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Post-Harvest Loss Solutions Hackathon: Climate-Smart, Gender-Responsive Solutions in Eastern and Southern Africa
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)06.12.23-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
In the heart of Eastern and Southern Africa, where agricultural abundance meets persistent challenge…
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Livestock Participation in the Ukama Ustawi Initiative: Boosting Agricultural Resilience in East and Southern Africa through CGIAR Initiative Collaboration
CGIAR Initiative on Livestock and Climate04.12.23-
Adaptation
Integrating livestock into crop systems is vital for enhancing productivity and diversification, esp…
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NPS Policy Network Write-Shop Entebbe
CGIAR Initiative on National Policies and Strategies01.12.23The CGIAR Initiative on National Policies and Strategies organized a three-day Policy Network Write…
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Scaling up health diet seed kits in Zanzibar
International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)29.11.23-
Nutrition, health & food security
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Social inclusion
Many people on the islands of Zanzibar face food security and nutritional challenges. The Southern…
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Advancing sustainable management of aquatic food systems in Zambia’s Lower Kafue Basin through a multistakeholder platform
CGIAR Initiative on Aquatic Foods28.11.23-
Nutrition, health & food security
Resolving conflicting claims in the management of Zambia’s Lower Kafue Basin presents a daunting c…
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Preparing to Scale Mbili Mbili Cropping Systems for Crop Diversification and Climate Resilience in Malawi
CGIAR Initiative on Mixed Farming Systems28.11.23-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Nutrition, health & food security
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Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
In the spirit of Ruth Ginsburg's words urging people to fight for what they care…
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Global donor agencies share investment approaches and priorities for developing rice systems in Asia and Africa
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)28.11.23-
Food security
MANILA, Philippines (16 October 2023) — International donor organizations presented their prioriti…
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Press Release: CGIAR Food Systems Accelerator Launches Second Call for Applications
CGIAR Initiative on Diversification in East and Southern Africa27.11.23-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Nutrition, health & food security
Date: November 27, 2023 Today, the CGIAR Food Systems Accelerator (CFSA) proudly announces the launc…
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Engaging in regional dialogue to support transboundary water cooperation in Southern Africa
CGIAR Initiative on Diversification in East and Southern Africa27.11.23-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
Transboundary river basins extend across international boundaries and are shared by two or more stat…
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New tools help assess and enhance Africa’s water–energy systems
CGIAR Initiative on NEXUS Gains21.11.23-
Environmental health & biodiversity
African governments, policymakers, and other stakeholders in the water and energy sectors face a bal…
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World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week 2023: Preventing antimicrobial resistance together through collaborative research
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)21.11.23-
Health
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Nutrition, health & food security
World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week is marked annually from 18 to 24 November to raise…
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As CGIAR-NARES networks deliver improved crops, new plans are set to accelerate progress
CGIAR16.11.23-
Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
How can CGIAR’s global crop improvement network strengthen results with national and regional part…
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Ethiopia strides towards One Health with launch of integrated food safety technical working group
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)16.11.23-
Health
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Nutrition, health & food security
Foodborne diseases are a significant problem in low- and middle-income countries, especially in Afri…
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Media Release: Helping Tanzania develop its seed sector development strategy for climate resilience and food security
CGIAR Initiative on Diversification in East and Southern Africa14.11.23-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Food security
Arusha, Tanzania, 14 November 2023. USAID (United States Agency for International Development) Feed …
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Managing Floods and Droughts in East and Southern Africa: Mitigating the Effects of Global Warming
CGIAR Initiative on Diversification in East and Southern Africa09.11.23-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
Zambia, a landlocked country in southern Africa, grapples with the dual challenges of floods and…
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Bridging science and tradition to tackle zoonotic diseases in Isiolo County, Kenya
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)08.11.23-
Health
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Nutrition, health & food security
In rural pastoral areas like Isiolo County, Kenya, people and their animals share a close…
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Integrating gender into crop breeding
International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)07.11.23-
Gender equality, youth & social inclusion
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Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
The Seed Production Technology for Africa (SPTA) project, led by CIMMYT, has been selected…
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How CGIAR harnesses genetic innovations for resilient African food systems: Highlights from APBA 2023
CGIAR03.11.23-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Nutrition, health & food security
How can Africa leverage genetic innovations to support resilient food systems in the wake of…
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