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Soft-skills training, locus of control, and labor market outcomes of youth: Evidence from a randomized intervention in Kenya by Abay, Kibrom A., Alzua, Maria Laura, Barasa, Laura, Machio, Phyllis Mumia, Tabe-Ojong, Martin Paul Jr.

“…We evaluate the overall and heterogenous impact of a gender-sensitive soft-skills training that aimed to address youths’ unique interests, preferences, and labor market constraints in Kenya. …”
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Use Case - Delivering Contextualized Climate Information in two Districts of Odisha and Understanding Farmer Decision-Making: A case study in Odisha by Kumar, Shalander, Kumar, G. Kishore, Roa, K.P.C.

“…The study found that 79% of farmers were male, while 21% were female, highlighting the need for gender-sensitive advisories. Decision-making was influenced by a complex interplay of traditional knowledge, market dynamics, climate advisories, and social influences. …”
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Monitoreo y evaluación de las mesas técnicas agroclimáticas en Guatemala 2024 by Hernandez Quevedo, Monica, Rios, David, Martinez, Karen, Chavez, Mario, Giraldo Mendez, Diana, Ovalle, Andrea, López, Rafael, Caravantes, Allan, Ramirez Villegas, Julian, Navarro Racines, Carlos

“…The results highlight the usefulness of the agroclimatic bulletin, with a positive impact on the interpretation of the climate and agricultural decision-making, although challenges related to understanding, dissemination and gender equity persist. It is recommended to diversify communication channels and strengthen inclusive programs to expand participation and improve the effectiveness of these initiatives.…”
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Evaluating consumer preferences for reduced cooking time, taste and colour of beans in rural and urban communities in Uganda by Asiimwe, Robert, Katungi, Enid Mbabazi, Marimo, Pricilla, Mukankusi, Clare, Rubyogo, Jean Claude, Anthony, Vivienne

“…The study identified four distinct customer segments—two among bean-producing households and two among non-bean-producing households. Gender, education, level of altruism/openness to change, household economic status, and price sensitivity were the major factors influencing segment membership. …”
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Scaling success: Expanding community-based breeding programs for sheep and goats in Ethiopia by Tolemariam, Taye, Abegaz, Solomon, Getachew, Tesfaye, Haile, Aynalem, Mourad, Rekik, Belay, Berhanu, Rischkowsky, Barbara A.

“…The scaling approach adopted by the Sustainable Animal Productivity for Livelihoods, Nutrition, and Gender Inclusion (SAPLING) initiative, in partnership with the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA), successfully expanded the implementation to 141 production unit villages, benefiting 9,212 households. …”
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CGIAR Food Systems Accelerator: bootcamp report – Kenya by Nyauncho, E., Mabele, Thato, Nguvi, C., Kirimi, P., Njiru-Mugo, A., Nkosi, Mahlatse, Petersen, N., Mugo, P., Sewe, L.

“…Unlike traditional accelerator programs, CFSA’s science-driven, climate-resilient, and gender-inclusive approach uniquely addresses the region’s challenges, ensuring agribusinesses are not just investment-ready but also equipped for long-term sustainability. …”
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Current policies for promoting neglected and underutilized crop species in Burkina Faso and Niger by Rokka, Susanna, El Bilali, Hamid, Borelli, Teresa, Calabrese, Generosa J., Lecci, Silvia, Otieno, Gloria, Tietiambou, Fanta Reine Sheirita, Bteich, Marie Reine, Grazioli, Francesca, Kabre, Blaise, Seindira, Magnini, Karambiri, Souleymane, Nanema, Jacques, Bakasso, Yacoubou, Guimbo, Iro Dan, Dambo, Lawali, Nouhou, Bassirou, Hima, Haoua Mahamadou, Ouedraogo, Narcisse, Diawara, Ali Badara, Ghione, Andrea, Dianin, Carlo, Gonnella, Maria, Acasto, Filippo

“…However, only 17 mention NUS specifically. Some texts refer to gender as a cross-cutting theme and recognize women’s primordial role in a better management of resources. …”
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Regional Policy Coherence for The Great Green Wall Initiative: Exploring Alignment of the AU Great Green Wall Initiative Strategy with the AU Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan... by African Union

“…The brief also underscores the importance of equity and gender-transformative approaches, the integration of Indigenous knowledge systems, and inclusive benefit-sharing mechanisms to ensure socially just and effective conservation outcomes. …”
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Report of DTA pre-inception workshop retreat by Dhulipala, Ram, Muguku, K., Yassin, L., Ojanji, Wandera

“…This event brought together the DTA core team, CGIAR center representatives and delegates from key CGIAR science programs, including the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Accelerator, Food Frontiers and Security, and Genebanks. …”
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Effectiveness of bylaws related to sustainable intensification of potatoes in Southwestern Ugandan by Makuma-Henry, M.

“…Farmers’: knowledge of bylaws (p = 0.03); participation (p = 0.01), location (p = 0.03); gender (p = 0.001); other occupations (p = 0.01), income (p = 0.02) interaction with local councils to implement bylaws (p = 0.01); and knowledge on soil and water conservation bylaws (p = 0.03) were significantly associated with bylaw implementation. …”
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Nexus governance in practice: a stakeholder-driven framework for groundwater sustainability in Barahathawa Municipality, Madhesh Province by KC, S., KC, Sumitra, Pokhrel, A., Paudel, S., Mishra, Anuj, Buchy, Marlene, Khadka, Manohara, Aryal, Anil

“…The framework guides the management of competing needs by offering practical solutions such as better irrigation practices, gender-sensitive budgeting, and partnerships with local drillers. …”
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Environmental and social considerations in hydropower development in the South Asian Himalayas: a NEXUS perspective by Bhandari, R., Neupane, N., Shrestha, Shisher, Chauhan, D., Pokharel, D., Xue, W.

“…Despite the benefits hydropower has offered to the nation and community, social issues such as displacement and compensation, gender and social inclusion concerns, weak governance, and inadequate stakeholder engagements are evident in the SAH region. …”
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Mapping the climate and agronomic digital advisory services landscape in West and Central Africa: A step towards making food systems productive and climate resilient by Singh, Manjari, Ouedraogo, Mathieu, Jimenez, Daniel, Talsma, Tiffany, Ouedraogo, Adama, Kagabo, Desire, Ramirez, Julian, Laderach, Peter

“…Ghana, Nigeria, and Rwanda have made notable strides in delivering these services, though challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, high internet costs, and gender disparities hinder their wider adoption. Additionally, data fragmentation and lack of harmonization across platforms pose significant barriers to optimizing these digital solutions. …”
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Measuring smallholder dairy farmers’ social valuation of climate mitigation: A case study from Kenya by Florez, Jesus Fernando, Gonzalez Quintero, Ricardo, Pazos Cardenas, Mateo, Triana Ángel, Natalia, Enciso, Valentina, Waluse, Kenneth, Notenbaert, An, Burkart, Stefan

“…While differences related to gender and age were observed, these were not explored in depth, as the study prioritizes methodological application rather than demographic analysis. …”
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Justice in rural carbon transition: A micro-level diagnosis from a low-carbon demonstration village in east China by Wang, Xinxin, Hong, Jingjing, Chen, Kevin Z.

“…Results show that: Clear differences in carbon fairness scores exist across income levels, gender of household head, age groups, spatial locations, and digital skills, revealing an inverse pattern of “high emissions–high gains” versus “low emissions–low gains.” …”
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Threshold effects of extreme heat on schooling and child labor in rural Bangladesh by Bakhtiar, M. Mehrab, Karim, Ridwan

“…Three interconnected channels drive these effects: heat-induced income shocks (11% reduction in household income), increased domestic labor demands from heat-related illness, and restrictive gender norms that amplify these impacts by magnifying girls’ household responsibilities. …”
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Livestock and water interactions in mixed crop-livestock farming systems of sub-Saharan Africa: interventions for improved productivity by Descheemaeker, Katrien K., Amede, Tilahun, Haileslassie, Amare

“…A conducive policy framework, taking into account equity and gender and geared towards problem-solving local policies, improvements in infrastructure, price signals and land tenure systems, is a prerequisite for the successful application of the LWP concept. …”
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Traditional cow and camel milk production and marketing in agropastoral and mixed crop-livestock systems: the case of Mieso District, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia by Hussen, K., Tegegne, Azage, Kurtu, M.Y., Gebremedhin, Berhanu

“…The formal survey was conducted by trained enumerators in 2005/06 using 120 farmers. To capture gender effects in the overall production system, the sample household on each rural kebele was stratified into female-and male-headed households. …”
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Animals, poor people and food insecurity: Opportunities for improved livelihoods through efficient natural resource management by Devendra, C., Chantalakhana, C.

“…While large ruminants (buffalo and cattle) are very valuable for agriculture and farm security, milk and beef, ploughing and dung production, small animals (goats, sheep, chickens, pigs and ducks) are particularly important for nutritional and household security. The link between gender and animals is emphasized, especially the implications of the very strong relationship between women and children and small animals. …”
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Rhetoric vs. realities—An assessment of rainwater management planning and implementation modalities in Oromia and Amhara regions, Ethiopia by Ludi, Eva, Belay, A., Duncan, Alan J., Snyder, Katherine A., Tucker, Josephine, Cullen, Beth, Belissa, M., Oljira, T., Teferi, A., Nigussie, Z., Deresse, A., Debela, M., Chanie, Y., Lule, D., Samuel, D., Lema, Zelalem, Berhanu, A., Merrey, Douglas J.

“…Local processes are not in place to take account of different livelihood strategies and constraints, cultural, social or institutional dynamics as well as power relations and gender issues. The research concludes with six recommendations, largely aimed at Ethiopian policymakers and implementing agencies, suggesting an alternative approach to RWM planning and implementation processes which would help improve the impact, sustainability and local ownership of interventions. …”
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