NEWS
Publications
February 19, 2020
A collection of briefs just released by CIFOR presents findings on the progress of forest tenure reforms in Uganda and Kenya.
Events
March 12, 2020
This panel, organized by the Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI), will share innovations from research and practitioner partnerships working to end violence against women in the global South.
Blog
February 12, 2020
How secure resource rights help communities in Africa restore forests and build local economies
Events
February 13, 2020
Global evidence suggests that cash transfer programs, when combined with nutrition specific modalities, have the potential to improve child nutrition. But how much of those nutrition interventions would be enough to lead to sustainable improvements is yet not well understood. This seminar will aim to address remaining knowledge gaps on program design and policy options to make CT programming in the region more nutrition sensitive.
News
January 31, 2020
The USAID Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy Research, Capacity, and Influence (PRCI) announces Request for Proposals for the Structural Transformation of African and Asian Agriculture and Rural Spaces (STAAARS+) Fellowship Program. The new program is a collaboration between Cornell University, Michigan State University (MSU), and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). STAAARS+ is an extension of the Structural Transformation of African Agriculture and Rural Space (STAARS) fellowship program run by Cornell University and supported by PIM since 2016.
Events
February 6, 2020
This webinar will discuss key gender issues and entry points for policy research and outreach, focusing on integrating gender into each stage of the research process - from design to communication of impact.
News
January 23, 2020
For many humanitarian actors, a household represents the most appropriate social unit for aid delivery. However, pastoralist family groupings are far more complex and dynamic.
Blog
January 17, 2020
A review of application of participatory rangeland management (PRM) approach in Ethiopia shows positive impact, including improved land condition and women's empowerment.