This paper discusses the notion of farmer empowerment as a primary objective of participatory
research. The authors argue that agricultural technologies are adapted - not adopted – through a
social and cultural process which includes the transformation of the technology. Farmer
participation in a...
Hellin, J.
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Badstue, L.
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Bellon, M.
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[Participatory research: a catalyst for greater impact]
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Participatory research: a catalyst for greater impact
This study explores the intra-household impact of transfer of improved dualpurpose
cowpea from a gender perspective. Increased productivity by IDPC, has
increased food, fodder and income availability. The impact of which is linked to the
income it has placed in the women’s hands. Surplus income h...
Tipilda, A
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Alene, A.
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Manyong, Victor M.
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Singh, B
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[Intra-household impact of improved dual-purpose cowpea on women in northern Nigeria]
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Intra-household impact of improved dual-purpose cowpea on women in northern Nigeria
Techniques for evaluating biological control of cassava mealybug (Phenacoccusmanihoti Matile-Ferrero), mango mealybug (Rastrococcus invadens Williams), and spiralling whitefly (Aleurodicus dispersus Russell) are described. In each case, two exotic hymenopterous parasitoids were introduced. Alone ...
Neuenschwander, P.
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[Evaluating the efficacy of biological control of three of three exotic homopteran pests in Tropical Africa]
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Evaluating the efficacy of biological control of three of three exotic homopteran pests in Tropical Africa
This review draws on Life-Cycle Assessments (LCA) of livestock value chains. The current state of livestock LCAs is summarized, with an emphasis on limitations and lessons for a developing country context. Of the 149 LCAs reviewed, 19 incorporated developing countries. Key messages are: LCAs can ...
Fraval, Simon
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Lannerstad, Mats
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Ran, Ylva
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Notenbaert, An Maria Omer
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Mugatha, Simon M.
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Herrero, Mario T.
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[Review of life-cycle assessments of livestock production: Perspectives for application to environmental impact assessment in developing countries]
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Review of life-cycle assessments of livestock production: Perspectives for application to environmental impact assessment in developing countries
The potential of livestock and animal-source foods (ASF) to improve nutrition of vulnerable households in the Sahel countries is large, but currently underutilised, despite the dependence of human nutrition on livestock in some areas. This study assesses the perceptions of the linkages between li...
Domínguez-Salas, Paula
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Kauffmann, D.
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Breyne, C.
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Alarcón, Pablo
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[Leveraging human nutrition through livestock interventions: Perceptions, knowledge, barriers and opportunities in the Sahel]
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Leveraging human nutrition through livestock interventions: Perceptions, knowledge, barriers and opportunities in the Sahel
International Center for Tropical Agriculture
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[Informe Anual CIAT 2018 Alianzas para Generar Impacto]
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Informe Anual CIAT 2018 Alianzas para Generar Impacto
The Bordenland Coffee Project will help 3,200 disadvantaged small farmers in 13 municipalities in the border area of Colombia and Ecuador increase their income from coffee, jobs and family resistance over a five-year period. The project will also work to influence key decision-makers in the coffe...
González, Carolina
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Lundy, Mark
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Rio, Martha del
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Buritica Casanova, Alexander
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Rivas, Paula
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Lopera, Diana
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Rodriguez, Fernando
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Vellema, Wytse
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Montenegro, Andres
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Sheridan, Michael
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Caicedo, Alex Fernando
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[Borderlands Coffee Project: Improving Income and Employment Opportunities among Coffee Farmers and the Displaced of Colombia]
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Borderlands Coffee Project: Improving Income and Employment Opportunities among Coffee Farmers and the Displaced of Colombia
Assess the impact of the selected FT4ALL coffee pilots. Analyze empowerment processes and changes overtime on Fair Trade Certified independent small-scale coffee producers. Identify the early effects of FT4ALL on the Fairtrade certified coffee market and assess the viability of the supply chain.
Río, Martha, del
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González, Carolina
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Gómez, Lorena
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Adam, Marc
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Sellitti, Stefania
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Gansemans, Annelien
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Lundy, Mark
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[Measuring and Assessing Impacts of Fair Trade for All on farmers, farmworkers and the overall Fair Trade Market System (Nicaragua)]
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Measuring and Assessing Impacts of Fair Trade for All on farmers, farmworkers and the overall Fair Trade Market System (Nicaragua)
Sayer, Jeffrey A.
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Margules, Chris
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Boedhihartono, Agni K.
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Sunderland, Terry
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Langston, James D.
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Reed, James
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Riggs, Rebecca
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Buck, Louise E.
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Campbell, Bruce M.
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Kusters, Koen
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Elliott, Chris
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Minang, Peter A.
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Dale, Allan
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Purnomo, Herry
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Stevenson, James R.
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Gunarso, Petrus
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Purnomo, Agus
,
[Measuring the effectiveness of landscape approaches to conservation and development]
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Measuring the effectiveness of landscape approaches to conservation and development
Landmann, Dirk H.
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Cadilhon, Joseph J.
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[The role of trust and networks in developing Nicaraguan farmers’ agribusiness capacities]
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The role of trust and networks in developing Nicaraguan farmers’ agribusiness capacities