This paper presents a framework for economic analysis of smallholder agroforestry systems in the Sahel of West Africa. The approach developed makes use of the technique of investment analysis, but incorporates into it a framework that recognizes the special features of some agroforestry costs and...
Williams, Timothy O.
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[A framework for economic evaluation of smallholder agroforestry: With particular reference to the semi-arid zone of West Africa]
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A framework for economic evaluation of smallholder agroforestry: With particular reference to the semi-arid zone of West Africa
Recovering energy from waste offers dual benefits – a) improved waste management, and b) provision of reliable energy to households, institutions and commercial entities. In this report, we present a socioeconomic assessment of three energy business models (briquette manufacturing, on-site (publi...
Gebrezgabher, Solomie A.
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Amewu, Sena
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Taron, Avinandan
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Otoo, Miriam
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[Energy recovery from domestic and agro-waste streams in Uganda: a socioeconomic assessment]
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Energy recovery from domestic and agro-waste streams in Uganda: a socioeconomic assessment
Otoo, Miriam
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Rao, Krishna
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Taron, Avinandan
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[Synthesis report on feasibility assessment for the implementation of RRR [resource recovery and reuse] business models proposed for Kampala. Report output of a part of Resource Recovery and Reuse project: from research to implementation]
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Synthesis report on feasibility assessment for the implementation of RRR [resource recovery and reuse] business models proposed for Kampala. Report output of a part of Resource Recovery and Reuse project: from research to implementation
Describes a dynamic & stochastic simulation model, specifying its driving variables & validating it for production conditions in a study area in Botswana. Compares the simulated performance of Tswana & Simmental x Tswana cattle, analysing economic trade-offs between milk & meat production under v...
Konandreas, P.A.
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Anderson, F.M.
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Trail, J.C.M.
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[Economic trade-offs between milk and meat production under various supplementation levels in Botswana]
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Economic trade-offs between milk and meat production under various supplementation levels in Botswana
This paper is divided in sections. The first section deals with empirical model, methods, and hypotheses and looks into methods, data Sources, econometric approach, and predicted Impacts of selected variables. The second one discusses agriculture and land management in the highlands of Tigray wit...
Pender, J.L.
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Gebremedhin, Berhanu
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[Land management, crop production, and household income in the highlands of Tigray, northern Ethiopia: An econometric analysis]
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Land management, crop production, and household income in the highlands of Tigray, northern Ethiopia: An econometric analysis
This chapter synthesizes the conceptual methodological and empirical issues for evaluating the impacts of natural resource management (NRM) technology and policy interventions. The intention is to highlight the salient features raised across the chapters and offer some insights on the key lessons...
Swinton, S.M.
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Shiferaw, B.
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Freeman, H.A.
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[Towards comprehensive approaches in assessing NRM impacts: What we know and what we need to know]
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Towards comprehensive approaches in assessing NRM impacts: What we know and what we need to know
This paper examines the hypotheses "The prominence of high-value agricultural enterprises is not only predicated by climatic conditions; market Development plays a significant role", "Market Development has a greater influence on higher-value agricultural enterprises in more favorable zones", "Hi...
Place, Frank
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Kristjanson, Patricia M.
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Staal, Steven J.
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Kruska, R.L.
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Wolff, T. de
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Zomer, Robert J.
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Njuguna, E.C.
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[Development pathways in medium to high-potential Kenya: A meso-level analysis of agricultural patterns and determinants]
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Development pathways in medium to high-potential Kenya: A meso-level analysis of agricultural patterns and determinants
Bioversity International’s financial mandate includes maintaining accountability and transparency in its finances, and to evaluate and communicate direct impact from our work to our donors, partners and the wider research and development community.
Bioversity International
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[Bioversity International Financial Statements 2016: for the year ended December 31, 2016. Auditor’s Report]
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Bioversity International Financial Statements 2016: for the year ended December 31, 2016. Auditor’s Report
flow and the benefits derived from both built and natural infrastructure. The results provide initial perspectives not just on the monetary values of a number of ecosystem services (and how they change as flows vary and are altered by large dams) but also, importantly, aspects of equity and socia...
McCartney, Matthew P.
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Foudi, S.
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Muthuwatta, Lal
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Sood, Aditya
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Simons, G.
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Hunink, J.
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Vercruysse, K.
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Omuombo, C.
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[Quantifying the services of natural and built infrastructure in the context of climate change: the case of the Tana River Basin, Kenya]
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Quantifying the services of natural and built infrastructure in the context of climate change: the case of the Tana River Basin, Kenya
Production of livestock and dairy products in Sub-Saharan Africa has not kept pace with growing demand. The potential exists to close this gap in a climate-friendly way through the introduction of improved forage varieties of the Brachiaria genus. We assess the potential economic impact of the de...
Gonzáles, Carlos
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Schiek, Benjamin
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Mwendia, Solomon W.
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Prager, Steven D.
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[Improved forages and milk production in East Africa. A case study in the series: Economic foresight for understanding the role of investments in agriculture for the global food system]
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Improved forages and milk production in East Africa. A case study in the series: Economic foresight for understanding the role of investments in agriculture for the global food system