Judith Francis
Sr Programme Coordinator, S&T Policy, CTA
Sr Programme Coordinator, S&T Policy, CTA
Biography
Articles
Weather-index based insurance – a viable option for small Pacific islands?
by Judith Francis and Simon Cole
In the last two decades, Pacific Island countries (PICs) have suffered billions of dollars in damage and loss due to catastrophic weather events such as cyclones and floods, and other natural disasters including volcanic eruptions. Their predominantly small size and the diverse nature of their agricultural production systems make investments unattractive to private insurers.
Read MoreFraming youth in food systems: the ‘push-pull’ model
by Judith Francis , Jennie van der Mheen and Thomas Tichař
It is well-known that agriculture is a challenging sector to work in, and as a result, deters many young people from taking it over from their parents. However, many in the next generation are also recognising the opportunities; a rising middle class with more money and dietary preferences, closer ties between rural and urban areas through roads and transport, and the rise of new technology and digitisation – otherwise known as ‘the knowledge economy’.
Read MoreA call for integrated action to bring about healthy food systems in Fiji
by Jimaima Lako , Judith Francis and Jana Dietershagen
At the International Symposium on Understanding the Double Burden of Malnutrition for Effective Interventions, held in Vienna in December 2018, a multi-sectorial approach was called for to improve nutritional outcomes for Fiji, and the wider Pacific.
Read MoreAn empowered woman means an empowered community
Women are key to ensuring food and nutrition security. They mainly manage the households – and have the power of deciding on food. By empowering them we can ensure that entire families and communities get a nutritious diet.
Read MorePublications
events
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Feb 3
Pacific Week of Agriculture
Samoa hosts the 2nd Biennial Pacific Week of Agriculture (PWA) from the 30th September to 4th October 2019 in partnership with the Pacific Community (SPC) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).Two key regional agriculture forums take place within the PWA at the Samoa Conference Center, Apia:… -
Feb 3
WUR SDG International Conference - Towards Zero Hunger: Partnerships for Impact
CTA and WUR are organising two sessions as part of the WUR SDG Centennial International Conference with a focus on Food system transformation pathways.
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Feb 3
Regional Forum - Developing Pacific Local Food Crops & Fisheries Value Chains - Key Innovations & Critical Success Factors
A regional forum is organised from 7 - 10 May 2018 in Fiji to share the results and recommendations from commissioned multi-country studies and national and regional consultations on the agriculture/nutrition nexus; weather risk management and tools; agricultural and value chain finance; business development; novel ICTs and priority nutrition sensitive value chains. This cross-learning ev… -
Feb 3
EAFFs 4th Farmers Congress and Assembly
Theme: Organizing small holder farmers to harness new investments; partnerships & innovations to enhance value chain ownership, productivity & market integration.This congress will be marking the beginning of a New Transformative approach towards the sustainability of EAFF and that of its member organizations. EAFF has embraced ICT4Ag and is rolling out its largest projec…