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Is PROGRESA working? summary of the results of an evaluation by IFPRI by Skoufias, Emmanuel, McClafferty, Bonnie

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A policy-centred approach to prioritize effective interventions to end hunger by Bizikova, Livia, Laborde Debucquet, David, Porciello, Jaron, Smaller, Carin

“…Achieving the 2030 Agenda and the goals on addressing hunger, such as Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2, integrated and policy-relevant tools are needed to identify specific interventions and costs to assist with SDG 2 and another SDG implementation. …”
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How useful are modeling approaches for resource-constrained scenarios? Accelerating crop breeding for a changing climate by CGIAR Research Program on Wheat

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Strengthening the biogas sector of Ethiopia through international collaboration: the case of Digital Global Biogas Cooperation (DiBiCoo) by Bogale, Wondwossen, Misikir, Maya F., Sewnet, Bruck, Laere, Ann-Kathrin van, Sagala, Saut, Ma, Chuan, Hilbert, Jorge Antonio, Mohammed, Mutala, Salie, Yaseen

“…Furthermore, it provided practical exposure through virtual and in person biogas plant tour in several countries, and generating several documents related to the Ethiopian biogas sector including an assessment on biogas potential, financial options and a legal frame work to assist the sector. Based on this collaboration, more than 30 stakeholders participated in 11 web seminars, 2 capacity-building trainings, 3 days business model development training in Biogas and more than 10 virtual study tours. …”
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A bibliometric analysis of solar energy forecasting studies in Africa by Zwane, N., Tazvinga, H., Botai, C., Murambadoro, M., Botai, J., Wit, J. de, Mabasa, B., Daniel, S., Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe

“…Overall, this study contributes to scientific information on the potential bankability of renewable energy projects that could assist power utilities, governments and policymakers in Africa to enforce the green economy through accelerated decarbonisation of the energy systems and building relationships with developed countries for support and better transitioning to solar energy. …”
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Digitally enhanced community-based environmental monitoring: technologically upgrading the Enviro-Champs initiative by Pattinson, N. B., Maharaj, U., Singh, K., Taylor, J., Lepheana, A. T., Dickens, Chris W. S., Graham, P. M.

“…Conventional water resource governance and monitoring systems, while essential, are falling short of requirements to address urgent challenges and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Moreover, the global north and wealthy regions are typically overrepresented in science, while marginalised, disaffected and indigenous regions in developing countries, especially in the global south, remain underrepresented. …”
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Innovación organizativa y turismo rural. La construcción de una red en el centro sur de la Provincia de Buenos Aires by Colonnella, Julieta Marina, Fernández Chaves, Ana Marí, Guastavino, Marina, Haag, Maria Isabel, Monje, Marina, Quintero, Patricia Bibiana, Schwerdt, Susana Andrea

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The role of social protection in improving child well-being and care in Africa by Roelen, Keetie

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Impacts of hosting forced migrants in poor countries by Maystadt, Jean-François, Hirvonen, Kalle, Mabiso, Athur, Vandercasteelen, Joachim

“…Investments in road infrastructure and deepening trade with refugees’ countries of origin are strategies worth exploring for enhancing resilience and transitioning from humanitarian assistance toward development. Finally, we identify key knowledge gaps in this literature and formulate a research agenda for the near future.…”
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Network innovations: Building the next generation of agricultural scientists in Africa by Moock, Joyce Lewinger

“…These networks are fortified by linkages to local stakeholders, such as the private sector, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and government bodies; to continental alliances, such as the African Union (AU), Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), and Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) under the auspices of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD); and to global agricultural entities, such as the CGIAR Consortium, world-class universities outside the region, and international markets.…”
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Bangladesh Alive & Thrive Baseline Survey 2010: Shasthya Shebika (SS) by International Food Policy Research Institute

“…Two questionnaires were developed for frontline health workers survey—(i) Shasthya Shebika (SS) questionnaire, and (ii) Shasthya Kormi (SK) questionnaire. …”
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Bangladesh Alive & Thrive Baseline Survey 2010: Households by International Food Policy Research Institute

“…The goal of A&T is to reduce avoidable death and disability due to suboptimal IYCF in the developing world by increasing exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) until 6 months of age and reducing stunting of children 0-24 months of age. …”
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perspectives on the application of next generation sequencing to the improvement of Africa's staple food crops by Gedil, Melaku A, Ferguson, Morag E., Girma Tessema, G., Gisel, A., Stavolone, L., Rabbi, Ismail Y.

“…Enhancing genetic gain by using a multipronged approach that combines conventional and genomic technologies for the development of stress-tolerant varieties with high yield and nutritional quality is necessary. …”
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Stakeholder analysis to guide co-production of nature-based solutions to address livelihood vulnerability: the case of Dolo Ado and Bokolmayo districts, Somali Regional State, Ethi... by Mekuria, Wolde, Dessalegn, Mengistu, Ebrahim, Girma Yimer, Tegegne, Desalegn, Haile, Alemseged Tamiru, Ruckstuhl, Sandra

“…Diverse stakeholders such as government development agencies, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), research and development institutions, international humanitarian entities, the private sector, communities and community-based organizations participate in the planning, design and implementation of NbS in multiple ways. …”
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What works? a review of the efficacy and effectiveness of nutrition interventions by Allen, Lindsay H., Gillespie, Stuart

“…This work was carried out as part of the ADB-IFPRI Regional Technical Assistance Project on Nutrition Trends, Policies and Strategies in Asia and the Pacific. …”
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Agriculture and youth in Nigeria: Aspirations, challenges, constraints, and resilience by ElDidi, Hagar, Bidoli, Thomas, Ringler, Claudia

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A&T Bangladesh Urban Maternal Nutrition Endline Survey 2022: Health Facility Assessment by International Food Policy Research Institute

“…A&T is a global initiative that supports the scaling up of nutrition interventions to save lives, prevent illnesses, and contribute to healthy growth and development through improved maternal nutrition, breastfeeding, and complementary feeding practices. …”
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Ethiopia Alive & Thrive Endline Survey 2014: Community by International Food Policy Research Institute

“…The goal of A&T is to reduce avoidable death and disability due to suboptimal IYCF in the developing world by increasing exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) until 6 months of age and reducing stunting of children 0-24 months of age. …”
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El desarrollo rural y las estrategias de intervención de las cooperativas agropecuarias de Entre Ríos: su relación con el accionar de sus ingenieros agrónomos by Goette, Jorge Jose

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Argentine agricultural policy: economic analysis and impact assessment using the producer support estimate (PSE) approach by Lema, Rolando Daniel, Gallacher, Marcos

“…We present a summary of developments in the agricultural policy environment that have occurred in the last decades in Argentina, as well as the resulting performance of the agricultural sector. …”
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