Workshop on Rethinking Impact
Understanding the Complexity of Poverty and Change
Cali-Colombia. March 26-28, 2008


   

   

   

   

Abstracts and Papers

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Avila, Flavio
Embrapa Experience on IA: Multidimensional approached and Institutional Uses
Presentation

Becerril, Javier
Maize adoption and poverty in Mexico.
Abstract

Bellon, Mauricio; Hellin Jonathan
Assessing the impact of agricultural policy on the genetic erosion of maize: a case study from Chiapas, Mexico.
Abstract  Presentation

Candelo, Carmen; Beardon, Hannah; Studd, Kate; Morris, Mike
Recognising complex social dynamics in natural resource management in Colombia
Abstract   Paper

Campilan, Dindo; Sister, Lorna
Exploring livelihood outcomes of participatory farmer training: the case of sweet potato feed utilization in Vietnam and the Philippines.
Abstract   Paper

Dickson, Nancy
Linking Knowledge with Action:The Role of Boundary Work
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La Rovere, Roberto; Dixon, John
Reflections on the process of developing and enriching impact assessment culture at CIMMYT.
Abstract  Paper

Douthwaite, Boru; Alvarez, Sophie; Cordoba, Diana; Mackay, Ronald ; Tehelen, Katherine ; Thiele, Graham
Participatory Impact Pathways Analysis: a practical method for project planning and evaluation.
Abstract  Paper

Facheux, Charly; Foundjem-Tita, Divine; Mbosso, Charlie; Russell, Diane; Tchoundjeu, Zac
Comparison of three modes of improving benefits to farmers within agroforestry product market chains.
Abstract   Paper

Friis-Hansen, Esbern; Duveskog, Deborah
Linking the learning process in Farmer Field Schools to impact of transformative change and poverty reduction.
Abstract   Paper

Galie', Alessandra
Assessing women’s empowerment through participatory agricultural technology in Syria.
Abstract   Paper

Gandarillas, Edson
Institutional arrangements to improve the responsiveness of agricultural innovations systems to the needs of the poor: an investigation of participatory monitoring and evaluation in Bolivia.
Abstract   Paper

Gauchan, Devendra; Adhikari, Anu; Sthapit, Bhuwon; Shrestha, Pratap ; Upadhyay, Madhusudan
Impact of market and value adding initiatives of insitu agrobiodiversity conservation project on crop diversity and livelihood improvement in Western Mid-Hills, Nepal.
Abstract 

Guijt, Irene; Ferrari, Eugenio
Rethinking monitoring for concerted action: dealing with the complexities of a ‘messy partnership’ in Brazil.
Abstract 

Gurung, Barun; Biggs, Stephen D.
Institutional Change: the unanticipated consequences of action.
Abstract   Paper

Hellin, Jonathan; Dixon, John ; Erenstein, Olaf
Livelihood metrics and knowledge bases for ex-ante impact assessment in the rice-wheat farming system of South Asia.
Abstract   Paper

Hooton, Nicholas A.
Linking evidence and user-voice for pro-poor policy change: lessons from Uganda and Kenya.
Abstract

Horton, Douglas
What Drives Evaluation Practice? An Examination of the Factors that Influence Evaluation Practice in the CGIAR
Abstract   Paper

Joshi, KD; Devkota, KP; Harris, D; Johansen, C; Musa, AM; Pandit, DB; Rawal, KB; Tripathi, M; Witcombe, JR
Innovative ways of assessing outcomes and impacts of participatory research on rice in Bangladesh, India and Nepal.
Abstract    Paper

La Rovere, Roberto; Flores, Dagoverto; Dixon, John
Through the livelihoods lens: lessons from Mexico and Nepal on integrating livelihood approaches and metrics for impact assessment.
Abstract     Paper   

Mowo, Jeremias; Nyaki, Adolf; Opondo, Chrisostom
Institutional innovations for enhancing impact of Research in Eastern Africa Highlands.
Abstract #1   Paper
Addressing the Research - Development disconnect: Lessons from Integrated Natural Resource Management in Eastern Africa.
Abstract #2   Paper

Maxwell, Mudhara ; Krone, Anton; Veldhuizen, Laurens van; Wongtschowski, Mariana
Learning to find ways to increase farmer access to innovation resources: Monitoring and evaluation of Local Innovation Support Funds.
Abstract  Paper

Ngugi, Jane Njeri; Nyongesa, Dave J W; Okitoi, L.O.
Gender concerns in research and household poverty reduction: the case of kenya agricultural research institute project on indigenous poultry in Western Kenya.
Abstract   Paper

Njenga, Mary; Karanja, Nancy; Kang'ethe, Erastus; Kabiru, Caroline; Munyao,Patrick; Prain, Gordon; Lee Smith, Gordon; Michael, Pigeon; Ngugi,Jane; Gurung, Barun and Gathuru Kuria
Enhancing research impacts through mainstreaming gender in organizations and research processes: case study of Urban Harvest and the International Potato Center.
Abstract   Paper

Nkonya, Ephraim; Davis, Kristin
The statistical challenges of attributing impacts of farmer field schools and demand-driven advisory service programs in Africa.
Abstract   Paper

Nyangaga, Julius; Baltenweck, I; Buyu, G; Emwanu, T; Henninger, N; Kaelo, D; Kiara, H; Kifugo, S; Kristjanson, P; Makui, O; Minjauw, B Ndeng’e, G; Nkedianye, D; Nyangaga, J; Okwi, P; Omore, A; Reid, R; Romney, D; Said, M; Smutylo, T; Staal, S
Research beyond borders: five cases of ILRI research outputs contributing to outcomes.
Abstract   Paper

O'Reilly, Sheelagh; Balogun, Paul; Carmel, Emma; Flint, Michael
How can formal comparative qualitative analysis assist in understanding and explaining differential impacts of pro-poor innovation in the renewable natural resources sector?
Abstract  Paper

Pant, Laxmi Prasad; Odame, Helen Hambly
Assessing innovations in agricultural research and development partnerships.
Abstract    Paper

Prasad, Shambu; Ramanjaneyulu, G.V; Ravindra, A; Sanghi, NK
Learning Alliances: Emerging Trends in Knowledge Intensive Agriculture.
Abstract   Paper

Raitzer, David
Assessing the impact of CIFOR’s influence on policy and practice in the pulp and paper sector.
Abstract   Paper

Rijniers, Jeroen
'Touching from a Distance' A Donor's Perspective on Impact Assessment.
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Rogers, Patricia
Four key tasks in impact assessment of complex interventions.
Presentation

Röling, Niels
Rethinking the pathways for rural poverty impact: from treadmill to innovation system.
Abstract   Paper

Rotondo, Emma ; Paz, Rodrigo; Thiele, Graham
Evaluation of outcomes and impacts of participatory methodologies on the quality of life of Andean households in Bolivia, Colombia and Peru.
Abstract   Paper

Salahuddin, Ahmad; Magor, Noel p.
Research to development process: the Bangladesh PETRRA project experience.
Abstract   Paper

Sheriff, Natasja
Monitoring for change, assessing for impact: the WorldFish Center experience.
Abstract   Paper

Thomas, Kurian
Rights and responsible well-being: capturing change and impact.
Abstract   Paper

Egelyng, Henrik;
Tipilda, Annita
Investing for a new paradigm of development returns: a review, a theoretical discussion and some cases of milk-men, milk-trees & millions.
Abstract    Paper

Vandeplas, Isabelle; Asimba, J.A; Deckers, J; Driessens, L; Merckx, R ; Sagwa, A.M; Vanlauwe, B
Bridging the gap between the poor and agricultural innovations: collaborative experimentation for cost and labour reduction in soybean production in South-Nyanza, Kenya.
Abstract   Paper

Vishnubhotla, Prasad; Reddy, K; Bezkorowajnyj, PG
Mapping of processes associated with the change: adoption of hybrid maize in Nalgonda district.
Abstract   Paper

Wind,Trisha
Building a Culture of Evaluation at IDRC
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