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Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research (PEER) Program

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) joined with several U.S. Government (USG)-supported agencies to support Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research (PEER). Administered by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, PEER was a competitive grants program that invited scientists in developing countries, partnered with USG-supported collaborators, to apply for funds to support research and capacity-building activities on topics with substantial potential development impacts. This innovative program was designed to leverage the investments other USG-supported agencies have made in scientific research and training while supporting the initiatives of developing country scientists.

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Uzbekistan - Utilization of low quality water for halophytic forage and renewable energy production Screen reader support enabled

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Peru - Preventing lead exposure of Peruvian children from mining and battery recycling with a new field test kit

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Pakistan - Enhancing reproductive health services use by married adolescent girls - role of women volunteers

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Madagascar - Improving human livelihoods through holistic conservation of Malagasy orphaned plants, the iconic Baobab trees

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India - The Banni Grasslands in a time of change ecological and socioeconomic resilience in a coupled human-natural system

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Madagascar - Building a reference collection for Malagasy rosewood, palissander and ebony identification

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Peru - Numba Wachokkeri Empowering indigenous peoples to protect their forests with cutting-edge technology

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Madagascar - Improving mangrove forest carbon and socioeconomic data to improve management in Madagascar

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Speaker Series 2021

Mobile Applications for Reproductive Health Services

Event Recording (Video, Audio)

Dr. Idri presented his work on an Information and Communication Technology-based solution to improve the quality and accessibility of reproductive health services in Morocco. His research will provide critical evidence on how digital technologies can improve access to reproductive health services, and what characteristics are needed to improve usability and usefulness of digital tools.

Capacity Building for Participatory Forest Monitoring in the Southwestern Brazilian Amazon

Event Recording (Video, Audio)

Dr. Ribeiro presented her work on forest biodiversity and carbon stocks, along with her efforts to improve the capacity of stakeholders to contribute to sustainable forest management in the Brazilian Amazon. Her research builds relationships with community members and increases awareness of how community activities impact forest health.

Accessibility and Cultural Value of Edible Insects to Alleviate Malnutrition in Madagascar

Event Recording (Video, Audio)

Dr. Ravelomanana presented his work to promote the diversity of edible insects, such as crickets, as food. His research focuses on identifying wild edible insect species and promoting them as an environmentally sustainable, alternative protein source to help reduce malnutrition.

Reproductive Health Empowerment through Telehealth (REHEAT)

Event Recording (Video, Audio)

Dr. Agnes Kiragga presented her work on using digital health to promote the uptake of family planning in Uganda. The team leveraged the increasing mobile phone penetration in the country to dispatch weekly informational, motivational and behavioral messages on family planning for a period of six months.

Recognizing the convergence of DRR and CCA initiatives

Event Recording (Video, Audio)

Dr. Rahayu presented her work on developing integrated plans for coastal metropolitan areas for both disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation. In particular, her research aims to develop locally-relevant strategies that also consider global frameworks and national guidelines to improve resilience to climate hazards.

Non Powered Cold Storage Solutions

Event Recording (Video, Audio)

Dr. Sangeeta Chopra from the Indian Agricultural Research Institute in India discussed how an inexpensive, off-grid, batteryless, cold storage for perishables is needed to support smallholder farmers in developing countries as the first link in the cool chain. The team found evaporative cooling, on its own, was not sufficiently effective and had variable performance throughout the year. This led them to develop an off grid, batteryless, solar powered refrigeration system named the “Pusa Farm SunFridge”.

Water-Energy-Food Nexus Application in Transboundary Rivers of Central Asia Case Studies from Amu Darya and Syr Darya River Basins

Event Recording (Video, Audio)

Kakhramon Djumaboev presented his work on about the application of the water-food-energy nexus concept on the transboundary rivers of Central Asia. He discussed how the growing population of the Amudarya and Syr Darya River basins has resulted in an increased demand for water for food and hydropower generation.

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Accessibility and Cultural Value of Edible Insects to Alleviate Malnutrition in Madagascar

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Reproductive Health Empowerment through Telehealth (REHEAT)

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Non Powered Cold Storage Solutions

Event Recording (Video, Audio)

Dr. Sangeeta Chopra from the Indian Agricultural Research Institute in India discussed how an inexpensive, off-grid, batteryless, cold storage for perishables is needed to support smallholder farmers in developing countries as the first link in the cool chain. The team found evaporative cooling, on its own, was not sufficiently effective and had variable performance throughout the year. This led them to develop an off grid, batteryless, solar powered refrigeration system named the “Pusa Farm SunFridge”.

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Kakhramon Djumaboev presented his work on about the application of the water-food-energy nexus concept on the transboundary rivers of Central Asia. He discussed how the growing population of the Amudarya and Syr Darya River basins has resulted in an increased demand for water for food and hydropower generation.

Project Summary

Uzbekistan - Utilization of low quality water for halophytic forage and renewable energy production Screen reader support enabled

Project Summary

Peru - Preventing lead exposure of Peruvian children from mining and battery recycling with a new field test kit

Project Summary

Pakistan - Enhancing reproductive health services use by married adolescent girls - role of women volunteers

Project Summary

Madagascar - Improving human livelihoods through holistic conservation of Malagasy orphaned plants, the iconic Baobab trees

Project Summary

India - The Banni Grasslands in a time of change ecological and socioeconomic resilience in a coupled human-natural system

Project Summary

Madagascar - Building a reference collection for Malagasy rosewood, palissander and ebony identification

Project Summary

Peru - Numba Wachokkeri Empowering indigenous peoples to protect their forests with cutting-edge technology

Project Summary

Madagascar - Improving mangrove forest carbon and socioeconomic data to improve management in Madagascar

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