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Enhancing gender and youth inclusion in Ghana’s irrigated vegetable value chain. Adaptive Innovation Scaling - Pathways from Small-scale Irrigation to Sustainable Development (5/12/2023)
International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 2023. Enhancing gender and youth inclusion in Ghana’s irrigated vegetable value chain. Adaptive Innovation Scaling - Pathways from Small-scale Irrigation to Sustainable Development. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 8p. (IWMI Water Issue Brief 26) [DOI]
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Factors affecting willingness to adopt climate insurance among smallholder farmers in Sri Lanka (11/30/2023)
Aheeyar, Mohamed; Amarasinghe, Upali; Amarnath, Giriraj; Alahacoon, Niranga. 2023. Factors affecting willingness to adopt climate insurance among smallholder farmers in Sri Lanka. Climate Risk Management, 42:100575. [DOI]
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Enabling gender and social inclusion in climate and agriculture policy and planning through foresight processes: assessing challenges and leverage points (11/30/2023)
Marty, E.; Segnon, A. C.; Tui, S. H.-K.; Trautman, S.; Huyer, S.; Cramer, L.; Mapedza, Everisto. 2023. Enabling gender and social inclusion in climate and agriculture policy and planning through foresight processes: assessing challenges and leverage points. Climate Policy, 17p. (Online first) [DOI]
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Mapping Decision Support Tools (DSTs) on agricultural water productivity: a global systematic scoping review (11/30/2023)
Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe; Dirwai, Tinashe Lindel; Taguta, C.; Sikka, Alok; Lautze, Jonathan. 2023. Mapping Decision Support Tools (DSTs) on agricultural water productivity: a global systematic scoping review. Agricultural Water Management, 290:108590. [DOI]
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‘Is there value for us in agriculture?’ A case study of youth participation in agricultural value chains in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (11/30/2023)
Geza, W.; Ngidi, M. S. C.; Mudhara, M.; Slotow, R.; Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe. 2023. ‘Is there value for us in agriculture?’ A case study of youth participation in agricultural value chains in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Cogent Food and Agriculture, 9(2):2280365. [DOI]
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El Nio’s effects on southern African agriculture in 2023/24 and anticipatory action strategies to reduce the impacts in Zimbabwe (11/30/2023)
Mugiyo, H.; Magadzire, T.; Choruma, D. J.; Chimonyo, V. G. P.; Manzou, R.; Jiri, O.; Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe. 2023. El Nio’s effects on southern African agriculture in 2023/24 and anticipatory action strategies to reduce the impacts in Zimbabwe. Atmosphere, 14(11):1692. (Special issue: Joint Disasters of High Temperature and Drought) [DOI]
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Grid-connected solar irrigation in Nepal - exploring opportunities and identifying hurdles (11/30/2023)
Shrestha, Shisher; Gnawali, S. M.; Mukherji, Aditi. 2023. Grid-connected solar irrigation in Nepal - exploring opportunities and identifying hurdles. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 8p. (Issue Brief Series 6)
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Pumping behavior of solar irrigation farmers for assessing the sustainability of groundwater in Bangladesh and India (11/30/2023)
Alam, Mohammad Faiz; Sikka, Alok; Pavelic, Paul; Krishan, S.; Dodiya, M.; Habib, A.; Haque, A. 2023. Pumping behavior of solar irrigation farmers for assessing the sustainability of groundwater in Bangladesh and India. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 4p. (Issue Brief Series 5)
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Food system diagnostics and policy implications: the Malawi case (11/30/2023)
Matchaya, Greenwell; Guthiga, P. 2023. Food system diagnostics and policy implications: the Malawi case. In Ulimwengu, J. M.; Kwofie, E. M.; Collins, J. (Eds.). African food systems transformation and the post-Malabo agenda. Kigali, Rwanda: AKADEMIYA2063; Washington, DC, USA: International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). pp.36-53. (ReSAKSS Annual Trends and Outlook Report 2023)
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Assessment of crop evapotranspiration and deep percolation in a commercial irrigated citrus orchard under semi-arid climate: combined Eddy-Covariance measurement and soil water balance-based approach (11/16/2022)
Ali, A. A.; Bouchaou, L.; Er-Raki, S.; Hssaissoune, M.; Brouziyne, Youssef; Ezzahar, J.; Khabba, S.; Chakir, A.; Labbaci, A.; Chehbouni, A. 2023. Assessment of crop evapotranspiration and deep percolation in a commercial irrigated citrus orchard under semi-arid climate: combined Eddy-Covariance measurement and soil water balance-based approach. Agricultural Water Management, 275:107997. [DOI]
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Combining sub-surface fertigation with conservation agriculture in intensively irrigated rice under rice-wheat system can be an option for sustainably improving water and nitrogen use-efficiency (10/31/2023)
Rana, B.; Parihar, C. M.; Jat, M. L.; Patra, K.; Nayak, H. S.; Reddy, K. S.; Sarkar, A.; Anand, A.; Naguib, W.; Gupta, N.; Sena, Dipaka R.; Sidhu, H. S.; Singh, R.; Singh, R.; Abdallah, A. M. 2023. Combining sub-surface fertigation with conservation agriculture in intensively irrigated rice under rice-wheat system can be an option for sustainably improving water and nitrogen use-efficiency. Field Crops Research, 302:109074. [DOI]
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Impacts of climate-smart agricultural practices on farm households’ climate resilience and vulnerability in Bale-Eco Region, Ethiopia (10/31/2023)
Negera, M.; Alemu, T.; Hagos, Fitsum; Haileslassie, Amare. 2023. Impacts of climate-smart agricultural practices on farm households’ climate resilience and vulnerability in Bale-Eco Region, Ethiopia. Environment, Development and Sustainability, 30p. (Online first) [DOI]
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One hundred priority questions for the development of sustainable food systems in Sub-Saharan Africa (10/31/2023)
Devenish, A. J. M.; Schmitter, Petra; Jellason, N. P.; Esmail, N.; Abdi, N. M.; Adanu, S. K.; Adolph, B.; Al-Zu’bi, Maha; Amali, A. A.; Barron, J.; Chapman, A. S. A.; Chausson, A. M.; Chibesa, M.; Davies, J.; Dugan, E.; Edwards, G. I.; Egeru, A.; Gebrehiwot, T.; Griffiths, G. H.; Haile, A.; Hunga, H. G.; Igbine, L.; Jarju, O. M.; Keya, F.; Khalifa, M.; Ledoux, W. A.; Lejissa, L. T.; Loupa, P.; Lwanga, J.; Mapedza, Everisto D.; Marchant, R.; McLoud, T.; Mukuyu, Patience; Musah, L. M.; Mwanza, M.; Mwitwa, J.; Neina, D.; Newbold, T.; Njogo, S.; Robinson, E. J. Z.; Singini, W.; Umar, B. B.; Wesonga, F.; Willcock, S.; Yang, J.; Tobias, J. A. 2023. One hundred priority questions for the development of sustainable food systems in Sub-Saharan Africa. Land, 12(10):1879. (Special issue: Social and Environmental Trade-Offs in African Agriculture: Achieving Sustainable Development Goals) [DOI]
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Changes in soil properties with long-term organic inputs due to distance from homestead and farm characteristics in southern Ethiopian farmlands (10/31/2023)
Yakob, G.; Habte, M.; Smith, J. U.; Hallett, P. D.; Phimister, E.; Rivington, M.; Black, H.; Mekuria, Wolde. 2023. Changes in soil properties with long-term organic inputs due to distance from homestead and farm characteristics in southern Ethiopian farmlands. Geoderma Regional, 35:e00710. [DOI]
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MENAdrought: toward drought management in Jordan (10/31/2023)
International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 2023. MENAdrought: toward drought management in Jordan. : Washington, DC, USA: USAID; Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 8p.
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MENAdrought: toward drought management in Morocco (10/31/2023)
International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 2023. MENAdrought: toward drought management in Morocco. : Washington, DC, USA: USAID; Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 8p.
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MENAdrought: toward drought management in Lebanon (10/31/2023)
International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 2023. MENAdrought: toward drought management in Lebanon. : Washington, DC, USA: USAID; Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 6p.
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Remote sensing hail damage on maize crops in smallholder farms using data acquired by remotely piloted aircraft system (10/18/2023)
Sibanda, M.; Ndlovu, H. S.; Brewer, K.; Buthelezi, S.; Matongera, T. N.; Mutanga, O.; Odidndi, J.; Clulow, A. D.; Chimonyo, V. G. P.; Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe. 2023. Remote sensing hail damage on maize crops in smallholder farms using data acquired by remotely piloted aircraft system. Smart Agricultural Technology, 6:100325. [DOI]
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Examining the legitimacy of inclusive innovation processes: perspectives from smallholder farmers in Uasin Gishu, Kenya (10/17/2023)
Opola, Felix Ouko; Klerkx, L.; Leeuwis, C.; Kilelu, C. W. 2023. Examining the legitimacy of inclusive innovation processes: perspectives from smallholder farmers in Uasin Gishu, Kenya. Journal of Responsible Innovation, 10(1):2258631. [DOI]
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Water storages in Tana-Beles Sub-basin of Ethiopia: what do we know, and where should we go? (10/12/2023)
Assefa, T. T.; Taye, Meron Teferi; Ebrahim, Girma Yimer; Lautze, Jonathan; Seid, Abdulkarim Hussein. 2023. Water storages in Tana-Beles Sub-basin of Ethiopia: what do we know, and where should we go? SN Applied Sciences, 5:275. [DOI]
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Does bilateral trade in cereals within SADC reflect virtual trade in water between countries with different water endowments? (10/11/2023)
Matchaya, Greenwell; Garcia, R. J.; Traore, F. 2023. Does bilateral trade in cereals within SADC reflect virtual trade in water between countries with different water endowments? Water International, 48(6):759-782. [DOI]
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Integrating GIS and remote sensing for land use/land cover mapping and groundwater potential assessment for climate-smart cocoa irrigation in Ghana (09/30/2023)
Akpoti, Komlavi; Dembele, Moctar; Forkuor, G.; Obuobie, E.; Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe; Cofie, Olufunke. 2023. Integrating GIS and remote sensing for land use/land cover mapping and groundwater potential assessment for climate-smart cocoa irrigation in Ghana. Scientific Reports, 13:16025. [DOI]
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A systematic review of UAV applications for mapping neglected and underutilised crop species’ spatial distribution and health (09/30/2023)
Abrahams, M.; Sibanda, M.; Dube, T.; Chimonyo, V. G. P.; Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe. 2023. A systematic review of UAV applications for mapping neglected and underutilised crop species’ spatial distribution and health. Remote Sensing, 15(19):4672. (Special issue: Crops and Vegetation Monitoring with Remote/Proximal Sensing II) [DOI]
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Migration and its two-way relationship with rural change: lessons from China, Ethiopia, Moldova, Nepal, Kyrgyzstan, Morocco and Thailand. [Policy Brief of the Migration Governance and Agricultural and Rural Change (AGRUMIG) Project] (09/30/2023)
Sugden, F.; Aderghal, M.; Fengbo, C.; Jian, C.; Crivellaro, F.; Dessalegn, Mengistu; Kharel, A.; Gupta, S.; Kuznetsova, I.; Naruchaikusol, S.; Masotti, M.; Amzil, L.; Murzakulova, A.; Mogilevskii, R.; Mollinga, P.; Nigussie, Likimyelesh; Pagogna, R.; Stratan, A.; Vittuari, M. 2023. Migration and its two-way relationship with rural change: lessons from China, Ethiopia, Moldova, Nepal, Kyrgyzstan, Morocco and Thailand. [Policy Brief of the Migration Governance and Agricultural and Rural Change (AGRUMIG) Project]. London, UK: SOAS University of London 12p. (AGRUMIG Policy Brief Series 23)
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Thailand overview. [Policy Brief of the Migration Governance and Agricultural and Rural Change (AGRUMIG) Project] (09/30/2023)
Naruchaikusol, S. 2023. Thailand overview. [Policy Brief of the Migration Governance and Agricultural and Rural Change (AGRUMIG) Project]. London, UK: SOAS University of London 8p. (AGRUMIG Policy Brief Series 22)
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Outmigration and labor mobility issues in Moldova. [Policy Brief of the Migration Governance and Agricultural and Rural Change (AGRUMIG) Project] (09/30/2023)
Masotti, M. 2023. Outmigration and labor mobility issues in Moldova. [Policy Brief of the Migration Governance and Agricultural and Rural Change (AGRUMIG) Project]. London, UK: SOAS University of London 4p. (AGRUMIG Policy Brief Series 19)
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Water quality and the Sustainable Development Goals (09/30/2023)
Zadeh, S. M.; Drechsel, Pay; Salcedo, F. P. 2023. Water quality and the Sustainable Development Goals. In Drechsel, Pay; Marjani Zadeh, S.; Salcedo, F. P. (Eds.). Water quality in agriculture: risks and risk mitigation. Rome, Italy: FAO; Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). pp.5-16.
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Effective demand for climate-smart adaptation: a case of solar technologies for cocoa irrigation in Ghana (09/29/2023)
Gbodji, Kekeli Kofi; Quarmine, William; Minh, Thai Thi. 2023. Effective demand for climate-smart adaptation: a case of solar technologies for cocoa irrigation in Ghana. Sustainable Environment, 9(1):2258472. [DOI]
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Impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on African agriculture, trade, poverty, and food systems (09/25/2023)
Laborde, D.; Matchaya, Greenwell; Traore, F. 2023. Impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on African agriculture, trade, poverty, and food systems. In Odjo, S. P.; Traore, F.; Zaki, C. (Eds.). Africa agriculture trade monitor 2023. Kigali, Rwanda: AKADEMIYA2063; Washington, DC, USA: International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). pp.130-158. (Africa Agriculture Trade Monitor)
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CGIAR Initiative on Diversification in East and Southern Africa and CGIAR Initiative on Gender Equality: Stakeholder Consultation Workshop. Proceedings of the Stakeholder Consultation Workshop, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 31 January 2023 (09/20/2023)
Anbacha, A.; Mapedza, Everisto; Joshi, Deepa; Nigussie, Likimyelesh; Puskur, R.; Nchanji, E.; Mukhopadhyay, P.; Nortje, Karen; Enokenwa Baa, Ojongetakah; Jacobs-Mata, Inga; Zewde, Y.; Ketema, D.; Roothaert, R.; Lutomia, C.; Gartaula, H. N. 2023. CGIAR Initiative on Diversification in East and Southern Africa and CGIAR Initiative on Gender Equality: Stakeholder Consultation Workshop. Proceedings of the Stakeholder Consultation Workshop, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 31 January 2023. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Initiative on Diversification in East and Southern Africa; CGIAR Initiative on Gender Equality 22p.
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Water quality in agriculture: risks and risk mitigation (09/15/2023)
Drechsel, Pay; Marjani Zadeh, S.; Salcedo, F. P. 2023. Water quality in agriculture: risks and risk mitigation. : Rome, Italy: FAO; Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 192p. [DOI]
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Afghanistan–Pakistan shared waters: state of the basins (08/31/2023)
Shah, Muhammad Azeem Ali; Lautze, Jonathan; Meelad, A. 2023. Afghanistan–Pakistan shared waters: state of the basins. Wallingford, UK: CABI 184p. [DOI]
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Land and water use (08/31/2023)
Matheswaran, Karthikeyan; Akhtar, T. 2023. Land and water use. In Shah, Muhammad Azeem Ali; Lautze, Jonathan; Meelad, A. (Eds.). Afghanistan–Pakistan shared waters: state of the basins. Wallingford, UK: CABI. pp.99-119. [DOI]
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Demography, human development and economic conditions (08/31/2023)
Buisson, Marie-Charlotte; Wardak, A.; Jan, I. 2023. Demography, human development and economic conditions. In Shah, Muhammad Azeem Ali; Lautze, Jonathan; Meelad, A. (Eds.). Afghanistan–Pakistan shared waters: state of the basins. Wallingford, UK: CABI. pp.20-42. [DOI]
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Migration governance and agricultural and rural change: findings from a consultation workshop in Madhesh Province of Nepal [Policy Brief of the Migration Governance and Agricultural and Rural Change (AGRUMIG) Project] (08/30/2023)
Maharjan, S.; Sah, K. K.; Sugden, F.; Kharel, A. 2023. Migration governance and agricultural and rural change: findings from a consultation workshop in Madhesh Province of Nepal [Policy Brief of the Migration Governance and Agricultural and Rural Change (AGRUMIG) Project]. London, UK: SOAS University of London 13p. (AGRUMIG Policy Brief Series 26)
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Can cash incentives modify groundwater pumping behaviors? Evidence from an experiment in Punjab (08/30/2022)
Mitra, Archisman; Balasubramanya, Soumya; Brouwer, R. 2023. Can cash incentives modify groundwater pumping behaviors? Evidence from an experiment in Punjab. American Journal of Agricultural Economics, 105(3):861-887. [DOI]
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Policy gaps and food systems optimization: a review of agriculture, environment, and health policies in South Africa (08/29/2023)
Hlahla, S.; Ngidi, M.; Duma, S. E.; Sobratee-Fajurally, N.; Modi, A. T.; Slotow, R.; Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe. 2023. Policy gaps and food systems optimization: a review of agriculture, environment, and health policies in South Africa. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 7:867481. [DOI]
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Unlocking the potential of farmer-led irrigation development in central and northern Nigeria: what does it take? (08/24/2023)
Xie, H.; Schmitter, Petra; Obayelu, A. E.; Edward, K.; Balana, B.; Ringler, C. 2023. Unlocking the potential of farmer-led irrigation development in central and northern Nigeria: what does it take? Washington, DC, USA: International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) 9p. [DOI]
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Public-private partnerships for the circular bio-economy in the Global South: lessons learned (08/22/2023)
Taron, Avinandan; Majumder, A.; Bodach, Susanne; Agbefu, Dzifa. 2023. Public-private partnerships for the circular bio-economy in the Global South: lessons learned. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 50p. (Resource Recovery and Reuse Series 22) [DOI]
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Research and innovation in agricultural water management for a water-secure world (08/21/2023)
Smith, Mark D.; Sikka, Alok; Dirwai, Tinashe L.; Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe. 2023. Research and innovation in agricultural water management for a water-secure world. Irrigation and Drainage, 15p. (Online first) [DOI]
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Environmental flows in support of sustainable intensification of agriculture in the Letaba River Basin, South Africa (08/08/2023)
Dickens, Chris; Whitney, C.; Luedeling, E.; Dlamini, V.; Oapos;Brien, G.; Greffiths, Ikhothatseng Jacob. 2023. Environmental flows in support of sustainable intensification of agriculture in the Letaba River Basin, South Africa. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 51p. (IWMI Working Paper 205) [DOI]
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Assessing the biophysical factors affecting irrigation performance in rice cultivation using remote sensing derived information (07/31/2023)
Sawadogo, A.; Dossou-Yovo, E. R.; Kouadio, L.; Zwart, Sander J.; Traore, F.; Gundogdu, K. S. 2023. Assessing the biophysical factors affecting irrigation performance in rice cultivation using remote sensing derived information. Agricultural Water Management, 278:108124. [DOI]
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Morocco overview [Policy Brief of the Migration Governance and Agricultural and Rural Change (AGRUMIG) Project] (07/31/2023)
Aderghal, M. 2023. Morocco overview [Policy Brief of the Migration Governance and Agricultural and Rural Change (AGRUMIG) Project]. London, UK: SOAS University of London 8p. (AGRUMIG Policy Brief Series 20)
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How should we enhance the pre-departure and post-migration training program for Thai overseas migrant workers? [Policy Brief of the Migration Governance and Agricultural and Rural Change (AGRUMIG) Project] (07/31/2023)
Naruchaikusol, S. 2023. How should we enhance the pre-departure and post-migration training program for Thai overseas migrant workers? [Policy Brief of the Migration Governance and Agricultural and Rural Change (AGRUMIG) Project]. London, UK: SOAS University of London 8p. (AGRUMIG Policy Brief Series 13)
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Africa Agriculture Transformation Scorecard: performance and lessons. Botswana (07/28/2023)
Greffiths, Jacob Ikhothatseng; Matchaya, Greenwell; Kebonilwe, D.; Fakudze, Bhekiwe; Baemedi, G. 2023. Africa Agriculture Transformation Scorecard: performance and lessons. Botswana. : Pretoria, South Africa: Regional Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Support System for Eastern and Southern Africa (ReSAKSS-ESA); Kigali, Rwanda: AKADEMIYA2063 10p. (2021 Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Biennial Review Brief) [DOI]
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Africa Agriculture Transformation Scorecard: performance and lessons. Malawi (07/28/2023)
Jumbe, C.; Fakudze, Bhekiwe; Matchaya, Greenwell; Greffiths, Jacob Ikhothatseng; Musopole, R.; Kanyamuka, J.; Chinkhuntha, C.; Mwanaleza, E. 2023. Africa Agriculture Transformation Scorecard: performance and lessons. Malawi. : Pretoria, South Africa: Regional Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Support System for Eastern and Southern Africa (ReSAKSS-ESA); Kigali, Rwanda: AKADEMIYA2063 11p. (2021 Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Biennial Review Brief) [DOI]
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Africa Agriculture Transformation Scorecard: performance and lessons. Mozambique (07/28/2023)
Mutondo, J.; Fakudze, Bhekiwe; Matchaya, Greenwell; Wilson, D.; Manussa, S.; Greffiths, Jacob Ikhothatseng. 2023. Africa Agriculture Transformation Scorecard: performance and lessons. Mozambique. : Pretoria, South Africa: Regional Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Support System for Eastern and Southern Africa (ReSAKSS-ESA); Kigali, Rwanda: AKADEMIYA2063 10p. (2021 Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Biennial Review Brief) [DOI]
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Digital climate adaptation in agriculture profile for Zimbabwe (07/25/2023)
Mayoyo, A.; Chapoto, A.; Matchaya, Greenwell; Aheeyar, Mohamed; Chiwunze, G.; Ebrahim, Girma; Ajayi, O. C.; Afun-Ogidan, K.; Fakudze, Bhekiwe; Kasoma-Pele, Winnie. 2023. Digital climate adaptation in agriculture profile for Zimbabwe. : Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI); Rotterdam, Netherlands: Global Center on Adaptation; Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire: African Development Bank 74p.
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Digital adaptation in agriculture profile for Zambia (07/21/2023)
Malambo, M.; Tembo, M. C.; Chapoto, A.; Matchaya, Greenwell; Kasoma-Pele, Winnie; Aheeyar, Mohamed; Ebrahim, Girma; Ajayi, O. C.; Afun-Ogidan, K.; Fakudze, Bhekiwe. 2023. Digital adaptation in agriculture profile for Zambia. : Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI); Rotterdam, Netherlands: Global Center on Adaptation; Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire: African Development Bank 74p.
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Migration governance and agrarian and rural development: comparative lessons from China, Ethiopia, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Morocco, Nepal and Thailand [Policy Brief of the Migration Governance and Agricultural and Rural Change (AGRUMIG) Project] (07/20/2023)
Lamba, A.; Sugden, F.; Aderghal, M.; Fengbo, C.; Pagogna, R.; Masotti, M.; Dessalegn, Mengistu; Murzakulova, A.; Kharel, A.; Amzil, L.; Stirba, V.; Kuznetsova, I.; Vittuari, M.; Jian, C.; Crivellaro, F.; Naruchaikusol, S.; Lucasenco, E.; Mogilevskii, R.; Mollinga, P.; Phalkey, N.; Bhattarai, S. 2023. Migration governance and agrarian and rural development: comparative lessons from China, Ethiopia, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Morocco, Nepal and Thailand [Policy Brief of the Migration Governance and Agricultural and Rural Change (AGRUMIG) Project]. London, UK: SOAS University of London 12p. (AGRUMIG Policy Brief Series 25)
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Characterization and outlook of climatic hazards in an agricultural area of Pakistan (07/18/2023)
Bhatti, Muhammad Tousif; Anwar, A. A.; Hussain, Kashif. 2023. Characterization and outlook of climatic hazards in an agricultural area of Pakistan. Scientific Reports, 13:9958. [DOI]
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Towards lower greenhouse gas emissions agriculture in North Africa through climate-smart agriculture: a systematic review (07/14/2023)
Brouziyne, Youssef; El Bilali, A.; Epule, T. E.; Ongoma, V.; Elbeltagi, A.; Hallam, J.; Moudden, F.; Al-Zubi, Maha; Vadez, V.; McDonnell, Rachael. 2023. Towards lower greenhouse gas emissions agriculture in North Africa through climate-smart agriculture: a systematic review. Climate, 11(7):139. [DOI]
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Groundwater governance under climate change in India: lessons based on evaluation of World Bank interventions (06/30/2023)
Shiferaw, B. A.; Reddy, V. R.; Sharma, Bharat. 2023. Groundwater governance under climate change in India: lessons based on evaluation of World Bank interventions. International Journal of Water Resources Development, 25p. (Online first) [DOI]
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Understanding smallholder irrigation in Sub-Saharan Africa: results of a sample survey from nine countries (06/30/2023)
Shah, Tushaar; Verma, Shilp; Pavelic, Paul. 2023. Understanding smallholder irrigation in Sub-Saharan Africa: results of a sample survey from nine countries. In Pavelic, Paul; Villholth, K. G.; Verma, Shilp. (Eds.). Sustainable groundwater development for improved livelihoods in Sub-Saharan Africa. Abingdon, Oxon, UK: Routledge. pp.46-63. (Routledge Special Issues on Water Policy and Governance)
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A framework for gender equality and social inclusion in agribusiness transformation in East and Southern Africa (06/26/2023)
Nortje, Karen; Joshi, Deepa; Enokenwa Baa, Ojongetakah; Mapedza, Everisto; Davis, K. 2023. A framework for gender equality and social inclusion in agribusiness transformation in East and Southern Africa. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Initiative on Diversification in East and Southern Africa 51p.
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Making sense of diversity in agrarian and rural change outcomes of labor out-migration through comparative analysis: first lessons from China, Ethiopia, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Morocco, Nepal and Thailand. [Policy Brief of the Migration Governance and Agricultural and Rural Change (AGRUMIG) Project] (06/26/2023)
Mollinga, P.; Lamba, A.; Aderghal, M.; Amzil, L.; Dessalegn, Mengistu; Masotti, M.; Murzakulova, A.; Kharel, A.; Sugden, F.; Pagogna, R.; Fengbo, C.; Jian, C. 2023. Making sense of diversity in agrarian and rural change outcomes of labor out-migration through comparative analysis: first lessons from China, Ethiopia, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Morocco, Nepal and Thailand. [Policy Brief of the Migration Governance and Agricultural and Rural Change (AGRUMIG) Project]. London, UK: SOAS University of London 8p. (AGRUMIG Policy Brief Series 24)
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A long history of public support for agricultural development: lights and shadows of rural development programs and migration governance in the Republic of Moldova. [Policy Brief of the Migration Governance and Agricultural and Rural Change (AGRUMIG) Project] (06/26/2023)
Masotti, M.; Crivellaro, F.; Turlea, A. L.; Iori, E.; Vittuari, M. 2023. A long history of public support for agricultural development: lights and shadows of rural development programs and migration governance in the Republic of Moldova. [Policy Brief of the Migration Governance and Agricultural and Rural Change (AGRUMIG) Project]. London, UK: SOAS University of London 8p. (AGRUMIG Policy Brief Series 15)
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A country beyond its border: drivers and impacts of migration in the Republic of Moldova. [Policy Brief of the Migration Governance and Agricultural and Rural Change (AGRUMIG) Project] (06/26/2023)
Masotti, M.; Crivellaro, F.; Turlea, A. L.; Iori, E.; Vittuari, M. 2023. A country beyond its border: drivers and impacts of migration in the Republic of Moldova. [Policy Brief of the Migration Governance and Agricultural and Rural Change (AGRUMIG) Project]. London, UK: SOAS University of London 4p. (AGRUMIG Policy Brief Series 14)
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Impact of climate smart agriculture on households’ resilience and vulnerability: an example from Central Rift Valley, Ethiopia (05/31/2023)
Ali, H.; Menza, M.; Hagos, Fitsum; Haileslassie, Amare. 2023. Impact of climate smart agriculture on households’ resilience and vulnerability: an example from Central Rift Valley, Ethiopia. Climate Resilience and Sustainability, 2(2):e254. [DOI]
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Appraisal of complementarity of subsurface drip fertigation and conservation agriculture for physiological performance and water economy of maize (05/19/2023)
Patra, K.; Parihar, C. M.; Nayak, H. S.; Rana, B.; Sena, Dipaka R.; Anand, A.; Reddy, K. S.; Chowdhury, M.; Pandey, R.; Kumar, A.; Singh, L. K.; Ghatala, M. K.; Sidhu, H. S.; Jat, M. L. 2023. Appraisal of complementarity of subsurface drip fertigation and conservation agriculture for physiological performance and water economy of maize. Agricultural Water Management, 283:108308. [DOI]
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Determining the marketing margin for irrigation technologies in Ethiopia: a supply chain analysis. Adaptive Innovation Scaling - Pathways from Small-scale Irrigation to Sustainable Development (05/16/2023)
International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 2023. Determining the marketing margin for irrigation technologies in Ethiopia: a supply chain analysis. Adaptive Innovation Scaling - Pathways from Small-scale Irrigation to Sustainable Development. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 12p. (IWMI Water Issue Brief 25) [DOI]
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Urban agriculture during economic crisis: lessons from Cuba, Sri Lanka and Ukraine. Policy brief (05/09/2023)
Adam-Bradford, A.; Drechsel, Pay. 2023. Urban agriculture during economic crisis: lessons from Cuba, Sri Lanka and Ukraine. Policy brief. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 8p.
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Digital ethnography? Our experiences in the use of SenseMaker for understanding gendered climate vulnerabilities amongst marginalized agrarian communities (04/30/2023)
Joshi, Deepa; Panagiotou, A.; Bisht, Meera; Udalagama, Upandha; Schindler, Alexandra. 2023. Digital ethnography? Our experiences in the use of SenseMaker for understanding gendered climate vulnerabilities amongst marginalized agrarian communities. Sustainability, 15(9):7196. (Special issue: Gender and Socially-Inclusive Approaches to Technology for Climate Action) [DOI]
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Five decades of freshwater salinization in the Amu Darya River Basin (04/26/2023)
Hao, L.; Wang, P.; Gojenko, B.; Yu, J.; Lv, A.; Li, F.; Kenjabaev, Shavkat; Kulmatov, R.; Khikmatov, F. 2023. Five decades of freshwater salinization in the Amu Darya River Basin. Journal of Hydrology: Regional Studies, 47:101375. [DOI]
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Prospects for treated wastewater reuse in agriculture in low- and middle-income countries: systematic analysis and decision-making trees for diverse management approaches (04/21/2023)
Hosney, H.; Tawfik, Mohamed Hassan; Duker, A.; van der Steen, P. 2023. Prospects for treated wastewater reuse in agriculture in low- and middle-income countries: systematic analysis and decision-making trees for diverse management approaches. Environmental Development, 46:100849. [DOI]
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Expanding water reuse in the Middle East and North Africa: policy report (04/13/2023)
Mateo-Sagasta, Javier; Nassif, Marie Helene; Tawfik, Mohamed; Gebrezgabher, Solomie; Mapedza, Everisto; Lahham, Nisreen; Al-Hamdi, M. 2023. Expanding water reuse in the Middle East and North Africa: policy report. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 18p. [DOI]
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Implementing conjunctive management of water resources for irrigation development: a framework applied to the Southern Plain of western Nepal (04/11/2023)
Pandey, V. P.; Shrestha, Nirman; Urfels, A.; Ray, A.; Khadka, Manohara; Pavelic, Paul; McDonald, A. J.; Krupnik, T. J. 2023. Implementing conjunctive management of water resources for irrigation development: a framework applied to the Southern Plain of western Nepal. Agricultural Water Management, 283:108287. [DOI]
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Do needs motivate the exchange of data in transboundary waters? Insights from Africa’s shared basins (03/31/2023)
Mukuyu, Patience; Lautze, Jonathan; Rieu-Clarke, A.; Saruchera, D.; McCartney, Matthew. 2023. Do needs motivate the exchange of data in transboundary waters? Insights from Africa’s shared basins. Water International, 28p. (Online first) [DOI]
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Sustainable and inclusive scaling of irrigation technologies and services in Ethiopia. Adaptive Innovation Scaling - Pathways from Small-scale Irrigation to Sustainable Development (03/31/2023)
International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 2023. Sustainable and inclusive scaling of irrigation technologies and services in Ethiopia. Adaptive Innovation Scaling - Pathways from Small-scale Irrigation to Sustainable Development. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 8p. (IWMI Water Issue Brief 24) [DOI]
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Scaling best-fit irrigation bundles in Mali: a pathway for improved development outcomes. Adaptive Innovation Scaling - Pathways from Small-scale Irrigation to Sustainable Development (03/31/2023)
International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 2023. Scaling best-fit irrigation bundles in Mali: a pathway for improved development outcomes. Adaptive Innovation Scaling - Pathways from Small-scale Irrigation to Sustainable Development. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 8p. (IWMI Water Issue Brief 23) [DOI]
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Advances in water research: enhancing sustainable water use in irrigated agriculture in South Africa (03/28/2023)
Nhamo, L.; Mpandeli, S.; Liphadzi, S.; Hlophe-Ginindza, S.; Kapari, M.; Molwantwa, J.; Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe. 2023. Advances in water research: enhancing sustainable water use in irrigated agriculture in South Africa. In Ting, D. S.-K.; O’Brien, P. G. (Eds.). Progress in sustainable development: sustainable engineering practices. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. pp.233-248. [DOI]
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Assessing the prospects of remote sensing maize leaf area index using UAV-derived multi-spectral data in smallholder farms across the growing season (03/23/2023)
Buthelezi, S.; Mutanga, O.; Sibanda, M.; Odindi, J.; Clulow, A. D.; Chimonyo, V. G. P.; Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe. 2023. Assessing the prospects of remote sensing maize leaf area index using UAV-derived multi-spectral data in smallholder farms across the growing season. Remote Sensing, 15(6):1597. (Special issue: Retrieving Leaf Area Index Using Remote Sensing) [DOI]
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Impact assessment of Solar Irrigation Pumps (SIPs) in Bangladesh: a baseline technical report (03/20/2023)
Buisson, Marie-Charlotte; Mitra, Archisman; Osmani, Z.; Habib, A.; Mukherji, Aditi. 2023. Impact assessment of Solar Irrigation Pumps (SIPs) in Bangladesh: a baseline technical report. New Delhi, India: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 75p. [DOI]
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Pathways and determinants of sustainable energy use for rice farms in India (03/20/2023)
Nayak, H. S.; Parihar, C. M.; Aravindakshan, S.; Silva, J. V.; Krupnik, T. J.; McDonald, A. J.; Kakraliya, S. K.; Sena, Dipaka R.; Kumar, V.; Sherpa, S.; Bijarniya, D.; Singh, L. K.; Kumar, M.; Choudhary, K. M.; Kumar, S.; Kumar, Y.; Jat, H. S.; Sidhu, H. S.; Jat, M. L.; Sapkota, T. B. 2023. Pathways and determinants of sustainable energy use for rice farms in India. Energy, 272:126986. [DOI]
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Solar-based irrigation systems as a game changer to improve agricultural practices in Sub-Sahara Africa: a case study from Mali (03/10/2023)
Birhanu, B. Z.; Sanogo, K.; Traore, S. S.; Minh, Thai; Kizito, F. 2023. Solar-based irrigation systems as a game changer to improve agricultural practices in Sub-Sahara Africa: a case study from Mali. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 7:1085335. [DOI]
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The link between small reservoir infrastructure and farmer-led irrigation: case study of Ogun Watershed in southwestern Nigeria (03/06/2023)
Oke, Adebayo Olubukola; Cofie, Olufunke O.; Merrey, D. J. 2023. The link between small reservoir infrastructure and farmer-led irrigation: case study of Ogun Watershed in southwestern Nigeria. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 28p. (IWMI Working Paper 206) [DOI]
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Crop monitoring in smallholder farms using unmanned aerial vehicles to facilitate precision agriculture practices: a scoping review and bibliometric analysis (02/28/2023)
Gokool, S.; Mahomed, M.; Kunz, R.; Clulow, A.; Sibanda, M.; Naiken, V.; Chetty, K.; Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe. 2023. Crop monitoring in smallholder farms using unmanned aerial vehicles to facilitate precision agriculture practices: a scoping review and bibliometric analysis. Sustainability, 15(4):3557. (Special issue: Advanced Technologies, Techniques and Process for the Sustainable Precision Agriculture) [DOI]
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Influence of long-term tillage and diversified cropping systems on hydro-physical properties in a sandy loam soil of North-western India (02/28/2023)
Patra, S.; Parihar, C. M.; Mahala, D. M.; Singh, D.; Nayak, H. S.; Patra, K.; Reddy, K. S.; Pradhan, S.; Sena, Dipaka Ranjan. 2023. Influence of long-term tillage and diversified cropping systems on hydro-physical properties in a sandy loam soil of North-western India. Soil and Tillage Research, 229:105655. [DOI]
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Labor shortage and changes in land use patterns: experiences from migrant communities in Ethiopia and Nepal. [Policy Brief of the Migration Governance and Agricultural and Rural Change (AGRUMIG) Project] (02/28/2023)
Kharel, A.; Sugden, F.; Dessalegn, Mengistu. 2023. Labor shortage and changes in land use patterns: experiences from migrant communities in Ethiopia and Nepal. [Policy Brief of the Migration Governance and Agricultural and Rural Change (AGRUMIG) Project]. London, UK: SOAS University of London 7p. (AGRUMIG Policy Brief Series 11)
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Scaling solar-based irrigation in Ghana’s Upper East Region: a demand-supply linkage approach. Adaptive Innovation Scaling - Pathways from Small-scale Irrigation to Sustainable Development (02/25/2023)
International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 2023. Scaling solar-based irrigation in Ghana’s Upper East Region: a demand-supply linkage approach. Adaptive Innovation Scaling - Pathways from Small-scale Irrigation to Sustainable Development. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 8p. (IWMI Water Issue Brief 22) [DOI]
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A critical examination of rural out-migration studies in Ethiopia: considering impacts on agriculture in the sending communities (01/31/2023)
Dessalegn, Mengistu; Debevec, L.; Nicol, Alan; Ludi, E. 2023. A critical examination of rural out-migration studies in Ethiopia: considering impacts on agriculture in the sending communities. Land, 12(1):176. (Special issue: The Impact of Rural Out-Migration on Land Use Transition) [DOI]
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A whole earth approach to nature-positive food: biodiversity and agriculture (01/31/2023)
DeClerck, F. A. J.; Koziell, I.; Benton, T.; Garibaldi, L. A.; Kremen, C.; Maron, M.; Del Rio, C. R.; Sidhu, A.; Wirths, J.; Clark, M.; Dickens, Chris; Carmona, N. E.; Fremier, A. K.; Jones, S. K.; Khoury, C. K.; Lal, R.; Obersteiner, M.; Remans, R.; Rusch, A.; Schulte, L. A.; Simmonds, J.; Stringer, L. C.; Weber, C.; Winowiecki, L. 2023. A whole earth approach to nature-positive food: biodiversity and agriculture. In von Braun, J.; Afsana, K.; Fresco, L. O.; Hassan, M. H. A. (Eds.). Science and innovations for food systems transformation. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. pp.469-496. [DOI]
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Inclusive agriculture: creating opportunities for women and youth in Mali’s irrigated vegetable value chain. Adaptive Innovation Scaling - Pathways from Small-scale Irrigation to Sustainable Development (01/30/2023)
International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 2023. Inclusive agriculture: creating opportunities for women and youth in Mali’s irrigated vegetable value chain. Adaptive Innovation Scaling - Pathways from Small-scale Irrigation to Sustainable Development. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 8p. (IWMI Water Issue Brief 21) [DOI]
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Scaling solar-based irrigation bundles in Ethiopia: a market linkage pathway. Adaptive Innovation Scaling - Pathways from Small-scale Irrigation to Sustainable Development (01/27/2023)
International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 2023. Scaling solar-based irrigation bundles in Ethiopia: a market linkage pathway. Adaptive Innovation Scaling - Pathways from Small-scale Irrigation to Sustainable Development. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 8p. (IWMI Water Issue Brief 20) [DOI]
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Migration, environmental change and agrarian transition in upland regions: learning from Ethiopia, Kenya and Nepal (6/30/2021)
Sugden, Fraser; Nigussie, Likimyelesh; Debevec, Liza; Nijbroek, R. 2022. Migration, environmental change and agrarian transition in upland regions: learning from Ethiopia, Kenya and Nepal. Journal of Peasant Studies, 49(5):1101-1131. [DOI]
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Problemscapes and hybrid water security systems in Central Ethiopia (12/31/2022)
Polaine, X. K.; Nicol, Alan; Amezaga, J.; Berihun, M.; Dessalegn, Mengistu; Haile, Alemseged Tamiru. 2022. Problemscapes and hybrid water security systems in Central Ethiopia. Frontiers in Water, 4:800926. [DOI]
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Sustainable groundwater management in India needs a water-energy-food nexus approach (12/3/2020)
Mukherji, Aditi. 2022. Sustainable groundwater management in India needs a water-energy-food nexus approach. Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, 44(1):394-410. (Special issue: CWAE 40th Anniversary) [DOI]
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A framework for sustainable and inclusive irrigation development in western Nepal (11/30/2022)
Urfels, A.; Khadka, Manohara; Shrestha, Nirman; Pavelic, Paul; Risal, A.; Uprety, Labisha; Shrestha, Gitta; Dile, Y.; McDonald, A. J.; Pandey, V. P.; Srinivasan, R.; Krupnik, T. J. 2022. A framework for sustainable and inclusive irrigation development in western Nepal. Kathmandu, Nepal: Cereal Systems Initiative for South Asia (CSISA) 78p.
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Integrated water availability modelling to assess sustainable agricultural intensification options in the Meki Catchment, Central Rift Valley, Ethiopia (11/30/2022)
Taye, Meron Teferi; Ebrahim, Girma Yimer; Nigussie, Likimyelesh; Hagos, Fitsum; Uhlenbrook, Stefan; Schmitter, Petra. 2022. Integrated water availability modelling to assess sustainable agricultural intensification options in the Meki Catchment, Central Rift Valley, Ethiopia. Hydrological Sciences Journal, 67(15):2271-2293. [DOI]
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African perspectives on climate change research (11/30/2022)
Al-Zu’bi, Maha; Dejene, S. W.; Hounkpe, J.; Kupika, O. L.; Lwasa, S.; Mbenge, M.; Mwongera, C.; Ouedraogo, N. S.; Toure, N. E. 2022. African perspectives on climate change research. Nature Climate Change, 12(12):1078-1084. [DOI]
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An analysis of Sri Lankan and Indian water projects under the Green Climate Fund (11/30/2022)
Amarasinghe, Upali A.; Seo, S. N. 2022. An analysis of Sri Lankan and Indian water projects under the Green Climate Fund. In Seo, S. N. (Ed.). Handbook of behavioral economics and climate change. Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar Publishing. pp.368-385. [DOI]
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Climate adaptation in the Indu-Gangetic Basin (11/30/2022)
Amarasinghe, Upali A.; Sikka, Alok; Surinadu, L. 2022. Climate adaptation in the Indu-Gangetic Basin. In Seo, S. N. (Ed.). Handbook of behavioral economics and climate change. Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar Publishing. pp.143-161. [DOI]
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Berken plow and intercropping with pigeon pea ameliorate degraded soils with a hardpan in the Ethiopian highlands (11/20/2021)
Fenta, H. M; Hussein, M. A.; Tilahun, S. A.; Nakawuka, Prossie; Steenhuis, T. S.; Barron, Jennie; Adie, A.; Blummel, M.; Schmitter, Petra. 2022. Berken plow and intercropping with pigeon pea ameliorate degraded soils with a hardpan in the Ethiopian highlands. Geoderma, 407:115523. [DOI]
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Synthesis of the rapid drought impact assessment in Tafilah, Jordan. Project report prepared by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) for the Bureau for the Middle East of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) (10/31/2023)
Belhaj Fraj, Makram; Al-Karablieh, E.; Al-Sarayah, I.; Al-Ghazaoui, K.; Ghanim, A.; Ruckstuhl, Sandra; McDonnell, Rachael. 2022. Synthesis of the rapid drought impact assessment in Tafilah, Jordan. Project report prepared by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) for the Bureau for the Middle East of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). : Washington, DC, USA: USAID; Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 43p. [DOI]
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Initial drought risk finance market assessment for Jordan. Project report prepared by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) for the Bureau for the Middle East of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) (10/31/2023)
Belhaj Fraj, Makram; Al-Dabbas, L.; Al-Zyoud, O.; Abu Keshek, A.; Fragaszy, Stephen; Ruckstuhl, Sandra; McDonnell, Rachael. 2022. Initial drought risk finance market assessment for Jordan. Project report prepared by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) for the Bureau for the Middle East of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). : Washington, DC, USA: USAID; Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 51p. [DOI]
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Drought, fragility and human migration analysis: synthesis report of case studies in Lebanon and Jordan. Project report prepared by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) for the Bureau for the Middle East of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) (10/31/2023)
Farajalla, N.; Abi Ammar, R.; Nassar, L.; Abou Dagher, M.; Kharma, E.; Machmouchi, F.; Hachem Majdalani, C.; Yazbek, C.; Zaarour, N.; Maadat, A.; Belhaj Fraj, Makram; Fragaszy, Stephen; Ruckstuhl, Sandra. 2022. Drought, fragility and human migration analysis: synthesis report of case studies in Lebanon and Jordan. Project report prepared by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) for the Bureau for the Middle East of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). : Washington, DC, USA: USAID; Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 43p. [DOI]
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Water shortages, irrigation frequency, and preference for technologies and agricultural services: the case of Jordan (10/31/2021)
Balasubramanya, Soumya; Stifel, David; McDonnell, Rachael. 2022. Water shortages, irrigation frequency, and preference for technologies and agricultural services: the case of Jordan. Irrigation and Drainage, 71(2):437-451. [DOI]
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Gap analysis and methodological framework to assess and develop water centric sustainable agricultural intensification pathways in Sub-Saharan Africa (10/26/2022)
Haileslassie, Amare; Mekuria, Wolde; Uhlenbrook, Stefan; Ludi, Eva; Schmitter, Petra. 2022. Gap analysis and methodological framework to assess and develop water centric sustainable agricultural intensification pathways in Sub-Saharan Africa. Frontiers in Water, 4:747610. [DOI]
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Knowledge priorities on climate change and water in the Upper Indus Basin: a horizon scanning exercise to identify the top 100 research questions in social and natural sciences (10/18/2022)
Orr, A.; Ahmad, B.; Alam, U.; Appadurai, A. N.; Bharucha, Z. P.; Biemans, H.; Bolch, T.; Chaulagain, N. P.; Dhaubanjar, S.; Dimri, A. P.; Dixon, H.; Fowler, H. J.; Gioli, G.; Halvorson, S. J.; Hussain, A.; Jeelani, G.; Kamal, S.; Khalid, I. S.; Liu, S.; Lutz, A.; Mehra, M. K.; Miles, E.; Momblanch, A.; Muccione, V.; Mukherji, Aditi; Mustafa, D.; Najmuddin, O.; Nasimi, M. N.; Nusser, M.; Pandey, V. P.; Parveen, S.; Pellicciotti, F.; Pollino, C.; Potter, E.; Qazizada, M. R.; Ray, S.; Romshoo, S.; Sarkar, S. K.; Sawas, A.; Sen, S.; Shah, A.; Ali Shah, M. Azeem; Shea, J. M.; Sheikh, A. T.; Shrestha, A. B.; Tayal, S.; Tigala, S.; Virk, Z. T.; Wester, P.; Wescoat, J. L. Jr. 2022. Knowledge priorities on climate change and water in the Upper Indus Basin: a horizon scanning exercise to identify the top 100 research questions in social and natural sciences. Earthapos;s Future, 10(4):e2021EF002619. [DOI]
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Technologies d’irrigation  petite chelle et de gestion de l’eau pour la transformation agricole Africaine. In French (10/08/2022)
Oke, A.; Traore, K.; Nati-Bama, A. D.; Igbadun, H.; Ahmed, B.; Ahmed, F.; Zwart, Sander. 2022. Technologies d’irrigation petite chelle et de gestion de l’eau pour la transformation agricole Africaine. In French. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 179p. (Also in English) [DOI]
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Small-scale irrigation and water management technologies for African agricultural transformation (10/08/2022)
Oke, A.; Traore, K.; Nati-Bama, A. D.; Igbadun, H.; Ahmed, B.; Ahmed, F.; Zwart, Sander. 2022. Small-scale irrigation and water management technologies for African agricultural transformation. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 166p. (Also in French) [DOI]
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Mainstreaming the needs of migrant children and sending communities into the rural schools development agenda in Kyrgyzstan. [Policy Brief of the Migration Governance and Agricultural and Rural Change (AGRUMIG) Project] (09/30/2023)
Murzakulova, A.; Abdoubaetova, A. 2022. Mainstreaming the needs of migrant children and sending communities into the rural schools development agenda in Kyrgyzstan. [Policy Brief of the Migration Governance and Agricultural and Rural Change (AGRUMIG) Project]. London, UK: SOAS University of London 7p. (AGRUMIG Policy Brief Series 8)
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Small-scale producers in sustainable agrifood systems transformation (09/30/2022)
Arulingam, Indika; Brady, G.; Chaya, M.; Conti, M.; Kgomotso, P. K.; Korzenszky, A.; Njie, D.; Schroth, G.; Suhardiman, Diana. 2022. Small-scale producers in sustainable agrifood systems transformation. Rome, Italy: FAO 34p. [DOI]
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Understanding human-water feedbacks of interventions in agricultural systems with agent based models: a review (09/30/2022)
Alam, Mohammad Faiz; McClain, M.; Sikka, Alok; Pande, S. 2022. Understanding human-water feedbacks of interventions in agricultural systems with agent based models: a review. Environmental Research Letters, 17(10):103003. [DOI]
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Examining the transfer of knowledge and training to smallholders in India: direct and spillover effects of agricultural advisory services in an emerging economy (09/30/2022)
Varshney, Deepak; Joshi, P. K.; Kumar, A.; Mishra, A. K.; Dubey, S. K. 2022. Examining the transfer of knowledge and training to smallholders in India: direct and spillover effects of agricultural advisory services in an emerging economy. World Development, 160:106067. [DOI]
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Social networks, heterogeneity, and adoption of technologies: evidence from India (09/30/2022)
Varshney, Deepak; Mishra, A. K.; Joshi, P. K.; Roy, D. 2022. Social networks, heterogeneity, and adoption of technologies: evidence from India. Food Policy, 112:102360. [DOI]
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Transformative adaptation and implications for transdisciplinary climate change research (09/29/2022)
Hellin, J.; Amarnath, Giriraj; Challinor, A.; Fisher, E.; Girvetz, E.; Guo, Z.; Hodur, J.; Loboguerrero, A. M.; Pacillo, G.; Rose, S.; Schutz, T.; Valencia, L.; You, L. 2022. Transformative adaptation and implications for transdisciplinary climate change research. Environmental Research: Climate, 1(2):023001. [DOI]
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A new index on agricultural land greenhouse gas emissions in Africa (09/15/2022)
Epule, T. E.; Chehbouni, A.; Ongoma, V.; Brouziyne, Youssef; Etongo, D.; Molua, E. L. 2022. A new index on agricultural land greenhouse gas emissions in Africa. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 194(9):598. [DOI]
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Evidence-based strategies to accelerate innovation scaling in agricultural value chains (09/13/2022)
International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 2022. Evidence-based strategies to accelerate innovation scaling in agricultural value chains. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 8p.
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Analysis of water reuse potential for irrigation in Lebanon (09/02/2022)
Eid-Sabbagh, K.; Roukoz, S.; Nassif, Marie-Helene; Velpuri, Naga; Mateo-Sagasta, Javier. 2022. Analysis of water reuse potential for irrigation in Lebanon. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 145p. (IWMI Research Report 181) [DOI]
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Agricultural Water Management (AWM) typologies: targeting land-water management interventions towards improved water productivity (08/31/2022)
Alam, Mohammad Faiz; Durga, Neha; Sikka, Alok; Verma, Shilp; Mitra, Archisman; Amarasinghe, Upali; Mahapatra, Smaranika. 2022. Agricultural Water Management (AWM) typologies: targeting land-water management interventions towards improved water productivity. : New Delhi, India: Deutsche Gesellschaft fr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH; New Delhi, India: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 29p.
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Food waste minimization and circularity for optimizing urban food system resilience (08/29/2022)
Simon, D.; Fauzi, D.; Drechsel, Pay; Melati, K.; Prain, G.; Jintarith, P.; Cavalleri, S. A. E.; Kangogo, D.; Osborne, M. 2022. Food waste minimization and circularity for optimizing urban food system resilience. Indonesia: Think20 (T20). Task Force 4 - Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture 18p.
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Demand and supply constraints of credit in smallholder farming: evidence from Ethiopia and Tanzania (08/23/2022)
Balana, B. B.; Mekonnen, D.; Haile, B.; Hagos, Fitsum; Yimam, S.; Ringler, C. 2022. Demand and supply constraints of credit in smallholder farming: evidence from Ethiopia and Tanzania. World Development, 159:106033. [DOI]
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Urban waste and agriculture: a win-win for farmers and for the city? (08/18/2022)
Drechsel, Pay. 2022. Urban waste and agriculture: a win-win for farmers and for the city? Urban Agriculture Magazine, 38:65-67.
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Is urban farming in the global south potentially a temporary phenomenon? (08/18/2022)
Drechsel, Pay. 2022. Is urban farming in the global south potentially a temporary phenomenon? Urban Agriculture Magazine, 38:47-48.
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Determinants of adoption of climate smart agricultural practices among farmers in Bale-Eco Region, Ethiopia (07/31/2022)
Negera, M.; Alemu, T.; Hagos, Fitsum; Haileslassie, Amare. 2022. Determinants of adoption of climate smart agricultural practices among farmers in Bale-Eco Region, Ethiopia. Heliyon, 8(7):E09824. [DOI]
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Achieving climate resilience through improved irrigation water management from farm to basin scale. Editorial (07/31/2022)
Hafeez, Mohsin; Uhlenbrook, Stefan; Schmitter, Petra. 2022. Achieving climate resilience through improved irrigation water management from farm to basin scale. Editorial. Irrigation and Drainage, 71(S1):3-6. (Special issue: Achieving Climate Resilience through Improved Irrigation Water Management from Farm to Basin Scale) [DOI]
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The determinants of market participation and its effect on food security of the rural smallholder farmers in Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces, South Africa (07/31/2022)
Hlatshwayo, S. I.; Ojo, T. O.; Modi, A. T.; Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe; Slotow, R.; Ngidi, M. S. C. 2022. The determinants of market participation and its effect on food security of the rural smallholder farmers in Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces, South Africa. Agriculture, 12(7):1072. [DOI]
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Rebound effects in irrigated agriculture in Uzbekistan: a stakeholder-based assessment (07/30/2022)
Hamidov, A.; Kasymov, U.; Djumaboev, Kakhramon; Paul, C. 2022. Rebound effects in irrigated agriculture in Uzbekistan: a stakeholder-based assessment. Sustainability, 14(14):8375. [DOI]
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Climate risk perceptions and perceived yield loss increases agricultural technology adoption in the polder areas of Bangladesh (07/21/2022)
Ahmed, Z.; Shew, A. M.; Mondal, M. K.; Yadav, S.; Jagadish, S. V. K.; Prasad, P. V. V.; Buisson, Marie-Charlotte; Das, M.; Bakuluzzaman, M. 2022. Climate risk perceptions and perceived yield loss increases agricultural technology adoption in the polder areas of Bangladesh. Journal of Rural Studies, 94:274-286. [DOI]
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Estimation of maize foliar temperature and stomatal conductance as indicators of water stress based on optical and thermal imagery acquired using an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) platform (07/20/2022)
Brewer, K.; Clulow, A.; Sibanda, M.; Gokool, S.; Odindi, J.; Mutanga, O.; Naiken, V.; Chimonyo, V. G. P.; Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe. 2022. Estimation of maize foliar temperature and stomatal conductance as indicators of water stress based on optical and thermal imagery acquired using an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) platform. Drones, 6(7):169. [DOI]
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Sustainable irrigation technologies: a water-energy-food (WEF) nexus perspective towards achieving more crop per drop per joule per hectare (07/19/2022)
Taguta, C.; Dirwai, T. L.; Senzanje, A.; Sikka, Alok; Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe. 2022. Sustainable irrigation technologies: a water-energy-food (WEF) nexus perspective towards achieving more crop per drop per joule per hectare. Environmental Research Letters, 17(7):073003. [DOI]
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South Asian agriculture increasingly dependent on meltwater and groundwater (07/18/2022)
Lutz, A. F.; Immerzeel, W. W.; Siderius, C.; Wijngaard, R. R.; Nepal, Santosh; Shrestha, A. B.; Wester, P.; Biemans, H. 2022. South Asian agriculture increasingly dependent on meltwater and groundwater. Nature Climate Change, 12(6):566-573. [DOI]
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Groundwater resources in Moroccan coastal aquifers: insights of salinization impact on agriculture (06/30/2022)
Ez-zaouy, Y.; Bouchaou, L.; Saad, A.; Hssaisoune, M.; Brouziyne, Youssef; Dhiba, D.; Chehbouni, A. 2022. Groundwater resources in Moroccan coastal aquifers: insights of salinization impact on agriculture. Environmental Sciences Proceedings, 16(1):48. [DOI]
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Toward better preparedness of Mediterranean rainfed agricultural systems to future climate-change-induced water stress: study case of Bouregreg Watershed (Morocco) (06/30/2022)
Brouziyne, Youssef; Abouabdillah, A.; Bouchaou, L.; Attar, O.; Ez-zaouy, Y.; Benaabidate, L.; Chehbouni, A. 2022. Toward better preparedness of Mediterranean rainfed agricultural systems to future climate-change-induced water stress: study case of Bouregreg Watershed (Morocco). Environmental Sciences Proceedings, 16(1):58. [DOI]
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Agricultural drought monitoring in Sri Lanka using multisource satellite data (06/30/2022)
Alahacoon, Niranga; Amarnath, Giriraj. 2022. Agricultural drought monitoring in Sri Lanka using multisource satellite data. Advances in Space Research, 69(11):4078-4097. [DOI]
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Securing land and water for food production through sustainable land reform: a nexus planning perspective (06/30/2022)
Nhamo, L.; Mpandeli, S.; Liphadzi, S.; Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe. 2022. Securing land and water for food production through sustainable land reform: a nexus planning perspective. Land, 11(7):974. [DOI]
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Migration returnee database and contribution to local development in Thailand. [Policy Brief of the Migration Governance and Agricultural and Rural Change (AGRUMIG) Project] (06/30/2022)
Naruchaikusol, S. 2022. Migration returnee database and contribution to local development in Thailand. [Policy Brief of the Migration Governance and Agricultural and Rural Change (AGRUMIG) Project]. London, UK: SOAS University of London 8p. (AGRUMIG Policy Brief Series 7)
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Migration and COVID-19 in context: labor migration and the agriculture sector in Nepal. [Policy Brief of the Migration Governance and Agricultural and Rural Change (AGRUMIG) Project] (06/29/2022)
Gupta, S.; Kharel, A.; Sugden, F. 2022. Migration and COVID-19 in context: labor migration and the agriculture sector in Nepal. [Policy Brief of the Migration Governance and Agricultural and Rural Change (AGRUMIG) Project]. London, UK: SOAS University of London 8p. (AGRUMIG Policy Brief Series 5)
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Opportunities to improve eco-agriculture through transboundary governance in transfrontier conservation areas (06/28/2022)
Chitakira, M.; Nhamo, L.; Torquebiau, E.; Magidi, J.; Ferguson, W.; Mpandeli, S.; Mearns, K.; Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe. 2022. Opportunities to improve eco-agriculture through transboundary governance in transfrontier conservation areas. Diversity, 14(6):461. (Special issue: The Human Dimension of Biodiversity Protection) [DOI]
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Groundwater: a juggernaut of socio-economic development and stability in the arid region of Kachchh (05/31/2022)
Patel, Praharsh M.; Saha, D. 2022. Groundwater: a juggernaut of socio-economic development and stability in the arid region of Kachchh. In Re, V.; Manzione, R. L.; Abiye, T. A.; Mukherji, Aditi; MacDonald, A. (Eds.). Groundwater for sustainable livelihoods and equitable growth. Leiden, Netherlands: CRC Press - Balkema. pp.231-252. (IAH - International Contributions to Hydrogeology 30) [DOI]
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Regional developments: South Asia (05/30/2022)
Mukherji, Aditi; Kishore, A.; Rashid, S. 2022. Regional developments: South Asia. In International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). 2022 Global food policy report: climate change and food systems. Washington, DC, USA: International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). pp.128-132. (Global Food Policy Report)
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Regional developments: Middle East and North Africa (05/30/2022)
Breisinger, C.; Elmahdi, Amgad; Kassim, Y.; Perez, N. 2022. Regional developments: Middle East and North Africa. In International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). 2022 Global food policy report: climate change and food systems. Washington, DC, USA: International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). pp.120-123. (Global Food Policy Report)
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Spatio-temporal trends of precipitation and temperature extremes across the North-East Region of Cote d’Ivoire over the period 1981–2020 (05/24/2022)
Kouman, K. D.; Kabo-bah, A. T.; Kouadio, B. H.; Akpoti, Komlavi. 2022. Spatio-temporal trends of precipitation and temperature extremes across the North-East Region of Cote d’Ivoire over the period 1981–2020. Climate, 10(5):74. (Special issue: Impacts of Extreme Weather on Hydrological Process, Water Quality and Ecosystem in Agricultural and Forested Watersheds under the Changing Climate) [DOI]
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Data quality deterioration in the Lake Tana Sub-basin, Ethiopia: scoping study to provide streamflow and water withdrawal data (05/21/2022)
Taye, Meron Teferi; Haile, Alemseged Tamiru; Genet, A.; Geremew, Y.; Wassie, S.; Abebe, B.; Alemayehu, B. 2022. Data quality deterioration in the Lake Tana Sub-basin, Ethiopia: scoping study to provide streamflow and water withdrawal data. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 32p. (IWMI Working Paper 204) [DOI]
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Climate change-induced reduction in agricultural land suitability of West-Africa’s inland valley landscapes (05/17/2022)
Akpoti, Komlavi; Groen, T.; Dossou-Yovo, E.; Kabo-bah, A. T.; Zwart, Sander J. 2022. Climate change-induced reduction in agricultural land suitability of West-Africa’s inland valley landscapes. Agricultural Systems, 200:103429. [DOI]
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Diversity and diversification: ecosystem services derived from underutilized crops and their co-benefits for sustainable agricultural landscapes and resilient food systems in Africa (05/12/2022)
Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe; Hlahla, S.; Chimonyo, V. G. P.; Henriksson, R.; Chibarabada, T. P.; Murugani, V. G.; Groner, V. P.; Tadele, Z.; Sobratee, N.; Slotow, R.; Modi, A. T.; Baudron, F.; Chivenge, P. 2022. Diversity and diversification: ecosystem services derived from underutilized crops and their co-benefits for sustainable agricultural landscapes and resilient food systems in Africa. Frontiers in Agronomy, 4:859223. [DOI]
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Conservation and conventional vegetable cultivation increase soil organic matter and nutrients in the Ethiopian highlands (04/30/2022)
Belay, S. A.; Assefa, T. T.; Worqlul, A. W.; Steenhuis, T. S.; Schmitter, Petra; Reyes, M. R.; Prasad, P. V. V.; Tilahun, S. A. 2022. Conservation and conventional vegetable cultivation increase soil organic matter and nutrients in the Ethiopian highlands. Water, 14(3):476. (Special issue: Hydrology and Sedimentology of Hilly and Mountainous Landscapes) [DOI]
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Rainfall shocks and crop productivity in Zambia: implication for agricultural water risk management (04/30/2022)
Matchaya, Greenwell C.; Tadesse, G.; Kuteya, A. N. 2022. Rainfall shocks and crop productivity in Zambia: implication for agricultural water risk management. Agricultural Water Management, 269:107648. [DOI]
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MENAdrought synthesis of drought vulnerability in Lebanon: final report. Project report prepared by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) for the Bureau for the Middle East of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) (03/31/2022)
Fragaszy, S.; Belhaj Fraj, M.; McKee, M.; Jobbins, G.; Fayad, A.; Fakih, M.; Lawrenson, L.; McDonnell, Rachael. 2022. MENAdrought synthesis of drought vulnerability in Lebanon: final report. Project report prepared by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) for the Bureau for the Middle East of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). : Washington, DC, USA: USAID; Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 67p. [DOI]
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Agricultural water management practices to improve the climate resilience of irrigated agriculture in India (03/31/2022)
Sikka, Alok K.; Alam, Mohammad Faiz; Mandave, Vidya. 2022. Agricultural water management practices to improve the climate resilience of irrigated agriculture in India. Irrigation and Drainage, 71(S1):7-26. (Special issue: Achieving Climate Resilience through Improved Irrigation Water Management from Farm to Basin Scale) [DOI]
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Groundwater and agriculture (03/31/2022)
England, M.; Villholth, Karen. 2022. Groundwater and agriculture. In UNESCO World Water Assessment Programme (WWAP). The United Nations World Water Development Report 2022: groundwater: making the invisible visible. Paris, France: UNESCO. pp.47-58.
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MENAdrought synthesis of drought vulnerability in Jordan: final report. Project report prepared by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) for the Bureau for the Middle East of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) (03/29/2022)
Fragaszy, S.; Belhaj Fraj, M.; McKee, M.; Jobbins, G.; Al-Karablieh, E.; Bergaoui, K.; Ghanim, A.; Lawrenson, L.; McDonnell, Rachael. 2022. MENAdrought synthesis of drought vulnerability in Jordan: final report. Project report prepared by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) for the Bureau for the Middle East of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). : Washington, DC, USA: USAID; Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 93p. [DOI]
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The WHO guidelines for safe wastewater use in agriculture: a review of implementation challenges and possible solutions in the global south (03/15/2022)
Drechsel, Pay; Qadir, M.; Galibourg, D. 2022. The WHO guidelines for safe wastewater use in agriculture: a review of implementation challenges and possible solutions in the global south. Water, 14(6):864. (Special issue: Section Wastewater Treatment and Reuse: Feature Papers) [DOI]
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Water quality standards and regulations for agricultural water reuse in MENA: from international guidelines to country practices (02/28/2023)
Nassif, Marie-Helene; Tawfik, Mohamed; Abi Saab, M. T. 2022. Water quality standards and regulations for agricultural water reuse in MENA: from international guidelines to country practices. In Mateo-Sagasta, Javier; Al-Hamdi, M.; AbuZeid, K. (Eds.). Water reuse in the Middle East and North Africa: a sourcebook. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). pp.79-105.
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Cost of water reuse projects in MENA and cost recovery mechanisms (02/28/2023)
Gebrezgabher, Solomie; Kodua, T.; Mateo-Sagasta, Javier. 2022. Cost of water reuse projects in MENA and cost recovery mechanisms. In Mateo-Sagasta, Javier; Al-Hamdi, M.; AbuZeid, K. (Eds.). Water reuse in the Middle East and North Africa: a sourcebook. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). pp.63-78.
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Context and drivers of water reuse in MENA (02/28/2023)
Lahham, N.; Mateo-Sagasta, Javier; Orabi, Mohamed O. M.; Brouziyne, Youssef. 2022. Context and drivers of water reuse in MENA. In Mateo-Sagasta, Javier; Al-Hamdi, M.; AbuZeid, K. (Eds.). Water reuse in the Middle East and North Africa: a sourcebook. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). pp.3-14.
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Zambia National Policy Dialogue summary report. Summary report of the National Policy Dialogue, Lusaka, Zambia, 18 August 2022 (02/27/2023)
Nawiko, M.; Chomba, C.; Mambwe, M.; Nkanyani, S.; Mwamakamba, S.; Jacobs-Mata, Inga; Ires, Idil. 2022. Zambia National Policy Dialogue summary report. Summary report of the National Policy Dialogue, Lusaka, Zambia, 18 August 2022. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Initiative on Diversification in East and Southern Africa 18p.
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Zambia agricultural policy profile (02/27/2023)
Nawiko, M.; Chomba, C.; Mambwe, M.; Nkanyani, S.; Mwamakamba, S.; Jacobs-Mata, Inga; Ires, Idil. 2022. Zambia agricultural policy profile. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Initiative on Diversification in East and Southern Africa 11p.
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Kenya National Policy Dialogue summary report. Summary report of the National Policy Dialogue, Nairobi, Kenya, 21 November 2022 (02/27/2023)
Laichena, J.; Kiptoo, E.; Nkanyani, S.; Mwamakamba, S.; Jacobs-Mata, Inga; Ires, Idil. 2022. Kenya National Policy Dialogue summary report. Summary report of the National Policy Dialogue, Nairobi, Kenya, 21 November 2022. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Initiative on Diversification in East and Southern Africa 20p.
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Kenya agricultural policy profile (02/26/2023)
Laichena, J.; Kiptoo, E.; Nkanyani, S.; Mwamakamba, S.; Jacobs-Mata, Inga; Ires, Idil. 2022. Kenya agricultural policy profile. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Initiative on Diversification in East and Southern Africa 11p.
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Water reuse to free up freshwater for higher-value use and increase climate resilience and water productivity (02/24/2022)
Drechsel, Pay; Qadir, M.; Baumann, J. 2022. Water reuse to free up freshwater for higher-value use and increase climate resilience and water productivity. Irrigation and Drainage, 71(S1):100-109. (Special issue: Achieving Climate Resilience Through Improved Irrigation Water Management from Farm to Basin Scale) [DOI]
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Strengthening climate security in the Middle East and North Africa Region (01/31/2023)
Laderach, P.; Merrey, D. J.; Schapendonk, F.; Dhehibi, B.; Ruckstuhl, Sandra; Mapedza, Everisto; Najjar, D.; Dessalegn, B.; Amarnath, Giriraj; Nangia, V.; Al-Zuapos;bi, Maha; Biradar, C.; Pacillo, G.; Govind, A.; Hakhu, A.; Yigezu, Y. A.; Gupta, T. D.; Madurga-Lopez, I.; Lahham, Nisreen; Cosgrove, B.; Joshi, Deepa; Grosjean, G.; Hugh, B.; Elmahdi, Amgad; Frija, A.; Udalagama, Upandha; Nicol, Alan. 2022. Strengthening climate security in the Middle East and North Africa Region. : CGIAR FOCUS Climate Security 80p. (Position Paper No. 2022/3)
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Use of drones to monitor water availability and quality in irrigation canals and reservoirs for improving water productivity and enhancing precision agriculture in smallholder farms (01/31/2023)
Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe; Bangira, T.; Sibanda, M.; Cofie, Olufunke. 2022. Use of drones to monitor water availability and quality in irrigation canals and reservoirs for improving water productivity and enhancing precision agriculture in smallholder farms. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Initiative on West and Central African Food Systems Transformation 36p.
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Sustainable financing ecosystem for cocoa irrigation in Ghana: a literature review (01/31/2023)
Sarpong, D. B.; Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe; Minh, Thai; Cofie, Olufunke. 2022. Sustainable financing ecosystem for cocoa irrigation in Ghana: a literature review. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Initiative on West and Central African Food Systems Transformation 64p.
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Situational analysis of a social-ecological landscape in the Ahafo Ano Southwest District of Ghana (01/31/2023)
Atampugre, Gerald; Mensah, E.; Boateng, E.; Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe; Cofie, Olufunke. 2022. Situational analysis of a social-ecological landscape in the Ahafo Ano Southwest District of Ghana. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Initiative on West and Central African Food Systems Transformation 57p.
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Circular bioeconomy business models - recovering food products to reduce agricultural waste: cases from Burkina Faso, India, Kenya and Vietnam (01/31/2023)
Taron, Avinandan; Gebrezgabher, Solomie; Sanfo, S.; Ouedraogo, R.; Salack, S.; Diarra, K.; Ouedraogo, S.; Ojungobi, K.; Muthuswamy, S.; Malviya, T.; Odero, J.; Liem, D. D.; Tripathi, Mansi. 2022. Circular bioeconomy business models - recovering food products to reduce agricultural waste: cases from Burkina Faso, India, Kenya and Vietnam. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Initiative on Nature-Positive Solutions 41p.
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Circular bioeconomy business models - energy recovery from agricultural waste: cases from Kenya and Burkina Faso (01/31/2023)
Gebrezgabher, Solomie; Taron, Avinandan; Odero, J.; Sanfo, S.; Ouedraogo, Ramata; Salack, S.; Diarra, K.; Ouedraogo, S.; Ojungobi, K. 2022. Circular bioeconomy business models - energy recovery from agricultural waste: cases from Kenya and Burkina Faso. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Initiative on Nature-Positive Solutions 37p.
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Enabling environment for circular bioeconomy sector in Burkina Faso (01/31/2023)
Sanfo, S.; Salack, S.; Diarra, K.; Ouedraogo, S.; Kehinde, O. O.; Gebrezgabher, Solomie. 2022. Enabling environment for circular bioeconomy sector in Burkina Faso. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Initiative on Nature-Positive Solutions 29p.
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Emerging circular bioeconomy business models - consumer products from agricultural waste: cases from Kenya and India (01/31/2023)
Gebrezgabher, Solomie; Odero, J.; Muthuswamy, S.; Malviya, T.; Taron, Avinandan. 2022. Emerging circular bioeconomy business models - consumer products from agricultural waste: cases from Kenya and India. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Initiative on Nature-Positive Solutions 21p.
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Impact of climate-smart agriculture adoption on food security and multidimensional poverty of rural farm households in the Central Rift Valley of Ethiopia (01/31/2023)
Ali, H.; Menza, M.; Hagos, Fitsum; Haileslassie, Amare. 2022. Impact of climate-smart agriculture adoption on food security and multidimensional poverty of rural farm households in the Central Rift Valley of Ethiopia. Agriculture and Food Security, 11:62. [DOI]
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Predicting the chlorophyll content of maize over phenotyping as a proxy for crop health in smallholder farming systems (01/31/2022)
Brewer, K.; Clulow, A.; Sibanda, M.; Gokool, S.; Naiken, V.; Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe. 2022. Predicting the chlorophyll content of maize over phenotyping as a proxy for crop health in smallholder farming systems. Remote Sensing, 14(3):518. [DOI]
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Agrifood systems policy research: historical evolution of agrifood systems in Odisha, India (01/30/2023)
Sarkar, Anindita; Chakraborty, Shreya; Mukherji, Aditi. 2022. Agrifood systems policy research: historical evolution of agrifood systems in Odisha, India. New Delhi, India: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Initiative on Transforming Agrifood Systems in South Asia (TAFSSA) 14p.
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Optimising the water we eat - rethinking policy to enhance productive and sustainable use of water in agri-food systems across scales (01/07/2022)
Uhlenbrook, Stefan; Yu, W.; Schmitter, Petra; Smith, Douglas Mark. 2022. Optimising the water we eat - rethinking policy to enhance productive and sustainable use of water in agri-food systems across scales. Lancet Planetary Health, 6(1):E59-E65. [DOI]
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Solar irrigation in India: a situation analysis report (9/6/2021)
Yashodha, Yashodha; Sanjay, Aditi; Mukherji, Aditi. 2021. Solar irrigation in India: a situation analysis report. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 29p. [DOI]
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Asirifi, I.; Kaetzl, K.; Werner, S.; Saba, C. K. S.; Abagale, F. K.; Amoah, Philip; Marschner, B. 2021. Pathogen and heavy metal contamination in urban agroecosystems of northern Ghana: influence of biochar application and wastewater irrigation. Journal of Environmental Quality, 50(5):1097-1109. [DOI]
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Ringler, C.; Agbonlahor, M.; Baye, K.; Barron, J.; Hafeez, Mohsin; Lundqvist, J.; Meenakshi, J. V.; Mehta, L.; Mekonnen, D.; Rojas-Ortuste, F.; Tankibayeva, A.; Uhlenbrook, Stefan. 2021. Water for food systems and nutrition. Food Systems Summit Brief. In von Braun, J.; Afsana, K.; Fresco, L. O.; Hassan, M. (Eds.). Science and innovations for food systems transformation and summit actions: papers by the Scientific Group and its partners in support of the UN Food Systems Summit 2021. Bonn, Germany: University of Bonn. Center for Development Research (ZEF). pp.251-259.
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Reardon-Smith, K.; McCartney, Matthew; Rebelo, Lisa-Maria. 2021. Are water markets a viable proposition in the Lower Mekong Basin? In Wheeler, S. A. (Ed.). Water markets: a global assessment. Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar Publishing. pp.91-111. [DOI]
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Chapagain, D.; Dhaubanjar, Sanita; Bharati, Luna. 2021. Unpacking future climate extremes and their sectoral implications in western Nepal. Climatic Change, 168(1-2):8. [DOI]
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Supporting enterprises in capturing waste value: lessons learned from the CapVal sanitation project in Ghana (9/15/2021)
Mansour, G.; Darteh, B.; Jabagi, E.; Nikiema, Josiane; Cofie, Olufunke. 2021. Supporting enterprises in capturing waste value: lessons learned from the CapVal sanitation project in Ghana. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE) 39p. [DOI]
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Tutundjian, S.; Clarke, M.; Egal, F.; Dixson-Decleve, S.; Candotti, S. W.; Schmitter, Petra; Lovins, L. H. 2021. Future food systems: challenges and consequences of the current food system. In Brears, R. C. (Ed.). The Palgrave handbook of climate resilient societies. Cham, Switzerland: Palgrave Macmillan. 29p. (Online first) [DOI]
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Scaling up Index-based Flood Insurance (IBFI) for agricultural resilience and flood-proofing livelihoods in developing countries (8/24/2021)
Amarnath, Giriraj; Malik, Ravinder Paul Singh; Taron, Avinandan. 2021. Scaling up Index-based Flood Insurance (IBFI) for agricultural resilience and flood-proofing livelihoods in developing countries. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 68p. (IWMI Research Report 180) [DOI]
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Queiroz, C.; Norstrom, A. V.; Downing, A.; Harmackova, Z. V.; De Coning, C.; Adams, V.; Bakarr, M.; Baedeker, T.; Chitate, A.; Gaffney, O.; Gordon, L.; Hainzelin, E.; Howlett, D.; Krampe, F.; Loboguerrero, A. M.; Nel, D.; Okollet, C.; Rebermark, M.; Rockstrom, J.; Smith, Mark; Wabbes-Candotti, S.; Matthews, N. 2021. Investment in resilient food systems in the most vulnerable and fragile regions is critical. Nature Food, 2(8):546-551. [DOI]
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Biodiversity and agriculture: rapid evidence review (8/19/2021)
DeClerck, F. A. J.; Koziell, I.; Sidhu, A.; Wirths, J.; Benton, T.; Garibaldi, L. A.; Kremen, C.; Maron, M.; Rumbaitis del Rio, C.; Clark, M.; Dickens, Chris; Estrada-Carmona, N.; Fremier, A. K.; Jones, S. K.; Khoury, C. K.; Lal, R.; Obersteiner, M.; Remans, R.; Rusch, A.; Schulte, L. A.; Simmonds, J.; Stringer, L. C.; Weber, C.; Winowiecki, L. 2021. Biodiversity and agriculture: rapid evidence review. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE) 70p. [DOI]
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Transformative solutions for inclusive economic growth in West Africa (7/8/2021)
International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 2021. Transformative solutions for inclusive economic growth in West Africa. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 4p. (IWMI Water Issue Brief 15) [DOI]
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Agricultural water management innovations to build resilient food systems in West Africa (7/8/2021)
International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 2021. Agricultural water management innovations to build resilient food systems in West Africa. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 4p. (IWMI Water Issue Brief 14) [DOI]
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Can water productivity improvements save us from global water scarcity?. White paper (7/31/2021)
Yu, Winston; Uhlenbrook, Stefan; von Gnechten, Rachel; van der Bliek, Julie. 2021. Can water productivity improvements save us from global water scarcity?. White paper. Rome, Italy: FAO 41p.
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Can water productivity improvements save us from global water scarcity?. Report of the workshop organized by the WASAG (Global Framework on Water Scarcity in Agriculture) Working Group on Sustainable Agricultural Water Use, Valenzano, Italy, 25-27 February 2020 (7/31/2021)
von Gnechten, Rachel; Uhlenbrook, Stefan; van der Bliek, Julie; Yu, Winston. 2021. Can water productivity improvements save us from global water scarcity?. Report of the workshop organized by the WASAG (Global Framework on Water Scarcity in Agriculture) Working Group on Sustainable Agricultural Water Use, Valenzano, Italy, 25-27 February 2020. Rome, Italy: FAO 35p.
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Solar photovoltaic technology for small-scale irrigation in Ghana: suitability mapping and business models. Agricultural Water Management – Making a Business Case for Smallholders (7/1/2021)
Gebrezgabher, Solomie; Leh, Mansoor; Merrey, D. J.; Kodua, T. T.; Schmitter, Petra. 2021. Solar photovoltaic technology for small-scale irrigation in Ghana: suitability mapping and business models. Agricultural Water Management – Making a Business Case for Smallholders. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 50p. (IWMI Research Report 178) [DOI]
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Gebreyes, M.; Mekonnen, K.; Thorne, P.; Derseh, M.; Adie, A.; Mulema, A.; Kemal, S. A.; Tamene, L.; Amede, T.; Haileslassie, Amare; Gebrekirstos, A.; Mupangwa, W. T.; Ebrahim, M.; Alene, T.; Asfaw, A.; Dubale, W.; Yasabu, S. 2021. Overcoming constraints of scaling: critical and empirical perspectives on agricultural innovation scaling. PLoS ONE, 16(5):e0251958. [DOI]
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Africa Agriculture Transformation Scorecard: performance and lessons. Lesotho (5/31/2021)
Khesa, M.; Greffiths, Ikhothatseng; Matchaya, Greenwell; Nhlengethwa, Sibusiso; Fakudze, Bhekiwe. 2021. Africa Agriculture Transformation Scorecard: performance and lessons. Lesotho. : Pretoria, South Africa: Regional Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Support System for Southern Africa (ReSAKSS-SA); Kigali, Rwanda: AKADEMIYA2063 8p. (2019 Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Biennial Review Brief)
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Africa Agriculture Transformation Scorecard: performance and lessons. Southern African Development Community (SADC) (5/31/2021)
Matchaya, Greenwell; Nhlengethwa, Sibusiso; Panduleni, E.; Greffiths, Ikhothatseng; Fakudze, Bhekiwe. 2021. Africa Agriculture Transformation Scorecard: performance and lessons. Southern African Development Community (SADC). : Pretoria, South Africa: Regional Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Support System for Southern Africa (ReSAKSS-SA); Kigali, Rwanda: AKADEMIYA2063 8p. (2019 Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Biennial Review Brief)
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Water for food systems and nutrition. Food Systems Summit Brief prepared by research partners of the Scientific Group for the Food Systems Summit 2021 (5/21/2021)
Ringler, C.; Agbonlahor, M.; Baye, K.; Barron, J.; Hafeez, Mohsin; Lundqvist, J.; Meenakshi, J. V.; Mehta, L.; Mekonnen, D.; Rojas-Ortuste, F.; Tankibayeva, A.; Uhlenbrook, Stefan. 2021. Water for food systems and nutrition. Food Systems Summit Brief prepared by research partners of the Scientific Group for the Food Systems Summit 2021. Bonn, Germany: University of Bonn. Center for Development Research (ZEF) in cooperation with the Scientific Group for the United Nations Food Systems Summit 2021 13p. [DOI]
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Lefore, N.; Closas, Alvar; Schmitter, Petra. 2021. Solar for all: a framework to deliver inclusive and environmentally sustainable solar irrigation for smallholder agriculture. Energy Policy, 154:112313. [DOI]
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Impacts of agricultural value chain development in a mountainous region: evidence from Nepal (5/13/2021)
Kafle, Kashi; Songsermsawas, T.; Winters, P. 2021. Impacts of agricultural value chain development in a mountainous region: evidence from Nepal. Rome, Italy: International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) 33p. (IFAD Research Series 65)
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Food and agriculture (4/29/2021)
de Souza, M.; Koo-Oshima, S.; Kahil, T.; Wada, Y.; Qadir, M.; Jewitt, G.; Cudennec, C.; Uhlenbrook, Stefan; Zhang, L. 2021. Food and agriculture. In UNESCO World Water Assessment Programme (WWAP); UN-Water. The United Nations World Water Development Report 2021: valuing water. Paris, France: UNESCO. pp.67-78.
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Buisson, Marie-Charlotte; Balasubramanya, Soumya; Stifel, D. 2021. Electric pumps, groundwater, agriculture and water buyers: evidence from West Bengal. Journal of Development Studies, 57(11):1893-1911. [DOI]
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Burt, Z.; Prasad, C. S. S.; Drechsel, Pay; Ray, I. 2021. The cultural economy of human waste reuse: perspectives from peri-urban Karnataka, India. Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development, 11(3):386-397. [DOI]
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Special issue on selected papers from 2019 World Water Week (2/26/2021)
Harris, G. D.; Barron, J.; Uhlenbrook, Stefan; Hussein, H.; Choi, G. 2021. Special issue on selected papers from 2019 World Water Week. Water, (Special issue with contributions by IWMI authors)
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Global groundwater: source, scarcity, sustainability, security, and solutions (2/25/2021)
Mukherjee, A.; Scanlon, B. R.; Aureli, A.; Langan, Simon; Guo, H.; McKenzie, A. A. 2021. Global groundwater: source, scarcity, sustainability, security, and solutions. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier 676p.
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Analyzing the enabling environment to enhance the scaling of irrigation and water management technologies: a tool for implementers (2/10/2021)
Minh, Thai Thi; Zwart, Sander; Appoh, Richard; Schmitter, Petra. 2021. Analyzing the enabling environment to enhance the scaling of irrigation and water management technologies: a tool for implementers. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 18p. (IWMI Working Paper 197) [DOI]
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Nhlengethwa, Sibusiso; Matchaya, Greenwell; Greffiths, Ikhothatseng; Fakudze, Bhekiwe. 2021. Analysis of the determinants of public capital investments on agricultural water infrastructure in Eswatini. Business Strategy and Development, 4(1):49-58. (Special issue: Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems in Africa) [DOI]
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Sikka, Alok K.; Alam, Mohammad Faiz; Pavelic, Paul. 2021. Managing groundwater for building resilience for sustainable agriculture in South Asia. Irrigation and Drainage, 70(3):560-573. (Special issue: Development for Water, Food and Nutrition Security in a Competitive Environment. Selected Papers of the 3rd World Irrigation Forum, Bali, Indonesia) [DOI]
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Mapping irrigated and rainfed agriculture in Ethiopia (2015-2016) using remote sensing methods (12/20/2021)
Chandrasekharan, Kiran M.; Subasinghe, Chandima; Haileslassie, Amare. 2021. Mapping irrigated and rainfed agriculture in Ethiopia (2015-2016) using remote sensing methods. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 31p. (IWMI Working Paper 196) [DOI]
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Policy and programmatic changes resulting from the biennial reviews and agriculture joint sector reviews under the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP). Third Biennial Review Brief: Africa-Wide (11/30/2022)
Matchaya, Greenwell; Yade, M.; Guthiga, P.; Tefera, W.; Yamdjeu, A. W. 2021. Policy and programmatic changes resulting from the biennial reviews and agriculture joint sector reviews under the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP). Third Biennial Review Brief: Africa-Wide. : Pretoria, South Africa: Regional Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Support System for Eastern and Southern Africa (ReSAKSS-ESA); Kigali, Rwanda: AKADEMIYA2063 12p. (2021 Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Biennial Review Brief)
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Gebrezgabher, Solomie; Taron, Avinandan; Amewu, Sena. 2021. Nutrient recovery for use in agriculture: economic assessment of decentralized compost business model in Nairobi. In Hulsmann, S.; Jampani, Mahesh (Eds.). A nexus approach for sustainable development: integrated resources management in resilient cities and multifunctional land-use systems. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. pp.25-38. [DOI]
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Amarnath, Giriraj; Ghosh, Surajit; Alahacoon, Niranga; Nakada, Toru; Rao, K. V.; Sikka, Alok. 2021. Regional drought monitoring for managing water security in South Asia. In Amaratunga, D.; Haigh, R.; Dias, N. (Eds.). Multi-hazard early warning and disaster risks. Selected papers presented at the International Symposium on Multi-Hazard Early Warning and Disaster Risk Reduction, Online Symposium, 14-16 December 2020. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. pp.465-481. [DOI]
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Impact tracking: a practitioner-developed approach to scaling agricultural innovation in Ethiopia (11/15/2021)
Child, K.; Desta, G.; Douthwaite, B.; Haileslassie, Amare; van Rooyen, A.; Tamene, L.; Uhlenbrook, Stefan. 2021. Impact tracking: a practitioner-developed approach to scaling agricultural innovation in Ethiopia. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE) 28p. (WLE Legacy Series 1) [DOI]
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Mulema, A. A.; Boonabaana, B.; Debevec, L.; Nigussie, Likimyelesh; Alemu, M.; Kaaria, S. 2021. Spiraling up and down: mapping women’s empowerment through agricultural interventions using the community capitals framework in rural Ethiopia. Community Development, 52(1):113-130. [DOI]
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Economics of Index-based Flood Insurance (IBFI): scenario analysis and stakeholder perspectives from South Asia (11/09/2021)
Malik, Ravinder Paul Singh; Amarnath, Giriraj. 2021. Economics of Index-based Flood Insurance (IBFI): scenario analysis and stakeholder perspectives from South Asia. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 34p. (IWMI Working Paper 199) [DOI]
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Africa Agriculture Transformation Scorecard: performance and lessons. South Africa (10/31/2022)
Makabanyane, W.; Nhlengethwa, Sibusiso; Matchaya, Greenwell; Bongeka, M.; Heidi, P.; Greffiths, Ikhothatseng; Fakudze, Bhekiwe. 2021. Africa Agriculture Transformation Scorecard: performance and lessons. South Africa. : Pretoria, South Africa: Regional Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Support System for Southern Africa (ReSAKSS-SA); Kigali, Rwanda: AKADEMIYA2063 9p. (2019 Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Biennial Review Brief)
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Africa Agriculture Transformation Scorecard: performance and lessons. Zimbabwe (10/31/2022)
Nicholas, G.; Fakudze, Bhekiwe; Matchaya, Greenwell; Nhlengethwa, Sibusiso; Greffiths, Jacob. 2021. Africa Agriculture Transformation Scorecard: performance and lessons. Zimbabwe. : Pretoria, South Africa: Regional Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Support System for Southern Africa (ReSAKSS-SA); Kigali, Rwanda: AKADEMIYA2063 6p. (2019 Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Biennial Review Brief)
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Africa Agriculture Transformation Scorecard: performance and lessons. Namibia (10/31/2022)
Uushona, P.; Greffiths, Jacob; Matchaya, Greenwell; Nhlengethwa, Sibusiso; Fakudze, Bhekiwe; Sanda, S. 2021. Africa Agriculture Transformation Scorecard: performance and lessons. Namibia. : Pretoria, South Africa: Regional Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Support System for Southern Africa (ReSAKSS-SA); Kigali, Rwanda: AKADEMIYA2063 7p. (2019 Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Biennial Review Brief)
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Africa Agriculture Transformation Scorecard: performance and lessons. Madagascar (10/31/2022)
Rambolarimanana, T.; Fakudze, Bhekiwe; Matchaya, Greenwell; Nhlengethwa, Sibusiso; Greffiths, Jacob. 2021. Africa Agriculture Transformation Scorecard: performance and lessons. Madagascar. : Pretoria, South Africa: Regional Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Support System for Southern Africa (ReSAKSS-SA); Kigali, Rwanda: AKADEMIYA2063 6p. (2019 Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Biennial Review Brief)
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Africa Agriculture Transformation Scorecard: performance and lessons. Angola (10/31/2022)
Greffiths, Jacob Ikhothatseng; Matchaya, Greenwell; Nhlengethwa, Sibusiso; Fakudze, Bhekiwe; Jordao, K. V. M.; Manuvanga, K.; Pinto, B. 2021. Africa Agriculture Transformation Scorecard: performance and lessons. Angola. : Pretoria, South Africa: Regional Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Support System for Southern Africa (ReSAKSS-SA); Kigali, Rwanda: AKADEMIYA2063 7p. (2019 Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Biennial Review Brief)
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Understanding barriers and opportunities for scaling sustainable and inclusive farmer-led irrigation development in Nepal (10/31/2021)
Khadka, Manohara; Uprety, Labisha; Shrestha, Gitta; Minh, Thai Thi; Nepal, Shambhawi; Raut, Manita; Dhungana, Shashwat; Shahrin, S.; Krupnik, T. J.; Schmitter, Petra. 2021. Understanding barriers and opportunities for scaling sustainable and inclusive farmer-led irrigation development in Nepal. Kathmandu, Nepal: Cereal Systems Initiative for South Asia (CSISA) 92p.
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Koppa, Nisha; Amarnath, Giriraj. 2021. Geospatial assessment of flood-tolerant rice varieties to guide climate adaptation strategies in India. Climate, 9(10):151. (Special issue: Climate Change and Food Insecurity) [DOI]
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Assessing risk in times of climate change and COVID-19: city region food system of Tamale, Ghana (10/29/2021)
FAO; RUAF Foundation; International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 2021. Assessing risk in times of climate change and COVID-19: city region food system of Tamale, Ghana. Rome, Italy: FAO 4p. [DOI]
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Gender dimensions of solid and liquid waste management for reuse in agriculture in Asia and Africa (10/21/2021)
Taron, Avinandan; Drechsel, Pay; Gebrezgabher, Solomie. 2021. Gender dimensions of solid and liquid waste management for reuse in agriculture in Asia and Africa. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE) 33p. (Resource Recovery and Reuse Series 21) [DOI]
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Environmental risks from pesticide use: the case of commercial banana farming in northern Lao PDR (10/07/2021)
Wentworth, A.; Pavelic, Paul; Kongmany, S.; Sotoukee, T.; Sengphaxaiyalath, K.; Phomkeona, K.; Deevanhxay, P.; Chounlamany, V.; Manivong, V. 2021. Environmental risks from pesticide use: the case of commercial banana farming in northern Lao PDR. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 66p. (IWMI Research Report 177) [DOI]
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Nepal, S.; Neupane, N.; Belbase, D.; Pandey, Vishnu Prasad; Mukherji, Aditi. 2021. Achieving water security in Nepal through unravelling the water-energy-agriculture nexus. International Journal of Water Resources Development, 37(1):67-93. [DOI]
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Gender and inclusion in the CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE): an end of program reflection and evaluation (03/21/2022)
Joshi, Deepa; Braaten, Y.; Hakhu, Arunima; Pradhan, Rubina; Gallant, Bryce. 2021. Gender and inclusion in the CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE): an end of program reflection and evaluation. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE) 30p. (WLE Legacy Series 5) [DOI]
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Resilience in agro-ecological landscapes: process principles and outcome indicators (03/08/2022)
Fabricius, C.; Novellie, P.; Ringler, C.; Uhlenbrook, Stefan; Wright, D. 2021. Resilience in agro-ecological landscapes: process principles and outcome indicators. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE) 36p. (WLE Legacy Series 4) [DOI]
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Measuring the impact of integrated systems research: promising approaches and why CGIAR needs to care (02/18/2022)
Johnson, N. 2021. Measuring the impact of integrated systems research: promising approaches and why CGIAR needs to care. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE) 21p. [DOI]
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Accelerating rural energy access for agricultural transformation: contribution of the CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems to transforming food, land and water systems in a climate crisis (02/17/2022)
Magalhaes, M.; Ringler, C.; Verma, Shilp; Schmitter, Petra. 2021. Accelerating rural energy access for agricultural transformation: contribution of the CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems to transforming food, land and water systems in a climate crisis. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE) 26p. (WLE Legacy Series 3) [DOI]
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How agricultural research for development achieves developmental outcomes: learning lessons to inform One CGIAR science and technology policy research (02/17/2022)
Douthwaite, B.; Child, K. 2021. How agricultural research for development achieves developmental outcomes: learning lessons to inform One CGIAR science and technology policy research. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE) 27p. (WLE Legacy Series 2) [DOI]
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Conservation agriculture: towards managing the water-energy-food nexus in India (01/31/2023)
Sikka, Alok K. 2021. Conservation agriculture: towards managing the water-energy-food nexus in India. Journal of Agricultural Physics, 21(1):135-144.
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Heat units-based potential yield assessment for cotton production in Uzbekistan (01/31/2022)
Montanaro, G.; Nangia, V.; Gowda, P.; Mukhamedjanov, S.; Mukhamedjanov, A.; Haddad, M.; Yuldashev, Tulkun; Wu, W. 2021. Heat units-based potential yield assessment for cotton production in Uzbekistan. International Journal of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, 14(6):137-144. [DOI]
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Satellite-based meteorological and agricultural drought monitoring for agricultural sustainability in Sri Lanka (01/31/2022)
Alahacoon, Niranga; Edirisinghe, M.; Ranagalage, M. 2021. Satellite-based meteorological and agricultural drought monitoring for agricultural sustainability in Sri Lanka. Sustainability, 13(6):3427. [DOI]
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IWMI Annual report 2019 (9/7/2020)
International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 2020. IWMI Annual report 2019. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 60p. [DOI]
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Jampani, M.; Liedl, R.; Hulsmann, S.; Sonkamble, S.; Amerasinghe, Priyanie. 2020. Hydrogeochemical and mixing processes controlling groundwater chemistry in a wastewater irrigated agricultural system of India. Chemosphere, 239:124741. [DOI]
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Nhamo, Luxon; Magidi, J.; Nyamugama, A.; Clulow, A. D.; Sibanda, M.; Chimonyo, V. G. P.; Mabhaudhi, T. 2020. Prospects of improving agricultural and water productivity through unmanned aerial vehicles. Agriculture, 10(7):256. [DOI]
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IWMI Gender and Inclusion Strategy 2020-2023: new landscapes of water equality and inclusion (8/4/2020)
International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 2020. IWMI Gender and Inclusion Strategy 2020-2023: new landscapes of water equality and inclusion. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 16p. [DOI]
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Convergence and co-financing opportunities for climate-resilient water management (8/25/2020)
Alam, Mohammad Faiz; Sikka, Alok; Verma, Shilp; Adhikari, Dipika; Sudharshan, M.; Santhosh, Harikrishnan. 2020. Convergence and co-financing opportunities for climate-resilient water management. : Bonn, Germany: Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH; New Delhi, India: Water Security and Climate Adaptation in Rural India (WASCA) 109p.
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Does increased access to groundwater irrigation through electricity reforms affect agricultural and groundwater outcomes?: evidence from West Bengal, India (7/31/2020)
Mukherji, Aditi; Buisson, Marie-Charlotte; Mitra, Archisman; Banerjee, P. S.; Chowdhury, S. D. 2020. Does increased access to groundwater irrigation through electricity reforms affect agricultural and groundwater outcomes?: evidence from West Bengal, India. Final project report submitted to the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR). Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 64p.
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Belay, S. A.; Assefa, T. T.; Prasad, P. V. V.; Schmitter, Petra; Worqlul, A. W.; Steenhuis, T. S.; Reyes, M. R.; Tilahun, S. A. 2020. The response of water and nutrient dynamics and of crop yield to conservation agriculture in the Ethiopian highlands. Sustainability, 12(15):5989. [DOI]
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Fragaszy, S. R.; Jedd, T.; Wall, N.; Knutson, C.; Belhaj Fraj, M.; Bergaoui, K.; Svoboda, M.; Hayes, M.; McDonnell, Rachael. 2020. Drought monitoring in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region: participatory engagement to inform early warning systems. Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society (BAMS), 101(7):E1148-E1173. [DOI]
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Matchaya, Greenwell C. 2020. Public spending on agriculture in southern Africa: sectoral and intra-sectoral impact and policy implications. Journal of Policy Modeling, 42(6):1228-1247. [DOI]
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Jampani, Mahesh; Amerasinghe, Priyanie; Liedl, R.; Locher-Krause, K.; Hulsmann, S. 2020. Multi-functionality and land use dynamics in a peri-urban environment influenced by wastewater irrigation. Sustainable Cities and Society, 62:102305. [DOI]
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Zavale, H.; Matchaya, Greenwell; Vilissa, D.; Nhemachena, Charles; Nhlengethwa, Sibusiso; Wilson, D. 2020. Dynamics of the fertilizer value chain in Mozambique. Sustainability, 12(11):4691. [DOI]
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Gowing, J.; Walker, D.; Parkin, G.; Forsythe, N.; Haile, Alemseged Tamiru; Ayenew, D. A. 2020. Can shallow groundwater sustain small-scale irrigated agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa?: evidence from N-W Ethiopia. Groundwater for Sustainable Development, 10:100290. [DOI]
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Hamidov, A.; Kasymov, U.; Djumaboev, Kakhramon. 2020. Rebound effects in irrigated agriculture of Uzbekistan: the role of water-saving irrigation technologies. [Abstract only]. Paper presented at the Workshop on Agricultural Innovations, Rural Development and Globalization Processes in Central Asia, Halle (Saale), Germany, 17 February 2020. 1p.
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Dixon, J.; Garrity, D.; Mburathi, G.; Boffa, J.-M.; Amede, T.; Williams, Timothy Olalekan. 2020. Ways forward: strategies for effective science, investments and policies for African farming and food systems. In Dixon, J.; Garrity, D. P.; Boffa, J.-M.; Williams, Timothy Olalekan; Amede, T.; Auricht, C.; Lott, R.; Mburathi, G. (Eds.). Farming systems and food security in Africa: priorities for science and policy under global change. Oxon, UK: Routledge - Earthscan. pp.562-588. (Earthscan Food and Agriculture Series)
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Dixon, J.; Boffa, J.-M.; Williams, Timothy Olalekan; de Leeuw, J.; Fischer, G.; van Velthuizen, H. 2020. Farming and food systems potentials. In Dixon, J.; Garrity, D. P.; Boffa, J.-M.; Williams, Timothy Olalekan; Amede, T.; Auricht, C.; Lott, R.; Mburathi, G. (Eds.). Farming systems and food security in Africa: priorities for science and policy under global change. Oxon, UK: Routledge - Earthscan. pp.535-561. (Earthscan Food and Agriculture Series)
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Farming systems and food security in Africa: priorities for science and policy under global change (5/30/2020)
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Hanjra, Munir A.; Williams, Timothy O. 2020. Global change and investments in smallholder irrigation for food and nutrition security in Sub-Saharan Africa. In Gomez y Paloma, S.; Riesgo, L.; Louhichi, K. (Eds.). The role of smallholder farms in food and nutrition security. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. pp.99-131. [DOI]
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Kookana, R. S.; Drechsel, Pay; Jamwal, P.; Vanderzalm, J. 2020. Urbanisation and emerging economies: issues and potential solutions for water and food security. Science of the Total Environment, 732:139057. [DOI]
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Improving data quality for the CAADP [Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme] biennial review: a partnership initiative piloted in five countries (5/18/2020)
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Nhamo, L.; Mabhaudhi, T.; Mpandeli, S.; Dickens, Chris; Nhemachena, C.; Senzanje, A.; Naidoo, D.; Liphadzi, S.; Modi, A. T. 2020. An integrative analytical model for the water-energy-food nexus: South Africa case study. Environmental Science and Policy, 109:15-24. [DOI]
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Velpuri, Naga Manohar; Senay, G. B.; Schauer, M.; Garcia, C. A.; Singh, R. K.; Friedrichs, M.; Kagone, S.; Haynes, J.; Conlon, T. 2020. Evaluation of hydrologic impact of an irrigation curtailment program using Landsat satellite data. Hydrological Processes, 34(8):1697-1713. [DOI]
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Exclosures for landscape restoration in Ethiopia: business model scenarios and suitability. Agricultural Water Management – Making a Business Case for Smallholders (4/10/2020)
Mekuria, Wolde; Gebregziabher, Gebrehaweria; Lefore, Nicole. 2020. Exclosures for landscape restoration in Ethiopia: business model scenarios and suitability. Agricultural Water Management – Making a Business Case for Smallholders. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 62p. (IWMI Research Report 175) [DOI]
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Ethiopia climate-smart agriculture roadmap 2020-2030 (3/31/2021)
Eshete, G.; Assefa, B.; Lemma, E.; Kibret, G.; Ambaw, G.; Samuel, S.; Seid, J.; Tesfaye, K.; Tamene, L.; Haile, A.; Asnake, A.; Mengiste, A.; Hailemariam, S. N.; Ericksen, P.; Mekonnen, K.; Amede, T.; Haileslassie, Amare; Hadgu, K.; Woldemeskel, E.; Solomon, D. 2020. Ethiopia climate-smart agriculture roadmap 2020-2030. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) 36p.
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Accelerating irrigation expansion in Sub-Saharan Africa: policy lessons from the global revolution in farmer-led smallholder irrigation (3/31/2020)
Shah, Tushaar; Namara, R.; Rajan, Abhishek. 2020. Accelerating irrigation expansion in Sub-Saharan Africa: policy lessons from the global revolution in farmer-led smallholder irrigation. Washington, DC, USA: World Bank 53p.
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Mateo-Sagasta, Javier. 2020. Tackling agricultural water pollution - a 21st-century challenge. Rural 21, 54(1):26-27.
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Balana, Bedru B.; Bizimana, J.-C.; Richardson, J. W.; Lefore, Nicole; Adimassu, Zenebe; Herbst, B. K. 2020. Economic and food security effects of small-scale irrigation technologies in northern Ghana. Water Resources and Economics, 29:100141 [DOI]
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De Souza, M.; Nishimura, Y.; Burke, J.; Cudennec, C.; Schmitter, Petra; Haileslassie, Amare; Smith, Mark; Hulsmann, S.; Caucci, S.; Zhang, L.; Stewart, B. 2020. Agriculture and food security. In UNESCO World Water Assessment Programme (WWAP); UN-Water. The United Nations World Water Development Report 2020: water and climate change. Paris, France: UNESCO. pp.78-95.
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Pro-poor groundwater development: the case of the Barind experiment in Bangladesh (3/21/2020)
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