Journal articles Open Access Bioeconomic approach to rebuilding small Haplochromine cichlids of Lake Malombe, Malawi W. Jere · V. Kasulo · E. Kaunda · Orton Msiska +1 more The paper deals with the surplus production models of Verhulst Schaefer that were applied to the small haplochromine cichlids fishery to investigate the sustainability properties of the stock and management of the fishery. The basic object… RUF-35631 2012 CC BY 4.0 8 Oct 2015
Newsletters Open Access The RUFORUM monthly Newsletter March, 2013 RUF-35305 2013 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access The African Renaissance: Engaging communities to strengthen agricultural tertiary Education P. Ebanyat · E. Kaunda · C. Ntwali · W. Okalebo +1 more Poverty remains a central character to the Sub-Saharan African landscape. Despite the allocation of close to US$50 per person on the African continent from various donors in 2008, much remains unchanged. The United States alone quadrupled … RUF-35276 2010 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Monitoring and evaluating capacity development programmes: A conceptual basis and experiences from the RUFORUM M&E strategy development Agnes Akwang Obua-Ogwal · Washington O. Ochola In responding to the demand for tools, strategy and capacity for monitoring and evaluating (M&E) performance, the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) has embarked on development of a robust M&… RUF-35271 2010 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Innovation systems perspectives: Institutional change to strengthen agricultural tertiary education in Sub-saharan Africa E. Adipala · Nodumo Dhlamini · Wellington Ekaya · Washington O. Ochola The changing face of African agriculture in the wake of myriad global, regional and local challenges requires adjustments in agricultural capacity development. Universities are better placed to spearhead this change but they too need to ad… RUF-35269 2010 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Developing a regional agricultural and rural innovations PhD training program in eastern africa: The Egerton University experience D.M. Amudavi · Justus M. Ombati · C.A. Onyango Although agricultural and rural sectors have a substantial economic share in Africa, their performance have remained sub-optimal due to many challenges including limited supply of high level professionals in agricultural and rural innovati… RUF-35252 2010 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Newsletters Open Access The RUFORUM monthly Newsletter July, 2009 RUF-35191 2009 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Empowering primary school children to produce food to mitigate short-term hunger through school gardening: The case of Universal primary schools in Kamuli and Soroti Districts, Uganda S. Apolot · P. Kibwika · F. Kyazze · D. Loga Short-term hunger caused by inability of parents to pay for or pack lunch for their children threatens success of Universal Primary Education in Uganda. School gardening if properly introduced offers a sustainable solution that empowers th… RUF-35155 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Maturity, age and growth of Oreochromis karongae (Teleostei: cichlidae) in Lake Malawi and Lake Malombe M. Banda · F. Kapute · E. Kaunda · Morioka. Sinshuke Size-at-50% maturity, age and growth, of Oreochromis (Nyasalapia) karongae (‘chambo’) in Lakes Malawi and Malombe were studied. Similar size-at-50% maturity and growth patterns were found for populations in Lake Malawi, but differences wer… RUF-35013 2010 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Performance of a natural draft briquette-gas stove for domestic use H. Mulindi · S. Okwach · T. Thoruwa Biomass as a source of energy supplies close to 68% of the total energy demand in Kenya. The stoves used to burn these biomass fuels are characterized by high inefficiencies and high emissions posing environmental risks to the Kenyan fores… RUF-34979 2010 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Tourism and agriculture linkages: Determinants of local agricultural products purchase by hotels at the Kenyan coast P.M. Mshenga This paper investigated the local agricultural products purchased by tourist hotels, the hotel purchase and the hotel characteristics influencing purchase of local agricultural products. The study was conducted in coastal Kenya. Multistage… RUF-34966 2010 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Lessons and experiences from RUFORUM/ IFS internship attachment A. Kwesiga Kamugisha · E. Nambi · S. Oluka Three undergraduate students who had just completed their studies have been attached to RUFORUM Secretariat as interns for six months. During this period they worked under six different units to gain work experience. The interns indicate t… RUF-34926 2010 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Establishment of LMD-Aligned Master programme in post-conflicts countries of Eastern, Central and Southern Africa E. Adipala · L. D’Haese · Freedom. King · C.L. Kizza +4 more Food insecurity and poor health are recognized as key drivers of emergence of conflicts in low income countries. Sustainable peace building strategy should therefore consider investing in increased access to food and nutrition while simult… RUF-34312 2014 CC BY 4.0 17 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Partnership in research and higher education: Towards initiating and sustaining innovative Institutional linkages Jama. Bashir · Rarieya. Marie Developing strategic partnership has become integral to higher education in the 21st century, and perhaps nowhere is this more apparent than in the recent proliferation of regional networks and international partnerships among colleges and… RUF-34299 2014 CC BY 4.0 17 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access African research journals: Challenges and opportunities J.S. Tenywa The need for scholarly journals as a means of dissemination of outputs from African research efforts, particularly the problems and innovations unique to African and related conditions, is overwhelming; yet the operational environment is q… RUF-34284 2014 CC BY 4.0 17 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Development of a virtual space for online supervision and mentoring as a novel architecture for learning and improving the quality of graduates’ studies in Africa M. Bji Vaate · D.K. Kiambi · J. Ndung’u-Skilton The quality of tertiary agricultural education is critical because it determines the expertise and competence of scientists, professionals and business leaders in all aspects of agriculture and related industries. Unfortunately, the qualit… RUF-34255 2014 CC BY 4.0 17 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Teaching report writing in crop science to undergraduate agriculture students in a Nigerian University R.O. Akinwale · M.A.B. Fakorede · A. Oluwaranti In response to the urgent need for acquisition of technical writing skill by students, the Faculty of Agriculture, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria introduced a onesemester course on Report Writing in Crop Science (coded CPP 40… RUF-34228 2014 CC BY 4.0 17 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access RUFORUM Second Biennial Conference, Cover and Front Matter E. Adipala · J.G.M. Majaliwa · G. Tusiime None RUF-33211 2010 CC BY 4.0 27 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Strengthening S&T Capacity in Africa: Engaging Women and Youth - Strategies, Lessons and Experiences from YPARD and YPARD Africa M. Cherbonnier · C. Paisley Though the African agricultural sector has been growing steadily in the last decade, the contribution of young people to this sector remains limited. The literature points to a considerable decline in interest by African youths in agricult… RUF-33157 2012 CC BY 4.0 21 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Dryland Agriculture in Kenya: Gendered risks, Vulnerabilities and Research Gaps M.A. Chesire · E.M. Mwenzwa The drylands of Kenya that comprise of Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) make up about 80% of the total land area and support approximately 30% of the population, mainly pastoralists and agro-pastoralists. They are home to most of wildlife … RUF-32869 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access A Synthesis of Factors that Contributed to the Decline in the Number of Practical Assessed Projects for the Junior Secondary Education in Botswana K Hulela The purpose of this ethnographic research study was to investigate the factors that contributed to the decline in the number of practical assessed projects in junior secondary education in Botswana. The study was conducted at the Botswana … RUF-32594 2012 CC BY 4.0 17 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Potential of School Gardening as a Laboratory for Developing Life Skills in Agriculture: The case of Universal Primary Education Schools in Kamuli and Soroti Districts, Uganda S. Apolot · P. Kibwika · B.F. Kyazze · Dorcas Elizabeth Loga School curricula in Africa emphasise competitive academic subjects and prioritize terminal examinations over practical skills. Although it has been argued that schools can serve as platforms for reaching rural communities with farming inno… RUF-32585 2012 CC BY 4.0 17 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Analysis of Business Performance of Agricultural Cooperatives: A case study of Ngolowindo, Nsangu and Chitsanzo Cooperatives in the Central Region of Malawi Sera Gondwe · M. Lwanda · B. Maonga · S. Phiri The Government of Malawi has been promoting the establishment of farmer organisations including cooperatives in an effort to help small-scale farmers improve their income and develop their managerial skills by venturing into a business ori… RUF-32320 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Quality and Processing Potential of Goats Produced by Smallholder Farmers in Malawi F. Chigwa · S. Muyila This research will evaluate carcass quality and processing potential of goat meat produced by smallholder farmers in Malawi. The farmers will keep local Malawi goat and Norwegian goats under three management systems (intensive, extensive a… RUF-32235 2012 CC BY 4.0 14 May 2014
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Weaknesses in Research Methods of Scientists at Kenya Forest Research Institute (KEFRI) and Interventions for Improvement Grace Nyaikamba Wang'ombe Sustainable management, conservation and development of Kenya’s forests depend on application of science to generate improved technologies. KEFRI has lately been facing a number of challenges in carrying out its research activities as a re… RUF-31734 2011 CC BY 4.0 8 Apr 2014
