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Evaluation of BHA’s COVID-19 Response

Research TeamPI:Maryada ValletProject Director/Team LeaderTANGO Internationalmaryada@tangointernational.comCo-PI:Dr. Shalean CollinsCo-leaderTulane University School of Public Healthscollin4@tulane.eduEmbedded Research Translation Lead:Alexandra M. Towns, Ph.D.Research Translation Strategy LeadCatholic Relief ServicesSupporting Partners:Tim FrankenbergerSenior Technical AdvisorTANGO InternationalDr. Nancy MockSenior Technical AdvisorTulane UniversityErin FranklinResearch Graduate AssistantTulane UniversityTripura TalagadadeeviResearch AssociateTANGO InternationalCharles BrandsData AnalystTANGO InternationalPeter HorjusSenior EvaluatorTulane UniversityTommaso RussoData AnalystTANGO InternationalProject...

Using Nature-Based Solutions to Improve the Productivity of Maize Growers in Zambia

Research TeamPI: Godfrey EjimakorProfessor of AgribusinessNorth Carolina Agricultural and Technical State UniversityEmail: ejimakor@ncat.eduCo-PI:Tiberious EtyangManaging Director, AfricaSalvation Farming Solutions, LLCEmail: bryneousten@gmail.comEmbedded Research Translation Lead:Tiberious EtyangManaging Director, AfricaSalvation Farming Solutions, LLCEmail: etyang@salvationfarmingsolutions.comSupporting Partner:Sydney MwambaActing Executive Director Policy Monitoring and Research Centre (PMRC)Project InformationTitle of Project: Using Nature-Based Solutions to Improve the Productivity...

Adaptation of BAU-STR Dryer for Postharvest Loss Reduction and Livelihood Improvement of Underserved Communities

Research TeamPI:Dr. Shahidul IslamProfessorDirector, USDA Regulatory Science CenterUniversity of Arkansas at Pine BluffEmail: islams@uapb.eduCo-PI:Dr. Md. Monjurul AlamProfessorBangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, BangladeshEmail: mmalam@bau.edu.bdDr. Chayan Kumer SahaProfessorBangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, BangladeshEmail: cksaha@bau.edu.bdEmbedded Research Translation Lead:Tazammal HaqueAssociate DirectorUnnayan Shahojogy Team (UST), NGO, Dhaka, BangladeshEmail: thaque.ust@gmail.comSupporting Partner(s):Dr. Henry EnglishExtension Specialist IVUniversity of Arkansas at...

Impacts of the Quota System on Afro-Brazilians/Indigenous Education and Brazil’s National Interest

Research TeamPI:Dr. Clifford J. LouimeUniversity of Puerto RicoAssociate ProfessorSan Juan, PR – USAEmail: Clifford.Louime@Fulbrightmail.orgCo-PIs:Dr. Dalice M. Piñero CruzUniversity of Puerto RicoAssociate ProfessorSan Juan, PR – USAEmail: Dalice.Pinero@upr.eduDr. Tammy L. HolmesProject DirectorPrairie View A&M University Texas, USAEmail: Tlholmes@pvamu.eduMarcus A. KingCo-Project DirectorPrairie View A&M UniversityTexas, USAEmail: Making@pvamu.eduEmbedded Research Translation Lead:Raphael de Lima...

Enhancing Resilience in Chicken Value Chain in Bangladesh: Reducing Moral Hazard and Improving Food Safety Strategies

Research Team PI: Madan M Dey Professor and Chair Texas State University mmd120@txstate.edu Co-Pi: Pratheesh Omana Sudhakaran Assistant Professor Texas State University pratheesh81@txstate.edu Embedded Research Translation Lead: Shahidul Islam Researcher/Agriculturist Mati Bangladesh shahid.bd1172@gmail.com Co-Pi: Md. Akhtharuzzman Khan Professor Bangladesh Agricultural University azkhan13@bau.edu.bd Co-Pi: Rakhi Chacrabati Associate Professor Bangladesh Agricultural University rakhi.chacrabati@bau.edu.bd Project Information Title of Project: Enhancing Resilience in Chicken Value Chain in Bangladesh: Reducing Moral Hazard and Improving Food Safety Strategies Sector: Agriculture & Food Security Country: Bangladesh Lead...

The Impact of Traditional Practice on the Quality and Safety of Post-Production Handling in the Milk Value-Chain in Rwanda

Research Team PI: Lamin Kassama, Ph.D. Professor, Food Engineering/Processing Alabama A&M University Lamin.kassama@aamu.edu Co-Pi: Armitra Jackson-Davis, PhD Associate Professor Food Microbiology Alabama A&M University armitra.davis@aamu.edu Co-Pi: Kizito Nishimwe, PhD Lecturer University of Rwanda k.nishimwe@ur.ac.rw Co-Pi: Anselme Shyaka, PhD Assistant Professor Center for One Health, University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) ashyaka@ughe.org Embedded Research Translation Lead: Eugene Niyonzima, Ph.D Division Manager Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB) eugene.niyonzima@rab.gov.rw Embedded Research Translation Lead: Olivier Kamana, Ph.D Head...

Private Sector Engagement (PSE)

Private Sector Engagement (PSE) Background USAID is undertaking a mandate to dramatically increase Private Sector Engagement (PSE) across the Agency through the launch of the Private Sector Engagement (PSE) Policy.   PSE is a flexible mix of financial and nonfinancial development approaches that mobilizes market-based solutions for development impact.  USAID is...

USAID PSE Process Analysis

Research TeamPIDr. Yuehwern YihProfessor, Industrial Engineering, Purdue Universityyih@purdue.eduLead Researcher:Dr. Priyanka BruneseResearch Scientist, Purdue Universitypshah@purdue.eduPractitioner Partner:Dr. Marcia CroftCatholic Relief ServicesGraduate Research Assistant:Min Kyung LeeIndustrial Engineering, Purdue UniversityUSAID Partners:Tatiana PulidoPSE Hub;Susan RossGlobal HealthProject Information Project Title: USAID PSE Process Analysis Sector: Private Sector Engagement, Sector Agnostic Country: Multi-country study Lead Institution: Purdue University Key Stakeholders: The audience...