The University of California, Davis in partnership with the Global Forum for Rural Advisory Services released a Nutrition-Sensitive Extension training module. The components of this training module include a manual, workbook, lecturer guide, and presentation. The module is amenable to self-directed or group study and is the 16th module in the New Extensionist Learning Kit. […] Source: IFPRI Capacity Strengthening
Youth employment in Africa
African Capacity Building Foundation released a new publication on youth employment in Africa. The aim of this publication is to provoke evidence-based discussion and encourage further investigation on the critical capacity challenges to be addressed to tackle youth unemployment in Africa. The paper assesses the causes and impacts of youth unemployment in Botswana, Namibia, South […] Source: IFPRI Capacity Strengthening
The Nutrition Advantage Harnessing nutrition co-benefits of climate-resilient agriculture
International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD) recently published a report titled ‘The Nutrition Advantage Harnessing nutrition co-benefits of climate-resilient agriculture’. This report examines how investments in climate-resilient agriculture can be leveraged not only to deliver benefits to secure food security under a changing climate but also to contribute to efforts to eradicate malnutrition. To access […] Source: IFPRI Capacity Strengthening
Building climate resilient policies
A new report by World Bank Group titled ‘Unbreakable: Building the Resilience of the Poor in the Face of Natural Disasters’ underscores the urgency for climate-smart policies that protect countries facing regular natural disasters. The report charts out a roadmap to help countries to adapt better adapt to climate change, and boost the resilience and prosperity of their […]
Gender and climate smart agriculture
FAO recently published a training module titled ‘How to integrate gender issues in climate-smart agriculture projects’. The purpose of the module is to provide learners with a better understanding of what the gender roles in climate-smart agriculture are, and their critical impact on project outcomes and sustainability. It presents different methods and tools to identify, formulate, […]
