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  1. Is International Agricultural Research a Global Public Good? by Picciotto, Robert

    Published 2000
    “…Presentation at ICW 2000 by Robert Picciotto, Director General of the Operations Evaluation Department of the World Bank. Picciotto announces a review of global public policies and programs, including the CGIAR, to be conducted by Uma Lele, a former TAC member, now in his department.He discusses the approach of the World Bank to global issues, the role of the CGIAR, and the need for change. …”
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    Internal Document
  2. NEW PUBLICATION: Enhancing Climate Resilience in Nigerian Agriculture: Implications for Sustainable Adaptation and Livelihood Diversification by International Food Policy Research Institute

    Published 2023
    “…IFPRI Nigeria is pleased to announce the publication of Enhancing Climate Resilience in Nigerian Agriculture: Implications for Sustainable Adaptation and Livelihood Diversification by IFPRI researchers; Amare Mulubrhan, Balana Bedru, Onilogbo Omobolanle.…”
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    Blog Post
  3. Introducing ragi in the PDS is fraught with challenges by Pradhan, Mamata, Roy, Devesh

    Published 2018
    “…After a gap of three years, the Karnataka government has reintroduced ragi/finger millet in its public distribution system (PDS). To feed the PDS system, the government has announced a procurement price much higher than the market price and introduced bonuses. …”
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    Opinion Piece
  4. Rabies control via co-creation: A model for sustainable one health interventions by Bor, Nicholas, Njenga, Geoffrey, Slater, Annabel, Munywoki, Peterkin, Chepyatich, Dorcas, Owino, D., Murungi, Maurice K., Muloi, Dishon M., Thomas, Lian F.

    Published 2025
    “…As a result, they recognized the importance of vaccinating their dogs — their friends — against the disease. Co-creating public health solutions with communities is an invaluable approach to raising awareness, building trust, and boosting participation in campaigns, all of which are vital for long-term sustainability. …”
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    Journal Article
  5. COVID‐19, government transfer payments, and investment decisions in farming business: Evidence from northern India by Varshney, Deepak, Kumar, Anjani, Mishra, Ashok K., Rashid, Shahidur, Joshi, Pramod Kumar

    Published 2021
    “…This paper examines whether the public transfer program Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY), announced immediately after the lockdown, benefited farmers in dealing with the COVID shock. …”
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    Journal Article
  6. Multitorget by Henriksson, Gabriela

    Published 2008
    “…Which functions are important in public spaces? What is 'multifunctionality'? How do designers make multifunctional public spaces? …”
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    Otro
  7. ‘One nation one ration card’ can transform lives by Pradhan, Mamata, Roy, Devesh

    Published 2019
    “…On June 27, Food Minister Ram Vilas Paswan announced plans to move towards a system of ‘One Nation One Ration Card’ (ONORC). …”
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    Opinion Piece
  8. From Tree Planting to Tree Growing: Rethinking Ecosystem Restoration Through Tree by Duguma, L.A., Minang, Peter A., Aynekulu, B. E., Carsan, S., Nzyoka, J., Bah, A., Jamnadass, Ramni H.

    Published 2020
    “…Numerous challenges hamper the success of project-supported public tree growing schemes. 1) Often tree planting is stated as the ultimate objective of the intervention; when that objective should instead be tree growing. …”
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    Artículo preliminar
  9. Gender, wealth, and participation in community groups in Meru Central District, Kenya by Davis, Kristin E., Negash, Martha

    Published 2007
    “…Both men and women mentioned other farmers, groups, and “baraza” (public meetings used to make announcements and diffuse information) as important information sources, but they rated them at different levels of importance. …”
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    Artículo preliminar
  10. Could Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PM-GKY) mitigate COVID-19 shocks in the agricultural sector: Evidence from Northern India by Varshney, Deepak, Kumar, Anjani, Mishra, Ashok K., Rashid, Shahidur, Joshi, Pramod Kumar

    Published 2020
    “…Using phone survey of a sample of previously interviewed households from Northern India, this paper examines whether the package of public transfer program announced during the lockdown, called Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PM-GKY), has helped farmers deal with the shock. …”
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    Artículo preliminar
  11. Podcast of the Food Systems Transformation in Kenya book launch by Elouafi, Ismahane, Swinnen, Johan, Mueke, Hon. Jonathan, Obare, Gideon, Mbuthia, Juneweenex, Breisinger, Clemens, Ambuko, Jane, Keenan, Michael, Ngugi, Rose, Laibuni, Nancy, Chele, Anne, Djikeng, Appolinaire, Waruingi, Esther, Karugia, Joseph

    Published 2024
    “…Jonathan Mueke, Principal Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MoALD) Gideon Obare, Executive Director, Tegemeo Institute of Agricultural Policy and Development Overview of the Book Juneweenex Mbuthia, Research Officer, IFPRI and co-editor Clemens Breisinger, Program Leader, IFPRI/CGIAR and co-editor Reflections on the Book and Panel Discussion Jane Ambuko, Professor, University of Nairobi Michael Keenan, Associate Research Fellow, IFPRI Rose Ngugi, Executive Director/Board Secretary, Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) Nancy Laibuni, Associate Member, President’s Council of Economic Advisors Anne Chele, Agriculture and Rural Development Partner Group (ARDPG) Representative; National Policy Specialist, Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO-Kenya) Closing Remarks Appolinaire Djikeng, Director General, International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI); Senior Director, Livestock Based-Systems, CGIAR and MD Resilient AgriFood Systems, CGIAR Moderators Esther Waruingi, Research Officer, IFPRI Joseph Karugia, Principal Scientist, Agricultural Economist and Policy Expert, International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Links Food systems transformation in Kenya: www.ifpri.org/publication/food-s…icy-options-future More about this Event: www.ifpri.org/event/food-system-…icy-options-future Subscribe IFPRI Insights newsletter and event announcements at www.ifpri.org/content/newsletter-subscription…”
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