Smallholder farmers in Africa are especially vulnerable to climate fluctuations and weather
extremes, and are expected to suffer disproportionately from climate change. Climate services
empower the poor particularly in climate-sensitive developing countries such as the ones in
Africa, and allow t...
Tesfaye, Abonesh
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Hansen, James
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Radeny, Maren A.O.
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Solomon, Dawit
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[Estimating the economic benefits of alternative options for investing in agricultural climate services in Africa: A review of methodologies]
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Estimating the economic benefits of alternative options for investing in agricultural climate services in Africa: A review of methodologies
The use of genetic resources to respond to occurring and unpredictable climatic changes is one of the coping mechanisms for small scale farmers in Africa. This paper summarizes findings of a participatory action research (PAR) project evaluating different common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) varietie...
Mukankusi, Clare Mugisha
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Nkalubo, Stanley T.
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Katungi E
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Luyima G
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Awio, Bruno
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Radeny, Maren A.O.
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Kinyangi, James
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[Participatory Evaluation of Common Bean for Drought and Disease Resilience Traits in Uganda]
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Participatory Evaluation of Common Bean for Drought and Disease Resilience Traits in Uganda
Rwanda’s variable and changing climate is an increasingly serious challenge to the country’s
agricultural sector and farming population. Climate information services are emerging as a
means to support farmers to manage risk and provide an opportunity to build the resilience of
agriculture to clim...
Nyasimi, Mary
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Radeny, Maren A.O.
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Hansen, James
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[Review of climate service needs and opportunities in Rwanda]
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Review of climate service needs and opportunities in Rwanda