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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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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 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 topicsFFBS livestock toolkit : adapted farmer field and business school – livestock tools
Even though women play vital roles in livestock value chains, they are rarely recognized as livestock keepers and farmers, and veterinary services are less likely to reach them.
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StoryNo relevant topicsAnnual Report 2020–2021Fighting COVID-19 and building better futures in the Global South
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NewsDevelopmentResearch-based recommendations for school reopenings in Africa: Prioritizing the needs of the most vulnerableA review of policies and practices in Africa revealed that marginalized students — especially girls, displaced children and those living in poverty — are particularly vulnerable to pandemic education disruptions.Date
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NewsHealthDrawing on community resources in the West Bank for the response to COVID-19Key findings of an IDRC-funded project in the West Bank — Reproductive health needs of Palestinian refugee camp adolescent girls: From evidence to policy — include the importance of engaging the community in COVID-19 prevention efforts and providing assistance to those in need.Date
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NewsHealthInvestigating risk factors contributing to COVID-19 infectionsWith funding from IDRC, a research team from the Prospective Urban Rural Epidemiology (PURE) study, a large international population research effort coordinated by McMaster University’s Population Health Research Institute (PHRI), is studying why some people get COVID-19 and others do not.Date
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StoryHealthCombatting toxic masculinity in AfricaResearchers and organizations are working to establish a culture of positive masculinity in sub-Saharan Africa. This entails a struggle against the weight of history, religion and poverty.
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PublicationsNo relevant topicsInsights in the global genetics and gut microbiome of black soldier fly, hermetia illucens : implications for animal feed safety control
This study delineates genetic variability and unravels gut microbiome complex of wild-collected and domesticated BSF populations from six continents using mitochondrial COI gene and 16S metagenomic
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PublicationsNo relevant topicsBlack soldier fly-composted organic fertilizer enhances growth, yield, and nutrient quality of three key vegetable crops in Sub-Saharan Africa
The study compares performance of composted black soldier fly frass fertilizer (BSFFF), conventionally composted brewer’s spent grain (BSG), commercial organic fertilizer (Evergrow), and mineral [n
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PublicationsNo relevant topicsFarmers’ perceptions of commercial insect-based feed for sustainable livestock production in Kenya
This study evaluated farmer’s perceptions of commercial insect-based feed (IBF) products and assessed factors that would influence adoption.
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PublicationsNo relevant topicsOrganic waste substrates induce important shifts in gut microbiota of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens L.) : coexistence of conserved, variable, and potential pathogenic microbes
The sustainable utilization of black soldier fly (BSF) for recycling organic waste into nutrient-rich biomass such as high-quality protein additive, is gaining momentum.
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NewsInformation and CommunicationJoin IDRC at the Canadian Conference on Global Health 2021“Rethinking Partnership Paradigms in Global Health” is the theme of the Canadian Conference on Global Health 2021 (CCGH 2021) taking place from November 24 to 26. It will be a hybrid event with most attendees attending virtually and small in-person sessions at the Delta Hotel in Ottawa.Date
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PublicationsNo relevant topicsOverview of antimicrobial compounds from African edible insects and their associated microbiota
This review discusses advances in the identification and bioactivity analysis of insect antimicrobial peptides (AMP) compounds, with a focus on small molecules associated with the microbiota of sel
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PublicationsNo relevant topicsTransparency and open data in closing gender pay gaps in the public sector : supporting open feminist government
The gender pay gap is a key obstacle to creating more equitable societies.
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NewsEnvironment DevelopmentIDRC welcomes launch of the Adaptation Research Alliance at COP26The Adaptation Research Alliance (ARA) is an international coalition of over 120 organizations across 40 economies that brings together governments, businesses, research institutes, and local communities to increase the resilience of those most vulnerable to climate change. It aims to catalyze increased investment in action-oriented research, providing a common platform for planning research and its uptake.Date
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EventsDevelopmentAnnual Public Meeting 2021
Register now to join our Annual Public Meeting on December 7.
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StoryEconomics Food and AgricultureInsect rearing takes off amongst Kenyan youthYoung CultiAF-supported entrepreneurs in Kenya create alternative, affordable protein sources for animal feed.
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StoryNo relevant topicsCircular fortune in insects for Kenya’s chicken farmersA poultry and insect-rearing farm in Kenya’s Machakos County at heart of an innovative circular-economy model.
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NewsDevelopment EnvironmentCLARE partnership responds to the critical need for climate actionIDRC is proud to partner with the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office on the Climate Adaptation and Resilience Initiative (CLARE) and the Adaptation Research Alliance.Date
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PublicationsNo relevant topicsວຽກງານດ້ ານຂມ ເພດຍງ ໃນພາກພ ບົດລາຍງານບໍລ ິ ຫານຂອງລາວPublication Date
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PublicationsNo relevant topicsMaternal and child health implementation research in Mozambique : effective community interventions to promote sexual and reproductive health
The article/study assesses the impact of community participation on improving sexual and reproductive health.
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