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The design and diffusion of context-specific technologies is centrally important in the multi-dimensional, complex farming systems in arid and semi-arid regions. This paper uses a mixed-method framework to characterize the complexity and heterogeneity of smallholder farming systems and identifies...


Kumar, S.Craufurd, P.Haileslassie, AmareRamilan, T.Rathore, A.Whitbread, Anthony M.[Farm typology analysis and technology assessment: an application in an arid region of South Asia]Farm typology analysis and technology assessment: an application in an arid region of South Asia

This study examines the institutional design and actual performance, of payments for ecosystem services (PES) in Vietnam. Taking Payments for Forest Environmental Services Program (PFES Program) implementation in Da Bac district, Hoa Binh province as a case study, it brings to light how PES progr...


Tran, T.T.H.Zeller, M.Suhardiman, Diana[Payments for ecosystem services in Hoa Binh province, Vietnam: an institutional analysis]Payments for ecosystem services in Hoa Binh province, Vietnam: an institutional analysis

Hammond, JamesPagella,TimRosenstock, Todd S.Gorman, LeoAdams, SamEtten, Jacob vanTeufel, NilsWijk, Mark T. van[Efficient data collection from rural households – is RHOMIS for you?]Efficient data collection from rural households – is RHOMIS for you?

The study analyses dis-adoption of biogas technologies in Central Uganda. Biogas technology makes use of livestock waste, crop material and food waste to produce a flammable gas that can be used for cooking and lighting. Use of biogas technology has multiple benefits for the households since it r...


Lwiza, F.Mugisha, J.Walekhwa, P.N.Smith, J.Balana, Bedru B.[Dis-adoption of household biogas technologies in Central Uganda]Dis-adoption of household biogas technologies in Central Uganda

Water resources can play significant roles in development pathways for water-endowed, low-income countries like Nepal. This article describes three visions for water resource development in the Karnali and Mahakali Basins of Western Nepal: state-led development, demand-driven development and pres...


Pakhtigian, E.L.Jeuland, M.Bharati, LunaPandey, Vishnu Prasad[The role of hydropower in visions of water resources development for rivers of western Nepal]The role of hydropower in visions of water resources development for rivers of western Nepal
Grafton, R.QuentinMcLindin, M.Hussey, K.Wyrwoll, P.Wichelns, DennisRingler, ClaudiaGarrick, D.Pittock, J.Wheeler, S.Orr, S.Matthews, NathanielAnsink, E.Aureli, A.Connell, D.Stefano, L. deDowsley, K.Farolfi, S.Hall, J.Katic, Pamela G.Lankford, B.A.Leckie, H.McCartney, Matthew P.Pohlner, H.Ratna, N.Rubarenzya, M.H.Raman, S.N.S.Wheeler, K.Williams, J.[Responding to global challenges in food, energy, environment and water: risks and options assessment for decision-making]Responding to global challenges in food, energy, environment and water: risks and options assessment for decision-making

Many rural communities in Nepal experience considerable water stress during the dry season. Water storage systems (WSSs) have been proposed to supplement rain-fed irrigation and augment domestic water services in these communities. We evaluate household preferences for WSSs using a choice experim...


Price, J.I.Janmaat, J.Sugden, FraserBharati, Luna[Water storage systems and preference heterogeneity in water-scarce environments: a choice experiment in Nepal’s Koshi River Basin]Water storage systems and preference heterogeneity in water-scarce environments: a choice experiment in Nepal’s Koshi River Basin

This analysis examines the dynamics of employment in agriculture and the agri-food system in Tanzania and Malawi by assessing the population age structure and movements of youth (aged 15-24) and young adults (aged 25-34) in and out of agriculture and the agri-food system. Using internationally co...


Kafle, KashiPaliwal, N.Benfica, R.[Who works in agriculture?: exploring the dynamics of youth involvement in the agri-food systems of Tanzania and Malawi]Who works in agriculture?: exploring the dynamics of youth involvement in the agri-food systems of Tanzania and Malawi

Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepani Limited (KUKL) has planned to harness water from outside the valley from Melamchi as an inter-basin project to supply water inside the ring road (core valley area) of the Kathmandu Valley (KV). The project, called the “Melamchi Water Supply Project (MWSP)”, is expecte...


Thapa, Bhesh RajIshidaira, H.Pandey, Vishnu PrasadBhandari, T.M.Shakya, N.M.[Evaluation of water security in Kathmandu Valley before and after water transfer from another basin]Evaluation of water security in Kathmandu Valley before and after water transfer from another basin

BACKGROUND Understanding diversity of smallholder farm households is of critical importance for the success of development interventions. Farming households often will devise livelihood strategies that provide the best guarantee for survival and based on their socioeconomic vulnerability. This st...


Makate, CliftonMango, Nelson[Diversity amongst farm households and achievements from multi-stakeholder innovation platform approach: lessons from Balaka Malawi]Diversity amongst farm households and achievements from multi-stakeholder innovation platform approach: lessons from Balaka Malawi

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