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Briefs-Published date2020
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Multi-funder initiative - Cultivate Africa's Future (CultiAF) : precooked beans for food, nutrition, and income in Kenya and Uganda
The research team will test different supply models of bean/seed varieties for their suitability for precooking.
Published date2020 -
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Insect-based feeds for the empowerment of women in Kenya and Uganda
The high cost of animal feed protein constrains vulnerable communities from making a living from poultry and fish farming. Insect based feeds have the potential to relieve this burden and empower women and young people.
Published date2020 -
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Integrating insects in poultry and fish feeds in Kenya and Uganda
The project investigated using insects as a source of protein feed to improve productivity for poultry and fish farming enterprises in Kenya and Uganda.
Published date2020 -
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Increasing women’s access to reliable markets through collective marketing
While some household challenges emerged from collective marketing, the project enabled women to participate in male-dominated marketing activities and to benefit from the income generated.
Published date2020 -
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Precooked beans for food, nutrition, and income in Kenya and Uganda
A ready-to-eat bean snack, bean flour, and easy-to-cook bean product have been developed through this successful project.
Published date2020 -
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Wetland use/cover changes in Uganda from 1986-2011
Rapid change in wetland cover has been hastened by increasing annual population growth
Published date2013 -
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Economic value of wetlands products and services in Uganda
Wetlands provide an estimated net contribution of approximately US$ 10,491 per hectare annually from both products and services.
Published date2013 -
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Contribution of wetlands to household food security in Uganda
75% of populations living near wetlands have better food security, mainly through direct consumption of wetland products such as fish, vegetables and fruits, along with the use of wetlands for growing crops (rice, vegetables, coco yams and maize).
Published date2013 -
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Natural resources : the foundation for sustainable development and peace in the horn of Africa
Non-traditional agricultural commodities (hides, sesame seeds, medicinal plants, gums and resins) are neglected by national policies and development interventions.
Published date2009