Search Results - Strategic Management Control

How using weather and climate information services may impact farm productivity and technical efficiency: Evidence from cowpea and sesame producers in Burkina Faso by Ouedraogo, Mathieu, Barry, Silamana, Zougmoré, Robert B.

“…The study involved 170 farmers from 17 villages including 11 experimental villages exposed to WCIS and 6 control villages not exposed. The study found that farmers exposed to WCIS changed their crop management’s practices. …”
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Framework for early warning of animal health threats by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

“…This framework outlines the technical objectives and the structural and institutional setup for the operationalization and management of early warning systems against infectious animal diseases, under a systems approach. …”
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Influencia de grupos de interés en el cambio de políticas que afectan el manejo forestal. Análisis del discurso en Costa Rica y Guatemala. by Sánchez Montes, Diana L., Camino Velozo, Ronnie de, Villalobos Soto, Róger, Carrera Gambeta, Fernando, Vignola, Raffaele

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Technical Advisory Committee Thirty-Second Meeting, 24-29 October 1983: Report of the Meeting by CGIAR Technical Advisory Committee

“…It included some criticism of farming systems research, and praise for the work on biological control of pests of cassava. Preliminary discussions of the EPR and EMR of WARDA also took place. …”
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Quantitative gender analysis country report, Burundi: Building equitable climate resilient African bean and insect sectors by Hakizimana, Marie Bernadette, Ndabashinze, Blaise, Ouya, Frederick, Lutomia, Cosmas, Ketema, Dessalegn, Nchanji, Eileen

“…Findings demonstrate continuing gender differences in landholding, group participation, enterprise management, market control, and intra-household decision-making. …”
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Escalamiento territorial de la cogestión de cuencas hidrográficas en las subcuencas de los ríos Higuito y Copán, Honduras. 1. Características y acciones relevantes para el escalami... by Hernández García, Noreen A., Jiménez Otárola, Francisco, Faustino, Jorge, Prins, Cornelis

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National Climate Outlook Forum Kiremt 2022 Impact Assessment and Bega 2022/23 Climate Impact Outlook by Teshome, Asaminew, Demissie, Teferi Dejene

“…The institute mainly focuses on three strategic pillars. The first is to ensure meteorological data coverage, quality and access, which include data collection, data quality control, meteorological instrument calibration data communication and data management activities. …”
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Soil compaction alleviation by deep non - inversion tillage and crop yield responses in no tilled soils of the Pampas Region of Argentina. A meta - analysis by Peralta, Guillermo Ezequiel, Alvarez, Carina Rosa, Taboada, Miguel Angel

“…The response to compaction alleviation (Δ Subsoiled - Control) for different soil variables was related to soil and climate and agricultural history management. …”
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Designing methods for the monitoring and evaluation of household food security in IFAD-funded rural development projects: Technical Guide: Strengthening the Household Food Security... by Carletto, Calogero, Morris, Saul Sutkover

“…At the heart of this new strategic management process is the measurement of performance. …”
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Seasonal pattern of tick load in Bunaji cattle in the subhumid zone of Nigeria by Bayer, W., Maina, J.A.

“…The seasonal pattern of tick load on Bunaji cattle under traditional management in northern Nigeria was observed over 12 months to investigate the possibilities of strategic use of acaricide. …”
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Gender and power in land use choices in agrobiodiversity conservation: Lessons from the multifunctional landscapes of Mbire District, Zimbabwe by Zingwena, Taurai, Manyanga, Mark, Odjo, Sylvanus, Chimonyo, Vimbayi Grace Petrova

“…Women perform a substantial share of productive and reproductive labour related to agrobiodiversity management, yet men retain dominant authority over strategic decisions, land control, and benefit allocation. …”
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Small ruminant production in coffee-based mixed crop-livestock system of Western Ethiopian Highlands: Status and prospectus for improvement by Shenkute, S., Legasse, G., Tegegne, Azage, Hassen, A.

“…In order to exploit the current growing demand of small ruminant meat at local and international markets, research and development interventions are required with regard to the identification of alternative feed resources and strategic feeding management, identification of causes of diseases and their control methods and improving marketing efficiency through appropriate policy.…”
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Biology and epidemiology of Moniliophthora roreri, causal agent of moniliophthora pod rot of cacao by Leandro Muñoz, Mariela E.

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Applying Foresight For Enhanced Climate Resilience and Agriculture Policy Development in the SADC Region by Chevallier, Romy, Benkenstein, Alex, Chesterman, Sabrina, Thornton, Philip K., Neely, Constance

“…However, there is further opportunity for governments to systematically incorporate foresight into national development visions and plans, anticipatory governance and strategic management, and policy and public services innovation to contribute to the realisation of African Union Agenda 2063, the UN Sustainable Development Agenda 2030 and the SADC Vision 2050.…”
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Water conservancy projects in China: Achievements, challenges and way forward by Liu, Junguo, Zang, Chuanfu, Tian, Shiying, Yang, Hong, Jia, Shaofeng, You, Liangzhi, Liu, Bo, Zhang, Miao

“…A narrative of attitude changes of the central government towards water conservancy, as well as key measures since the 1950s is presented. The strategic water resources management plan set by the central government in its Document No. 1 of 2011 is elaborated with focus on the three stringent controlling "redlines" concerning national water use, water use efficiency and water pollution and the huge investments poised to finance their implementation. …”
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The impact of the herd health interventions in small ruminants in low input production systems in Ethiopia by Moliso, Mesfin M., Molla, W., Arke, A., Nana, T., Zewudie, F.A., Tibebu, A., Haile, A., Rekik, M., Magnusson, U., Wieland, Barbara, Knight-Jones, Theodore J.D.

“…Methods: In a longitudinal study, small ruminant herd health interventions such as community-based strategic gastrointestinal (GI) parasite control, prevention and control of major respiratory diseases and capacity development activities were implemented. …”
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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

“…There were similarities among various stakeholder groups in respect of strategic aims, such as development vision, relationships, management, conflict resolution, and capitalizing on experience. …”
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Assessing enabling environment, institutional capacity and pathways to transformative gender responsive budgeting in Bangladesh by Joshi, Deepa, Khan, Md. Tarikul Islam, Rahman, Shadlee, Ramakrishnan, Harini, Mannan, Fouzia, Sarker, Mou Rani

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Partnerships: The effective harnessing of research for the advancement of animal agriculture in developing countries by Walsh, J.

“…The experience gained by ILCA in allying itself with national agricultural research systems and international partners in two areas of research - trypanosomiasis control and vertisols managment - is outlined to demonstrate the mode of operation of some networks. …”
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Consultation of government officials and community leaders on the Climate Action Initiative in Sri Lanka by Alahacoon, Niranga, Amarnath, Giriraj, Amarasinghe, Upali A.

“…Field visits illustrated site-specific practices such as rainfed high value cropping and controlled chili production. Day Two convened senior officials, including the District Secretary and the Governor, enabling strategic dialogue to mainstream findings into provincial planning. …”
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