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Assessing the impact of CGIAR research

Joined September 2013
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While collecting data for our Vietnam Country Study, @cgiarspia found that simple self-reporting questions produced a number of validity issues in survey responses. SPIA will discuss some of these challenges in an upcoming webinar. Register here: on.cgiar.org/4dbgfXg
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🌍 When agricultural innovations scale, who actually benefits? @cgiarspia continues to collect rigorous evidence to ensure women aren't quietly written out of agricultural progress. 📊 Learn more: on.cgiar.org/3J03zpg #IWD2026 #InternationalWomensDay @CGIAR @IAES_CGIAR
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Did you know that you can get the latest SPIA news delivered straight to your inbox every month? 📥 Sign up for our newsletter to receive research highlights, insights from our team, and updates on upcoming events. ➡️Subscribe here: cgiar.us7.list-manage.com/su…
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When @cgiarspia presented our estimate that @CGIAR investment in drought-tolerant maize in Ethiopia generated returns between $4.30-$7.60/dollar spent, this raised an obvious question: "Which is it? Those are different numbers." Read the blog: on.cgiar.org/4bneAfO
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A new paper co-authored by SPIA Chair @TravisLybbert examines the sharply gendered information channels that often determine uptake of new agricultural technologies in #India. Read more in this post on @ThePolicyEdge_: policyedge.in/p/how-gendered… (1/2)

How Gendered is Farm Technology Adoption - The Policy Edge

Technology uptake hinges on the gendered pathways of learning and the balance of decision-making power inside the home

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And read the paper, published this week in "World Development": sciencedirect.com/science/ar… (2/2)
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📅 SAVE THE DATE for the launch of our #Bangladesh Country Study! Join us on Dec. 17 to learn more about the diverse portfolio of innovations that CGIAR centers have rolled out in Bangladesh. Register here: cgiar.zoom.us/meeting/regist…
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Learn about the great work that @CGIAR centers like @irri, @CIMMYT, @IFPRI, @Cipotato, @WorldFish & others are doing in #Bangladesh — and how we're using methodologies like #DNAFingerprinting, remote sensing & nationally representative surveys to better understand our impact.
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CGIAR SPIA@cgiarspia
20 Nov 2025
Today is #WorldChildrensDay: a global call to action to advocate for children’s rights. The connection between children’s rights and @CGIAR research may not seem so obvious — but our work consistently shows that agricultural policy is inextricably linked to children’s wellbeing.
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CGIAR SPIA@cgiarspia
20 Nov 2025
➡️ Policies that stabilize household income and reduce reliance on child labor — like Index-Based Livestock Insurance 🐄 — allow more time for children to attend school, resulting in measurable educational gains. Further insights will be discussed in our upcoming ROI report.
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CGIAR SPIA@cgiarspia
20 Nov 2025
We are proud of the proven benefits our innovations have had, but we know there's still a long way to go. We remain committed to making further progress to strengthen food systems and ensure that every child has the opportunity to thrive. #WorldChildrensDay
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Ismahane Elouafi@CGIAR_EMD
30 Oct 2025
🌾We rely on science, data, and digital tools to see how investments make a difference. Measuring impact in agriculture is never straightforward but it’s one of the most important things we do thanks to @cgiarspia on.cgiar.org/4nsNw1F @ftlive #AgriculturalInnovation
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CGIAR SPIA@cgiarspia
24 Oct 2025
Can Reach Count as Impact? 🤔📊 Our latest blog explores the limits of this bypass, and what it means for evaluating agricultural research. 📖 Read more here: on.cgiar.org/4o1ZFeR @IAES_CGIAR
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CGIAR SPIA@cgiarspia
20 Oct 2025
🌱 From safeguarding seeds to advancing cassava genetics, SPIA’s visit to CIAT in Cali highlights how #agriculturalresearch is transforming lives worldwide. Read more 👇 on.cgiar.org/47bpHVQ @CGIAR @IAES_CGIAR @BiovIntCIAT_eng
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CGIAR SPIA@cgiarspia
16 Oct 2025
Can impacts really travel? When it comes to #developmentresearch, scaling success is never simple —each new context is an experiment in itself. Read our latest blog: on.cgiar.org/4hdgyAR @IAES_CGIAR
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💫 We’re delighted to welcome Prof. Shilpa Aggarwal as a new member of the CGIAR Standing Panel of Impact Assessment (SPIA) Panel! Learn more about her work: on.cgiar.org/4nK7wxM @IAES_CGIAR
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CGIAR SPIA@cgiarspia
30 Sep 2025
We’re excited to welcome Milcah Kirinyet to the SPIA Country Studies team as Research Officer in Data Systems! 🌍 Read more about her work here: on.cgiar.org/3ILn5G6 @IAES_CGIAR
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CGIAR SPIA@cgiarspia
25 Sep 2025
From evidence to reflection 📊 Discover our professional team's reflections on the Evaluation of the 2019–2024 Program of Work — distilling stakeholder feedback and reaffirming the central role of rigor in #impactassessment. 👉 Read here: on.cgiar.org/4nDgbBE @IAES_CGIAR
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CGIAR SPIA@cgiarspia
16 Sep 2025
📢 We’re hiring! SPIA is looking for a Communications Consultant to amplify the impact of our research. From strategy to storytelling, connect research with global audiences. Apply today 👉bit.ly/46lDVDg @CGIAR @IAES_CGIAR
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