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ProjectFactsheetStrengthening Links Between Extension and Research to Improve Agriculture Production and Food and Nutrition Security in Liberia - GCP/LIR/027/EC 2025
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No results found.As with other countries in the West Africa region, research and pluralistic extension systems in Liberia have limited linkages with farmers, research and stakeholders. Moreover, from the extension and research systems assessment conducted by the project, as well as consultations carried out among stakeholders, it is evident that there is a lack of clear direction and governance for agricultural extension and its linkage with research in the country. The project reviewed, updated and validated the National Agriculture Extension and Advisory Services (NAEAS) Policy and the Central Agricultural Research Institute (CARI) Strategic Plan and developed an operational plan with a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework. The project supported five business service centres (BSCs) for four improved value chains (cassava, cocoa, rice and vegetables) in agriculture production, processing and marketing. The project was implemented in collaboration with the MoA, CARI and the University of Liberia. -
Book (stand-alone)Technical reportCFS 2019/46/Inf.17 - Agroecological and other innovative approaches for sustainable agriculture and food systems that enhance food security and nutrition. A report by the High Level Panel of Experts on Food Security and Nutrition
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Food systems and agriculture are at a crossroads and a profound transformation is needed at all scales, not only to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG2) to “end hunger and all forms of malnutrition” by 2030 but also to address Agenda 2030 in its entirety, including human and environmental health, climate change, equity and social stability. Current trends, such as the new increase, since 2014, in the number of undernourished people and the alarming rate of all forms of malnutrition in all countries, and related tensions will be exacerbated if we fail to design and implement, in a very near future, food systems that ensure food security and nutrition while addressing all sustainability challenges. Agroecological and other innovative approaches in agriculture are increasingly praised for their potential contribution to reach these crucial goals. This report adopts a dynamic perspective, centred on the key concepts of transition and transformation. Ultimately, this rich and comprehensive report aims to fuel an exciting policy convergence process and help remove the lock-ins by developing a common understanding of these matters, so that concrete transition pathways can be implemented at all relevant scales, from farm, community and landscape to national, regional and global levels. -
Book (stand-alone)Technical studyComprehensive assessment of national agricultural research and extension systems with a special focus on institutional linkages between various actors in Liberia
Analysis and guidelines - Liberia case study
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No results found.As part of the efforts of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to support and strengthen NARS’ research impacts and their links to extension service systems, the present assessment was conducted in Liberia to establish deeper insight into these challenges and opportunities. The results presented in this comprehensive report can be used to support the development and adoption of guidelines for use by the NARS. The present study was undertaken to assess the implementation of AR4D in Liberia and the key actors involved to better understand the performance and the intuitional linkages amongst them and other relevant institutions to help identify potentials for fulfilling the agricultural research for development needs of the country with the over-arching goal of supporting small-scale farmers.
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