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Small-Scale Mechanization Adoption and Scalability: Consultation Workshop and Policy Dialogue in Egypt by Devkota Wasti, Mina Kumari, Attaher, Samar

“…In this context a stakeholder consultation and policy dialogue was organized with focusing on option for scaling out scale appropriate mechanization for smallholder farmers in Egypt. …”
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Scaling up radio and ICTs for enhanced extension delivery and development impact: Quantitative baseline report by Ragasa, Catherine, Carrillo, Lucia, Balakasi, Kelvin

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Is there an App for that? The impact of community knowledge workers in Uganda by Van Campenhout, Bjorn

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Hello, can you hear me? Impact of speakerphones on phone survey responses by Alvi, Muzna, Barooah, Prapti, Gupta, Shweta, Meinzen-Dick, Ruth S., Ringler, Claudia

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Major developments affecting Africa’s trade performance: A summary of key literature by Sabwa, Nicholas, Collins, Julia

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Saving lives through technology: Mobile phones and infant mortality by Mensah, Justice Tei, Tafere, Kibrom, Abay, Kibrom A.

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Testing the (legal) waters: interpreting the political representation of a river with rights in New Zealand : “let’s talk to the river, instead of talking about the river” by Blankestijn, Wouter, Martin, Anna

“…We investigate by which epistemic and ontological claims the agency, and thereby the interests of the river are planned to be realised in the deliberative arena and inform policy. This thesis offers a qualitative, phenomenological study of how the different views on politically representing the river are juxtaposed, and how they are practically and communicatively manifested. …”

Digital platforms for smallholder credit access: the mediation of trust for cooperation in maize value chain financing by Agyekumhene, Christopher, Vries, J.R. de, Paassen, A. van, Macnaghten, P., Schut, Marc, Bregt, A.

“…We argue that Digital Platforms (DPs) show potential to help overcome some information and communication gaps and related uncertainties that impede traditional value chain credit arrangements. …”
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Development of a methods repository for food choice behaviors and drivers at the household and individual levels by Boncyk, Morgan, Isanovic, Sejla, Samin, Sharraf, Rampalli, Krystal K., Frongillo, Edward A., Avula, Rasmi, Kim, Sunny S., Scott, Samuel P., Blake, Christine E.

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Handbook on vitamin A tracer dilution methods to assess status and evaluate intervention programs by Haskell, Marjorie J., Ribaya-Mercado, Judy D., The Vitamin A Tracer Task Force

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A Scoping Review on Nutritional Status, Diets, and Consumption Patterns of Fruits and Vegetables in Tanzania by Amunga, Dorcas, Grant, Fred, Hess, F., Olney, Deanna K., Kinabo, J.

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Prevalence, trends, and inequality in noncommunicable diseases in Bangladesh: Evidence from Bangladesh Demographic and Health Surveys 2011 and 2017–2018 by Ali, Masum, Amin, Md. Ruhul, Jarl, Johan, Saha, Sanjib

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Nutrition policies and interventions for overweight and obesity: A review of conceptual frameworks and classifications by Díaz-Bonilla, Eugenio, Paz, Florencia, Biermayr-Jenzano, Patricia

“…High body mass is a risk factor for many non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, coronary heart disease and stroke. …”
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International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) Datasets Terms of Use Statement by International Food Policy Research Institute

“…This is in keeping with the IFPRI Research Data Management and Open Access (RDMOA) Policy and the CGIAR Open Access and Data Management Policy (each, a “Policy” and together, the “Policies”). …”
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The power of narratives: Explaining inaction on gender mainstreaming in Uganda's climate change policy by Acosta, Mariola, Wessel, Margit van, Bommel, Severine van, Ampaire, Edidah L., Jassogne, Laurence T.P., Feindt, Peter

“…Examining this apparent disconnect, we focus on the narratives through which policy‐makers relate to, and dis/engage with, gender issues. …”
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Impact assessment of food policy research -- a stocktaking workshop: synthesis report by Anderson, Jock R., Bos, Maria Soledad, Cohen, Marc J.

“…IFPRI has, since the mid-1990s, carried out a variety of activities aimed at assessing the impact of its policy research, capacity strengthening, and policy communications programs. …”
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Adding value through policy-oriented research: reflections of a scholar-practitioner by Timmer, C. Peter

“…These include the uncertainty in determining a causal link between research and the outcome of a policy or the value of a policy outcome. Nonetheless, firm connections can be established between policy research and policy outcomes if there are strong links that bridge the gaps between social science research and the various parts of the policy process. …”
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Are data available for tracking progress on nutrition policies, programs, and outcomes in Sri Lanka? by Neupane, Sumanta, Jangid, Manita, Scott, Samuel P., Nguyen, Phuong Hong, Kim, Sunny S., Murira, Zivai, Torlesse, Harriet, Menon, Purnima

“…Sri Lanka’s multisectoral nutrition plan recognized and addressed all key determinants of nutrition except women’s status; the country’s multisectoral nutrition plan and its national nutrition were found to also express an intent to track the progress of all Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) nutrition targets for maternal, infant, and young child nutrition and also the indicators related to non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Our data review found that out of 44 actions that were addressed by Sri Lanka’s policies and programs, the population-based surveys we reviewed contained data on only 22 actions; similarly, out of 15 selected actions we reviewed in the administrative data system, data was available on only five actions. …”
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Centring lived experiences in food environment research: A methodological framework and application in Colombo, Sri Lanka by Salm, Leah, Gooneratne, Anisha, Perera, Iromi, Gordon, Jessica, Meeker, Jessica, Nisbett, Nicholas

“…Poor-quality diets and diet-related non-communicable diseases are a pressing global issue. Food environments, where everyday food choices intersect with broader food system dynamics, have emerged as a key policy intervention point. …”
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Gender and Climate change Action Plan for Mali by Chioma, Ogwuike, Dossou-Yovo. E. R

“…Establish dedicated gender units within relevant institutions to monitor progress. • Promote Inclusive Policies: Advocate for legal reforms to ensure women’s equitable access to land, water, and credit. …”
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