In 2010 the research theme on Knowledge to Action (K2A) at CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) developed a plan of work, using a log frame structure. Our objective was to explore and jointly apply approaches and methods that enhance K2A linkages with a ...
Kristjanson, Patricia M.
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Vervoort, Joost M.
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Álvarez, S.
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Ferdous, N.
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Förch, Wiebke
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Jost, Christine
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[Lessons in theory of change: monitoring, learning and evaluating Knowledge to Action]
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Lessons in theory of change: monitoring, learning and evaluating Knowledge to Action
Assessing progress towards healthier people, farms and landscapes through nutrition-sensitive agriculture (NSA) requires transdisciplinary methods with robust models and metrics. Farm-household models could facilitate disentangling the complex agriculture-nutrition nexus, by jointly assessing per...
Estrada Carmona, Natalia
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Raneri, Jessica E.
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Álvarez, S.
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Timler, Carl J.
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Abe Chatterjee, S.
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Ditzler, L.
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Kennedy, G.
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Remans, R.
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Brouwer, Inge D.
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Borgonjen-van den Berg, Karin J.
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Talsma, E.F.
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Groot, Jeroen C.J.
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[A model-based exploration of farm-household livelihood and nutrition indicators to guide nutrition-sensitive agriculture interventions]
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A model-based exploration of farm-household livelihood and nutrition indicators to guide nutrition-sensitive agriculture interventions
In order to prepare the transition towards Phase 2, Theme 4 has been identified to spearhead the flagship development process. Flagship 4 (FS4) on Policies and Institutions for Climate-Resilient Food Systems is being phased in from 2014 onwards.
Schuetz, Tonya
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Cramer, Laura
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Förch, Wiebke
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Jost, Christine
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Álvarez, S.
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Thornton, Philip K.
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Kristjanson, Patricia M.
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[Summary for the CCAFS Flagship 4 Projects Kick-off Meeting 28-29 January 2014: Result-based Management Trial]
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Summary for the CCAFS Flagship 4 Projects Kick-off Meeting 28-29 January 2014: Result-based Management Trial
Food insecurity, soil fertility depletion and strong competition for biomass are commonly observed in smallholder crop-livestock systems. The objective of this study was to explore options to improve farm-level nitrogen cycling, productivity and economic performance through the analysis of N flow...
Álvarez, S.
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Rufino, Mariana C.
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Vayssières, Jean-François
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Salgado, P.
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Tittonell, Pablo A.
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Tillard, E.
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Bocquier, F.
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[Whole-farm nitrogen cycling and intensification of crop-livestock systems in the highlands of Madagascar: An application of network analysis]
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Whole-farm nitrogen cycling and intensification of crop-livestock systems in the highlands of Madagascar: An application of network analysis
Howland, Fanny Cecile
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Muñoz, Luis Armando
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Staiger-Rivas, Simone
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Cock, James H.
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Álvarez, S.
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[Data sharing and use of ICTs in agriculture: working with small farmer groups in Colombia]
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Data sharing and use of ICTs in agriculture: working with small farmer groups in Colombia
Douthwaite, Boru
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Carvajal, A.
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Álvarez, S.
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Claros, E.
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Hernández Romero, Luis Alfredo
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[Building farmers´ capacities for networking (part I): strengthening rural groups in Colombia through network]
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Building farmers´ capacities for networking (part I): strengthening rural groups in Colombia through network
Agricultura Específica por Sitio Compartiendo Experiencias (AESCE) propone compartir experiencias de éxitos y fracasos productivos entre los productores colombianos con el fin de ayudarles a mejorar sus niveles de productividad.
Inicialmente, se trabajó con 4 regiones frutícolas (Aguacate, cítri...
Jarvis, Andy
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Agricultura Específica por Sitio Compartiendo Experiencias
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Cock, James H.
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Jiménez, D.
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Muñoz, L.A.
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Delerce, S
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Howland, Fanny Cecile
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Dorado, H.
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Martelo, C
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Gómez, C.
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Benavides, Hector
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Hoyos, J.
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Álvarez, S.
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Feijoo, K
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Arana, José Antonio
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Torres, C.W.
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Ruiz, L
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Montoya, T
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[¿Qué es agricultura específica por sitio? ¿Cómo compartimos experiencias?]
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¿Qué es agricultura específica por sitio? ¿Cómo compartimos experiencias?
Douthwaite, Boru
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Barr, A
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Álvarez, S.
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[Characterisation of scaling out and scaling up networks of CPWF projects]
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Characterisation of scaling out and scaling up networks of CPWF projects
The Challenge Program on Water and Food pursues food security and poverty alleviation through the efforts of some 50 researchfor-evelopment projects. These involve almost 200 organizations working in nine river basins around the world. An approach was developed to enhance the developmental impact...
Douthwaite, Boru
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Álvarez, S.
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Cook, Simon E.
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Davies, R.
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George, Pamela
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Howell, J.
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Mackay, R.
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Rubiano, J.
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[Participatory impact pathways analysis: a practical application of program theory in research-for-development]
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Participatory impact pathways analysis: a practical application of program theory in research-for-development
Sweet cherry production is a newly developed and promising activity in Argentinian South Patagonia. Together with a rapid increase in area (from 176 ha in 1997 to 635 ha in 2009), problems related to productivity and commercialization have threatened its sustainability. To gain a collective under...
Mundet, CA
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Córdoba, Diana M.
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Álvarez, S.
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Cittadini, ED
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[Participatory analysis of the sweet cherry sector in Argentinian South Patagonia]
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Participatory analysis of the sweet cherry sector in Argentinian South Patagonia