When Projects Close: Lessons Learned from an Ex-Post Study

An ex-post study of project impact can inform future programming and validate development approaches. But, what factors should implementors consider when planning such studies? Ilisa Gertner and Caryl Merten share their recent ex-post experience.
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A Resilience Sentinel Network for the Horn of Africa

How can we address urgent challenges to food security and measure resilience to shocks in the horn of Africa? Philip DeCosse looks at the possibility of building a "resilience sentinel network."
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From Trickle to Flood: How Water Extremes Can Impact Health

Fluctuations in water availability caused by climate change can have huge public health ramifications. In this blog post, Wan Lee argues that sometimes the solutions to these burdens can be found outside the health sector.
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Bringing Climate Science into Development Planning

New, easy-to-digest climate risk profiles help development practitioners integrate climate adaptation into programs across sectors.
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Four Ways to Build Smallholder Resilience

New local linkages, more stable pricing, and an extended growing season for higher quality rice has brought about a systemic change in which Nigerians are now buying more local rice.
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