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posted by Roseline on 11 years 4 months ago (0 comments)
The training course on evaluation of public policies was able to broaden my knowledge on Propensity score matching and difference in difference quasi -experimental methods. Also it exposes me to how regression discontinuity can be used to address evaluation problem. I will like to thank Guy Lacroix for sacrificing his time and to expose us to the concept of public policies evaluation. I also want to specially appreciate Diop Alimatou and…
posted by waleolayide on 11 years 4 months ago (0 comments)
Since I joined AGRODEP in April 2013, I have found it to be my research network of first choice. I have been able to connect to like minds in research for sustainable development. Also, I have been able to sharpen my skills in the application of STATA software package in data analysis. I hope to participate in one of the training sessions scheduled for 2013.
Thank you.
Dr Olawale Emmanuel Olayide
posted by sgustafson on 11 years 4 months ago (0 comments)
We are seeking feedback regarding how the AGRODEP network has helped you in your own research. For example, has AGRODEP enabled you to learn from another country's policy or research challenges? Has interaction with your AGRODEP colleagues provided new insights into your work or research interests?
Useful feedback will be given to the IFPRI Communications team for inclusion in an article about successful networking activites in the…
posted by fdsow on 11 years 4 months ago (0 comments)
I really appreciated this course because of the high level of instruments used. This course is of high importance if we want to master the techniques and tools of advanced impact assessment analysis. I enjoyed the simple techniques that are declined through Stata command and theories applied through combining DID and PSM methods. Thanks to the Agrodep team managers.
Fatima Dia
posted by sgustafson on 11 years 4 months ago (0 comments)
African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) is a career-development program that equips top female agricultural scientists across sub-Saharan Africa to accelerate agricultural gains by strengthening their research and leadership skills through tailored fellowships. AWARD Fellows benefit from two-year fellowships focused on fostering mentoring partnerships, building science skills, and developing leadership…
posted by k_salimonu on 11 years 4 months ago (0 comments)
I wish to appreciate The AGRODEP Management Team for staging the training course on "Evaluation of Public Policies" that was just concluded in Ouagadougou, Burkina-Faso. My expectations were indeed met and 'am better-off after the training. I am really grateful to the resource person/trainer in person of Guy Lacroix for the professionalism and mastery of the subject. His friendliness and very useful illustrations were the keys that facilitated…
posted by k_salimonu on 11 years 4 months ago (0 comments)
I wish to appreciate The AGRODEP Management Team for staging the training course on "Evaluation of Public Policies" that was just concluded in Ouagadougou, Burkina-Faso. My expectations were indeed met and 'am better-off after the training. I am really grateful to the resource person/trainer in person of Guy Lacroix for the professionalism and mastery of the subject. His friendliness and very useful illustrations were the keys that facilitated…
posted by sgustafson on 11 years 4 months ago (0 comments)
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has launched a grant aimed at African scientists with either an M.Sc. or a Ph.D. The Gates Foundation has launched a call for proposals for agricultural research with the potential to increase the sustainable productivity of smallholder farmers in developing countries. Specifically, they are looking for projects led by M.Sc. and Ph.D scientists at national agricultural research institutions and…
posted by sgustafson on 11 years 5 months ago (0 comments)
The Gender Innovation Lab of the World Bank’s Africa Region Gender Practice has announced a call for projects that aim to increase women’s, or men and women’s, agricultural productivity, entrepreneurship, employment, and economic voice and empowerment. The call addresses organizations and/or projects that would like to engage in an impact evaluation. Selected teams will work with GIL's impact evaluation and gender experts,…
posted by joladeebo on 11 years 5 months ago (0 comments)
I wish to thank AGRODEP and IFPRI for the opportunity given to me to attend the training course on the "Estimation of the economic impact of high food prices using micro data". Specifically, I wish to thank our instructor, Miguel Robles, who taught us starting from the basics to the practicals using real life situations, and who also made me to appreciate more the importance of theory in any empirical study. Through the training, I have been…