Media Mentions

UC Davis Features MRR Research on Hope in Kenya

by Alex Russell
June 23, 2022

On June 13, 2022, the UC Davis Curiosity Blog featured research led by MRR Innovation Lab director Michael Carter that connects hope to a better future for women in rural Kenya.

Kenya Star Reports on Launch of New MRR Research Collaboration

by MRR Innovation Lab
June 10, 2022

On June 10, 2022, the Kenya Star reported on the launch of the ALL-IN Research Network, a new collaboration between the MRR Innovation Lab and the International Center for Evaluation and Development (ICED).

VoxDev Features MRR Research in East Africa on Stress-tolerant Maize Paired with Insurance

by MRR Innovation Lab
May 11, 2022

On May 11, 2022, VoxDev featured MRR principal investigator Paswel Marenya on the VoxDevTalk podcast to discuss the impacts of pairing stress-tolerant maize with index insurance.

The Conversation Features Commentary on Rural Resilience by MRR Director

by MRR Innovation Lab
February 23, 2022

On February 23, 2022, The Conversation featured a commentary by MRR Innovation Lab director Michael Carter that outlines how to reset the relationship between risk, shocks and poverty.

Georgia State University Magazine Features MRR Research from Ethiopia

by MRR Innovation Lab
January 10, 2022

On January 10, 2022, Georgia State University Research Magazine featured a new project in Ethiopia that will offer insight into the ways people mitigate financial risk and the systemic and individual factors that can trap people in poverty.

TechCrunch Quotes MRR Director on Small-scale Farmer Risk

by MRR Innovation Lab
January 07, 2022

On January 7, 2022, TechCrunch quoted MRR Innovation Lab director Michael Carter on how small-scale farmers in developing countries manage risk.

University of Illinois News Reports Results of MRR Field Trial in Tanzania

by MRR Innovation Lab
December 01, 2021

On December 1, 2021, the University of Illinois News Service announced results from MRR Innovation Lab research on soil testing and subsidies in Tanzania.

Global Resilience Partnership Features Commentary on Resilience by MRR Director

by MRR Innovation Lab
November 04, 2021

On November 4, 2021, the Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) featured a commentary by MRR Innovation Lab director Michael Carter that shares examples of risk-management tools that help rural families move towards greater prosperity.

How Climate Change Is Punishing the World's Poor

by MRR Innovation Lab
December 08, 2020

This season, the UC Davis Unfold Podcast features MRR Innovation Lab research in northern Kenya that pairs a prominent poverty graduation program with index insurance to keep pastoralist families from falling so deep into poverty that they have no way to recover.

The Standard Features ALL-IN Initiative to Promote Africa-based Research Leadership

by MRR Innovation Lab
May 15, 2020

ALL-IN

On May 14, 2020, Kenya's The Standard featured a new MRR Innovation Lab partnership with the Kenya-based International Centre for Evaluation and Development (ICED) to advance Africa-based leadership in research and policy evaluation.

Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Markets, Risk and Resilience

Media Mentions

UC Davis Features MRR Research on Hope in Kenya

Kenya Star Reports on Launch of New MRR Research Collaboration

VoxDev Features MRR Research in East Africa on Stress-tolerant Maize Paired with Insurance

The Conversation Features Commentary on Rural Resilience by MRR Director

Georgia State University Magazine Features MRR Research from Ethiopia

TechCrunch Quotes MRR Director on Small-scale Farmer Risk

University of Illinois News Reports Results of MRR Field Trial in Tanzania

Global Resilience Partnership Features Commentary on Resilience by MRR Director

How Climate Change Is Punishing the World's Poor

The Standard Features ALL-IN Initiative to Promote Africa-based Research Leadership

Q&A: Helping Small-scale Farmers Make the Most of Africa’s Digital Transformation

New Research Network Links African Development Economists for Policy Impact

A New Kind of Drought Insurance for Women in Kenya’s Arid Rangelands

Evidence Insight: From Rural Livelihood-Building to Increased Resilience in Nepal

Evidence Insight: Clearing Pathways to Prosperity with a Livelihood Building Program in Kenya

Evidence Insight: A New Type of Indexed Loan to Address Risk and Build Beyond Resilience