The University of California, Davis in partnership with the Global Forum for Rural Advisory Services released a Nutrition-Sensitive Extension training module. The components of this training module include a manual, workbook, lecturer guide, and presentation. The module is amenable to self-directed or group study and is the 16th module in the New Extensionist Learning Kit. […]
Youth employment in Africa
African Capacity Building Foundation released a new publication on youth employment in Africa. The aim of this publication is to provoke evidence-based discussion and encourage further investigation on the critical capacity challenges to be addressed to tackle youth unemployment in Africa. The paper assesses the causes and impacts of youth unemployment in Botswana, Namibia, South […]
The Nutrition Advantage Harnessing nutrition co-benefits of climate-resilient agriculture
International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD) recently published a report titled ‘The Nutrition Advantage Harnessing nutrition co-benefits of climate-resilient agriculture’. This report examines how investments in climate-resilient agriculture can be leveraged not only to deliver benefits to secure food security under a changing climate but also to contribute to efforts to eradicate malnutrition. To access […]
Integrating and Strengthening Nutrition in Agriculture and Maternal and Child Health Programs in Guatemala
The FANTA Project released "Integrating and Strengthening Nutrition in Agriculture and Maternal and Child Health Programs in Guatemala: A Report on FANTA Activities from 2011 to 2017." Engaging the Government of Guatemala and partners in multisectoral efforts to integrate and strengthen nutrition in health and agriculture interventions, particularly those targeting women and children in the […]
Building climate resilient policies
A new report by World Bank Group titled ‘Unbreakable: Building the Resilience of the Poor in the Face of Natural Disasters’ underscores the urgency for climate-smart policies that protect countries facing regular natural disasters. The report charts out a roadmap to help countries to adapt better adapt to climate change, and boost the resilience and prosperity of their […]