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Water management knowledge key in small-scale irrigation development

This report shares findings from a study by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and the Africa RISING program team which evaluated suitable water lifting and on-farm water management technologies for the irrigation of vegetables and fodder in Lemo District, Ethiopia.

By Simret Yasabu OnAugust 28, 2017

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Measuring innovation platform contributions through participatory monitoring and evaluation

It has not easy to measure innovation platforms (IPs) contribution to research and development outcomes. From ILRI’s experience, the complex nature of issues that IPs try to address and the more emphasis given to effective integration of IPs into the research ...

By Elias Damtew OnApril 15, 2015

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International Conference calls for integrated systems research for sustainable intensification in smallholder agriculture

Agricultural scientists and researchers from over 30 nations gather today at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Ibadan, Nigeria, for the International Conference on Integrated Systems for Sustainable Intensification in Smallholder Agriculture, which lasts through March 6.

By Jonathan Odhong OnMarch 3, 2015

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Does gender matter for Africa RISING?

In this interview, Cleo Roberts (senior research assistant and monitoring and evaluation officer at the International Food Policy Research Institute - IFPRI) explains why gender is an important component for Africa RISING projects.

By Jonathan Odhong OnDecember 15, 2014

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Building local capacity to innovate: tools, methods and approaches for effective innovation platforms in Ethiopia

Innovation Platforms (IPs) have been established at Africa RISING research sites to bring together key local stakeholders to support integrated approaches to strengthen farming systems. These platforms help members to jointly conduct participatory research that identifies technologies and management practices that ...

By Zelalem Lema OnDecember 8, 2014

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Baseline survey results, project mapping and monitoring tool main focus at annual Africa RISING M&E meeting

Survey results, project mapping and monitoring tools main focus during the second Africa RISING program-wide monitoring and evaluation meeting on 13-14 November 2014 in Arusha, Tanzania.

By Jonathan Odhong OnDecember 8, 2014

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Using ‘most significant change’ technique in Africa RISING project in Ethiopia

A number of lessons, success stories and even some negative change stories are expected to emerge from Africa RISING research-for-development interventions in the Ethiopian highlands. As part of our approach to monitor and evaluate the impact of Africa RISING innovation platforms, ...

By Elias Damtew OnOctober 28, 2014

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RISING voices: Mélanie Bacou, data management specialist (IFPRI)

In this interview, Mélanie Bacou - agro-economist consultant at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and data management specialist in Africa RISING - introduces herself and her work with Africa RISING. It is one of a series of portraits of ...

By Ewen Le Borgne OnOctober 27, 2014

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Africa RISING Ethiopia researchers trained on IFPRI project monitoring and mapping tool

This week, IFPRI and Africa RISING/ILRI organized a one day training for Africa RISING Ethiopia researchers on a Project Monitoring and Mapping Tool (PMMT).

By Simret Yasabu OnOctober 22, 2014

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RISING voices: Jawoo Koo, research fellow (IFPRI)

In this interview, Jawoo Koo introduces himself and his work with Africa RISING.

By Ewen Le Borgne OnJuly 7, 2014

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