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COP27: Jumpstart Smallholder Climate Adaptation by Addressing Risk

by Alex Russell
November 08, 2022

Rigorous, field-tested evidence provides a roadmap for supporting households most vulnerable to climate change. For COP27, three key ideas can jumpstart climate adaptation and resilience by addressing risk in rural communities.

Q&A: Enhancing Smallholder Productivity through Horticulture Crops

by Annesofie Misiani
November 08, 2022

In this Q&A, ALL-IN Research Network Member Rebecca Bolatito Ibe discusses horticulture value chains.

World Food Day 2022: Strengthening Food Security and Resilience So No One is Left Behind

by Alex Russell
October 16, 2022

World Food Day 2022 is about those who are most affected by food-related crises. Learn about how MRR Innovation Lab researchers are innovating and testing ways to improve rural food security and resilience for all.

Building on Good Investments in Africa’s Development Research Community

by Alex Russell
October 11, 2022

ALL-IN

Strengthening research capacity at multiple levels is built into each Feed the Future ALL-IN project, ensuring that broader benefits continue to grow long after a project ends.

Q&A: Increasing Productivity with Credit, Insurance and Stress-Tolerant Seeds

by Annesofie Misiani
October 11, 2022

ALL-IN

In this Q&A, Feed the Future ALL-IN researcher Opeyemi Ayinde discusses her recent research on credit, insurance and stress-tolerant maize, as well as policies that can increase rural resilience.

Three Lessons on Capacity Strengthening with Graduate Student Assistants in Uganda

by Alex Russell
August 22, 2022

ALL-IN

A research team in Uganda has learned three key lessons on capacity strengthening while training graduate student research assistants taking part in a study testing ways to empower women in rural communities while increasing resilience.

Q&A: Improving Soil Health and Fertility to Strengthen Rural Resilience

by Annesofie Misiani
August 22, 2022

ALL-IN

In this Q&A, Feed the Future ALL-IN principal investigator John Olwande discusses his research on agricultural technology adoption and sustainable intensification, food and nutrition security, agricultural markets and impact evaluation.

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

by Annesofie Misiani
July 19, 2022

ALL-IN

In this Q&A, Feed the Future ALL-IN principal investigator Khadijat Amolegbe discusses her research, some challenges of conducting development research in Africa and the bright future for the sector.

New Research Network Links African Development Economists for Policy Impact

by Alex Russell
June 30, 2022

ALL-IN

In June 2022, the ALL-IN Research Network (ARN) launched its efforts to support locally led, locally relevant development economics research by African researchers and their institutions.

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

by Alex Russell
May 17, 2022

In Samburu, Kenya, MRR researchers are testing "Family Insurance," which they designed to respond to women's needs in taking care of their families during drought.

Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Markets, Risk and Resilience

News

COP27: Jumpstart Smallholder Climate Adaptation by Addressing Risk

Q&A: Enhancing Smallholder Productivity through Horticulture Crops

World Food Day 2022: Strengthening Food Security and Resilience So No One is Left Behind

Building on Good Investments in Africa’s Development Research Community

Q&A: Increasing Productivity with Credit, Insurance and Stress-Tolerant Seeds

Three Lessons on Capacity Strengthening with Graduate Student Assistants in Uganda

Q&A: Improving Soil Health and Fertility to Strengthen Rural Resilience

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

FARM-D Blog Features Commentary on Rural Development from MRR Director

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

Farming First Features Commentary on Rural Development from MRR Director