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Synthesis of Learning from a Decade of CGIAR Research Programs by Holderness, Mark, Howard, Julie, Jouini, I., Templeton, D., Iglesias, C., Molden, D., Maxted, N.

“…Four key issues were addressed: (1) patterns and trends between the two phases of CRPs related to the quality of science (QoS) and research for development, achievement of sustainable development outcomes, and management and governance; (2) systemwide issues affecting CRP achievements; (3) recommendations for the future orientation of CGIAR research and innovation; and (4) key evidence gaps and needs for future evaluations. …”
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Natural enemies of fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in different agro-ecologies by Abang, A., Nanga, S.N., Fotso Kuate, A., Kouebou, C., Suh, C., Masso, C., Saethre, M.G., Fiaboe, K.

“…Smith) and southern armyworm (SAW) Spodoptera eridania (Stoll) have become major threats to crops in Africa since 2016. African governments adopted emergency actions around chemical insecticides, with limited efforts to assess the richness or roles of indigenous natural enemies. …”
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Exploring Gender Equity in Ecological Restoration: The Case of a Market-Based Program in Kenya by Kariuki, J., Birner, Regina

“…The results reveal that 1) power imbalances condition socio-economic outcomes of PES schemes by reinforcing historical inequities in land tenure, and that 2) governance structures exclude women from decision-making processes and from receiving direct PES benefits despite their labor contributions to restoration activities; while men incur financial costs that are not adequately accounted for under direct payments. …”
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Broadening the perspective of zero-deforestation interventions in Peru by incorporating concepts from the global value chain literature by Castro-Nuñez, Augusto Carlos, Villarino, Maria Eliza J., Bax, Vincent, Ganzenmüller, Raphael, Francesconi, Wendy

“…Global narratives around the links between deforestation and agricultural commodity production have led to the application of voluntary zero-deforestation agreements between companies, governments, and civil society. The continued tropical deforestation warrants a re-examination of this approach in order to customize its application for a particular location. …”
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Policy note on Kenya’s draft agriculture sector Gender Policy by Waithanji, Elizabeth M.

“…The Agriculture Sector Gender Policy has been reviewed and revised through six key thematic areas – Gender and Social Inclusion (GeSI) and the five thematic areas in Agriculture that intersect with gender, namely, Agriculture Value Chain Development (AVCD); Food and Nutrition Security (FNS); Climate Change (CC); National and Devolved Governance; and the Strategic Analysis Knowledge Support System (SAKSS), in eight Regional Economic Blocs (REB). …”
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An ICT strategy based upon E-Teaching and E-Learning in response to the COVID-19 crisis in Africa by Woomer, P.L., Mulei, W., Maina, S.K.

“…The COVID-19 pandemic is a crisis that has gripped the world, causing governments and development agencies to search for critical measures to protect their people. …”
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Including soil organic carbon into nationally determined contributions: Insights from Ghana by Diwediga, Badabat, Chabi, Adeyemi, Arinloye, Djalal A., Chesterman, Sabrina, Vågen, Tor-Gunnar, Aynekulu, Ermias, Winowiecki, Leigh Ann

“…This policy brief highlights opportunities for the inclusion of soil health and soil organic carbon (SOC) into the National Determined Contributions (NDC) as a key step for governments to support farmers to invest in their soil. …”
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Mapping Policymaker Perspectives Of The Climate Security- Migration Nexus In Nigeria: A Social Media Analysis by Carneiro, Bia, Pacillo, Grazia, Läderach, Peter R.D., DuttaGupta, Tanaya, Resce, Giuliano

“…To address this gap, we apply an online issue mapping approach to assess representations of migration as a topic of governance within the public discourse of state actors related to climate security domains, using Nigeria as a case study. …”
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Humidtropics Evaluation Report by Rwampororo, R.K., Negra, C., Kueneman, E.

“…b) Assessment of the adequacy of systems in place for good organizational performance and responsiveness related to governance, partnerships, collaboration, staff, management, planning, monitoring, finance, and accountability. …”
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Using Scenario Building and Participatory Mapping to Negotiate Conservation-Development Trade-Offs in Northern Ghana by Bayala, E., Asubonteng, K.O., Ros-Tonen, M., Djoudi, H., Siangulube, F.S., Reed, J., Sunderland, T.C.H.

“…This paper addresses this gap by analysing a participatory mapping process in Ghana’s Western Wildlife Corridor, where a community-based landscape governance system called the community resource management area (CREMA) exists. …”
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Diseases of Sweetpotato by Ogero, K., Vlugt, R. van der.

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Empowering women with digital solutions: Leveraging the potential of the private sector for socio-technical innovation by Ketema, Dessalegn Molla, Nchanji, Eileen Bogweh, Endrias, Abrham

“…The platforms will support their networks by providing access to information, business development services, input/output markets, and will also serve as liaisons with local governments. The Gender Equality Initiative is engaging local private sector partners by providing a deep understanding of the local socio-cultural and economic context, through the co-designing and implementation of gender-responsive socio-technical bundling.…”
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Potential of cavalcade, Centrosema pascuorum, leaves for controlling Meloidogyne javanica and quantification of active phytochemicals by Beesa, N., Chinnasri, B., Sasnarukkit, A., Dethoup, T., Jindapunnapat, K., Kiriga, A.W., Saikai, K., Haukeland, Solveig, Coyne, D.

“…However, the mechanisms governing the non-host status of cavalcade is unknown. …”
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New ways to think Resilience Pathways by Farnworth, Cathy Rozel, Rietveld, Anne M.

“…The four approaches have each been developed in the framework of a different CGIAR research initiative: 1) Developed by the Mitigate+ Initiative on Low-emission Food System Development, the conceptual basis of a Living Lab for People is detailed as an inclusive and diverse space for people to design, test and advance their socio-technical innovations and modes of governance within a facilitated organizational structure. …”
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Conflicts between Farmers and Livestock Breeders in Mali: A Review of Dynamics and Issues in the Mopti Region by Ba, Baba

“…In light of this review, it becomes apparent that conflicts between farmers and herders are fueled by various factors, such as climate change, evolving governance modes, and ongoing transformations in agricultural production systems within the delta. …”
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The implications of gender inclusive policies in climate resilience and local food systems by Kuira, Mary, Mugo, Mumbi

“…The program has already signed memoranda of understanding with the four county governments, who are in the process of reviewing the climate-resilient and food policies to ensure gender inclusiveness and streamlining the policy-development processes to ensure women’s representation.…”
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Enhancing access and benefit sharing related to crop wild relatives in Southern and Eastern Africa by Otieno, Gloria, Halewood, Michael, Bissessur, Prishnee, Dulloo, Ehsan Mohammad

“…The study revealed that there are different policy regimes for ABS of CWRs that are governed by principles of both the Nagoya Protocol and the ITPGRFA. …”
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Adoption levels, barriers, and incentive mechanisms for scaling integrated rice-fish system and alternate wetting and drying in Cote d’Ivoire and Nigeria by Akpoffo, A.M.Y., Kouadio, K.S.A., Yeo, Y.S-A., Dossou-Yovo, Elliott Ronald

“…The framework utilized in this study presents a valuable tool for governments, development organizations, and the private sector to inform investment decisions when scaling locally relevant Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) innovations. …”
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The influence of exogenous elements on technological innovation system development: the case of rainwater harvesting for irrigation in Kenya by Singh, R., Minh, Thai Thi, Oguge, N., Odote, C.

“…However, attempts to increase adoption of rainwater harvesting for irrigation in Kenya have rarely been successful, despite decades of efforts by governments, NGOs, and development practitioners. Most scholars investigating reasons for these low levels of adoption tend to focus on hydrogeological, techno-managerial, or socio-economic factors, and leave out explanations grounded in the analysis of macro-level cultural, political, economic, and environmental dynamics within a specific context. …”
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Social protection: Adaptive safety nets for crisis recovery by Hirvonen, Kalle

“…Social safety net programs may even prevent local conflicts, increase trust in local governments, and stimulate economic growth by encouraging savings, addressing credit market imperfections, and creating communal assets. …”
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