Publications & Resources
Key publications from RIPAT interventions and research — presenting both the FACTS (what came out) and the ACT (how to make it happen).
Farmers' Choice
Presents the research results — the FACTS. What came out of RIPAT and "how and why did it happen?" An evaluation of an approach to agricultural technology adoption in Tanzania, based on rigorous field research across RIPAT project sites.
The RIPAT Manual
Represents the ACT — "How to make it happen." A step-by-step guide on how to organize and implement a robust group-based agricultural development project. Primarily for NGO practitioners, teachers, researchers, decision makers, and local government officials involved in agricultural extension and rural development.
The RIPAT Manual explains step-by-step how to organize and implement a robust group-based agricultural development project. It is for those who are interested in improving the food security and incomes of small-scale farmers.
The manual is especially relevant for staff of NGOs and development organizations at programming and field levels, and for local government officials involved in agricultural extension and rural development.
The Manual Is For:
Available for free download at ripat.or.tz
Can Agricultural Interventions Improve Child Health? Evidence from Tanzania
Examines the causal link between RIPAT agricultural interventions and improvements in child health outcomes — food security, nutrition status, and household resilience in Tanzania.
Agricultural Technology Adoption, Food Security, Poverty and Child Health
Comprehensive assessments of an agricultural intervention in Tanzania. Analyses the relationships between technology adoption through RIPAT and multiple dimensions of household welfare including poverty reduction and child health outcomes.
Poster on Rural Agricultural Development Innovation for Food and Nutrition Security
Findings from a study in Tanzania — presented as a research poster at major agricultural development conferences. Highlights RIPAT's measurable impact on food security and nutritional outcomes among smallholder households.
How Introduction of Dairy Goat Production Affects Smallholder Farmers
A case study of an agricultural development project in Karatu District, Tanzania. Investigates how the introduction of improved dairy goat breeds under the RIPAT framework affects household income, nutrition, and farming system integration.
RIPAT Manual Chapter Preview
Sample MoU template for RIPAT project partnership with local government. Includes roles, responsibilities, and formal cooperation framework.
RIPAT Website
The official RIPAT website with all project information, case studies, downloadable resources, and implementation guides for practitioners.
RECODA Research & Publications
Full library of RECODA research, development reports, policy briefs, and organizational publications covering all RECODA programs and initiatives.
Rockwool Foundation Research
Parent research unit that sponsored and evaluated RIPAT. Their research series includes multiple Tanzania-focused agricultural and development studies.
Sokoine University Extension Resources
Academic resources from Prof. Amon Z. Mattee's Department of Agricultural Education and Extension — Tanzania's leading agricultural university.
Request a Resource or Training
Contact RECODA to request training materials, consultation on RIPAT implementation, or collaboration on agricultural development projects in your region.
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