In this episode we examine the assumption : “Scientifically proven knowledge has the greatest value for improving food and nutrition security” Dangerous or not?  The assumptions we examine each time are ones guiding research, policy and practice on food and nutrition security.  In tackling this episode’s question we will highlight how different types of knowledge –  scientific knowledge or knowledge from local farmers and formal and informal knowledge, for example, - are of value – or, arguably, even indispensable when trying to find the most suitable and effective solutions to ..read more

Inclusion of smallholders in value chains and markets is a must for improving their food and nutrition security, right? It seems like a fair assumption – but is this actually dangerous? It's the assumption we examine in this episode. Dangerous Assumptions is a new podcast series from WOTRO, the Science for Global Development division of the Dutch Research Council. In each podcast we challenge a deeply held belief underpinning research projects in the Food and Nutrition Security Sector. Insights from 75 research projects carried out in 27 low and middle income countries which reveal the complex ..read more

More money means better Food and Nutrition Security for smallholder farmers, right? It seems like a fair assumption – but is this actually a dangerous assumption? Dangerous Assumptions is the new new podcast series from WOTRO, the Science for Global Development division of the Dutch Research Council. In each episode we challenge a deeply held assumption underpinning research projects in the Food and Nutrition Security Sector. Self-evident beliefs which shape policy and themselves seem unshakeable – but are they really? Insights from 75 research projects carried out in over 25 low and middle in ..read more

More money means better Food and Nutrition Security for smallholder farmers, right? It seems like a fair assumption – but is this actually a dangerous assumption? Coming soon - the new podcast from WOTRO, the Science for Global Development division of the Dutch Research Council.  And yes, the series is called Dangerous assumptions. In each episode we challenge a deeply held assumption underpinning research projects in the Food and Nutrition Security Sector. Self-evident beliefs which shape policy and themselves seem unshakeable – but are they really? Insights from 75 research projects car ..read more

In this episode we examine the assumption : “Scientifically proven knowledge has the greatest value for improving food and nutrition security” Dangerous or not?  The assumptions we examine each time are ones guiding research, policy and practice on food and nutrition security.  In tackling this episode’s question we will highlight how different types of knowledge –  scientific knowledge or knowledge from local farmers and formal and informal knowledge, for example, - are of value – or, arguably, even indispensable when trying to find the most suitable and effective solutions to ..read more

Inclusion of smallholders in value chains and markets is a must for improving their food and nutrition security, right? It seems like a fair assumption – but is this actually dangerous? It's the assumption we examine in this episode. Dangerous Assumptions is a new podcast series from WOTRO, the Science for Global Development division of the Dutch Research Council. In each podcast we challenge a deeply held belief underpinning research projects in the Food and Nutrition Security Sector. Insights from 75 research projects carried out in 27 low and middle income countries which reveal the complex ..read more

More money means better Food and Nutrition Security for smallholder farmers, right? It seems like a fair assumption – but is this actually a dangerous assumption? Dangerous Assumptions is the new new podcast series from WOTRO, the Science for Global Development division of the Dutch Research Council. In each episode we challenge a deeply held assumption underpinning research projects in the Food and Nutrition Security Sector. Self-evident beliefs which shape policy and themselves seem unshakeable – but are they really? Insights from 75 research projects carried out in over 25 low and middle in ..read more

More money means better Food and Nutrition Security for smallholder farmers, right? It seems like a fair assumption – but is this actually a dangerous assumption? Coming soon - the new podcast from WOTRO, the Science for Global Development division of the Dutch Research Council.  And yes, the series is called Dangerous assumptions. In each episode we challenge a deeply held assumption underpinning research projects in the Food and Nutrition Security Sector. Self-evident beliefs which shape policy and themselves seem unshakeable – but are they really? Insights from 75 research projects car ..read more