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Multi-stakeholder platforms for cross-border biodiversity conservation and landscape governance in East Africa: Perspectives and outlook by Lin, Tian, Catacutan, Delia, Malesu, Maimbo

“…The analysis suggests the following conditions to support the effectiveness of MSPs: 1) institutional linkages at all levels; 2) skilled facilitation and willingness of stakeholders to share power; 3) strong science-policy linkages; and 4) equitable and sustainable financing mechanisms. While MSPs may help promote species protection in areas devoid of collaborative decision-making processes, there remain research gaps related to the optimal governance structures for, and monitoring and evaluation of MSPs. …”
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Policy Brief: Advancing Digital Agriculture in Ethiopia: Experiences and Achievements from the CGIAR and Partners by Ahmed, Jemal Seid, Degefie, Degefie Tibebe, Worku, Wuletawu Abera, Sotelo, Steven, Grossi, Amanda, Ghosh, Aniruddha, Ramirez Villegas, Julian Armando, Teferi, Demissie, Solomon, Dawit, Desta, Lulseged Tamene

“…It underscores that technology alone is insufficient—digital tools must be embedded within inclusive, user-driven systems supported by enabling policies and sustainable financing. The brief concludes with actionable policy recommendations aligned with Ethiopia’s Digital Agriculture Roadmap (2025–2032), calling for investments in rural connectivity, digital literacy, interoperable data systems, and inclusive innovation models that ensure digital transformation in agriculture is both equitable and enduring…”
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CSA bundle 3: Scaling climate-smart inputs and agricultural practices in Zambia by Agova

“…This includes Seed Co[1]produced climate-smart foundation seed varieties together with natural growth-agent PlantCatalyst; climate information services (CIS); training on climate-smart agriculture (CSA); and improved linkages to sustainable financing and market off-takers. Together, Seed Co and PlantCatalyst will develop and market its combined input package and support uptake through technical training. …”
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The CDR Nexus: Convergence of Climate Change Adaptation, Disaster Risk Reduction, and Land Restoration in Kajiado, Kitui, and Makueni Counties, Kenya by Nijbroek, Ravic, Smucker, Thomas, Oulu, Martin

“…In addition, county administrative borders do not follow landscape or hydrologic boundaries that are ideal for land restoration planning. Sustainable financing is another concern. Although there is a growing call to “unlock” private investments for land restoration, merging a profit orientation with the social nature of development is not always easy. …”
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Unleashing the potential of solar irrigation in Bangladesh: key lessons from different implementation models by Mitra, Archisman, Buisson, Marie-Charlotte, Osmani, A. Z., Mukherji, Aditi

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Toward gender and social inclusion in climate information services in West Africa and the Sahel by Kabore, Assetou, Obossou, Abrewa Remilokoun Esdras, Ali, Abdou, Alhassane, Agali, Segnon, Alcade Christel, Zougmore, Robert Bellarmin

“…Key priorities include strengthening the rural communication infrastructure, localizing information in accessible languages and formats, empowering community intermediaries, and fostering institutional partnerships and sustainable financing to ensure equitable access throughout West Africa and the Sahel.…”
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Drivers of use and adoption of bundled climate-smart agriculture and climate information services in Northern Ghana by Mahama, O.K., Abukari, A.T., Damba, O.T., Mponela, P., Dalaa, M.A., Yeboah, S., Adomaa, F.O., Tepa-Yotto, G., Segnon, A.C., Zougmore, R., Tamo, M.

“…Bundled CSA–CIS technologies in Northern Ghana require appropriate location-specific and age-differential-driven products developed around sustainable financing scheme with private sector involvement. …”
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Designing local policies and economic instruments to enhance waste management in Bayawan city, Philippines by Paul, Johannes G., Boorsma, J.D., Sarana, G., Bollos, I.

“…The lower the level of cost recovery, the higher the resulting risk of poor services rendered or ultimately service interruptions. Hence, sustainable financing of SWM by local means is imperative. …”
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The enabling environment for large-scale food fortification in Madagascar by Resnick, Danielle

“…Fifth, the National Food Fortification Alliance, which serves as a multi-stakeholder platform, requires a sustainable financing model to attract committed leadership and ensure consistent coordination activities. …”
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Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA)-Climate Smart Information Services (CIS) Prioritization in Ghana: Smart Assessments and Outcomes by Damba, Osman Tahidu, Kizito, Fred, Bonilla-Findji, Osana, Yeboah, Stephen, Oppong-Mensah, Birgitta, Clottey, Victor, Duah, Solomon, Gaitu, Christopher, Mantey, Francisca, Dalaa, Mustapha Alasan, Obeng, Faustina, Tepa-Yotto, Ghislain, Agboton, Cyriaque, Tamo, Manuele, Nii-Koi, Gordon

“…Due to the complementary nature of CSA-CIS practices, 5 bundles were created and common products for sustainable financing included improved and drought tolerant seeds, water management (small scale irrigation), seasonal calenders and soil fertility improvement products.…”
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Co-design of Agroecology Indicators with local communities: The Challenges and Perspectives for Agroecological Transition Evaluation by Bahri, Haithem, Alary, Veronique, Toukebri, Wael, Barbouchi, Meriem, M'hamed, Hatem Cheikh, Ouerghemmi, Hassen, Shiri, Zahra, Annabi, Mohamed, Frija, Aymen

“…However, a transition towards agroecology food system is also not an easy task and involves the piloting of a set of very complex practices, tools, arrangements, and policies combined with behavioral changes and sustainable financing business models. This complexity and diversity of agroecology transition pathways is not easily captured using conventional productivity and sustainability indicators given that the 13 principles of agroecological transition need to be very contextualized and co-designed based on local priorities and on the agreed transition objectives across food system actors involved in this process. …”
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Smartphones for citizen science water quality monitoring in developing regions by Pattinson, N. B., Dickens, Chris W. S., Taylor, J., Graham, P. Mark

“…The Nutrient App showed some promise but has ceased being supported, illustrating the critical importance of designing and developing tools with sustainable financing and maintenance in mind (as well as the need for funders to support key tools so they remain freely accessible) so that the great efforts that go into research and development are not ultimately wasted. …”
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Licensing of public plant varieties: the case of CSIR by Kuhlmann, Katrin, Nalinya, Adron Naggayi, Botey, Mireku, Puozaa, Doris Kanvenaa, Gichuru, Lilian, Ojiewo, Chris Ochieng

“…This could include use of digital platforms for advance ordering and payment to improve EGS production planning, creation of a registry to track breeder lines and licensed varieties, improved internal quality assurance mechanisms for EGS production, and sustainable financing through public-private partnerships or donors. …”
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