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Africa RISING WA. I. Hoeschle-Zeledon Coordinator IITA. Where we work: Ghana Site selection: length of growing period market access, - accessibility during rainy season. Zambia Chipata and Kte districts. sub-humid. semi-arid. sub-humid/semi-arid. sub-humid. semi-arid to humid.
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Africa RISING WA I. Hoeschle-Zeledon Coordinator IITA
Where we work: Ghana Site selection: length of growing period market access, - accessibility during rainy season Zambia Chipata and Kte districts sub-humid semi-arid sub-humid/semi-arid sub-humid semi-arid to humid
Where we work: Mali Site selection: rainfall (high in Bougouni and Yanfolila, low in Sikasso ) market access (high to medium in all locations)
Capacity building 7 MSc and 9 PhD students attached to the project
Achievements RO1: Situation analysis site selection; baseline surveys; detailed farming systems analysis for construction of farm typologies; identification of constraints and entry points for intensification; establishment of R4D Platforms RO2: Integrated systems improvement multiple partnerships established for research implementation; set of participatory trials in place;
RO3: Scaling and delivery partnerships with development partners; R4D platforms as vehicle for scaling and dissemination established; regular field days and training courses for farmers and scientists RO4: M&E reporting against 8 FtF indicators for project impact; discussion on SI indicators initiated; custom indicators under development