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How responsive is Nigeria’s cassava seedsystem to farmers’ demand? Exploring supplyand demand interactions in three farmingcommunities by Pircher, T., Stuart, E.R., Almekinders, Conny J.M., Obisesan, D., Nitturkar, H., Asumugha, G., Azaino, E., Knierim, A.

“…The presence of seed sellers and farmers’ demand for cassava seed varied between the three study sites, farmer types and gender. We conclude that informal seed sellers and village seed entrepreneurs have a potential to respond to farmers’ heterogeneous demands. …”
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To farm or not to farm: Understanding the determinants of youth livelihood aspirations in Vietnam by Arora, Diksha, Slavchevska, Vanya

“…We also find that parents’ expectation for their children to work in agriculture is positively associated with youth aspirations, more so for young women, pointing to strongly gendered determinants of youth aspirations for agricultural work. …”
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Empowering women farmers through collective action: a case study of Khanizpur Hamlet, Odisha by Baruah, S., Mohanty, Samarendu, Rola, A.C.

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Enabling cumulative learning in user-oriented research for root, tuber and banana crop breeding by Valle, José Francisco, Arnaud, Elizabeth, Marimo, Pricilla, Etten, Jacob van

“…We examined the ability of user-oriented research to foster cumulative learning by examining four key aspects: spatial and temporal coverage; gender aspects; the range of traits considered and publishing practices as evident in reports and datasets. …”
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A constellation of science-based data driven products to improve financing of Sustainable Agri-Food Systems by Burra, Dharani Dhar, Vyas, Shalika, Molina, Luis, Estrada-Carmona, Natalia, Francesconi, Wendy, Ramírez Villegas, Julián Armando, Newman, Richard, Grosjean, Godefroy

“…This results in inadequate risk, return, impact assessment models and high transaction costs for capital deployment.To overcome these challenges, we have developed the "OneSF Analyzer", a "constellation" of data-products designed to "de-risk" investments, through multidimensional assessments and monitoring of agri-food systems (productivity, environment, gender etc.), along with financial health assessments of the investee. in this report, we present the science, data, analytics, and the design components of agro-climatic hazards and their impacts on crop productivity (Phase 1) of "OneSF Analyzer". …”
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Using a systems approach for drought risk financing solutions in Senegal by Banerjee, Rupsha R., Chan, Derek, Houessionon, Prosper, Paliwal, Ambica, Alulu, Vincent, Galgalo, Diba, Shikuku, Kelvin Mashisia, Ouédraogo, Issa

“…Assessment would have to consider incentivizing the private sector from the beginning for investment in these areas, management of natural resources, better access to services (financial and non-financial), gender inclusion and social equity. Such an approach is important for developing resilience not just against challenges related to climate change but the ever-changing dynamics in these complex environments.…”
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Strengthening multi-stakeholders innovations platforms in Mali by Dossou-Yovo, Elliott Ronald, Guindo, Jonathan, Koné, Pierre, Doumbia, Salif

“…Most of the smallholder farmers in Mali are confronted with multifaceted challenges, which include low productivity, post-harvest crop losses, underdeveloped markets, vulnerability to climate change, and gender inequality affecting the distribution of resources. …”
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Basket of agricultural technologies and innovations in West and Central Africa: Priority options from CORAF by Ganyo, Komla Kyky, Kpadonou, G Esaïe, Lamien, Niéyidouba, Sobgui, Caroline Makamto, Segnon, Alcade C, Zougmoré, Robert B.

“…Seizing the opportunity of AICCRA to assess climate-smartness and gender-sensitivity of the technologies and innovations is the next step to facilitate effective targeting and scaling.…”
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A technical guideline on integrated aquaculture performance assessment by Zeller, Manfred, Khor, Ling, Tran, Nhuong, Shikuku, Kelvin, Rajaratnam, Surendran, Chan, Chin Yee, Aung, Yee, Campos, Natalia

“…Section 3 illustrates the conceptual framework for a statistical performance assessment and non-statistical/qualitative assessment, focusing on gender scoping. The details of how to analyze the quantitative and qualitative data collected are explained in Section 4.…”
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Productivity and profitability of small-scale tilapia aquaculture in Myanmar by Tran, Nhuong, Hoong, Yan, Aung, Yee, Peart, Jeffrey, Akester, Michael J., Khin, Maung Soe, Lwin, Aye Aye

“…The project’s purpose is to design systems that accelerate the dissemination and adoption of improved tilapia strains and aquaculture management practices developed by WorldFish, based on relevant gender-sensitive and contextual knowledge, that will enable poor small-scale fish farmers to have access to, adopt and benefit from improved strains of tilapia. …”
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Estimating the potential to close yield gaps through increased efficiency of chickpea production in Ethiopia by Kumar, Shalander, Das, Abhishek, Hauser, Michael, Muricho, Geoffrey, Degefu, Tulu, Fikre, Asnake, Ojiewo, Christopher Ochieng, Ferede, Setotaw, Varshney, Rajeev K.

“…Improving technical efficiency through improving farmers’ access to improved seed, offering farmers need-based and gender-responsive extension support, encouraging their participation in technology development programs, and appropriate rainwater management would all contribute to harnessing the full potential of improved chickpea cultivars in Ethiopia.…”
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Evaluation of the CGIAR Research Program: Forests Trees, and Agroforestry by Coccia, Federica, Deisenrieder, Andrea, Katila, Marko, Montagnini, Florencia, Palenberg, Markus, Robledo, Carmenza

“…As the evaluation was conducted during the early phase of CRP implementation, the evaluation approach aimed mostly to be formative and forward-looking reviewing progress made so far towards results, and gender mainstreaming, governance and partnership aspects as well as other modalities of work introduced with the CGIAR Reform. …”
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Small fish consumption in rural Myanmar by Rizaldo, Quennie Vi, Khaing, Wae Win, Belton, Ben

“…We disaggregate fish consumption by the gender of household members and by the quantity, species, and size of fish eaten, estimating quantities of fish consumed using models for reference, to identify gendered patterns of fish consumption at the intrahousehold level. …”
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African Union Strategic Climate Investment Partnership Roundtable: Working Group Information Brief Series by Chevallier, Romy, Gosling, Amanda

“…The eleven briefs covered the thematic areas of the Strategy including governance and policy, the blue economy, digital transformation, energy systems, food systems, gender and youth inclusion, industrialisation, land-based ecosystems, transport, urbanisation and water systems. …”
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Wild meat consumption in urban Sierra Leone during the Covid-19 pandemic by Sainge, M.N., Wusha-Conteh, F., Fa, J.E., Sullivan, M.J., Cuní-Sanchez, A.

“…We found that more men than women consumed wild meat, and for both genders taste was the main reason for eating wild meat. …”
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Climate security policy coherence and awareness analysis: Guatemala and Central America by Schapendonk, Frans, Scartozzi, Cesare Marco, Madurga Lopez, Ignacio M., Mohamed, Salma Emad Kadry, Läderach, Peter R.D., Pacillo, Grazia

“…The report finds a lack of awareness and prioritisation of the relationship between climate change and natural resource-related conflict, the potential impacts of climate change on gender-based violence (GBV), and insufficient integration of the climate-related security risks specific vulnerable groups may face in the future. …”
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Towards inclusive governance for resilient agri-food systems in Bangladesh by Irfanullah, Haseeb, Asaduzzaman, Mohammed, Joshi, Deepa, Aheeyar, Mohamed M. M., Dikkumbura, Sahani, Rahman, M. Mokhlesur, Islam, M. Anisul

“…Key recommendations in this brief call for the promotion of nature-based solutions, leveraging the progressive National Adaptation Plan, and establishing a robust gender-focused fiscal system. These recommendations, which are aligned with the eight principles of locally led adaptation, underscore the vital role of empowering local communities to lead effective climate change adaptation efforts, ultimately fostering a more sustainable and resilient agri-food sector in Bangladesh.…”
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Analyzing the drivers of smallholder farmer’s market participation in the Sahelian region of Niger by Zakari, S., Moussa, B., Ibro, G., Abdoulaye, T.

“…Our findings reveal that the total quantity of crops produced, gender, credit access, farming experience, training, drought, and assets positively impact household market participation significantly. …”
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Empowering landless women through collectives in the agrifood systems: A review by Mohammed, Kamaldeen, Najjar, Dina

“…However, collectives still face challenges such as inadequate access to productive resources, insufficient participation of women in decision-making, structural and cultural gender constraints, and the overburden of collectives with women empowerment.…”
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Towards a common vision of climate, peace and security in Zambia by Caroli, Giulia, Maviza, Gracsious, Fumpa-Makano, Rosemary, Kambela, Lweendo, Kapulu, Ndashe Philemon, De Coning, Cedric, Tarusarira, Joram, Medina, Leonardo, Sax, Niklas, Pacillo, Grazia

“…However, this status is being undermined by several socio-political factors, including deeply entrenched patterns of social inequality and gender discrimination, high levels of poverty and youth unemployment, as well as recurring episodes of electoral violence. …”
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