Science-Policy Dialogues Ensure Low Emission Development Research Impact
Uptake of low emissions agriculture research outputs by policymakers and other stakeholders requires time. Even when researchers are interested in pursuing the scaling and use of research outputs, most are not incentivized to take this on. Allocating targeted resources and
Investing in Clean Energy in Kenya’s Tea-Growing Landscapes
The Rainforest Alliance is supporting tea farmers in Kenya by developing inexpensive, accessible renewable energy sources and reducing deforestation. On December 19, 2019, the General Assembly of the United Nations announced its decision to create International Tea Day (celebrated on May
The Fight for a Woman’s Right to Property After Divorce in Kenya
In the case of a divorce in Kenya today, a female spouse is not automatically entitled to half of the couple’s marital property. The Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya (FIDA Kenya) last year challenged the constitutionality of section 7
When Radio Talks Their Language, Farmers Listen
Kenyan Initiative Links Presenters to Local Extension Officers Radio is an excellent medium for agricultural extension. However, some of the world’s farmers are much better served this way than others. An initiative by the Syngenta Foundation aims to improve the radio
Quality Education is what matters: We need to invest in it
The WorldBank’s recently released Atlas of Sustainable Development Goals 2018 reminds us how hard it is to measure what matters most to SDG 4 – quality education. Atlas’ indicators depict consumption, conditions, and consequences of education, but not its quality.
The Sisterhood Rising: Women doing it for themselves, and for their communities
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2018, a group of outstanding organisations working to empower women within the energy access sector are collaborating on a series of articles. We will be sharing stories of women’s empowerment from around the globe
Global education is about social justice now, not in the future
The world is uniting behind the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). While there are different approaches and different focuses from global actors there is coalescence around the ideals that the human race needs to be freed from the tyranny of poverty;
Eduardo Martins – The Fraudster that fooled the Mass Media
APOLOGY TO READERS Impakter, as a result of a story about a fraudster uncovered this week by BBC Brazil, has taken down an interview of Eduardo Martins that was published on 6th June 2016. Mr. Martins had presented himself to our editorial
Drawing a Roadmap: The SDGs in Kenya
The Way Forward for Impact Investors Review of “Investing in the Sustainable Development Goals in Kenya - A Primer for Philanthropists and Other Social Investors" – pdf report (40 pages) produced by Dalberg - Foreword by S. Chatterjee, UN Resident Coordinator
Unconditional Cash to the Poor: An Interview with Give Directly
EDITOR’S NOTE: THIS PIECE IS AN Interview with Ian Bassin, COO Domestic of Give Directly. Ian Bassin previously served as Assistant Counsel to President Barack Obama and, most recently, Deputy Counsel to New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio. THIS PIECE