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The Research Into Use Programme (RIU)

Region: 
Global
Website Link: 
http://www.dfid.gov.uk/R4D/Project/60328/Default.aspx
Description: 

Research into Use (RIU) is

Project Date: 
Fri, 01/06/2006
Organization: 
Research Into Results Ltd, University of Edinburgh


The Economic and Social Consequences of Armed Conflict in Colombia: Evidence for Designing Effective Policies in Conflict and Post-Conflict Regions.

Region: 
Latin America and Caribbean
Country: 
Colombia
Website Link: 
http://www.dfid.gov.uk/R4D/Project/60730/Default.aspx
Description: 

Although a large strand of

Organization: 
Economics and Social Research Council
Universidad de los Andes, Colombia


The effectiveness of micro-insurance in helping small-holders manage weather-related risks.

Region: 
Global
Country: 
Global
Website Link: 
http://www.dfid.gov.uk/R4D/Project/60808/Default.aspx
Description: 

The risk of unfavourable weath

Project Date: 
Tue, 01/05/2010
Organization: 
Harvard Business School


Pro-Poor Policy Options to Control Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Africa and South East Asia

Region: 
Global
Country: 
Cambodia
Country: 
Ethiopia
Country: 
Ghana
Country: 
Indonesia
Country: 
Kenya
Country: 
Nigeria
Country: 
Vietnam
Country: 
Thailand
Website Link: 
http://www.dfid.gov.uk/R4D/Project/60508/Default.aspx
Description: 

Since its emergence, H5N1 HPAI

Project Date: 
Mon, 01/01/2007
Organization: 
Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations
International Development Research Centre
International Food Policy Research Institute
International Livestock Research Institute, Kenya
Royal Veterinary College
Rural Development Research Consortium


Improving access to natural capital for the rural poor in contexts of uncertainty: Institutions, governance and policy processes

Region: 
Africa
Country: 
Mozambique
Country: 
South Africa
Country: 
Zimbabwe
Website Link: 
http://www.dfid.gov.uk/R4D/Project/2454/Default.aspx
Description: 

The SL approach focusses atten

Project Date: 
Tue, 01/04/2000
Organization: 
Centre for African Studies/Land Tenure Centre, University of Eduardo Mondlane
Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex
Institute of Environmental Studies, University of Zimbabwe
Overseas Development Group, School of Development Studies, University of East Anglia
Overseas Development Institute
Programme for Land and Agrarian Studies, University of the Western Cape
Rural Livelihoods Department, Department for International Development (UK)


Improved agricultural rural transport for Kenya

Region: 
Africa
Country: 
Ghana
Country: 
Kenya
Country: 
Uganda
Website Link: 
http://www.dfid.gov.uk/R4D/Project/3059/Default.aspx
Description: 

It is evident in Kenya that a

Project Date: 
Fri, 01/04/2002
Organization: 
Department of Agricultural Engineering, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Development Technology Unit, School of Engineering, University of Warwick
International Forum for Rural Transport and Development
Kenya Network for Draught Animal Technology
Natural Resources International Limited
Silsoe Research Institute


Future Agricultures Consortium (FAC) Phase 2

Region: 
Africa
Website Link: 
http://www.dfid.gov.uk/R4D/Project/60706/Default.aspx
Description: 

Future Agricultures Consort

Organization: 
Centre for Development, Environment and Policy, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London
Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex
Overseas Development Institute


Achieving pro-poor growth through agriculture: Consortium

Region: 
Global
Website Link: 
http://www.dfid.gov.uk/R4D/Project/3857/Default.aspx
Description: 

Recognition of the multi-disci

Project Date: 
Wed, 01/05/2005 - Fri, 01/04/2008
Organization: 
Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine
Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex
Overseas Development Institute


Using Social Protection to Reduce Vulnerability and Promote Economic Growth in Kenya.

Author: 
Omiti, J.; Nyanamba, T.

While reducing risk and vulnerability, social protection (SP) measures can also promote productive activity and economic growth. This paper discusses how SP policies can be
used to address key aspects of risk and vulnerability, and to promote economic growth in agriculture.

Publication Date: 
2008
Region: 
Middle East and North Africa
Country: 
Kenya
Publications Link: 
http://www.dfid.gov.uk/R4D/Output/178492/Default.aspx
http://www.dfid.gov.uk/r4d/PDF/Outputs/Futureagriculture/Briefing_Kenya_SP.pdf