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Impact evaluation report of Egypt’s Forsa Graduation Program by Allen IV, James, Gilligan, Daniel O., Kurdi, Sikandra, Shokry, Nada, Yassa, Basma

“…Obstacles to implementation in cluded the Covid-19 pandemic, nationwide inflation subsequent to the Ukraine-Russia war result ing in funding challenges for asset purchases, and administrative challenges with procurement approvals by the Ministry of Finance. Forsa implementation was conducted under MoSS super vision by local non-governmental organizations (NGOs). …”
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Characteristics of chicken production systems in rural Burkina Faso: A focus on One Health related practices and food security by Dione, Michel M., Ilboudo, Guy S., Ouedraogo, A.A., Ima, S.A., Ouedraogo, B., Knight-Jones, Theodore J.D., Kagambèga, A., Alders, R.

“…Seventy-six per cent of households sold chicken to local markets. Chicken production and sales were aligned to social/cultural events (religious festivals, weddings, etc.) and school-fee payment period. …”
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Co-design Workshop on Inclusive Business Models for Aquaculture in Small Reservoirs in Northern Ghana by Appiah, Sarah, Zane, Giulia, Gbodji, Kekeli Kofi

“…Discussions highlighted persistent challenges such as limited access to finance, high input costs, limited access to extension services, and weak market linkages. …”
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The impacts and opportunities of oil palm in Southeast Asia: What do we know and what do we need to know? by Sheil, Douglas, Casson, A., Meijaard, E., Noordwijk, Meine van, Gaskell, J., Sunderland-Groves, J., Wertz, K., Kanninen, M.

“…We remain uncertain of the full implications of current choices. How can local, regional and international benefits be increased while costs are minimised? …”
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Community-based development of agricultural activities aiming to improve dietary diversity in Western Kenya by Boedecker, J., Termote, Céline, Kennedy, G.

“…In addition, they chose local funding mechanisms to finance the actions and developed a budget. …”
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The Use of Mixed Effects Models for Obtaining Low-Cost Ecosystem Carbon Stock Estimates in Mangroves of the Asia-Pacific by Bukoski, J.J., Broadhead, J.S., Donato, D.C., Murdiyarso, Daniel, Gregoire, T.G.

“…Mangroves provide extensive ecosystem services that support local livelihoods and international environmental goals, including coastal protection, biodiversity conservation and the sequestration of carbon (C). …”
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Climate resilience in Jordan’s Jerash camp: integrating government plans, humanitarian action and climate investment by Al-Zu’bi, Maha, Ruckstuhl, Sandra, Leh, Mansoor, Khalifa, Muhammad, Akpoti, Komlavi, Umer, Yakob

“…The report argues that building resilience in Jerash Camp requires linking humanitarian action with national climate planning and international climate finance. Strengthening coordination among the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), national stakeholders, NGOs, and communities can unlock locally driven climate finance solutions to protect lives, livelihoods, and infrastructure, advancing resilient refugee settlements in Jordan and globally. …”
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Cultivating Resilience: A Policy Brief for Adapting Bihar’s Rice-Wheat Systems to Climate Uncertainty by Samaddar, Arindam, Munshi, Sugandha, Srivastava, Amit, Patil, Vikram, Peramaiyan, Panneerselvam, Kumar, Virender

“…Information on weather and farming practices is not timely, localized, or delivered in accessible formats, creating a critical information gap. …”
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Official launch of the AWARE platform for strengthening anticipatory action in Sri Lanka by Alahacoon, Niranga, Amarnath, Giriraj, Dickowita, Ranoja

“…Discussions emphasized the platform’s growing role in improving coordination, strengthening institutional readiness, and supporting transparent early-finance mobilization. Experts from the government, UN agencies, and NGOs provided constructive feedback on data integration, localized hazard modelling, system sustainability, and user accessibility. …”
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Enhancing the provision of livestock marketing information in Somaliland by Mugunieri, Lawrence Godiah, Baker, Derek, Elmi, I.I., Costagli, Riccardo, Gulaid, Ibrahim, Wanyoike, Francis N.

“…Second, by analysing the extent to which the trends in volumes of livestock traded in monitored markets is explained by shocks and opportunities in both local and international markets; and third by evaluating the type of trends that exist in livestock prices and the main drivers of these trends. …”
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Innovations in insuring the poor: Microfinance and unexpected consumption expenditures by Hornbeck, Richard

“…Microfinance organizations are one prominent example, and loans are often also provided by banks, moneylenders, family, friends, and other local associations. Households also finance major expenditures using cash savings, funds from rotating savings groups, the sale or pawning of household items, insurance or entitlement programs, or gifts. …”
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Monitoring the agri-food system in Myanmar: Rice millers – September 2024 survey round by Myanmar Agrifood Program for Strategy and Analysis

“…Moreover, reports about disruptions in banking and finance have doubled compared to last year, indicating increasingly widespread and persistent challenges.  Mill-level paddy and rice prices continued to rise in September 2024. …”
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Regional Policy Coherence for the Great Green Wall Initiative: Unlocking Synergies Between the African Union’s Strategies on the Great Green Wall Initiative and Climate Change and... by African, Union

“…It promotes the integration of climate modelling and foresight tools for adaptive planning, the use of digital finance to support local communities, and the recognition of Indigenous knowledge in climate resilience strategies. …”
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AgroMali, pour le business by Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation

“…Il propose des informations locales et régionales sur...…”
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From records to results: Report on the digital landscape of Kenya’s red meat value chain by Paliwal, Ambica, Ojango, Julie M.K., Rao, E.J.O.

“…The most frequently cited constraints include low financial literacy and trust, gaps in localization and product fit, connectivity and affordability issues, and variable data quality. …”
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Mechanization outsourcing services in Myanmar's dry zone by Belton, Ben, Fang, Peixun, Reardon, Thomas

“…Machine purchases have been facilitated by access to formal finance. Two-thirds (64%) of CH and just over half (54%) of 4WT were purchased using financing from a bank or machinery dealership. …”
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Water-Agriculture-Energy Nexus in Central Asia through the Lens of Climate Change by Umirbekov, Atabek, Akhmetov, Almaz, Gafurov, Zafar

“…Reducing reliance on monocropping and crop structure optimization could diminish the sensitivity of the local agricultural sector to climate change. This needs to be complemented with careful selection and alignment of crop varieties to the changing local climate conditions. …”
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Village Midline Study: Karnal, Haryana State, India by Prasad, Sanjay, Kargwal, Kanchan, Sharma, Namrata, Jagannath, Pratyaya, Nagpal, Mansi, Khatri-Chhetri, Arun

“…With improved access to assistance and capacity building that meet local needs, Pakhana is well-positioned to adequately address its evolving conditions.…”
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Village Midline Study: Vaishali, Bihar State, India by Jagannath, Pratyaya, Kargwal, Kanchan, Sharma, Namrata, Prasad, Sanjay, Nagpal, Mansi, Khatri-Chhetri, Arun

“…During the midline study, the men’s and women’s groups identified 14 organizations supporting agriculture, livestock, Micro Finance Institution (MFI), education, food distribution, and community development. …”
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Do wealthy farmers implement better agricultural practices? An assessment of implementation of Good Agricultural Practices among different types of independent oil palm smallholder... by Jelsma, I., Woittiez, Lotte Suzanne, Ollivier, J., Dharmawan, A.H.

“…Smallholder types ranged from small local farmers to large farmers who usually reside in urban areas far from their plantation and regard oil palm cultivation as an investment opportunity. …”
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