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Improving the availability and effectiveness of rural and “Micro” finance for small-scale irrigation in Sub-Saharan Africa: a review of lessons learned por Merrey, Douglas J., Lefore, Nicole

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Causes and impacts of farmer‑herder conflicts through a political economy and food production lens Case study in Jangargari, Nasarawa State, Nigeria por Momale, Saleh B.

“…Unlike many previous studies which are wide, this one focuses on a single location. …”
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Collective action and property rights for poverty reduction: insights from Africa and Asia por Mwangi, Esther, Markelova, Helen, Meinzen-Dick, Ruth S.

“…The product of a global research study by the Systemwide Program on Collective Action and Property Rights (CAPRi) of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research, this book draws on case studies from East Africa and South and Southeast Asia to investigate how collective action and property rights have contributed to poverty reduction. …”
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Examining gendered cassava trait preferences through commercial seed business: a case study of IITA GoSeed and Umudike Seeds in Nigeria por Owoade, D., Olaosebikan, O., Bello, A., Kulakow, P., Parkes, E., Olajide, R., Madu, T.U., Diebiru-Ojo, E.M., Okoye, B., Esiobu, N.S., Onyeka, J., Anyim, C.G., Bentley, J.W., Liani, M.L., Adeyeye, O., Cole, S., Teeken, B.

“…This study focuses on how, apart from research, commercial seed initiatives and practices aimed at promoting and selling improved varieties also identified gendered trait preferences of cassava users along the value chain. …”
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Examining gendered cassava trait preferences through commercial seed business: a case study of IITA GoSeed and Umudike seeds in Nigeria por Owoade, D., Olaosebikan, O., Bello, A.A., Kulakow, P., Parkes, E., Olajide, R., Madu, T., Diebiru-Ojo, E.M., Okoye, B., Esiobu, N.S., Onyeka, J., Anyim, C.G., Bentley, J.W., Liani, M., Adeyeye, O., Cole, S.M., Teeken, B.

“…This study focuses on how, apart from research, commercial seed initiatives and practices aimed at promoting and selling improved varieties also identified gendered trait preferences of cassava users along the value chain. …”
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Changes in iron status are related to changes in brain activity and behavior in Rwandan female university students: Results from a randomized controlled efficacy trial involving ir... por Wenger, Michael J., Rhoten, Stephanie E., Murray-Kolb, Laura E., Scott, Samuel P., Boy, Erick, Gahutu, Jean-Bosco, Haas, Jere D.

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Gender-Inclusive, -Responsive and -Transformative Agricultural Insurance: A Literature Review por Timu, Anne, Kramer, Berber

“…This literature review uses a gender analysis framework proposed by Johnson et al. (2018) to explore the extent to which agricultural insurance reaches, benefits and empowers women and men. We find that most studies on gender and agricultural insurance focus on gender inclusivity by analyzing gender gaps in insurance reach and studying how to increase take-up among women. …”
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The minimum dietary diversity for women indicator can be extended to children and adolescents aged 4-15 years as a proxy population indicator for good micronutrient adequacy of die... por Diop, Loty, Gelli, Aulo, Huybregts, Lieven, Arsenault, Joanne E., Bliznashka, Lilia, Boy, Erick, Deitchler, Megan, Lachat, Carl, Moursi, Mourad, Ochoa-Avilés, Angelica M., Olney, Deanna K., Becquey, Elodie

“…On the basis of a food group score compiled from 10 food groups (FGS-10), the minimum dietary diversity for women, calculated as FGS-10 ≥ 5, is a validated proxy population indicator for better micronutrient intake adequacy for adult women in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). …”
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Standard minimum dietary diversity indicators for women or infants and young children are good predictors of adequate micronutrient intakes in 24–59-month-old children and their no... por Diop, Loty, Becquey, Elodie, Turowska, Zuzanna, Huybregts, Lieven, Ruel, Marie T., Gelli, Aulo

“…Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the performance of 2 standard food group scores (FGSs) and related dichotomous indicators to predict micronutrient adequacy of the diet of rural Burkinabe 24–59-mo-old children and women of reproductive age by physiological status. …”
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Multidimensional predictors of common mental disorders among Indian mothers of 6- to 24-month-old children living in disadvantaged rural villages with women’s self-help groups: A c... por Scott, Samuel P., Arrieta, Alejandra, Kumar, Neha, Menon, Purnima, Quisumbing, Agnes R.

“…Cross-sectional data were collected from 1644 mother-infant pairs living in disadvantaged rural villages across five Indian states—Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh—surveyed in the Women Improving Nutrition through Group-based Strategies study. …”
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Bragging, shirking, and hiding: Spousal disagreement among Ugandan maize farmers por Van Campenhout, Bjorn, Lecoutere, Els, Spielman, David J.

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Combining the effects of increased atmospheric carbon dioxide on protein, iron, and zinc availability and projected climate change on global diets: a modelling study por Beach, Robert H., Sulser, Timothy B., Crimmins, Allison, Cenacchi, Nicola, Cole, Jefferson, Fukagawa, Naomi K, Mason-D'Croz, Daniel, Myers, Samuel, Sarofim, Marcus C, Smith, Matthew R., Ziska, Lewis H.

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Mortality as the primary constraint to enhancing nutritional and financial gains from poultry: A multi-year longitudinal study of smallholder farmers in western Kenya por Otiang, E., Campbell, Zoë A., Thumbi, Samuel M., Njagi, L.W., Nyaga, P.N., Palme, G.H.

“…Background Chickens are a widely held economic and nutritional asset in rural Africa and are frequently managed by women. Despite potential benefits of larger flock sizes, the average number of chickens kept at the household level is reported to be low. …”
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Do plants need passport?: a socio-economic study of the role of exotic tree and other plants species in Quang Tri province, Vietnam por Midgley, S.J., Byron, R.N., Chandler, F.C., Ha Huy Thinh, Tran Hung Son, Hoang Hong Hanh

“…While in each case farmers used a great variety of trees and plants to meet their diverse subsistence and cash needs, this study reveals the crucial contribution of exotic trees. …”
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Transfers, behavior change communication, and intimate partner violence: Post-program evidence from rural Bangladesh por Roy, Shalini, Hidrobo, Melissa, Hoddinott, John F., Ahmed, Akhter

“…Adverse effects are transmitted inter-generationally, with IPV linked to poorer child development, nutrition, and health outcomes, as well as a greater likelihood of children also entering into abusive relationships (Aizer 2010; Fulu et al. 2017; Hasselmann and Reichenheim 2006; Karamagi et al. 2007; Koenen et al. 2003; Pollak 2004; Yount et al. 2011). Using data from 141 studies from 81 countries, Devries et al. (2013) estimate that 30 percent of all adult women have experienced physical or sexual IPV. …”
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Advancing Gender Equity in Digital Agro-advisory through Inclusive Artificial Intelligence (AI): Bias Analysis and Strategic Recommendations from the iShamba Platform Based on Five... por Nganga, Kevin Gitau, Grossi, Amanda, Wanjau, Agnes Njambi

“…A Background and Literature Context situates iShamba within broader efforts on gender-responsive AI in agriculture, drawing on AICCRA, CGIAR, and global studies. In Findings, we quantify each bias and visualize, illustrating how women farmers are underserved or mis-served. …”
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A Mixed-Methods Approach to Unpacking Joint Decisions about Agricultural Production in Nicaragua and Colombia por García, María Alejandra, Godek, Wendy, Twyman, Jennifer

“…Decision-making is a key element of frameworks to measure women’s empowerment. This document presents the method used by a recent study of household decision-making about agricultural production. …”
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Fish powder: Assessing profitability and affordability in Timor-Leste por Ximenes, Imanuel, Bonis-Profumo, Gianna, Simões, Noviana, Duarte, Agustinha, Pinto, Abelita, Hunnam, Kimberley

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Microinsurance decisions: Gendered evidence from rural Bangladesh por Kumar, Neha, Clarke, Daniel J.

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Examining the implementation of multisectoral programs: The SELEVER process evaluation por Gelli, Aulo, Pedehombga, Abdoulaye, Awonon, Josue, Diatta, Ampa Dogui, Sanou, Armande, Becquey, Elodie, Diop, Loty, Eissler, Sarah, Heckert, Jessica, Ganaba, Rasmané

“…The SELEVER study is a five-year impact evaluation in Burkina Faso designed to address key knowledge gaps on the impact of poultry value chain interventions on the diets, health and nutritional status of women and children.…”
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