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Spillover effects of the Venezuelan crisis: Migration impacts in Colombia by Caruso, German, Canon, Christian Gomez, Mueller, Valerie

“…A dual-pronged approach is warranted to promote the economic assimilation of Venezuelans while protecting the job security of Colombians.…”
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Socioeconomic characteristics of urban and peri-urban dairy production systems in the North western Ethiopian highlands by Ayenew, Y.A., Wurzinger, Maria, Tegegne, Azage, Zollitsch, W.

“…Urban and peri-urban dairy production contributes to food security of the population and family income of the farmers' families, but also provides a job opportunity for otherwise unemployed people. …”
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Effects of large-scale land acquisition in rural Ethiopia by Jiru, Moges Gobena

“…Keywords: Land acquisition, Livelihood, Participation, Food security, Land grab, Ethiopia. …”
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Opportunities to improve water productivity in farmer-led irrigation: a case study of Ethiopia by Tegegne, Desalegn

“…Smallholder farmers’ vulnerability to climate shocks due to rainfall variability, frequent droughts, and inadequate water resources, which threaten agricultural productivity and food security is known. Understanding the current and future crop water demand is key for improving agricultural productivity, and bringing food security, especially in arid and semi-arid areas where irrigation is needed to overwhelm shortage and rainfall variability. …”
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A user’s guide to data from Round 2 of the Pakistan Rural Household Panel Survey (PRHPS) 2013 by International Food Policy Research Institute, Innovative Development Strategies

“…Poverty reduction (Income dynamics) and job creation (social safety nets). The Rural Household Panel Survey (RHPS) aims to provide quantitative bases to identify and address these four primary research priorities. …”
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Redefining education for a changing climate: How TTU is shaping climate-smart leaders to make it more dynamic by Nzuki, Esther Ndumi, Gichunge Kathure, Karen, Anne Kambura, Ogutu, Elizabeth, Nderi, Alex Nduah

“…These initiatives foster innovation, job readiness, and direct farmer benefits, while aligning with national development goals. …”
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Why grow lettuce? by Conteh, Florence

“…Supporting Pillar II of Sierra Leone’s Poverty Reduction Strategy (SLPRS), promoting pro-poor growth for food security and job creation (in a healthy macro-economic environment) and Millennium Development Goal (MDG) 1 and 8 eradicating poverty and hunger and developing a global partnership for development, OFTN looked to stimulate agricultural sector reform. …”
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Accelerated variety turnover for open-pollinated crops in Tanzania - Phase 1 Key Findings by Ochieng, Justus, Rubyogo, Jean Claude, Birachi, Eliud Abucheli, Radegunda, Kessy, Masimane, Joy, Mbugua, Mercy, Odhiambo, Wilfred, Mutua, Mercy, Kitoto, Victor O., Steinke, Jonathan, Munguatosha, Ngomuo, Daudi, Happy, Shida, Nestory, Mwenda, Emmanuel, Mbiu, Julius, Ndunguru, Agness, Kibaraza, Areth, Marenya, Paswel Phiri, Rutsaert, Pieter, Etten, Jacob van, Kalemera, Sylvia, Kasubiri, Fadhili Salum, Ojiewo, Christopher Ochieng

“…Open-pollinated varieties (OPVs), such as beans, sorghum, and groundnuts, are important for increased income, job creation, food security, and nutrition of both urban and rural households in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). …”
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Gendered work norms in Egypt: Evidence on preferences and social perceptions by Allen IV, James, Gilligan, Daniel O., Kurdi, Sikandra, Shokry, Nada, Yassa, Basma

“…When offered identical wages for equal hours of work, only 12.4 percent of respondents select the wife to take it as a first part-time job versus the husband taking it as a second part-time job. …”
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Identifying priority value chains in Tanzania by Thurlow, James, Randriamamonjy, Josee, Benson, Todd

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Systems thinking on the gendered impacts of COVID-19 in Bangladesh: A systematic review by Sarker, Mou Rani, Sarkar, Md. Abdur Rouf, Alam, Mohammad Jahangir, Begum, Ismat Ara, Bhandari, Humnath

“…The evidence suggests that the advancement of women during this pandemic was hampered by poor reproductive health outcomes; girls' dropping out of school; job loss; less income; a comparable wage gap; a lack of social security; unpaid work burnout; increased emotional, physical, and sexual abuse; an increase in child marriages; and less participation in leadership and decision-making. …”
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Belysning för ökad trygghetsupplevelse : tre exempel på hur Uppsala kommun har arbetat by Smårs, Victoria

IoT-enabled farms and climate-adaptive agriculture technologies: Investment lessons from Singapore by Montesclaros, Jose Ma. Luis, Babu, Suresh Chandra, Teng, Paul S.

“…The adoption of climate-adaptive agricultural technologies (CAATs) for extensive (outdoor) agriculture is stalled by funding gaps experienced by governments in the Mekong countries, with negative implications on the rural farming industry, on income and job security among smallholder farmers, and on food sufficiency and access across the population. …”
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Social safety nets in Nepal: A review by Adhikari, Madan, Kishore, Avinash, Koirala, Pankaj, Rashid, Shahidur, Isha Chand

“…Social protection programs can be classified into three broad categories based on their objectives and the risks they cover: • Social security programs include contributory programs that offer workers in formal and informal sectors of the economy and their dependents pensions, gratuities, health insurance and related support during employment and after retirement.• Labor market programs focus on individuals’ skill building in the job market through vocational training programs, connecting them to potential employers through employment service centers and employment management information systems, and providing financial and logistical support for foreign employment…”
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Pathways to Gender Equality and Empowerment, Sustainable Animal and Aquatic Foods: Setting the Science Agenda (2025–2030) by Mapedza, Everisto, Adam, Rahma, Galie, Alessandra, Bonis-Profumo, Gianna, Terfa, Zelalem, Njiru, Nelly, Mosbah, Menna, Njogu, Lucy

“…This limits the potential of AAFS to provide avenues for women’s economic and social empowerment and equitable job creation. Addressing barriers towards gender inequality, and youth and women’s empowerment through gender transformative approaches is vital if AAFS are to contribute effectively to improving food security, nutrition and livelihoods, while reducing poverty.…”
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Exploring the gender dynamics in artisanal production of pearl millet and sorghum in Mali by Sylla, Almamy, Yila, Jummai Othniel, Ravula, Padmaja

“…Pearl millet and sorghum are crucial staple crops in Mali, providing food security, nutrition, and income for both men and women. …”
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A systematic review of irrigation development and agricultural water management in Mali by Mabhaudhi, T., Dirwai, Tinashe Lindel, Taguta, C., Kanda, E. K., Nhamo, L., Cofie, Olufunke O.

“…Rain-fed and irrigated agriculture are key to economic growth, job creation, food security, and livelihoods across Africa. …”
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Potato value chain development project in Cameroon. Internal midterm review report by Adamu, I., Fornkwa, V., Harahagazwe, D., Parker, M., Tiozang, E.

“…With its value chain focus on production and commercialization, ProCISA also targets job creation and the role of women and youth in agriculture and food security. …”
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Cultivating value from waste: creating novel food, feed, and industrial applications from bambara groundnut by-products by Lungaho, M., Ojuederie, O.B., Kareem, K.T., Odesola, K.A., Popoola, J.O., Onawo, L.O., Igiebor, F.A., Uselu, A., Adegboyega, T.T., Ikhajiagbe, B.

“…Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea), a vital yet underutilized African legume, significantly boosts food security due to its nutritional value and adaptability to harsh climates and soils. …”
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Cultivating value from waste: creating novel food, feed, and industrial applications from bambara groundnut by-products by Lungaho, M., Ojuederie, O.B., Kereem, K.T., Odesola, K.A., Popoola, J.O., Onawo, L.O., Igiebor, F.A., Uselu, A., Adegboyega, T.T., Ikhajiagbe, B.

“…Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea), a vital yet underutilized African legume, significantly boosts food security due to its nutritional value and adaptability to harsh climates and soils. …”
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