Exchange builds farmer resilience to climate change
ICARDA recently facilitated a farmer-centered knowledge exchange involving producers from both Jordan and Iraq, an attempt to strengthen community resilience.
View ArticleNew Research and Educational Institute targets sustainable development of...
A new research and educational institute targeting the more sustainable development of arid lands was launched at ICARDA’s Amman office recently.
View ArticlePromoting women’s participation in income generating activities
An initiative to empower rural women in Jordan and encourage their participation in income-generating activities, recently held a ceremony for graduates of its peer-to-peer training scheme.
View ArticleCapacity strengthening: enhancing modeling capabilities
Efforts to improve systems analysis and enhance modeling capabilities across North Africa were recently taken forward through a workshop targeting researchers from Algeria, Tunisia, and Morocco.
View ArticleTough road but big returns: working with Afghan women
Women are playing an increasing role in Afghanistan's agricultural sector, and are key to the country's development and reconstruction.
View ArticleDate palm: a strategic crop for the Arabian Peninsula
In order to improve the region’s date palm production, ICARDA’s Arabian Peninsula Regional Program (APRP) has initiated a series of capacity strengthening events.
View ArticleAn integrated response to aridity
ICARDA is helping farmers across the Arabian Peninsula deal with extreme aridity, water scarcity, and erratic rainfall.
View ArticleCollaborative research & capacity building program for sustainable &...
ICARDA-IFPRI project has led to improved practices for integrated water & land management in Central Asia.
View ArticleA new faba bean variety replensihes soils and raises hope in Ethiopia
Ethiopian farmers gain hope as improved faba bean demonstrates revival of degraded soils and productivity.
View ArticleCapacity strengthening: achieving impact over the long term
Equipping farmers with the knowledge and skills they need to modernize the Arab region’s wheat production.
View ArticleInvesting in food security: bridging the skills gap for a food secure future
Investing in food security – strengthening the capacity of young scientists will help countries raise productivity for decades to come.
View ArticleStrengthening the Participation of Women in Wheat Production Systems
Our understanding of the constraints holding back Africa's women farmers and entrepreneurs is improving - thanks to an ICARDA-managed wheat initiative.
View ArticleEmpowering female farmers in Tunisia
Agricultural extension programs often fail to target women effectively. An ICARDA initiative in Tunisia asks why and challenges prevailing constraints.
View ArticleArab Fund for Economic and Social Development supports young researchers
Capacity development is key to bridge knowledge gaps and enhance the skills of young scientists.
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