Informing policies with causal impact evaluations: Co-creation and trust matter

8 Desember 2023 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 Comment

IFPRI assessments provide key information for policymakers.

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Letter to COP28 Delegates from Indigenous Leaders & Allies: Ensure Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Are Secured in the “Green” Transition

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Letter to COP28 Delegates from Indigenous Leaders & Allies: Ensure Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Are Secured in the “Green” Transition Country Global agnes Thu, 12/07/2023 – 11:52 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image   Dear COP28 Delegates,  We, Indigenous leaders and allies from diverse cultures, traditions, and regions across the […]

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Somalia: Severe floods ravage eastern Africa, threatening more hunger

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Countries: Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Uganda Source: World Food Programme Flooding in eastern Africa has worsened food insecurity after drought, affecting nearly 3 million people. WFP urges more support to reach 2 million more impacted individuals.

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Faith Pavilion Adds Spiritual Dimension to Climate Crisis Resolution

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Faith leaders gather at COP28 to add a spiritual dimension to resolving issues related to climate change. Credit: Umar Manzoor Shah/IPS By Umar Manzoor ShahDUBAI , Dec 7 2023 (IPS) For the first time at COP28, faith has a pavilion alongside science, technology, nations, and philanthropy, allowing religious leaders from […]

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A robot inspired by a snail could help clean up microplastics

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Photo: Pixabay/Ralphs_Fotos Plastic pollution poses a clear and present danger to ecosystems and an especially insidious form of it involves microplastics. These tiny plastic particles can accumulate in the tissues of animals, including us, and can even breach the blood-brain barrier with potentially grave consequences for health. Scientists have been […]

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FERC Issues 2023 Enforcement Report

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On 16 November 2023, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC or Commission) Office of Enforcement (Enforcement) released its 2023 Annual Report on Enforcement (FY2023 Report). The FY2023 Report is the 8th annual report issued by the Commission, providing an overview of Enforcement’s priorities. It summarizes actions taken by the three […]

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Harms of noise pollution track with U.S. racial inequities

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Pollution has long been shown to have disproportional impacts on minority communities, especially in urban centers, but an innovative review from Colorado State University shows how an oft-overlooked source—noise pollution—affects city neighborhoods that were once “redlined.” In the United States, redlining describes now-banned discriminatory housing policies that date back nearly […]

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Can we trust AI to generate agricultural extension advisories?

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A chatbot experiment.

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Colombia: UN and partners seek USD 1.59 billion for refugees, migrants from Venezuela and host communities

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Countries: Argentina, Aruba (The Netherlands), Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Curaçao (The Netherlands), Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guyana, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Sources: International Organization for Migration, UN High Commissioner for Refugees The funds will support access to asylum […]

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Revolutionizing the Building Sector for Sustainable, Resilient Cities

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Three programmes were announced at COP28 including a greening and forest partnership. This picture shows an example of landscaping for urban spaces and high-rises in Singapore. By Umar Manzoor ShahDUBAI, Dec 6 2023 (IPS) In the spirit of global cooperation and environmental commitment, COP 28 launched a groundbreaking initiative aimed […]

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