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Breaking biases and building momentum for transforming agricultural research for development practices: recommendations and research opportunities

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  • McGuire, Erin

    (International Water Management Institute)

  • Ewell, Hanna

    (International Water Management Institute)

  • Bailey, Arwen

    (International Water Management Institute)

  • Leñero, Eva Marina Valencia

    (International Water Management Institute)

  • Luu, Thi Thu Giang

    (International Water Management Institute)

  • Sylvester, Janelle Marie

    (International Water Management Institute)

  • Al-Zu’bi, Maha

    (International Water Management Institute)

  • Liani, Millicent L.
  • Kabirigi, Michel

    (International Water Management Institute)

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  • McGuire, Erin & Ewell, Hanna & Bailey, Arwen & Leñero, Eva Marina Valencia & Luu, Thi Thu Giang & Sylvester, Janelle Marie & Al-Zu’bi, Maha & Liani, Millicent L. & Kabirigi, Michel, 2025. "Breaking biases and building momentum for transforming agricultural research for development practices: recommendations and research opportunities," Papers published in Journals (Open Access), International Water Management Institute.
    • Handle: RePEc:iwt:jounls:168965
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s44264-024-00044-y
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    12. McGuire, Erin & Al-Zu'bi, Maha & Boa-Alvarado, Maria & Luu, Thi Thu Giang & Sylvester, Janelle M. & Leñero, Eva Marina Valencia, 2024. "Equity principles: Using social theory for more effective social transformation in agricultural research for development," Agricultural Systems, Elsevier, vol. 218(C).
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