“Impact assessment is now an indispensable component of programs because stakeholders are demanding demonstrable and measurable impacts,” says Dr Aliou Diagne, AfricaRice Program Leader for Policy, Innovation Systems and Impact Assessment. “Donor…
Archive for September, 2012
Renforcement des capacités en évaluation d’impact en Afrique subsaharienne
« L’évaluation d’impact est à présent un volet essentiel des programmes, car les acteurs demandent que les impacts soient mesurables et démontrables » affirme Dr Aliou Diagne, Responsable du programme Politiques, systèmes d’innovation et
Lean No More: Ethiopian Farmers Benefit from Anti-Hunger Program
For several months each year, poor farmers in Ethiopia, especially those in drought-prone areas, go hungry. During the so-called “lean” period between planting and harvesting, food supplies can run dangerously low. Sometimes, families have to sell …
Perennials are a Plus to Farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa
Planting trees and perennials (plants that live for two or more years) with food crops is a cost-effective way for smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa to boost yields and maximize limited resources, says a new Nature article co-authored by IFPRI
Regional Rice Sector Development Workshop
A workshop on the “Regional Rice Sector Development” was held from 24 to 25 September 2012 at AfricaRice, Cotonou, Benin. The main objective of the workshop was to discuss and build a strategic partnership for effective collaboration for regional rice sector development in Africa. During the workshop, AfricaRice’s Research for Development Strategy 2011–2020 was presented, highlighting the mechanisms for out-scaling rice sector development in Africa. Participating institutions and strategic partners were also invited to present their approach and current initiatives related to rice sector development. Discussion covered issues on partner collaboration and support for regional rice sector development efforts in [...]