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This paper presents the initial data analyses of the CCAFS gender survey implemented in four sites in Africa. Using descriptive statistics we show gender differences in terms of perceptions of climate change, awareness and adoption of climate smart agricultural (CSA) practices, and types and sour...


Twyman, JenniferGreen, MollyBernier, QuinnKristjanson, Patricia M.Russo, SandraTall, ArameAmpaire, Edidah L.Nyasimi, MaryMango, JoashMcKune, SarahMwongera, CarolineBadiane Ndour, Ndèye Yacine[Adaptation Actions in Africa: Evidence that Gender Matters]Adaptation Actions in Africa: Evidence that Gender Matters

The purpose of this study was to understand the indicators that farmers use to prioritize agricultural innovations, in general, and climate-smart agriculture (CSA), in particular.


Shikuku, K.M.Mwongera, CarolineWinowiecki, Leigh A.Twyman, JenniferAtibo, ChristopherLäderach, Peter[Understanding farmers’ indicators in climate-smart agriculture prioritization in Nwoya District, Northern Uganda]Understanding farmers’ indicators in climate-smart agriculture prioritization in Nwoya District, Northern Uganda

In order to increase the uptake of climate-smart agriculture (CSA) technologies, it is important to understand the contexts in which farmers operate. Farmers use different indicators to decide whether or not to implement, what to implement, and where to implement specific technologies. Identifyin...


Shikuku, K.M.Mwongera, CarolineWinowiecki, Leigh A.Twyman, JenniferLäderach, Peter[Understanding farmers’ indicators in climate-smart agriculture prioritization in the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT).]Understanding farmers’ indicators in climate-smart agriculture prioritization in the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT).

Most of the countries in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), including Kenya, depend heavily on agriculture for income and food security. Any effort aiming to sustain and improve the productivity in agriculture is, therefore, an important step towards improving the livelihoods of many households. Soils are...


Karanja Ng'ang'a, StanleyNotenbaert, An Maria OmerMwungu, Chris MiyinziMwongera, CarolineGirvetz, Evan H.[Cost and benefit analysis for climate-smart soil practices in Western Kenya.]Cost and benefit analysis for climate-smart soil practices in Western Kenya.

A climate-smart agriculture (CSA) prioritization exercise in Western Kenya was carried out as part of the activities in the CIAT-led research project on ‘Climatesmart soil protection and rehabilitation in Western Kenya’, funded by GIZ. This project aims to encourage sustainable approaches to prom...


Mwongera, CarolineMwungu, Chris MiyinziKinyua, IvyKaranja Ng'ang'a, Stanley[Prioritizing climate-smart agriculture practices in Western Kenya.]Prioritizing climate-smart agriculture practices in Western Kenya.

This chapter assessed the influence of socioeconomic factors, plot characteristics, food security, and climatic variables on the adoption of Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) technologies in southern Tanzania. Using data collected from 357 households and 464 agricultural plots, a multivariate probi...


Mwungu, Chris MiyinziMwongera, CarolineShikuku, KelvinAcosta, MariolaLäderach, Peter[Determinants of Adoption of Climate-Smart Agriculture Technologies at Farm Plot Level: An Assessment from Southern Tanzania]Determinants of Adoption of Climate-Smart Agriculture Technologies at Farm Plot Level: An Assessment from Southern Tanzania

Research-based evidence on the adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices is vital to their effective uptake, continued use and wider diffusion. In addition, an enabling policy environment at the national and regional levels is necessary for this evidence to be used effectively. This chapte...


Acosta, MariolaAmpaire, Edidah L.Muchunguzi, PerezOkiror, John FrancisRutting, LucasMwongera, CarolineTwyman, JenniferShikuku, Kelvin MashisiaWinowiecki, Leigh A.Läderach, PeterMwungu, Chris MiyinziJassogne, Laurence T.P.[The Role of Multi-Stakeholder Platforms for Creating an Enabling Climate Change Policy Environment in East Africa]The Role of Multi-Stakeholder Platforms for Creating an Enabling Climate Change Policy Environment in East Africa

Notenbaert, An Maria OmerPaul, Birthe K.Mwongera, CarolineBirnholz, Celine A.Bossio, Deborah A.Girvetz, Evan H.Koge, JessicaBraslow, JulietSnyder, Katherine A.Sommer, RolfOkolo, WendyGurmessa, BiyensaDessalegn, Mengistu[Climate-smart soil protection and rehabilitation in Ethiopia]Climate-smart soil protection and rehabilitation in Ethiopia

Extreme weather is causing significant problems for smallholder farmers and others who depend on agricultural value chains in developing countries. Although value-chain analysis can help untangle the complex relationships within agricultural systems, it often has failed to take into account the e...


Mwongera, CarolineNowak, AndreeaNotenbaert, An Maria OmerGrey, SebastianOsiemo, JamleckKinyua, IvyLizarazo, MiguelGilvetz, Evan[Climate-Smart Agricultural Value Chains: Risks and Perspectives]Climate-Smart Agricultural Value Chains: Risks and Perspectives

This household survey was conducted among 88 respondents by CIAT in three counties of western Kenya (Bungoma, Kakamega, and Siaya) in 2016. The main aim of the project was to conduct a cost benefit analysis of eight climate-smart soil (CSS) practices, as a step toward understanding whether they w...


Karanja Ng'ang'a, StanleyMwungu, Chris MiyinziMwongera, CarolineKinyua, IvyNotenbaert, An Maria OmerGirvetz, Evan H.[Household Survey Data on Cost Benefit Analysis of Climate-Smart Soil Practices in Western Kenya]Household Survey Data on Cost Benefit Analysis of Climate-Smart Soil Practices in Western Kenya

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