Journal articles Open Access Participation of Small-Scale Farmers in Collective Marketing of Potato in Molo Sub County, Nakuru County, Kenya M. W. Mulu-Mutuku · A. O. Nkurumwa · L. Nyasulu Engaging in high value potato (Solanum tuberosum) markets is one important strategy which can assist small scale farmers to increase food security and move out of poverty. Collective marketing has been identified as one of the best strateg… RUF-39240 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Apr 2021
Journal articles Open Access Gender dimensions in the local chicken value chain in northern Uganda I. Akite · I.P. Aryemo · D.R. Kugonza · E.K. Kule +2 more The study was conducted to explore gender dimensions in the local chicken value chain in northern Uganda. Specifically, it focused on characterizing local chicken value chain actors, ascertaining level and determinants of gender participat… RUF-37666 2018 CC BY 4.0 3 Jul 2018
TAGDev Resources Open Access Access to and use of video-mediated agricultural information: lessons from the case of Sasakawa global 2000 rice videos in Uganda Gabriel Karubanga · P. Kibwika · Florent Okry · H. Sseguya Video can be effectively used to provide information to small scale farmers. However, its effectiveness to enhance access to and use of information depends on certain organizational, social, economic and technical factors. This cross-secti… RUF-37183 2017 CC BY 4.0 27 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Rural youth participation in Agriculture: Exploring the significance and challenges in the control of agricultural sector in Zambian J.M. Kwenye · T. Sichone Agriculture plays a major role in the economic growth and development of most countries. Consequently, the need for effective and progressive agricultural development is fundamental. To achieve this, the active group of individuals, consti… RUF-36194 2016 CC BY 4.0 16 Oct 2016
Journal articles Open Access Towards effective stakeholder participation in co-management through fisheries management clinics Lackson Chama · Lloyd Haambiya · D. Kambewa · E. Kaunda +1 more A study was conducted to investigate the level of stakeholder participation in co-management of Lake Tanganyika. This study was conducted in the two districts of Mpulungu and Nsama on the Zambian water front. A total of 568 respondents wer… RUF-35904 2015 CC BY 4.0 22 Feb 2016
Journal articles Open Access Local-scale governance: a review of the Zambian approach to fisheries management Lloyd Haambiya · D. Kambewa · E. Kaunda · Jeremy Likongwe +1 more Despite Zambia’s recent policies for optimizing sustainable management of fisheries, their success has been modest in practice. Artisanal and industrial fleets have led to decline in fish catches in the presence of currently prescribed man… RUF-35903 2015 CC BY 4.0 22 Feb 2016
Technical reports Open Access Backstopping visit by EARTH University: Sharing experiences in community development, entrepreneurship and experiential learning Mario Piedra In 2014, EARTH University received a grant through the RUFORUM Nurturing Grants scheme to strengthen universities' community engagement and rural entrepreneurship as well as increase the level of experiential learning in the focus universi… RUF-35896 2016 CC BY 4.0 22 Feb 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Effects of the increase of supermarkets on vegetable supply systems of small-scale farmers in Kenya Ismail Mohamed Ismail Maryoud Supermarkets are expanding rapidly in Africa and particularly in Kenya. As they consolidate and increase their market share, they may be large enough to exert market power and may have both negative and positive impacts on the suppliers an… RUF-35370 2013 CC BY 4.0 21 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Assessing success factors of partnership building and rural institutions development amongst smallholder systems in East Africa Verrah Akinyi Otiende The nature and form of collective action varies. It is contextually specific and may change over time. It arises when individuals jointly tackle constraints, make decisions and achieve outcomes with mutual benefit. Strong and vibrant small… RUF-35364 2013 CC BY 4.0 21 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Use of data quality assessment to evaluate the level of HIV data completeness in Ministry of Health facilities: a case study of Eastern province-Kenya Kirimi Peter Mutugi Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome data feedback and decision making is enhanced by data quality assessments which are done using well designed tools and methods. HIV data quality is useful in HIV pr… RUF-35325 2013 CC BY 4.0 21 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Estimating the survival of patients with cancer of the cervix at Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya Khaemba Emma Nelima Cervical cancer ranks as the second most frequent cancer among women globally. The majority of patients present in advanced disease stages, leading to high mortality rates. Information on the survival of cervical cancer patients in Kenya w… RUF-35321 2013 CC BY 4.0 21 Sep 2015
Newsletters Open Access The RUFORUM monthly Newsletter April, 2013 RUF-35306 2013 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2015
Newsletters Open Access The RUFORUM monthly Newsletter October, 2012 RUF-35300 2012 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2015
Newsletters Open Access The RUFORUM monthly Newsletter June, 2012 RUF-35295 2012 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2015
Newsletters Open Access The RUFORUM monthly Newsletter May, 2012 RUF-35293 2012 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access An epistemological paradigm shift from adaptive to systemic approach to agricultural curricula review and development in Higher Education Institutes R. Buruchara · G. Foerch · R. Hawkins · M. Karuhanga +3 more The limited impacts on poverty, hunger and land degradation from past efforts in agricultural training, research and outreach have been partly blamed on the education philosophy in higher education that is teacher centered and based on rig… RUF-35281 2010 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Newsletters Open Access The RUFORUM monthly Newsletter May, 2011: Special monthly edition focusing on knowledge management and the role of information management and communication in the RUFORUM network RUF-35274 2011 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Newsletters Open Access The RUFORUM monthly Newsletter March, 2011: Revised RUF-35268 2011 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Newsletters Open Access The RUFORUM monthly Newsletter March, 2011 RUF-35264 2011 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Developing an outreach framework for strengthening university-farming community engagement for improved and sustainable livelihoods (SUFACE) J.C. Achora · P. Ebanyat · W. Ekere · P. Isubikalu +2 more This project seeks to develop an operation framework where universities can work with rural farming communities to enhance productivity and competitiveness of smallholder agriculture, as well as responsiveness and impact of universities in… RUF-35260 2010 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Newsletters Open Access The RUFORUM monthly Newsletter February, 2011 RUF-35258 2011 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Synergizing research, development and training in the agricultural sector for food security for the rural masses of Africa: The case of Agricultural Research and Development Programme (ARDEP) in Malawi J.W. Banda · E.W. Kaunda · M. Limuwa · V.W. Saka This paper highlights major findings/results of how synergizing agricultural science and technology (research), development and training using the Agricultural Research and Development Programme (ARDEP) in Malawi as a case study can benefi… RUF-35251 2010 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Breaking out of poverty through enhanced scientific networking in Africa: The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture E. Adipala · M. Blackie This paper considers the issue of the need for cohesion between research and policy to achieve development impact. It draws heavily on practical experience. The programme has evolved from an earlier Rockefeller Foundation university develo… RUF-35245 2010 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Enhancing graduate training and agricultural research in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa: Lessons and new thrusts M. Blackie · Paul Woomer This paper was commissioned by the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), an association of 25 Universities engaged in natural resource management in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa to explore oppo… RUF-35244 2010 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Participatory selection and development of drought tolerant cassava varieties for farmers in marginal areas Y. Baguma · E. Balyejusa-Kizito · J. Bisikwa · D.S.O. Osiru +1 more Most breeding experiments suffer from the disadvantage that the major stakeholders are not involved in the selection and development of the varieties. This scenario leads to poor adoption and diffusion of the resulting technologies. Partic… RUF-35240 2010 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
