CACCI
Comprehensive Action for Climate Change Initiative
A worldwide coalition of research institutions dedicated to helping countries use better research methodologies, data analysis, and policy building to create climate resilience through implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and National Adaptation Plans (NAPs).
PRCI and CACCI were key participants in USAID’s webinar on climate action:
The USAID event outlined the need for partnering institutions to support countries implementing their climate plans to reduce emissions and increase climate resilience. Speakers highlighted the need for greater policy coherence, technical assistance and financial support for countries in Africa and Asia working to implement their climate resilience and adaptation plans.
Learn more about the cutting edge of climate resilience:
Events
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Jul 19
STAAARS+ teams: Initial research paper presentations
July 19, 2022 8:00AM – 9:30AM zoom
Short lightning talks from the four new STAAARS+ Teams on their new work.
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Jul 27
Influencing Policy in Gender Research: Panel Discussion on Influential Policy Research
July 27, 2022 8:00AM – 9:30AM Zoom
This session will provide PRCI researchers with insights on how to influence policymakers in research, with a focus on gender through the Agriculture, Nutrition, and Gender Linkages (ANGeL) project in Bangladesh.
New PRCI Training Modules
New PRCI Publications
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Policy support for sustainable agricultural intensification in Sub-Saharan Africa: Where are we 20 years on?
Published on April 5, 2022
Research Paper # 10. This study critically reviewed policy documents and associated budgets of six sub-Saharan African countries GDP and almost 60% of inorganic fertilizer use in the region. -
THE EXPORT POTENTIAL OF LAOS AGRI-FOOD TO THE EU MARKET
Published on April 5, 2022
Research Paper #9. This study aims to understand the export potential of Lao agri-food products, export impediments, and composition of market access for exporting Lao agricultural products to the EU market. -
How Specific Resilience Pillars Mitigate the Impact of Drought on Food Security: Evidence from Uganda
Published on February 9, 2022
Policy Brief #3. Resilience factors that mitigate the impact of drought in Uganda. -
Domestic or Imported: An Analysis of Rice Demand in Senegal
Published on February 7, 2022
Policy Brief #4. Summary Summary of findings on consumer rice consumption for urban and rural households. -
DOMESTIC OR IMPORTED? AN ANALYSIS OF RICE DEMAND IN SENEGAL
Published on January 3, 2022
Research Paper #8. This paper contributes to the rice policy debate by analyzing the demand side using the case study of Senegal in West Africa. -
TRADE FLOW PATTERNS IN NEPAL
Published on December 28, 2021
Research Paper #7. Nepal’s agriculture sector is characterized by low productivity, inadequate infrastructure, reliance on rain-fed traditional agriculture, and a feeble supply chain that slows agriculture even within the country.
Recent News and Blog Posts
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PRCI announces the third cohort of STAAARS plus teams
Published on June 22, 2022
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Upcoming ReNAPRI webinar about the effect of Ukraine war on Africa’s food systems
Published on June 22, 2022
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PRCI train-the-trainer model builds the next generation of global researchers
Published on June 17, 2022
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BIFAD Senior Researcher Award for Scientific Excellence goes to Thom Jayne
Published on June 8, 2022
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Policy seminar on food inflation in Sri Lanka and the role of social safety nets
Published on May 31, 2022
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President of Malawi to be guest of honor at agricultural conference
Published on May 26, 2022
