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An African man makes a speech in front of a banner in Chinese
Our previous work on China
… and influence with Chinese audiences through dissemination of research and policy-influencing products, such as films, Chinese … building partnerships among Chinese businesses, civil society and research institutions and African stakeholders in both the agriculture … read related publications .   Africa-China Informal Resources Trade research project: examining the social and environmental implications of …
Article, 01 August 2019
Maize cultivation along the Kafue river in Kitwe, Zambia. Water levels in the river have decreased because of deforestation in the river’s catchment area (Photo: Barbara Adolph/IIED)
Food, ecosystems, equality – can we have it all?
… from Africa and the UK, SENTINEL will undertake interdisciplinary research to inform policies, investments and practices. The project aims … of alternative agricultural development pathways.  Funded by the UK research council's GCRF (Global Challenges Research Fund) GROW programme , SENTINEL has an ambitious programme that …
Insight, 19 December 2017
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Empowering local actors in an urban crisis
… around the world, the Urban Crises Learning Fund supported over 30 research projects on key issues shaping humanitarian responses in urban … in the face of an urban crisis, as well as knowledge gaps for further research. …
Publication, 01 April 2018
A buffet of Ugandan food
Science with citizens, or science for citizens?
… Citizen science – the participation of non-scientists in scientific research – was the focus of a conference in the Hague earlier this … and potential scale of enrolling ordinary citizens in scientific research.  The conference opened with a presentation by Rosy Mondardini, … the work that we are doing with Hivos  and our partner, the  Kabarole Research and Resource Centre (KRC) , on food consumption in Uganda as …
Insight, 23 July 2019
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Loss and damage case studies from the frontline: a resource to support practice and policy
Publication, 22 October 2021
Water tanker.
Beyond the city’s borders: water and sanitation access for refugees in Mafraq
… Jordan could benefit urban areas hosting refugees and Jordanians. Our research study area focuses on the host community neighbourhood of … refugees in Jordan’s urban centres and local authorities. As our research project draws to a close, we will be presenting options for …
Insight, 28 September 2023
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Informal food vendors and their role in the food and nutrition security of low-income workers in Bandung City, Indonesia
… This research is part of a process of evidence generation to help protect and … food providers, who have a contested place in the city’s growth. The research set out to better understand: (1) the place of street and …
Publication, 01 August 2019
Two children in a flooded field.
Supporting child-centred resilience to climate impacts
Project, 17 February 2022
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Artisanal and small-scale mining in Tanzania – Evidence to inform an ‘action dialogue’
… and responsible mining sector. This report presents the findings of research carried out to inform this dialogue. The research is based on a desk study, stakeholder mapping, and stakeholder … at regional, district and village level, media and academia. This research provides an insight into the potential and positive impacts of …
Publication, 01 July 2018
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L’inclusion sociale pour une gestion équitable et durable des ressources naturelles: deux expériences au Mali
… situation, SOS Sahel UK and NEF participated in a regional action-research programme on shared management of common property resources in …
Publication, 01 January 2003