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California: Income share agreements are student loans
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California regulators have struck an agreement to regulate income share agreements as student loans, in what could set a standard across the country.
The deal between the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation and New York-based Meratas, would subject the company to state protections and is believed to be the first such agreement to subject ISAs to state licensing and regulation, the department said in a release. The state will now treat ISAs as student loans under the California Student Loan Servicing Act.
Under the agreements, which have become increasingly popular due to rising student debt, companies pay for students' tuition in exchange for a portion of future income after graduation. Critics say they're just a disguised form of debt, and some observers have called for stronger consumer protections.
Tomio Geron ( @tomiogeron) is a San Francisco-based reporter covering fintech. He was previously a reporter and editor at The Wall Street Journal, covering venture capital and startups. He was also as a staff writer at Forbes covering social media and venture capital, and edited the Midas List of top tech investors. He can be reached at tgeron@protocol.com or tgeron@protonmail.com.
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Sergey Aleksandrovich Betov ( Siarhiej Betaŭ; ; born 15 October 1987) is a Belarusian tennis player competing on the ATP Challenger Tour. He reached his highest ATP singles ranking of 340 on 1 August 2011 and his highest doubles ranking of 61 was achieved on 26 October 2015.

On April 29, 2016, the International Tennis Federation found that Betov had committed an Anti-Doping Rule Violation in connection with the consumption of meldonium, but further determined that he bore no fault or negligence for the violation and therefore permitted him to resume competition.

He married Russian tennis player Margarita Gasparyan in July 2021; they announced their pregnancy in February 2022.

ITF finals (45-34)

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Prospects on Deck: SS Taylor Walls – Rays
By Jake Berry
Updated: July 2, 2018
The Tampa Bay Rays 2017 MLB Draft was highlighted by the first round pick of two-way player Brendan McKay. While many have been interested in seeing if the Louisville star could be a productive pro both on the mound and at the plate, one of his draft mates has been impressing under the radar. Third round pick Taylor Walls was high on the Rays draft board despite not being ranked as a high draft prospect.
The Georgia native signed under slot after a successful career at Florida State. During his time as a Seminole, Walls racked up several accolades including a 2016 First Team All-American nod from Baseball America and the right to call himself team captain in 2017.
After the draft, Walls was sent to short-season Hudson Valley for 46 games in his 2017 campaign. The switch-hitter really struggled at the plate in his first taste of pro pitching. He slashed just .213/.330/.287 for a concerning .617 OPS. He struck out 53 times but drew 29 walks, something he was always good at in college. Walls, who started all 42 of his games at shortstop, also made 11 errors in the field for a .943 fielding percentage.
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2018 has been a much different story for Walls who made the jump to Single-A and earned himself a Midwest League all-star selection. He has been one of the best hitters in the league while improving his basic defensive stats as well.
Through 69 games entering play on Monday, Walls has slashed .331/.421/.481 with 5 homers, 36 RBI and 17 stolen bases. His 156 wRC+ is tied for third in the 16 team Midwest League and his strikeout to walk ratio of 0.91 ranks fourth. Walls has always shown the ability to have great plate discipline and a good hit tool, but the gap power and stolen bases are new wrinkles to his game. Defensively, Walls has shown the footwork and arm to stay at shortstop as he moves up in the system.
The Rays were very aggressive with where they drafted Walls and he is now showing the potential that other teams didn't see. Walls should continue to move up in the system with a good combination of improving bat skills, great athleticism, and a proven college track record.
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Jake resides in Carrollton, GA and loves everything baseball. He is a lifelong Atlanta Braves fan and enjoys traveling to watch their Minor League teams. He graduated from the University of West Georgia with a Bachelor's Degree in Sport Management. Jake is also a certified personal trainer and has a passion for fitness and weight lifting. You can find his personal site at berrysbaseball.com
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Study Away students react to the recent attacks in Paris.
LONDON—It was a pre-booked ticket to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter on Sunday that separated junior Samantha Rand and her friends from choosing to go to Paris this past weekend—a weekend that ended in tragedy for the country.
On Friday, a series of terrorist attacks in the French capital left more than 120 dead in the most violent incident Europe has seen in more than a decade, the Associated Press reported.
While the events unfolded, Temple's safety procedures responded quickly. Study Away students received emails from SMC Study Away or Education Abroad, individual programs and from academic directors to check on their whereabouts, tell them about what was going on and what they should do if anything happened in their host countries.
No Temple students on Study Away programs found themselves amid the chaos, but five who are studying in France through external programs and one Temple Rome student who was visiting Paris that night have been accounted for and are safe, a university spokesman said. The spokesman added 173 students studying in other European countries this semester are also safe.
Study Away students in Europe said the events are, if anything, "surreal." Some found themselves in the City of Light just a few weeks ago, while others booked trips earlier this week to visit during the holiday season. Many found themselves on the receiving end of "Are you OK?" messages from family and friends.
Rand, a film major on Temple's London Study Away program, who visited Paris last week, was one of them.
"While we were hanging out at the pubs, my parents were texting me like, 'You need to go home right now,'" she said.
Julia Jaspers, a junior art history major in Temple's Rome program, said she kept following newsfeeds of the attacks hours after they happened.
"A reason I went abroad was to get away from the daily violence of Philadelphia, so hearing about this horrific tragedy makes the horrors of the world feel inescapable," she said.
There's been mixed reaction—some students said they're more apt to stay away from large group events during the last few weeks of their programs, while others said there's no sense in staying in and worrying about hypotheticals.
Sheryl Kantrowitz, the program adviser for Temple's London group this semester, said she was in immediate contact with Temple's SMC Study Away offices to get any additional information on next steps, if needed. She said directors teaching in any of the university's away programs receive safety training on what to do during emergency situations—not just catastrophic events, but natural disasters and even injuries to students.
The thorough emergency procedures were taken on after Temple study abroad students found themselves in London during the July 7, 2005 underground bombings that left 52 dead, said Jack Klotz, the group's adviser that summer.
It was the student's first day on the program, Klotz said. Many were flying into London's airports as reports of the attacks came in.
Klotz said Temple has formed an intimate relationship with International SOS, which connects businesses or organizations that have international travelers with medical, clinical and security assistance.
Klotz also advises any student studying, or planning on studying abroad, to review the U.S. Department of State's "Worldwide Caution" message, register with its "Smart Traveler" program and Temple's travel registry. Students studying through Temple's London or Dublin program with the Foundation for International Education should remember to fill out travel forms whenever they're planning on taking a trip.
Patricia Madej can be reached at patricia.madej@temple.edu or on Twitter @PatriciaMadej.
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Smoked products such as vase, cup, dish and chopstick.
Smoked Bamboo. This product is as I stated above. This method will used for craft work also.
Bamboo Coal. This product is for agriculture or BBQ as coal. And it works as deodorant for car, room and kitchen.
Bamboo Liquid. This liquid is also for agriculture as insect repellent or antibacterial action. And it heals your body such as athlete's foot or atopy. However, this potency is not guaranteed by medical team. So, I have tried my body right now. My finger is itchy right now. I will let you know how it goes.
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Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) Planning To Make A Difference With New Store Designs
Amid increasing competition from smaller brands and individual coffee centers, Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) is planning some new store formats to attract customers. The company is planning two designs aiming different segments including a reserve coffee theme and an express store look for Manhattan centers.
According to the CEO of Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX), Howard Schultz,
"Everything we have created and learned about coffee has led us to this moment. The Starbucks Reserve Roastery and Tasting room is a multi-sensory experience that will transform the future of specialty coffee."
The company is planning its first Reserve ™ Roastery and Tasting Room in Seattle this winter. These premium establishments would serve as the focal point of coffee education, roasting, and the prime source for their premium Starbucks Reserve® Coffees. The company will experiment its first "express" store in Manhattan.
The company is planning to open up to 100 new premium stores in the next five years. Experts are considering it an excellent and necessary step for maintain the major market share in the coffee industry. As mentioned in Chicago Tribune, Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) had a 77.6% share in the U.S. specialty coffee segment with strong financial performance in the past quarters.
However, Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) is facing some stiff competition from smaller brands including Peet's Coffee & Tea, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEET), Tim Hortons Inc. (USA) (NYSE:THI), and individual coffee shops. Peet's Coffee & Tea, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEET) is planning to open 15 new stores in Chicago and that too near Starbucks's establishments. Starbucks is facing a similar situation in New York with several individual coffee stores coming right next to their establishments.
Somehow, the increasing competition is not a threat to the world's leading coffee store as it plans to open 1,600 new stores in 2015 worldwide.
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Female Role Models: Protecting Women's Math Test Performance
The presence of a female role model can buffer women's math test performance in the face of gendered stereotypes that can cause stress and lead women to underperform men in this field.
David M. Marx, Jasmin S. Roman. "Female Role Models: Protecting Women's Math Test Performance." Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin 28.9 (2002): 1183 - 93. Print.
David M. Marx, J. S. R. (2002). Female Role Models: Protecting Women's Math Test Performance. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 28(9), 1183 - 1193.
David M. Marx, Jasmin S. Roman. "Female Role Models: Protecting Women's Math Test Performance." Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin 28, no. 9 (2002): 1183 - 93.
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Women are historically underrepresented in math-related undergraduate and graduate programs. One of the many reasons for this disparity is that women consistently underperform on standardized math tests compared to men, despite similar educational backgrounds. A potential explanation for this underperformance on test day is the existence of a "stereotype threat". This phenomenon occurs due to the stereotype that women are less adept at math, and therefore women face additional anxiety not only to perform well but also to disprove pre-existing and widely-held stereotypes.
The authors propose that female role models in math-based fields could serve to protect women's performance from this stereotype threat by offering stereotype-disconfirming information. They posit three factors critical to role models: their success needs to appear attainable, they need to seem similar to the student, and the student needs to care about their performance in this domain. Using three separate experimental studies to measure the impact of female role models on highly motivated and math-identified female students' test performance and self-reported confidence, this article addresses how role models may buffer students' performance in the face of negative stereotypes.
Women perform as well as men on a math test when a female experimenter administered the test (14.46 vs. 13.56 on 25-question test), but underperformed compared to men when a male experimenter administered the test (9.88 vs. 15.02).
There was no significant difference in the number of problems answered.
There was a significant difference in performance accuracy (number of correct problems divided by number of total problems answered). Women with a male experimenter had the lowest performance accuracy (51%) compared to women with a female experimenter (69%), men with a male experimenter (68%), and men with female experimenter (62%).
Women report self-esteem scores comparable to men after taking a math test administered by a female experimenter (29.19 vs. 27.35 on scale of 7 to 35), but report lower self-esteem scores than men after taking a math test administered by a male experimenter (23.76 vs. 27.40).
Women score higher on a math test when their female experimenter is perceived to be highly competent in math, compared to when their female experimenter is perceived to be less competent in math (12.18 vs. 9.23).
Men score lower on a math test when their female experimenter is perceived to be highly competent in math, compared to when their female experimenter is perceived to be less competent in math (12.79 vs. 15.90).
There was a trend for men to answer slightly more problems when their female experimenter is perceived to be less competent in math compared to students in the other three groups.
Women score lower than men on a math test when the female experimenter is perceived to be less competent at math (9.23 vs. 15.90).
Women and men had comparable levels of performance accuracy when the female experimenter is perceived to be highly competent (63% vs. 59%).
Women had lower accuracy and men had higher accuracy when the female experimenter is perceived as less competent (69% vs. 46%).
Men did not have any differences in reported self-esteem whether taking a test with a highly math competent female experimenter or a less math competent female experimenter (28.52 vs. 28.50), while women reported a trend in lower self-esteem in the high competency scenario and higher self-esteem in the low competency scenario (24.14 vs. 28.74).
As before, women score higher on a math test when their female experimenter is perceived to be highly competent in math, compared to when their female experimenter is perceived to be less competent in math (8.02 vs. 5.63 on 15-question test).
As before, there was no significant difference in the number of problems answered.
As before, there was a significant difference in performance accuracy, with women in the high math competence scenario performing more accurately than women in the low math competence scenario (63% vs. 48%).
Women have higher scores for self-appraised math abilities when the female experimenter is perceived to be highly competent in math compared to when under the female experimenter is perceived to be less competent at math (18.61 vs. 16.82 on a scale of 5 to20).
Women have higher self-esteem when the female experimenter is perceived to be highly competent in math compared to when under the female experimenter is perceived to be less competent at math (27.17 vs. 22.85 on a scale of 7 to 35).
The perception of a female experimenter who is highly competent in math buffers highly motivated and math identified women's performance on math tests, and leads to scores that are comparable to equally talented men. These same women perform worse when the same test is administered by a male experimenter or a female experimenter who is perceived to be less competent in math. Additionally, women report higher self-esteem and higher self-appraisals of their math abilities when the female experimenter appears highly competent in math, effectively protecting them from the negative effects of gender stereotypes. The authors suggest these findings could inform educational policy by identifying the importance of a female role model for female college students in fields where negative gender stereotypes exist.
Across all 3 studies, participants were required to have a minimum math SAT score of 650, have taken at least one math course in college, and have responded highly (≥3 on a 5-point scale) on 4 screening questions gauging their interest and ability in math (e.g., "How important is it for you to do well on your math exams?"). Each participant reported to a laboratory where an experimenter presented them with a math test. To appear like a competent mathematician, the experimenter told the participant they had written the exam and that they intended to provide the student with feedback on their results, although no feedback was ultimately provided.
Each participant has 25 minutes to a complete a 25-question math test resembling a section of the standardized Graduate Record Exam (GRE). After the test, participants were asked to rank 7 statements regarding their current feelings of confidence on a 5-point scale (the performance subscale from the State Self-Esteem Scale). The results of the math test, performance state self-esteem scale, gender of the participant, and gender of the examiner were tested using analyses of covariance (ANCOVA) to establish statistical significance, after adjusting for their SAT scores.
Study 1 involved 20 female and 20 male participants and both male and female examiners to evaluate whether participants' test scores differed based on the gender of their examiner.
Study 2 involved 20 female and 20 male participants to evaluate whether the perceived competence of a female examiner impacted participants' test scores even when the examiner was not in the room. The participants never met the examiner, but were each assigned a short biography designed to signal that the female examiner was either a peer who was very competent at math or a peer who was less competent at math.
Study 3 included 40 female participants to evaluate the role of self-appraised math ability. The study was identical to Study 2 with a slightly shorter math test (15 questions), but prior to the test participants additionally completed a set of 4 questions about their self-appraised math abilities (e.g., "I deal poorly with challenges in math") on a 5-point scale.
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Exhibits are organized by significant eras of history, starting with the early 1930s. Visitors can arrange a tour with one of our dedicated docents, many of whom have literally "walked the talk" during their service to our country. If interested, ask about docent availability, or call ahead at (650)964-4024.
Discover a pictorial display that provides an overview of Moffett Field's earliest days.
Moffett Field's role in America's defense extended into the modern era, as illustrated by this display (sponsored by the Association of Old Crows).
uss macon
The iconic Hangar One at Moffett Field was built to house the USS Macon airship. The centerpiece of this exhibit is an amazing diorama showing the Macon in scale. Also learn about the Hangar's many other uses over the years. The exhibit includes an extensive collection of photographs and artifacts from the airship era.
oFFICERS' mESS
See the largest collection of fine silver serving pieces and china from Navy Officers' messes, from all ranks, in Northern California. Get a rare view of formal Navy life in the 20th century.
ReaR Admiral mOFFETT
In this display, we recognize Moffett Field's namesake, Rear Admiral William Moffett, who lost his life in the crash of the Macon's sister ship, the dirigible USS Akron.
Learn about the 1935-1942 era of Moffett Field, when it was home to the US Army Air Corps' Cadet Training Command and 20th Pursuit Group.
wwII & bLIMPS
Discover the story of the key role Moffett Field played in WWII, when it was home to aircraft, blimps, and balloons that were an important part of the war effort.
fIGHTER / aTTACK eRA
Moffett Field became the Navy's West Coast Master Fighter and Attack base after WWII. See a collection depicting a time under various Carrier Air Groups, through the 1950s.
During the Cold War, Moffett Field was the headquarters of Patrol Wings Pacific and was home to seven P-3 Orion Maritime Patrol squadrons and the West Coast's P-3 Training Command (VP-31). See anti-submarine warfare equipment of the period.
tRANSPORT sQUADRONS
Moffett Field was home to seven Transport Squadrons under NATS and NATWINGSPAC from the mid-40s to the mid-60s and a Reserve Transport Squadron in the mid-90s. Get the story of these commands and those who won the airborne "logistics battle for the Fleet," plus how Moffett Field played that critical role in West Coast transport operations.
The In Memoriam display honors those who lost their lives in service to America while stationed at Moffett Field.
Computers and modern electronics have made today's aircraft navigation highly sophisticated. Learn about the history of navigation, including how the navigator's role used to be a simpler and very hands-on process compared to today.
Our extensive uniform collection spans the many periods of Moffett Field's great history. It includes examples from different ranks, from Junior Enlisted (E-1) to Senior Officers (O-8), uniforms that belonged to several WWII heroes, flight suits from WWII to today's desert operations, and a large display dedicated to women who served the Navy, such as the WAVES.
aIRCRAFT / cOCKPITS
The Museum's aircraft collection includes P-2 and P-3 Navy patrol planes, a U-2 spy plane, an F-104 Starfighter, and a Cobra helicopter. We also have complete P-3 and Harrier VTOL (pictured above) cockpits that visitors can get in and "fly." Is is great fun for both adults and kids! Some aircraft are under restoration and not currently on display.
Aircrew Survival Equipment
Moffett Field's proximity to the Pacific Ocean created its key role in Naval Aircrew survival and rescue, as illustrated by our display of equipment used for this critical function.
Train Room
In the 1980s, the current museum building was a recreation room for the Navy. During down time, a model train system was built, consisting of three levels, train yards, parking lots, seven-story spirals, and more. The train room is open for display on Saturdays.
Walk among some of the great aircraft that flew the skies and rested at Moffett Field. From the Navy to NASA, our aircraft cover a wide range of history.
Link Trainer
The Link Trainer, also known as the Blue Box or Pilot Trainer, was a commonly used flight simulator between the 1930s and the 1950s.
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Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Divide mixture across twelve baking cups. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.
It could be sweeter, by adding a smidgen of sugar or maple syrup, but I wanted to keep it Whole30 and super clean for my friend. It's pretty good!
Combine all ingredients in crock pot and allow to slow cook for 2 1/2 hours. Pull apart, mix well in cooker, salt as desired, and allow to soak in juices on low for another 1 to 2 hours.
Cut and clean romain lettuce leaves, add pork, dump ranch, tomatoes and jalapeños. Enjoy!
Add sesame oil to frying pan, followed by thawed, de-tailed shrimp.
Add garlic sauce and salt/pepper to taste. Once done, remove from pan, retaining any residual sauce.
Add butter to remaining sauce and allow to melt. Add in onion and coat well. If adding an egg, add now and scramble to small pieces. Add rice and stir fry. Add desired amount coconut aminos/soy sauce.
Add shrimp back to pan and stir fry for another few minutes or so.
Fry beef in frying pan. While frying, spiralize the zucchini.
Remove cooked beef from pan, add sliced/minced garlic and oil to pan. Fry until aromatic. Toss in zoodles, salt and pepper to taste.
Bake for 25 - 30 minutes. Drizzle a bit of #dumpcheese for the cheesy effect. Enjoy!
We tried plantains for the first time. They accompanied the Crock Pot Chicken Fajitas we had for dinner. They were different, but good. I think we expected them to be sweeter than they were. Regardless, we found a carb source we can add to our menu, to support muscle growth, which is good!
Melt 1 Tbs ghee in a pan. Slice one plantain into pan. Sprinkle cinnamon and almond slivers, cover and fry on medium heat until done.
I imagine raisins, vanilla, coconut and coconut milk could be added to make for a dessert like skillet.


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Ada Karmi-Melamede Architects
Ada Karmi-Melamede Architects has contributed approximately 200 images to the Artstor Digital Library, documenting the work of the firm and its founder.
Ada Karmi-Melamede (b. 1936) is one of the most recognized contemporary Israeli architects. She founded Ada Karmi-Melamede Architects in 1985 upon her return to her native Tel Aviv after fifteen years of working, teaching, and lecturing in the United States at Columbia University and later at Yale and the University of Pennsylvania.
The award-winning practice has completed civic, industrial and private commissions from the broad concept down to the interiors, including furnishings and fittings. Her work has been featured in architectural exhibitions and multiple professional publications.
Ada Karmi-Melamede Architects strives to create buildings and environments that are site-specific. The office specializes in careful detailing in the design phase and is continuously involved in the construction process. To the greatest extent possible, the office relies on local building materials and technologies.
Ada Karmi-Melamede. Project Architect: Shiri Peretz. P House, Israel, eastern façade. Photographer: Ardon Bar Hama. Image and original data provided by Ada Karmi Melamede Architects.


Christmas Santa Adventure is an arcade platform game that is addictive and fun to play.
In Christmas Santa Adventure, you play as Santa's head (no, really) and have to jump on platforms to pick up presents.
Every level has a set amount of presents for you to collect in order to advance to the next.
The trick in acing Christmas Santa Adventure is to time your jumps from platform to platform, and there are even extra presents hanging without platforms, which makes timing your jumps crucial.
It can be challenging, which is why it is addictive because the controls are so easy.
Controls: Left and Right arrow keys to move Santa's head, it jumps automatically.
Last updated on 14 Dec , 2016 by Adrian Tan.


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IDH and The Rockefeller Foundation partner to support the development of Nigeria's cassava value chain
News article27 Mar 2018
Support from The Rockefeller Foundation, in close partnership with the African Development Bank and AGRA, will enable processors to integrate smallholder farmers in their supply chain.
IDH, The Sustainable Trade Initiative, is pleased to announce receipt of a $2,000,000 grant from The Rockefeller Foundation to the IDH Cassava Initiative, to go towards industrializing the cassava value chain in Nigeria. The purpose of the grant is to support six to eight industrial cassava processors to integrate smallholder cassava farmers into their supply chain. The farmers will be a secure source of supply and in turn they benefit from a consistent and reliable market, access to training and connection to inputs and financing.
Cassava — a woody shrub cultivated for its edible, starchy, tuberous root — is a major staple in Nigeria, the world's largest producer of the crop. Drought tolerant and carbohydrate rich, cassava is a lifeline to the country's 30 million smallholder farmers. But the root's exceptionally short shelf-life means that more than 40% of this yield is lost before it is processed. It is IDH's goal to reduce that loss to 20% by 2020 — and help turn a wasted crop into economic gain for the local farmers.
The aim of the IDH Cassava Initiative, developed in collaboration with Grow Africa, is to demonstrate that integrating smallholders into the supply chain of cassava processors can be sustainable and is one possible pathway to overcoming the systemic challenge of inconsistent supply of roots to the factories in the right quantity, quality and time. The support comes under The Rockefeller Foundation's YieldWise initiative, which seeks to promote sustainable ecosystems and reduce food losses by at least 50% in representative value chains and so improve millions of rural lives — with the Nigerian cassava industry as one of the key focus areas for optimizing on loss reduction.
Additionally, the support will afford technical assistance eight cassava processors in Nigeria in order to integrate 50,000 smallholder farmers into their supply chains, and build robust outgrower schemes that will help overcome processors' supply challenges. IDH will implement the YieldWise model to elevate post-harvest food loss as an urgent, overlooked, yet addressable problem, by bringing together four components:
Linking smallholder farmers to market demand of both large anchor buyers and local alternative markets
Aggregating farmers to train them in post-harvest management, promote their adoption of technologies, and aggregate their crops to meet buyer quantity and quality requirements
Using innovative finance mechanisms to promote agricultural investments and facilitate distribution and acquisition of technologies, particularly among smallholder farmers
Promoting the adoption of appropriate loss-reducing technologies to improve crop handling, storage, and processing.
IDH has initiated a scheduled and agreed supply scheme between cassava farmers and processors, supported by robust service delivery models that will cover training on best agronomical practices, supply of inputs and mechanization services.
"We hope that the cassava initiative will help the cassava farmers to substantially grow their yield and income, and that we can contribute to food security in their communities," said Cyril Ugwu, IDH Regional Coordinator, West Africa.
"We are committed to building Nigeria's cassava value chain as part of the larger agriculture sector. And so, we are excited to have this opportunity to work with Nigerian processors that have invested greatly in the value chain, by supporting them to source even more from smallholder farmers. Our hope is that this will be a sustainable way of building sourcing platforms that benefit all players in the value chain," Said, Kagwiria Koome, Program Associate at The Rockefeller Foundation.
Ultimately, the overarching aim is to demonstrate the full commercial potential of inclusive cassava production and processing, and subsequently shape policy to maximize positive economic impact for millions of Nigerian smallholders.
About The Rockefeller Foundation
For more than 100 years, The Rockefeller Foundation's mission has been to promote the well-being of humanity throughout the world. Together with partners and grantees, The Rockefeller Foundation strives to catalyze and scale transformative innovations, create unlikely partnerships that span sectors, and take risks others cannot – or will not. For more information, please visit www.rockefellerfoundation.org
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