Can we use existing approaches to respond to the current COVID-19 crisis? Watch this video with Rachel Shah from our affiliate the Springfield Centre, a global leader in inclusive #MarketSystemsDevelopment: youtu.be/gDi8WfwuvoU

Highly relevant & timely work! Job quality is a driver of increased labour force participation, productivity & economic performance. Understanding & acting on job quality squarely puts people at the centre of the discussion + it's more than regulations - there’s a business case.

I was in Bangladesh when this project started. Great to see the progress.

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Missed the webinar? Watch the recording. The WorldBank presented case studies on how the #privatesector is adapting to #COVID19 & how the data can help #MarketSystemsDevelopment practitioners. beamexchange.org/community/webi…

Interesting WorldBank report on future food system change scenarios & actions for Latin America and the Caribbean/ Interesante informe Banco Mundial sobre escenarios futuros y acciones para el cambio de sistemas alimentarios en América Latina y el Caribe. worldbank.org/en/news/featur…

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Have you heard of food systems? It’s about a) governance & economics of food production b) natural resource use, & c) how food impacts our community as a whole. Here're our thoughts about why we need sustainable food systems. Helvetas @SabinSelimi helvetas.org/en/switzerland…

How to facilitate virtual Knowledge clinics - BEAM Exchange ran 2020 clinics to synsthesise best practice in #marketsystemsdevelopment. Have a look at our methodology beamexchange.org/resources/1424/

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So, what are some principles that 'adaptive bureaucracies' take to manage complexity? Take a read of this, pulling together lessons from Innovate FCDO and learning from Centre for Public Impact (CPI)'s, Shaheen Warren and ODI's Sam Sharp

How can agri-food innovations advance health, equity, resilience and sustainability (HERS) goals? Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability - NatureSustainability expert panel report out today charts a path. 1/6

Good to see confirmation of the importance of innovation systems approaches to foster transitions in agri-food systems, developed over past 20 years, see doi.org/10.1016/j.agsy…, doi.org/10.1016/j.agsy…, doi.org/10.1007/s13593…, doi.org/10.1016/j.agsy…, doi.org/10.1007/s10668…

Spaces for deliberation & negotation are indeed key to agri-food systems transformation. Concepts as innovation platforms have shown value globally (e.g. doi.org/10.1016/j.jrur…, doi.org/10.1017/S00144…). These may also reinforce status quo, so transformational ambition is key.

Latest #marketsystemsdevelopment news, blogs, resources, events - BEAM's December newsletter is out! Find out the latest and sign up for our January webinar #COVID19 PIND Foundation MADE Nigeria mailchi.mp/enterprise-dev…

ISO young African economists working on ag and rural development. New STAARS Fellowship RFP now out. Match w/senior mentor/co-author and a great cohort network. Enjoy robust prof dev't program, hopefully in person Cornell University in fall. App deadline 31 Jan. barrett.dyson.cornell.edu/staars/staars-…

Missed the webinar? Watch 'Better systems, better jobs: a closer look at #valuechaindevelopment for decent work' Hear how a systemic approach is integral to supporting more and better jobs in value chains. #decentwork #marketsystemsdevelopment beamexchange.org/community/webi…

Are you ready to make Market Assessments Fit for Your Purpose ? Join a collaborative panel to get the basics & discover the latest trends in multi-sector market assessments w/ CALP Network UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency Norwegian Refugee Council & @MarketsinCrises. Register here ➡️ bit.ly/3ea3JHc

What did we learn about adaptive management from working with FCDO for 3 years on LearnAdapt? bit.ly/LearnASum 🤝 Trust /relationships most important 🎯 Rethink accountability & mechanisms ⚖️ Donors hold accountable for learning not pre-determined targets

What have we learned about Adaptive Management in the UK Government? Brilliant paper by Toby Lowe & Shaheen Lessons from case studies of Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office programmes MUVA and GPI Top lessons 👇 Blog: bit.ly/3sDKA5K Full paper: bit.ly/3dEppfU