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Browsing Project Reports by Subject "Agricultural productivity"

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    Acknowledgement of the Unrecognized Spice and Herbs Sector by Empowering Women
    (2021) IFDC
    This case study explores the partnership between Damascene Essential Oils Processing PLC and 2SCALE in Ethiopia, focusing on empowering women in the spice and herb sector. The partnership aims to increase women's engagement in the industry by mobilizing them into cooperatives and providing training and resources to enhance their productivity and market access. The study highlights women's gender-based constraints in the sector, including limited control over income, lack of access to extension programs, and restricted access to production resources. Through the partnership, women farmers have gained access to quality seeds, training in improved agricultural practices, and support in decision-making processes. As a result, women have experienced increased productivity, improved household income, and greater participation in managing their farms. The study also emphasizes the role of youth employment in the partnership, with over 50 employment opportunities created, including 15 for women. Overall, the partnership has demonstrated the potential for women's economic empowerment and job creation for youth, contributing to poverty alleviation and food security in Ethiopia's spice and herb sector.
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    Fostering Sustainable Agriculture through Data-Driven Collaboration and Partnership: Ethiopia, Mozambique, and Nigeria
    (2023) IFDC
    This study explores the transformative impact of collaborative efforts on sustainable agriculture in Ethiopia, Mozambique, and Nigeria. Historically low fertilizer usage in Africa, attributed to various challenges, has hindered agricultural productivity. Despite efforts by governments and international agencies to promote sustainable practices, the absence of comprehensive and integrated data has impeded informed decision-making. The Visualizing Insights on Fertilizer for African Agriculture (VIFAA) program, a collaboration between the International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC), AfricaFertilizer, Development Gateway, and Wallace & Associates, with funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, addresses this data gap. By simplifying validated fertilizer data into visual formats through country dashboards, VIFAA provides tools for policymakers and the private sector, fostering evidence-based decision-making. The program has achieved significant success in Ethiopia, Mozambique, and Nigeria. In Ethiopia, a Fertilizer Technical Working Group (FTWG) and a country dashboard were established, aiding the government in strategic procurement decisions. Mozambique, facing data opacity, benefited from a FTWG and a study to improve data collection, addressing inefficiencies in the fertilizer value chain. In Nigeria, VIFAA's five-year engagement resulted in a sustainable private sector co-financing model, enhancing the country's fertilizer sector through data-driven insights. The collaborative approach and key components of success include close collaboration, leveraging existing frameworks, innovation through dashboards, setting up FTWG frameworks, timely implementation, optimal utilization of innovation funds, and sustainability through platform updates. The impact of VIFAA is evident in industry recognition, private sector co-funding, and government involvement in assessments such as the Presidential Fertilizer Initiative. The term "VIFAA," translating to "tool" in Swahili, encapsulates the program's essence as a vital tool for governments, private sector entities, suppliers, and farmers. As Africa experiences growth in fertilizer consumption, VIFAA stands out as a scalable model, showcasing the power of partnership in addressing complex challenges and driving positive change in the fertilizer sector. Encouraging increased stakeholder participation is crucial for the program's scalability and its ability to address the burgeoning data requirements accompanying the growth in fertilizer consumption.
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    Review of Fertilizer Use by Crop And by Product in Ethiopia 2017
    (2018-06)
    This report examines the agricultural input sector's critical impact on agricultural productivity in Ethiopia, focusing on fertilizer consumption. Despite heavy reliance on rainfed agriculture and dispersed cropping areas, timely access to inputs is crucial for achieving production targets. The study highlights Ethiopia's efforts to increase the use of modern fertilizer and seed technologies to boost agricultural productivity and meet economic development goals. The challenge lies in promoting cost-effective, sustainable, and environmentally sound use of productivity-enhancing inputs. The report reviews the literature and secondary data on the fertilizer sector's development in Ethiopia, addressing supply and demand constraints. It discusses the gradual shift from using two fertilizers (urea and DAP) to incorporating multi-nutrient fertilizers and highlights the gap between recommended and actual fertilizer use by farmers. The report also explores the diverse agro-ecological zones in Ethiopia and the government's investment in agricultural development. It emphasizes the need for continued efforts to improve knowledge dissemination, efficient input value chains, and accurate data collection for informed policy decisions.