rural development

Prevalence of enteric pathogens in mothers and children from communities in the La Paz River Basin Bolivia; associations with water, sanitation, and hygiene conditions

Journal article / Study reveals widespread enteric infections in Bolivia, with strong links to water quality, sanitation and hygiene conditions in rural communities.

Georgia’s potentials for sustainable intensification, increasing food security and rural incomes

Journal article / The authors estimate Georgia’s potential for sustainable intensification to achieve self-sufficiency for wheat, maize, and barley.

Challenges and drivers for the adoption of improved solar drying technologies in mango farming: a case study of smallholder farmers in Mozambique

Journal article / This study explores the barriers and drivers influencing smallholder farmers in Mozambique to adopt solar drying technologies for reducing mango losses.

Reviewing Estonia’s county-level planning practices through municipalities’ implementation experiences

Project / SEI Tallinn supports Estonian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communiactions in reviewing county-level planing practices.

Grid expectations: how mini-grid firms are managing investment and regulatory uncertainty in Kenya

Perspective / Gridless Solutions initiative researchers share insights from a recent study of two firms in Kenya, plus recommendations for companies, governments and donors.

Exploring conditions for designing citizen observatories in Sri Lanka: the case of air quality in rural areas

Journal article / This study explores designing citizen observatories in rural Sri Lanka, focusing on collective practices to align with local environmental priorities.

Conducting co-creation activities for public transport reform in Estonia

Project / SEI Tallinn supports the Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture in implementing public transport reform by carrying out a co-creation process.

The adoption of renewable energy is transforming women’s lives in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands

Perspective / By reducing cooking time and fuel collection burdens, energy-efficient wood-burning stoves and biogas have empowered women.

Smallholder agriculture and agrarian livelihoods

Other publication / This chapter explores the critical role of smallholder farmers in development, highlighting their unique, vulnerable agrarian livelihoods.