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StoryNo relevant topicsA study funded through Cultivate Africa’s Future (CultiAF) shows how some young farmers weathered the pandemic in Kenya.
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PublicationsNo relevant topicsApplying participatory action research methods in community-based adaptation with smallholders in Myanmar
Smallholder farms in four unique agroecological regions in Myanmar were targeted in this participatory study.
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PublicationsNo relevant topicsCommunity-level impacts of climate-smart agriculture interventions on food security and dietary diversity in climate-smart villages in Myanmar
Based on survey responses, the study examined how pathways of Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) practices, tailored to different contexts of Myanmar’s four agroecological regions, contributed to obse
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PublicationsNo relevant topicsEngaging the public in Tanintharyi region : policy options for better engagement
This paper aims towards strengthened decentralized and inclusive governance in the Tanintharyi region (Myanmar).
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PublicationsNo relevant topicsScaling of climate-smart agriculture via climate-smart villages in Southeast Asia : insights and lessons from Vietnam, Laos, Philippines, Cambodia and Myanmar
This paper presents a synthesis of diverse experiences of climate-smart villages (CSV) in Southeast Asia.
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PublicationsNo relevant topicsFrom farm to fork : crickets as alternative source of protein, minerals, and vitamins
The article/study determines nutrient composition of two cricket species and compares them with other plant and animal sources. Results reveal that crude protein contents of S. icipie and G.
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PublicationsNo relevant topicsWhy village institutions matter
The paper analyzes the structure of village administration and decision making in Myanmar, as well as mapping power relations and providing a critique of current practices.
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PublicationsNo relevant topicsQualitative study of parental perceptions of barriers & enablers of girls’ education in Monywa, Myanmar
In Myanmar, there are no significant gaps in literacy rates for boys and girls in the age group 15-19 years. However, the gap gradually increases after the age of 19.
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PublicationsNo relevant topicsWill GAD efforts work without a stable democracy in Myanmar?
The paper provides an overview of two gender and development (GAD) workshops conducted at Yangon University of Economics (YUE) in terms of research capacity building.
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Research in ActionScience and TechnologyMeet the AI4D Africa partners leading policy researchIn the past year, AI4D Africa ran various calls for research proposals to find partners in the African AI research and policy community to promote the inclusive benefits of AI.
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EventsNo relevant topicsAfrica and COVID-19: Disinfodemic
Join webinar on the effects of disinformation/misinformation on the use of research in public policy.
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EventsDevelopment Information and Communication Science and TechnologyMoving from principles to practice in responsible AI around the world: Announcement of the new Global Index on Responsible AI
Panel discussion around, and announcement of, a new project, the Global Index on Responsible Artificial Intelligence, on the sidelines of US President Joe Biden’s Summit for Democracy
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PublicationsNo relevant topicsEfficiency and improved profitability of insect-based aqua feeds for farming Nile Tilapia fish (oreochromis niloticus L.)
The study evaluated the suitability of black soldier fly larvae meal (BM) as an alternative protein to fish meal (FM) by investigating the effect of partially and completely substituting fishmeal w
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NewsNo relevant topicsWorld Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021: Spread awareness, stop resistanceAntimicrobial resistance is a serious public health and international development issue. IDRC is supporting the development of solutions for low- and middle-income countries.Date
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StoryDevelopment HealthBajenu Gox, Senegal's health keepersAccess to the health system remains difficult for many women in Senegal. This obstacle to development could be overcome by the involvement of the Bajenu Gox, or neighbourhood godmothers.
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WebpageNo relevant topicsHistorical timeline: Sustained commitment, lasting impact (mobile)Discover some of IDRC’s key achievements over the years.
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PerspectivesDevelopment Health Food and AgricultureMore diverse research funding for animal antimicrobial resistance key to tackling global health issueAntimicrobial resistance in animal production is a global issue, but funding data shows gaps in research in LMICs
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PublicationsNo relevant topicsGender activities for women rear project
The plan for women rearing livestock (the Women Rear Project) profiles activities shared among team sectors addressing: Activities and targets at the village level; Partners; Gender Champions; and
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PublicationsNo relevant topicsSocial analysis and action (SAA) : in food and nutrition security programming
The manual has compiled and developed Social Analysis and Action (SAA) training modules related to indicators of the domains of change for women’s empowerment in agriculture: Gender; Production; Re
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PublicationsNo relevant topicsSensitization on Newcastle disease
The symptoms and effects of Newcastle disease in chickens and guinea fowl (often raised by women farmers) are described in this material.
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PublicationsNo relevant topicsPeste des petits (PPR) vaccination campaign (2021) : women rear project
Livestock vaccines are more accessible to male farmers partly due to existing gender inequalities, inadequate veterinary technicians, and the lack of female veterinarians.
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PublicationsNo relevant topicsWomen’s empowerment in livestock business index (WELBI) : pilot project results
The development of the WELBI index is explained in this brief presentation. Indicators and how they are used in the Women’s Empowerment in Livestock Business Index (WELBI) are provided.
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PublicationsNo relevant topicsCost-effectiveness of black soldier fly larvae meal as substitute of fishmeal in diets for layer chicks and growers
Study findings show that black soldier fly larvae meal (BLSM) is a promising sustainable alternative and cost-effective source of protein in the poultry industry.
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PublicationsNo relevant topicsShepherd application
“Shepherd” is a cloud-based automation solution and software application designed to collect data and link farmers and field agents.
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PublicationsNo relevant topicsWomen’s empowerment in livestock business (WELBI)
Empowering women alongside men as decision-makers in all phases of livestock value chains as well as within households, is central to reducing poverty.
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