Zewdu Abro

Wheat import in Ethiopia, thanks to @FAOstatistics

Our paper is printed out now. The paper gives new insights into a comparative study of community-based watershed projects and government-supported watershed projects, as well as power dynamics and local communities’ engagement doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr…

🔎📊 Why do rigorous methods matter for credible evidence? Join SPIA’s workshop at #CGIARScienceWeek to explore the reach and impacts of CGIAR research—and learn how credible evidence is built. Register here👉 bit.ly/4j56nOI @CGIAR @IAES_CGIAR

How do scientists choose which topic to study? Studies of this are dispersed across fields, and it's surprisingly hard to find a review. Fortunately @SidneyXiang has written a fantastic one, focusing on literature in economics and sociology (link in next comment)

#𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬, s𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐭 m𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐲: 𝐭𝐡𝐞 f𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 f𝐨𝐨𝐝! Who knew #grasshoppers & #crickets could be the secret ingredient to fighting #malnutrition? Dr Nakimbugwe did! As an Associate Professor at @Makerere University & the brains behind @NutrealLtd, she’s pioneering insect-based proteins to create nutritious, affordable & sustainable #food solutions. Read more: bioinnovate-africa.org/from-research-… @Sida @icipe @NutrealLtd @NutrealL @MakCAES @MakerereNews @FAOAfrica #bioinnovations #insects #FoodRevolution #InsectProtein #insectsforfood #FutureOfFood #SustainableFood

Fascinating topic: What Are AI Foundation Models and How Are They Innovating Land and Carbon Monitoring? landcarbonlab.org/insights/ai-fo…

The mother of all #DiD papers just dropped and #X is completely silent about it: Difference-in-Differences Designs: A Practitioner's Guide Baker, Callaway, Cunningham, Goodman-Bacon, and Sant'Anna arxiv.org/abs/2503.13323 Comes with a complete checklist of steps!

New article @AEPP_AAEA The impact of HPAI trade restrictions on U.S. poultry exports in 2022–23 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.10…

Starting the year on a high! Our paper is out in Agricultural Economics. doi.org/10.1111/agec.1…

This recent study by Anne G. Timu, Peter Hazell, and Sara Savastano explores how smallholder project design should support farm households in transitioning to the best livelihood options available: doi.org/10.1016/j.food… @CGIAR @IFPRI_Africa #OpenAccess

A new paper, just to provoke - on the political economy of economic policy advice - just out in Journal of African Economies. tinyurl.com/2sx7tda3

Introducing fastml: your all-in-one R package for streamlined machine learning workflows! Whether it’s classification or regression, fastml handles automatic data splitting, preprocessing, model training, hyperparameter tuning, and evaluation—no heavy lifting required. Just point fastml() at your dataset and target, and watch it train multiple models, pick the best one, and present easy-to-read summaries. For classification tasks, get metrics like Accuracy, F1, Kappa, Precision, Sensitivity, Specificity, and ROC AUC. For regression, compare RMSE, R-squared, and MAE. It plots performance bar charts and ROC curves so you can visualize everything at a glance. No more juggling dozens of packages or writing repetitive code. fastml integrates seamlessly with tidymodels, ensuring state-of-the-art machine learning practices are just a single function call away. Whether you’re new to R or a seasoned data scientist, fastml helps you focus on insights, not boilerplate. Try fastml() today and experience a faster, cleaner, and more elegant way to do machine learning in R! #Rstats #MachineLearning #DataScience #Research #Science

#GTAP Virtual Seminar Series #SIMPLE-G: A Gridded Economic Approach to Sustainability Analysis of the Earth’s Land & Water Resources 🗓️December 17 (register by Dec 15) 🕘9-10am (US EST, UTC-5) 📍Zoom gtap.org/events/GTAPVSS/ #GTAPVirtualSeminarSeries #GTAPVSS @GlassnetNetwork

ℹ️ ⛳️ Video alert #icipeScienceWeek2024 📺 watch livestream here 👇👇👇 youtube.com/live/lYkKAoIUx… @BioInnovate @Tsitati_George @farmerscornerng @FarmbizAfrica @NAP_Africa @WOAH @KenyaCIC @BiovIntCIAT_eng @_PABRA @DiscoverJKUAT @IITA_CGIAR @mkulimayoung

Exciting day for @icipe @BioInnovate Africa at #icipescienceweek 2024! Our exhibition booth showcased innovative biobased solutions from our supported projects, advancing a sustainable #bioeconomy in #Africa. For more info: bioinnovate-africa.org @Sida

🌳🐜 icipe remains rooted in environmental sustainability and insect science. Under the leadership of Dr. Abdou Tenkouano, Director General of icipe, we marked Science Week with a symbolic tree-planting ceremony - a powerful testament to our commitment to sustainable development and our environment. This act embodies icipe’s mission to drive One Health solutions, using insect science to tackle Africa’s challenges in agriculture, health, and environmental resilience. As pioneers in eco-friendly insect science, icipe remains dedicated to creating impactful, sustainable solutions for a healthier, more resilient Africa. #icipeScienceWeek2024 #Sustainability #InsectScience #OneHealth #InnovationForAfrica #ScienceForImpact

Proud moment for @NemAfrica at the #icipeScienceWeek2024 sharing insights on nematode management with experts and members from @icipe Governing Council who are in attendance.We are thrilled to advance knowledge on nematode control for sustainable agriculture in Africa!

🎥 Keynote Insights from Dr. Samira Mohamed at #icipeScienceWeek2024! In her keynote address, Dr. Mohamed highlighted the often-underestimated power of biological control in addressing Africa’s agricultural challenges. Through pioneering insect science research, icipe is helping farmers combat pests in sustainable and eco-friendly ways, supporting food security and healthier ecosystems across the continent. Her impactful message emphasized the role of insect science as a transformative tool in building a resilient, sustainable future for Africa. #BiologicalControl #InsectScience #SustainableAgriculture #ScienceForImpact #InnovationForAfrica Watch more below. 👇 Like | Comment | Share @IITA_CGIAR @BiovIntCIAT_eng @ACIARAustralia @ACIARAfrica @EUinKenya @LeahNdunguACIAR @Sida @SwissDevCoop @noradno @giz_gmbh @LizNganga15

🐞🐜🌱Happening today! inaugural icipe Science Week Join us in this inspiring event celebrating our science, technology and innovations, and the people behind it. 📅 : 11 Nov, 8am - 2pm EAT Livestream - 👉 lnkd.in/d_54UvC2 @SciDevNetSSA @BioInnovate @PasetRsif @farmerscornerng @mkulimayoung #ICIPEScienceWeek2024 #InsectScience #Africa #Innovation #Insects Like | Comment | Share

Happening Now at #icipeScienceWeek2024! Emerging scientists showcasing their groundbreaking research in insect science, with innovative solutions for a sustainable future in Africa. Follow conversation 👉bit.ly/icipesciencewe… #InnovationForAfrica #InsectScience #SustainableFuture Like | Comment | Share