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“It changes the relationship”: The power of film in research for development

What happens when scientists take up filmmaking to tell stories about their work in the...

Research cooperation with dairy cooperatives: Easing the life of small-scale farmers in Kenya

Dairy farming traditionally dominates Central Kenya and its green Umande region. Setting up cooperatives can...

Treating the causes of depression in Malawi

Mental illnesses in rural areas of Malawi are mainly caused by economic worries and physical...

Making a business with tannin extraction: The value of an agroforestry by-product in the Philippines

Rural communities in the Philippines rely on forestry and crop production for their subsistence. Research...

Solutions for increasing resistance in rice crops

Detecting genetic factors that foster pest resistance in rice is important in stabilising production and...

Legalising local cheese making in Brazil

Raw-milk cheese producers in Brazil are not allowed to sell their produce at local markets....

Increasing soil fertility with Gliricidia trees: Agroforestry in Mali

Soil fertility declines quickly in Mali, as in other countries in the Sahel region. Soil...

Understanding health impacts around large mines in Africa

Large natural resource extraction projects like gold mines affect the health of local communities in...

Restoring grassland by managing invasive tree species in Tanzania

Invasive weeds, shrubs and trees keep invading arable land in many African countries. They cause...

Shaping a sustainable future in the forests of the A Luoi Valley

Acacia and rubber tree plantations have changed landscapes and livelihoods of A Luoi. The Forest...

Cultivating rice and cash crops for local and global markets using sustainable farming techniques in Madagascar

Balancing out the production of rice, vanilla and coffee, while conserving biodiversity in national parks,...

Collaboration for establishing sustainable palm oil production

Palm oil poses a classical dilemma: It provides significant earnings for countries, corporations and smallholders,...

Legal loop-holes of financial transactions cause substantial losses of revenues for the developing countries

Independent research on transaction levels reveal substantial losses for developing countries in commodity trading. Curbing...

Creating space for bottom-up conflict de-escalation and peacebuilding

Ethno-religious divides spur conflict. This video-clip from Nigeria and Indonesia puts centre stage the efforts...

Rights and protection for female waste pickers in Nepal

Mountains of household waste pile up outside Kathmandu. Informal waste pickers climb about, looking for...

Improving the waste management value chain in Sri Lanka

Population growth and increased consumption lead to more and more waste. This video-clip shows that...

Inclusive growth in Laos’ manufacturing industry

Many clothes worn worldwide are made in Laos. But while its textile manufacturing industry is...

How could we improve community health around large gold mines in Burkina Faso?

Mining projects have positive and negative impacts on the health of the inhabitants in surrounding...

How could we improve community health around large gold mines in Tanzania?

Natural resource extraction projects impact the health of local communities in several ways. This videoclip...

Scientists as storytellers

The Digital Storytellers project enables around 50 researchers to present the results of their work...