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DRYLANDS

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DRYLANDS

Occupying 40% of the earth’s land area, dryland areas are home to 2.5 billion people – 30% of the world’s population. These regions are forced to contend with severe environmental degradation, increasing climate variability, and severe demographic challenges. Read more
SYSTEMS APPROACH

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SYSTEMS APPROACH

Applying state of the art ’systems thinking,’ Dryland Systems takes research for development ideas much further than traditional approaches, combining innovative partnerships, diverse technologies, and appropriate policies. Read more
RESEARCH FOCUS

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RESEARCH FOCUS

Dryland Systems’ research agenda is guided by sound science and objectives that target wellbeing and the sustainability of a region’s natural resource base. Read more
IMPACT

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IMPACT

Dryland Systems aims to strengthen food security and generate higher and more secure incomes for tens of millions of people across the dry areas. It will also raise the productive capacity of natural resources and reduce degradation across 11 billion hectares. Read more

Strategic extension: Identifying innovative farmers

The effectiveness of agricultural extension is controlled by a range of factors: the capacity of extension agents; the quality of extension materials; and whether rural communities or civil society organizations are engaged and responsive to extension efforts.
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What does a practical policy for the world’s dry areas look like?

Policies are an integral part of making an agro-ecosystem approach work and national policies are key to getting innovations into the field – helping to achieve the elusive dream of scaling-up new approaches.
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Research phase of the CGIAR Research Program on Dryland Systems moves ahead

The implementation of the ICARDA-led CGIAR Research Program on Dryland Systems continued to move ahead recently when a group of ICARDA scientists visited one of the Program’s ‘action sites’ in Jordan and discussed the initiative’s forthcoming plans with key stakeholders.
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Adopting an integrated ‘systems’ approach to dryland agro-ecosystems

The CGIAR Research Program on Dryland Systems adopts a ‘systems’ approach to agricultural research for development which effectively incorporates the constellation of social, economic, and institutional factors controlling the adoption of new innovations and technologies.
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Partner focus: Q&A with Dr. Hichem Ben Salem, Director General, INRAT

The Institute of Agronomic Research in Tunisia (INRAT) is a state-run scientific institution which plays a key role in the capacity building of dry area agricultural scientists.
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The ‘Theory of Change’ guiding Dryland Systems

Applying a systems approach to improve the lives of people in the world's dry lands is a complex endeavor.
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Events

A Gender Strategy for the Dryland Systems Program

20-21 September 2013, Malawi

Target Region Implementation and Partnership Workshop

17- 19 September 2013, Malawi

DT-11: Desert Technology 11 International Conference

19 - 22 November, San Antonio, USA

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