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Okwi, P.O.Ndeng'e, G.Kruska, R.L.Kristjanson, Patricia M.Henninger, N.Nackoney, J.Landsberg, F.Mock, G.Holmes, K.Kariuki, E.Ochungo, P.Tunstall, D.Billings, H.Rosas, C. deWorms, J.[Spatial patterns of poverty and human well-being]Spatial patterns of poverty and human well-being

Livestock-related research that aims to increase productivity and enhance livelihoods in an environmentally sustainable manner in the developing world is no longer taking a ‘business as usual’ approach. Innovative new approaches involve interdisciplinary teams linking up with diverse partners. Th...


Kristjanson, Patricia M.[Innovative research approaches for sustainable livestock production and poverty reduction in the developing world]Innovative research approaches for sustainable livestock production and poverty reduction in the developing world

The potential impact and return to investment from introducing improved dualpurpose cowpea for food and fodder in northern Nigeria was investigated using a combination of farmers' workshops and village and household level surveys. Out of the 462 households surveyed, 41 % were adopters, 9% had bee...


Okike, I.Kristjanson, Patricia M.Tarawali, Shirley A.Singh, B.B.Kruska, R.L.Mounyong, V.M.[Potential adoption and diffusion of improved dual-purpose cowpea in the dry savannas of Nigeria: an evaluation using a combination of participatory and structured approaches]Potential adoption and diffusion of improved dual-purpose cowpea in the dry savannas of Nigeria: an evaluation using a combination of participatory and structured approaches

Kristjanson, Patricia M.[Bridging the Gap: Translating Livestock Research Knowledge into Action for Sustainable Development - Report of a Workshop, Nairobi, 16-17 November 2006]Bridging the Gap: Translating Livestock Research Knowledge into Action for Sustainable Development - Report of a Workshop, Nairobi, 16-17 November 2006

The food systems/global environmental change nexus is a key area of research that links two major interconnected challenges humanity faces in the 21st century. This paper discusses the role of strategic foresight for tackling these challenges in spaces that aim to facilitate deliberative, multi-a...


Vervoort, Joost M.Bourgeois, R.Ericksen, Polly J.Kok, K.Thornton, Philip K.Förch, WiebkeChaudhury, M.Kristjanson, Patricia M.[Linking multi-actor futures for food systems and environmental governance]Linking multi-actor futures for food systems and environmental governance

The goal of the workshop was to build a more strategic and integrated perspective on the threats and opportunities latent in the food / climate issue, and to discuss the hard challenges of moving forward toward common goals in a private, off-the-record setting. An executive session convened by th...


Clark, W.C.Kristjanson, Patricia M.Campbell, Bruce M.Juma, C.Holbrook, N.M.Nelson, Gerald C.Dickson, N.[Enhancing food security in an era of global climate change]Enhancing food security in an era of global climate change

This study explores the dynamics of poverty in Kenya. The study specifically examines how initial conditions, household decisions, and other factors that may change over time affect poverty. Dynamic relationships are identified between behavioral variables, exogenous shocks at one point in time, ...


Burke, W.J.Jayne, T.S.Freeman, H.A.Kristjanson, Patricia M.[Factors associated with farm households' movement into and out of poverty in Kenya: The rising importance of livestock]Factors associated with farm households' movement into and out of poverty in Kenya: The rising importance of livestock

Building on an earlier exploratory study, in 2007–2008 the CGIAR's Standing Panel on Impact Assessment (SPIA) undertook an initiative in collaboration with seven CGIAR centers to augment the evidence of policy-oriented research (POR) impacts within the CGIAR system and to further the developm...


Kaitibie, S.Omore, Amos O.Rich, Karl M.Kristjanson, Patricia M.[Changing dairy marketing policy in Kenya: The impact of the Smallholder Dairy Project]Changing dairy marketing policy in Kenya: The impact of the Smallholder Dairy Project
Rowlands, G.J.Swallow, B.M.Kristjanson, Patricia M.Leak, S.G.A.Mulatu, W.[Sustainability and economic benefits of tsetse control using an insecticide pour-on applied to cattle in Southwest Ethiopia]Sustainability and economic benefits of tsetse control using an insecticide pour-on applied to cattle in Southwest Ethiopia

Context: Vulnerability of farmers equals vulnerability of supply chain. Inclusive management involves those that contribute to growing, selling and changing strategies. Crop modelling under different climate conditions requires knowledge of who’s growing, selling and involved in the supply chain....


Shaw, AlisonKristjanson, Patricia M.[Adaptation by agricultural communities to climate change through participatory and supply chain inclusive management]Adaptation by agricultural communities to climate change through participatory and supply chain inclusive management

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