This paper explores the different components of the adaptive capacity of households in the Central Rift Valley (CRV) of Ethiopia and quantifies their relative contributions. The data were derived from a survey of 413 households randomly selected from four Kebeles (the smallest government administrative units) in the CRV. The adaptive capacity of the households was assessed using the Local Adaptive Capacity (LAC) framework and measured in terms of both aggregate and composite indices, with sixty indicators distributed across five major components and subcomponents.

Declining populations of Zizania palustris L. (northern wildrice, or wildrice) during
the last century drives the demand for new and innovative techniques to support monitoring of
this culturally and ecologically significant crop wild relative. We trained three wildrice detection
models in R and Google Earth Engine using data from annual aquatic vegetation surveys in
northern Minnesota. Three di erent training datasets, varying in the definition of wildrice presence,

Climate-smart village (CSV) has been demonstrated as a good model to practice climate-smart agriculture technologies and practices (CSA T&Ps) for enhancing adaptive capacity and resilience to climate change in rural areas worldwide. This material documents detailed stepwise guidelines for CSV implementation at village level from three CSVs that have been successfully established for three distinctive agroecologies of Yen Bai province. These CSVs were developed in three different projects, such as the CCAFS FP2.1 (2015-2018), VIBE 2018.05 (2019-2021), and NTM (2020) projects.

CTA and SPC have a long working relationship spanning over 15 years. In 2012, CTA commenced
an evaluation of the work it had undertaken with several partners such as SPC in the ACP region.
This Report documents the findings of an Impact Evaluation of capacity development activities provided by CTA for the Pacific region over the last 10 years through SPC, namely its Land Resources Division (LRD).

Africa Research in Sustainable Intensification for the Next Generation Ethiopian Highlands project, technical report, 1 October 2019–31 March 2020

The SPIA 2019-2021 progress report seeks to provide a timely and relevant input into One CGIAR discussions and offer an update to SPIA stakeholders on the progress and ongoing activities of SPIA. The report describes studies in the pipeline, ongoing country-level data collection efforts, and details of initiatives at different levels to strengthen impact culture within the CGIAR.

WLE/IWMI research findings demonstrated that substantial water and energy savings could be achieved by adopting more efficient irrigation technologies in the lift irrigated areas of Uzbekistan. Researchers engaged with decision makers and recommended that the government shift subsidies from energy to water saving technologies. This recommendation has been adopted in a state program on water saving technologies covering 450,000 hectares in 2021.

The Alliance and its partners inspired the government in Ethiopia to start constructing a drinking water dam for the people of Mekaneselam. Our detailed report investigating the various water harvesting options and suggestions for a suitable location has led to a decision to invest hundreds of millions. We are now working with partners to develop an integrated 'dam catchment management master plan'. When completed the project will benefit the close to 100,000 people of Mekaneselam and its surroundings.

PIM researchers conducted an impact evaluation of the Baraza program, which has been implemented by the Office of the Prime Minister since 2009 to improve public services. The findings and recommendations of the study are being used to increase the program’s cost-effectiveness and inclusivity, potentially affecting millions of citizens throughout the country.