Farmers Training Center (FTC)-based farmer training is an emerging extension strategy geared towards human capital development through need-based, hands-on practical training in order to facilitate agricultural transformation and rural livelihood improvement.
Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research (CGIAR)
TAP partner
Acronyme:
CGIAR
Type d'organisation:
Agricultural Research Organization
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CGIAR is a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.
Domaines d'activité :
research and development
Attention dans le renforcement des capacités:
individuel(le)
organisationnel(le)
institutionnel(le)
Resources from this Organisation
Αnnée de publication
2010
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The failure of the linear and non-participatory Agricultural Research and Development approaches to increase food security among smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa has prompted researchers to introduce an Integrated Agricultural Research for Development (IAR4D) concept.
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Αnnée de publication
2012
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This paper sets out to determine the impact of Integrated Agricultural Research for Development in three selected countries of Southern Africa.
Αnnée de publication
2012
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The development of effective agricultural monitoring networks is essential to track, anticipate and manage changes in the social, economic and environmental aspects of agriculture. The authors welcome the perspective of Lindenmayer and Likens (J. Environ.
Sujet(s)
Αnnée de publication
2012
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De manera particular, el establecimiento y desarrollo de mecanismos de aprendizaje entre actores tiene un alto potencial para generar conocimientos acumulativos y compartidos acerca de lo que funciona, lo que no funciona y los factores que influyen en el éxito o fracaso de diferentes iniciativas
Αnnée de publication
2015
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Results from the gender capacity assessment shows, in general, that development and research organizations lack the knowledge and skills to integrate gender into their agricultural programs.
Αnnée de publication
2016
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The CGIAR Research Program on Livestock and Fish aims to increase the productivity of small-scale livestock and fish systems in sustainable ways, making meat, milk and fish more available and affordable across the developing world.
Αnnée de publication
2016
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Background: Up to now, efforts to help local communities out of the food-insecurity trap were guided by researcher (or other actors)-led decisions on technologies to be implemented by the communities.
Sujet(s)
Αnnée de publication
2017
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The promotion of land, soil and water conservation measures has been a widespread development in sub-Saharan Africa in a bid to tackle degradation and improve productivity. As a result, several governments have launched various campaigns on soil, land and water conservation measures.
Αnnée de publication
2017
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Agricultural development interventions tend to favour men. Women do most of the work and receive fewer benefits. A starting point is to assess gender capacities to give momentum to the implementation of strategic interventions responding to the needs of both men and women.
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Αnnée de publication
2017
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In Cameroon, women as the primary gatherers and traders of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) have limited access to processing technologies, marketing strategies and market information.
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Αnnée de publication
2010
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Agricultural Innovation Marketplace - South-South Cooperation Beyond Theory provides a thorough discussion of the creation, the current status, and future of the Agriculture Innovation Marketplace (The MKTPlace), an international, open partnership aiming to contribute to agricultural dev
Αnnée de publication
2016
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