Bedru Balana and Olufemi Popoola co-organized an enumerator training for the baseline survey on 'Solar Dryer Intervention for Post-harvest Management' randomized control trial (RCT) study in Kano State, Nigeria. The four-day training of enumerators, field supervisors, and local project partner organization focused on the basics of RCT survey design, research ethics on human-subjects, consent form, […]
Survey Data Management and Analysis using STATA
A follow on activity is being conducted to the The Feed the Future Nigeria Agriculture Policy Activity (FtF-NAPA) which was implemented by International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and Michigan State University (MSU) between February 1, 2021, and November 30, 2022, This activity is building on the successes and achievements of the previous activities, while […]
Youth entrepreneurship in agribusiness: Country reports
Creating opportunities for youth is a necessary and important strategy to optimally harness the existing demographic dividend. Since agriculture sector continues to be an important resource in many developing countries, it is an important pathway to create employment opportunities for youth. The presence of a strong entrepreneurship ecosystem in the agribusiness sector can incentivize youth […]
Summary Blog on ‘Capacity Strengthening Achievements by IFPRI Country Programs in 2018-2021
(Picture taken at a Kaleidoscope model training by IFPRI-Pakistan colleagues in Peshawar) Introduction This blog describes the capacity strengthening activities conducted between 2018-2021 by IFPRI country programs. It documents the nature of activities undertaken, alignment to country program objectives, and related impact. This kind of monitoring and reporting helps in promoting IFPRI’s capacity strengthening […]
Workshop on Introduction to Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning
The Feed the Future Nigeria Agricultural Policy Activity (NAPA) is designed to promote inclusive agricultural productivity growth, improved nutritional outcomes, and enhanced livelihood resilience for men and women through an improved policy enabling environment. In line with its goal and objective, NAPA provides technical support to various stakeholders at both the national and sub-national (state) […]