Discussions
Can organic agriculture improve yields and incomes for smallholder farmers in Africa?
Organic agriculture has the potential to improve both crop yields and incomes of smallholder farms in sub-Saharan Africa substantially – this is shown in a unique collaborative study from the Research Institute of Organic...
Their Future is in jeopardy
Their Future is in jeopardy An entire year of school closures has had severe consequences for children and youth on a global scale. The girls of South Sudan are some of the most vulnerable in this regard – it is therefore crucial...
Inclusive education through capacity development
Despite the high enrolment rates in South Africa’s primary education system, educational achievements remain low in the country. Students’ success in learning is largely determined by their economic background and the capacity of...
Gender-responsive schools for equitable education
School-related gender-based violence (SRGBV) is a serious obstacle to achieving gender equality, which is perpetuated through traditional gender norms. In Cambodia, gender-based violence against women and girls is still a...
Petit à petit, le nid se remplit
Food Systems for Healthy Diets - Policy Guidance Note
Dear Colleagues, This new guidance note supports the use of a comprehensive food systems approach (rather than a sectoral approach) and gives guidance on how to use food systems entry points to guide the delivery of healthy diets...
Public-private partnerships in education
Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are increasingly perceived as an innovative approach to achieving universal access to education, but they are not without controversy. Education experts from the public sector and academia...
How IFPRI’s Food Security Portal monitors food prices volatility: the "Excessive Food Price Variability Early Warning System"
Food excessive price volatility is a significant concern in developing countries, with potentially negative effects for both producers and consumers. Poor consumers spend a large share of their income on food; for example...
Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme: selection results of the 2nd call for proposals now published
The Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) has just published the list of projects selected under the 2 nd call for proposals of the Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme: https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/intra...