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Cassava (Manihot esculenta) dual use for food and bioenergy: a review by Fathima, A.A., Sanitha, M., Tripathi, L., Muiruri, K.S.

“…The major bottleneck in the crop being able to serve this dual role is the competition of its storage roots for both purposes. …”
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Social equity is key to sustainable ocean governance by Crosman, Katherine, Allison, Edward H., Ota, Yoshitaka, Cisneros-Montemayor, Andrés, Singh, Gerald, Swartz, Wilf, Bailey, Megan, Barclay, Kate, Blume, Grant, Colléter, Mathieu, Fabinyi, Michael, Faustman, Elaine, Fielding, Russell, Griffin, P. Joshua, Hanich, Quentin, Harden-Davies, Harriet, Kelly, Ryan, Kelly, Tiff-Annie, Klinger, Terrie, Kittinger, John, Nakamura, Katrina, Pauwelussen, Annet, Pictou, Sherry, Rothschild, Chris, Seto, Katherine, Spalding, Ana

“…Guiding questions include: (1) Where and (2) Why is equity being examined? (3) Equity for or amongst Whom? (4) What is being distributed? …”
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Small ruminant value chain and empowerment: a gendered baseline study from Ethiopia by Kinati, Wole, Temple, Elizabeth C., Baker, A. Derek, Najjar, Dina

“…These are age group, context, being married, being men and head of household, participation in breeding stock selection, livestock ownership, contact with extension agents, access to market information, and participation in selling at marketplaces. …”
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Soil Status and its Relationship with Gender and Health Inequalities in Guatemala by Molina Galindo, Karla

“…Integrated approaches that consider the multifaceted nature of these challenges are essential for sustainable development and community well-being.…”
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Assessing the gendered pathways from household water insecurity experiences to maternal and child health in Indigenous communities of the Peruvian Amazon by Katic, Pamela Giselle

“…We also aimed to determine whether sociocultural norms, women’s time use, and economic well-being mediated these relationships. Data were drawn from a Newton Fund project working with Awajun women in the Peruvian Amazon and analyzed using generalized structural equation models. …”
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