We need a sophisticated understanding of how socio-ecological systems interact with markets, policies and cultural norms before we can identify potential improvements to agroforestry systems that have provided livelihoods for farmers for many centuri…
For robust and widespread uptake of tree cultivation, smallholders need sufficient quantities of high-quality planting material, at prices they can afford. The question is, though, can small-scale rural nurseries adequately meet this need? World Agrofo…
Researchers from IITA, Bioversity, CIAT and CIP met last week at CIAT headquarters in Cali, Colombia to advance geographic targeting and priority setting for the Roots, Tubers and Bananas (RTB) research program.
On Thursday, 15 and Friday, 16 November, 2012 we celebrated KS Toolkit Update Days. Suggested by CIAT’s Capacity Initiative, It was a great way to connect with members and friends of the Knowledge Management for Development Community (KM4Dev) while h…
The continuous surge in gold prices has lead to a rapid expansion of mining activities on the region of Madre de Dios in Peru in recent years. The number of unapproved mining activities have increased drastically in recent years here, contributing to s…
