Ethiopia has one of the highest prevalences of protein-calorie malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies in the world.
Livestock production is a critical industry in Africa, but suffers large losses to preventable viral infections. This project aims to curb the problem.
Poor handling of fruit results in post-harvest losses of nearly 40% in tropical countries. This project aims to extend the harvest and improve fruit quality and shelf life.
This project aims to conserve East Africa's rich biodiversity by strengthening local livelihoods through community-based conservation programs.
Indigenous people are among the most directly affected by climate change. Yet, there is limited understanding of the health dimensions of climate change and opportunities for adaptation among indigenous populations.
In eastern and southern Africa, most yogurt production is carried out by industries using large-scale fermentation technologies to target urban consumers.
Indigenous vegetables are extremely important to poor rural women but have received little attention from the research, development and policy community.
Ethiopia has one of the highest rates of malnutrition in the world. The problem is especially acute in southern Ethiopia, due to low agricultural productivity and diets heavily dependent on cereals and root crops.
In the southern highlands of Ethiopia, researchers and farmer organizations have worked on adapted pulse crop varieties and management practices that improve productivity, nutrition, and income for smallholder farmers.
Planning for climate change is a daunting challenge for governments in the Mekong Region of Southeast Asia.