The purpose of this paper is twofold: first, to take stock of the current state of knowledge about inclusive value-chain development (VCD) in the context of international agricultural research; and second, to draw out the implications for future research and action. This paper is based on a revie...
Devaux, A.
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Torero, M.
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Donovan, J.
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Horton, D.
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[Agricultural innovation and inclusive value-chain development: a review]
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Agricultural innovation and inclusive value-chain development: a review
Cassava is the major root crop in eastern and southern Africa. It is an important source of calories for the inhabitants of such countries as Uganda, Malawi, and Mozambique. It may also be the best alternative for overcoming the food scarcities caused by frequent droughts in the region.
Porto, M.
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Asiedu, Robert
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[Cassava research and development in eastern and southern Africa]
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Cassava research and development in eastern and southern Africa
While it is widely recognized that agricultural research is a key driver of broad-based technological change in agriculture that benefits the poor in many different ways, little is known about its aggregate impacts on productivity growth and poverty reduction in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Using a ...
Alene, Arega D.
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Coulibaly, O.
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[The impact of agricultural research on productivity and poverty in subSaharan Africa]
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The impact of agricultural research on productivity and poverty in subSaharan Africa
Growing concern for poverty in the face of declining agricultural research budgets has increasingly required formal priority setting of public agricultural research in developing countries to ensure that scarce research resources are allocated in ways that will have the greatest impact on the poo...
Alene, A.
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Manyong, Victor M.
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Tollens, E.F.
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Abele, S.
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[Targeting agricultural research based on potential impacts on poverty reduction: strategic program priorities by agroecological zone in Nigeria]
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Targeting agricultural research based on potential impacts on poverty reduction: strategic program priorities by agroecological zone in Nigeria
Innovation platforms are fast becoming part of the mantra of agricultural research for development projects and programmes. Their basic tenet is that stakeholders depend on one another to achieve agricultural development outcomes, and hence need a space where they can learn, negotiate and coordin...
Schut, Marc
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Kamanda, Josey
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Gramzow, Andreas
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Dubois, Thomas
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Stoian, Dietmar
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Andersson, Jens A.
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Dror, Iddo
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Sartas, Murat
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Mur, Remco
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Kassam, Shinan
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Brouwer, Herman
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Devaux, André
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Velasco, Claudio
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Flor, Rica Joy
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Gummert, Martin
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Buizer, Djuna
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Mcdougall, Cynthia
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Davis, Kristin
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Homann-Kee Tui, Sabine
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Lundy, Mark
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[Innovation Platforms in agricultural research for development: Ex-ante Appraisal of the Purposes and Conditions Under Which Innovation Platforms can Contribute to Agricultural Development Outcomes]
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Innovation Platforms in agricultural research for development: Ex-ante Appraisal of the Purposes and Conditions Under Which Innovation Platforms can Contribute to Agricultural Development Outcomes
CGIAR is a global research partnership of 15 geographically and scientifically diverse Centers dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resource management. The Centers are charged with accelerating innovation to tackle challenges at a variety of...
Devare, Medha
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Zandstra, Megan
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Clobridge, Abby
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Fotsy, Michelle
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Abreu, David
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Arnaud, Elizabeth
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Baraka, Paul
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Bonaiuti, Enrico
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Chukka, Srinivasa Rao
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Dieng, Ibnou
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Dreher, Kate
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Erlita, Sufiet
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Juarez, H.
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Kim, Soonho
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Koo, Jawoo
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Muchlish, Usman
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Müller, Martin
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Mwanzia, Leroy
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Poole, Elizabeth J.
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Siddiqui, Salman
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[Open Access and Open Data at CGIAR: challenges and solutions]
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Open Access and Open Data at CGIAR: challenges and solutions
Farmer participatory research (FPR) approaches are now considered mainstream and are especially applicable for developing appropriate technology options in complex, diverse and risk-prone regions, where local adaptations are crucial. Although the advantages of using farmer knowledge to guide scie...
Asten, Piet J.A. van
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Kaaria, Susan K.
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Fermont, AM
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Delve, Robert J.
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[Challenges and lessons when using farmer knowledge in agricultural search and development projects in Africa]
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Challenges and lessons when using farmer knowledge in agricultural search and development projects in Africa
This review presents an overview of the importance, constraints, and prospects on different aspects of cassava (Manihot esculenta crantz) breeding for enhanced micronutrient level, including carotenoids (precursors for provitamin-A) and especially beta-carotene. Early cassava-breeding efforts con...
Njoku, DN
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Vernon, G
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Egesi, Chiedozie N.
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Asante, I.K.
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Offei, SK
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Okogbenin, Emmanuel
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Kulakow, P.A.
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Eke-Okoro, O.N.
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Ceballos, H.
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[Breeding for enhanced ß-Carotene content in cassava: constraints and accomplishments]
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Breeding for enhanced ß-Carotene content in cassava: constraints and accomplishments
Emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) pose threats to conservation and public health. Here, we apply the definition of EIDs used in the medical and veterinary fields to botany and highlight a series of emerging plant diseases. We include EIDs of cultivated and wild plants, some of which are of sign...
In order to facilitate a scientific assessment of the viability of the IAR4D concept, this paper analyzed the factors affecting adoption of agricultural technologies as well as determined the profitability of cereals and legumes in the Sudan savanna of Nigeria. Data were obtained from the baselin...
Ayanwale, A.B.
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Abdoulaye, Tahirou
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Kamara, A.
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Adekunle, A.A.
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Fatunbi, O.
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Ayedun, B.
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Akinola, Adebayo A.
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[Determinants of adoption of agricultural innovations and profitability of cereals and legumes in the Sudan savanna of Nigeria]
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Determinants of adoption of agricultural innovations and profitability of cereals and legumes in the Sudan savanna of Nigeria