February 9, 2013
Research›Papers/Reports
Niger Resilience Study
In 2012, the Sahel faced a severe food security crisis for the fourth time within a decade. Poor rains, rising food process and internal displacement caused by insecurity has...More
November 15, 2012
Research›Case Studies
Considering Gender in Farmers' Groups
This case study offers insights about gender roles and gender dynamics within 14 farmers' groups in Madagascar. The findings and recommendations will help improve how Catholic...More
November 7, 2012
Research›Case Studies
Dried Beans in Ethiopia
This case study focuses on collaborative efforts to link white pea bean farmers in Ethiopia to canning factories and retailers in the U.K. It explores the benefits and risks of...More
June 13, 2012
Tools for Field Staff›Best Practices
Maximizing the Value of Cash for Work
This report describes the 20 best practices distilled from a recent Real Time Evaluation of EARLI, a cash for work program implemented by CRS in Niger. EARLI is a USAID/OFDA-...More
May 1, 2012
Research›Papers/Reports
Impacts of Food Vouchers on Local Markets
Food vouchers, as well as local and regional procurement programs, are assuming greater importance as alternatives to traditional food aid. CRS commissioned a study to analyze the...More
May 6, 2011
Research›Papers/Reports
Under What Conditions Are Value Chains Effective Tools for Pro-poor Development?
Linking farmers to well-functioning local or global markets plays an important role in long-term strategies to reduce rural poverty and hunger. It is critical to understand how to...More
August 13, 2010
Research›Evaluations/Assessments
Seed System Security Assessment
This joint assessment, which was carried out in May 2010 by ten organizations, assesses the impact of the January 12, 2010, earthquake on households and agricultural livelihoods...More
March 10, 2010
Research›Evaluations/Assessments
A Rapid Seed Assessment in the Southern Department of Haiti
This report summarizes the results from a rapid seed assessment in the South Department in Haiti between February 12 and March 1, 2010. The purpose of this assessment was to...More
March 1, 2010
Research›Evaluations/Assessments
Food Security in Eastern Africa and the Great Lakes Region
This is a summary of food security surveys and analyses commissioned under the C3P project. The document assesses the effects of banana and cassava disease on food and income...More
March 1, 2010
Research›Papers/Reports
The Use of GIS in Crop Disease Management
This document summarizes the contributions and use of geographic mapping tools (GIS/GPS) in a disease management project. It discusses challenges that the project encountered. It...More
