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ANNE D. TURNER E mail addresses: [email protected] Date of Birth: 2 May 1958 Telephone +255 682 589 464 Citizenship: USA Skype: anne.daniel.turner Gender: Female A specialist in agricultural development and natural resource management with 26 years of experience, over 25 of which have been in sub-Saharan Africa. Dr. Turner’s work focuses on enabling small scale farmers to improve their livelihoods by adopting improved farming techniques and technologies, and forging sustainable linkages with markets. She designs, manages, monitors, and evaluates development programs; conducts value chain analyses, PRA surveys, and field-level and market research; and designs and delivers training programs for farmers, trainers/extension workers, and agricultural entrepreneurs. Dr. Turner has developed Integrated Pest Management and Integrated Soil Health Management policies and extension materials, and assisted farmers and producer associations to achieve organic, Fair Trade, and GLOBAL GAP certification. Dr. Turner has developed agricultural technologies and policies to empower the poor in general and women in particular. She has worked with USAID, World Bank, DfID and other donor-funded projects, AfDB, UNEP, and academic/research institutions (IITA, Cornell University, AVRDC) and CRS. Dr. Turner speaks fluent French, and basic Shona, Kiswahili and Kinyarwanda/Kirundi. EDUCATION: Ph.D., Vegetable Crops, 1993, Cornell University, New York M.Sc., Vegetable Crops, 1986, Cornell University, New York B.Sc. (with Distinction), Biological Sciences, 1981, Stanford University, California LANGUAGES: English (native), French (fluent), Shona (basic), Kiswahili (basic), Kinyarwanda/Kirundi (basic) GEOGRAPHIC EXPERIENCE: Burkina Faso, Burundi, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, France, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali,

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ANNE D. TURNER

E mail addresses: [email protected] Date of Birth: 2 May 1958Telephone +255 682 589 464 Citizenship: USASkype: anne.daniel.turner Gender: Female

  A specialist in agricultural development and natural resource management with 26 years of experience, over 25 of which have been in sub-Saharan Africa. Dr. Turner’s work focuses on enabling small scale farmers to improve their livelihoods by adopting improved farming techniques and technologies, and forging sustainable linkages with markets. She designs, manages, monitors, and evaluates development programs; conducts value chain analyses, PRA surveys, and field-level and market research; and designs and delivers training programs for farmers, trainers/extension workers, and agricultural entrepreneurs. Dr. Turner has developed Integrated Pest Management and Integrated Soil Health Management policies and extension materials, and assisted farmers and producer associations to achieve organic, Fair Trade, and GLOBAL GAP certification. Dr. Turner has developed agricultural technologies and policies to empower the poor in general and women in particular. She has worked with USAID, World Bank, DfID and other donor-funded projects, AfDB, UNEP, and academic/research institutions (IITA, Cornell University, AVRDC) and CRS.  Dr. Turner speaks fluent French, and basic Shona, Kiswahili and Kinyarwanda/Kirundi.    

EDUCATION:

Ph.D., Vegetable Crops, 1993, Cornell University, New York

M.Sc., Vegetable Crops, 1986, Cornell University, New York

B.Sc. (with Distinction), Biological Sciences, 1981, Stanford University, California 

LANGUAGES: 

English (native), French (fluent), Shona (basic), Kiswahili (basic), Kinyarwanda/Kirundi (basic) 

GEOGRAPHIC EXPERIENCE:  

Burkina Faso, Burundi, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, France, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Swaziland, Taiwan, Tunisia, Uganda, USA, Zambia, Zimbabwe 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

April 2016 – present: Independent Consultant in Agricultural Development and Natural Resource Management, Arusha, Tanzania

Co-editing and writing a chapter for a book on “Post-Harvest Extension Education for the Developing World” (prime editor is Dr. Lisa Kitinoja, Founder and Head of the Postharvest Education Foundation). Work in progress.

Serving as the Agriculture Adviser on the Private Sector Development Team of a DfID-funded consortium supporting the President’s Delivery Team for recovering from Ebola in Sierra Leone (consultant working for Adam Smith International, 24 June 2016 – 3 August 2016).

April 2013 – March 2016: Regional Technical Advisor – Agriculture, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Central Africa Regional Office (CARO).

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Primary FunctionProvided strategic leadership and technical guidance and support to CARO country1 programs in agriculture and food security programming in alignment with the Agency Strategy; the CRS Agriculture and Environment strategy; and the CARO Regional Strategy. Assisted CARO countries to develop high quality funding proposals; implemented programming in line with CRS program quality standards and sectoral best practices; promoted learning and innovation; and demonstrated impact. Responsible for supporting CARO country programs to build the capacity of local partners to develop and implement their high quality programs.Key Responsibilities:

Technical Assistance: Provided technical support to country programs for strategic planning, program design, and monitoring

and evaluation in conjunction with relevant CARO Regional Technical Advisors, the Business Development Advisor and the Deputy Regional Director/Program Quality (DRD/PQ) and the four pillars of CRS Agriculture and Environment

Coordinated the development of and/or supported the use/adoption of Regional and Agency standards and guiding principles for Agriculture, including the CRS Agriculture and Environment strategy. Supported Country Programs (CPs) in the development of programs to increase smallholder production capacities; enhance market orientation and linkages for farmers; improve farmer household resilience; and build the capacity of CP staff to design/implement such programs.

Collaborated with relevant Health and Nutrition technical staff to promote strong linkages between agricultural and nutrition programming to promote improved dietary diversity

Collaborated with the All Africa Agricultural Team, the Food Security Unit and relevant Program Quality Support Department Technical Advisors to promote sharing of learning and identify relevant innovations. Ensured that the Region and Country Programs were documenting learning and dissemination effectively.

Provided technical support for Agriculture & Emergency, including support for seed system and seed security assessments and application of best practices in emergency response/recovery for both seed and vegetatively propagated crops2. Conducted value chain analyses, e.g. of soybean and bean in North and South Kivu. Contributed to Manual on House Hold Gardens, and developed guidelines for harvest and post-harvest handling of fresh produce for rural households in several CARO country programs. Co-facilitated development of implementation of an Integrated Pest Management program for coffee in Eastern DR Congo.

Led the CARO region in strengthening the capacity of country program and partner staff in Agro-enterprise using e-learning tools and through promotion of the CRS’ 5-skill set approach to farmer groups.

Supported country programs in the recruitment and capacity-building of high quality technical staff in the agriculture, nutrition and livelihoods sectors.

Led Country Programs and partners in promoting integration of agriculture/food security and other program sectors, such as Resilience, HIV/AIDS and Peace-building

Provided guidance and mentoring to build the capacity of country program staff and partners, in line with Agency Partnership Principles. Facilitated relevant sectoral workshops and trainings for country program and partner staff (e.g. Integrated Pest Management for coffee in South Kivu, Natural Resource Management/Innovation for staff from Francophone African countries).

Program Growth: Initiated and maintained collegial relationships and collaboration with relevant international donors and

research institutions and represented CRS to relevant donors, organizations and institutions, where appropriate.

1 Benin, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Nigeria, Rwanda and Togo2 See Seed Briefs under list of publications

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Ensured Region and Country Program staff were cognizant of new developments related to key donors, including the US Government’s Feed the Future and Global Health Initiative and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundations’ Agricultural Development strategy.

Coordinated with the Business Development Advisor, DRD/PQ and Country Program staff to support development of high quality proposals and to position country programs for future funding opportunities.

Carried out routine analyses of CRS’ potential competitors and collaborators in agriculture in the region and assisted CPs to identify and pre-position for emerging funding opportunities.

Supported CPs to leverage program results to develop effective marketing tools highlighting innovations in agriculture/food security programming.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) In coordination with the RTA, Monitoring and Evaluation, provided guidance to country program and

partners in the design and/or enhancement of participatory M&E tools and protocols to strengthen data collection, analysis and reporting.

Assisted in the design and implementation of baseline, mid-term and final evaluations and ensured follow-up of findings/recommendations to improve quality of programs. Ensured that relevant reports were disseminated within the Region and Agency.

Promoted learning and innovation throughout the project lifecycle. Assisted CPs to document learning at key points during the project cycle and support meta-analyses and impact evaluations to facilitate organizational learning and program quality improvement.

Represented CRS at international conferences, learning events and workshops. Prepared abstracts, posters and papers detailing CRS work in agriculture and supported CP staff to develop similar work products.

March 2011 – March 2013: Extension/Dissemination Specialist and Malawi Country Coordinator, Putting Nitrogen Fixation to Work for Small Scale Farmers in Africa Project (N2Africa – www.n2africa.org), based with IITA in Lilongwe, Malawi. Duties and Responsibilities for Extension/Dissemination Specialist Position (covering all eight project countries: Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda and Zimbabwe):

Created/initiated appropriate partnerships to set platforms for technology dissemination Developed and implemented tools/technologies to increase farmer’s awareness and adoption of new

technologies Produced specific dissemination tools adapted to needs of farmers’ groups, agro-dealers and

development partners Conducted collaborative legume and inoculant technology dissemination campaigns and create

awareness in farming communities Developed strategies for empowering women to benefit from the project products Provided an educational program for farmers to build capacity in agri-business Conducted research, with specific application to increasing efficiency and adding value to small scale

agricultural business ventures Documented new technology uptake in project impact domain Contributed to impact assessment and monitoring and evaluation studies Organized and implemented N2Africa field survey campaigns in project areas Prepare oral presentations, reports and scientific articles Mentored technical staff and co-supervised M.Sc. students Met reporting and monitoring and evaluation requirements of N2Africa Established effective working relationships and facilitated collaboration with National Agricultural

Research Institutes and development agencies Represented and articulated the N2Africa mission and its scientific accomplishments in local and

international settingsDuties and responsibilities for Malawi Country Coordinator Position:

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• Organized annual planning meetings for Malawi and, in consultation with in-country stakeholders, developed an annual project work plan

• Identified and selected Malawi partners and, with the support of IITA, developed and signed memoranda of understanding and/or memoranda of agreements

• Developed quarterly work plans for national project staff and seasonal work plans for partner organizations (with the support and direction of the five N2Africa Work-stream Leaders): monitored progress towards Malawi milestones and ensured their timely completion;

• Ensured useful coordination between all and each of the five Project Work-streams: namely, Delivery & Dissemination; Monitoring & Evaluation; Research & Data; Project Processes & Administration; and Communication

• Liaised and followed up with all national project staff and partner organizations to ensure the implementation of planned tasks, i.e. across national project objectives, research and dissemination sites

• Developed national budgets for implementation of work plans and coordinated the timely dispatch of the necessary resources to local project partners with support from IITA Ibadan and ensured prompt and timely submission by partners of technical and financial reports to IITA

• Received and reviewed progress reports from national project staff and partner organizations - to ensure they reflected activities carried out - and prepared and submitted a consolidated report to the N2Africa Project Leader

• Served as the contact for interaction with major national stakeholder groups, including local policy makers

• Organized and facilitated meetings and workshops as appropriate • Prepared a Malawi Country report every six months that contributed to the report for Wageningen

University.• Oversaw and approved all national travel and expenditures, monitored budget against expenditures and

took decisions to cut back when necessary• Liaised with AGRA/BMGF partners• Identified national candidates for N2Africa trainings and facilitated their attendance• Represented N2Africa on other in Malawi-IITA projects involving legumes

July 2010 – February 2011: Independent Consultant, based in Harare Zimbabwe. Consultancies included: Assessment of the status of the production, marketing and use of agro-inputs in five West African

countries (Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal) Facilitator and rapporteur for a workshop in Nigeria on market-friendly and targeted subsidy programs

that help develop sustainable and competitive private sector distribution for fertilizer and seed systems while promoting smallholder farmers’ interests

Value chain analysis and policy development for horticulture in Swaziland (funded by the World Bank) Evaluation of USAID/Zambia’s Economic Growth program (2004-2010) Development of a Project Implementation Plan for an AGRA-funded project “Professionnalisation des

Distributeurs d’Intrants du Burkina Faso” (funded by the International Fertilizer Development Center)

October 2009 – June 2010: Chief of Party, Rwanda USAID Post-Harvest Handling and Storage Project. Responsible for overall provision of technical guidance as well as management of a 2.5 year project focused on strengthening food security in Rwanda. In charge of Post-Harvest Management component as well as providing guidance to Market Linkages and Investment Finance components. Served as leader for a Post Harvest Working Group for Rwanda’s Ministry of Agricultural and Animal Resources. Took the lead on reviewing and processing grant applications, developing improved post-harvest management technologies and techniques and coordinating project’s value chain activities with those of other projects/organizations. Responsible for overall management of budget, project technical and support staff, consultants and liaising with USAID/Rwanda.

March 2009 – September 2009: Independent Consultant based in Accra, Ghana. Consultancies included: Development of networks and supply chain strengthening for horticultural crops in Ghana Senegal Agribusiness Climate, Legal and Institutional Reform assessment

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Team Leader for study of market, post harvest and trade opportunities for horticultural crops, coffee and tea in Rwanda

September 2008 – February 2009: Agriculture Unit Director (AUD), USAID Livelihoods and Enterprises for Agricultural Development (LEAD), ARD Inc., Kampala, Uganda. Responsible for oversight, management, and direction of the technical aspects of all value chain (VC) agricultural activities both under grants and otherwise, for all LEAD geographic areas. Responsible for all activities that fell under increased agricultural productivity. Assisted facilitation of the Farmer Field School (FFS) programs, producer organization (PO) identification and development; ensured that protocols developed were technically sound and both FFSs and POs had a commercial orientation. Monitored the efficacy of the FFS and PO programs as they developed, and flagged areas for improvement, crafted solutions and strengthened identified weaknesses. Directed agricultural resources and activities in the “south” of Uganda, as well as serving as a resource and ultimate authority to/for all agronomic activities throughout the geographic reach of the project. Identified and advised on technical challenges and opportunities, both those pre-identified and included in the Annual Work Plan strategy, as well as those that arose unforeseen. Managed technical staff, consultants, Business Development Services, and other assistance in agriculture-related activities. Responsible for assessing the soundness of grants – either by direct assessment of by delegating this analysis to AUD staff.

April 2008 – August 2008 Senior Agronomist, African Development Bank, Tunis, Tunisia. Managed a portfolio of Bank projects in northern Nigeria and Ghana. Identified new investment opportunities to improve agricultural value chains in selected countries in West and Central Africa. Developed project proposals for agricultural development in Sierra Leone and Liberia. Served as member of Task Force managing the African Fertilizer Financing Mechanism. Conducted analysis of constraints to the seed sector in selected countries in sub-Saharan Africa.

January 2006–March 2008: Independent Consultant, based in Lusaka, Zambia. Consultancies included:

Served as Agribusiness Advisor and managed team of local consultants to evaluate market and investment opportunities for selected agricultural (horticultural and staple crops and livestock, as well as fish/seafood) products in six regions of Madagascar. Provided training for operators in the public and private sector on using a value chain analysis approach to development as well as other agribusiness development strategies

Conducted study to identify value chains (including horticultural crops for regional as well as export markets) with greatest potential for impact on lives of the rural poor in Uganda

Produced value chain analyses, product development plans, and feasibility studies for the production, processing, and marketing (local, regional, and international) of selected horticultural crops by smallholder farmers in Guinea-Conakry.

Analyzed the Kenya Horticultural Development Project’s approach to provision of extension services and establishment of partnerships between private companies and smallholder farmers for production, processing and marketing of horticultural crops.

Led a team of Guinean consultants in the analysis of input supply constraints for production of targeted crops by smallholders.

Participated in the elaboration of different scenarios for the privatization of the coffee sector in Burundi. Advised the Ministry of Agriculture for the Government of Rwanda on development of the horticulture

industry, including drafting of legislation to establish the Rwanda Horticultural Development Authority, developing the National Code of Practice for horticultural producers, building local expertise in compliance with GLOBALGAP, organic, and Fair Trade regulations and assisting with establishment of SPS services.

 September 2002–December 2005, Horticulture and Commodity Development Manager, Agribusiness Development Assistance in Rwanda (ADAR), Chemonics International, Kigali, Rwanda. Coordinated and managed horticulture and commodity development group of the ADAR project; targeted products included passion fruit, specialty/organic coffee, Bird’s Eye chili, “Unimix” (maize-soy food supplement) and Fair Trade certified honey. Supervised regular review of the project action plan and the effectiveness of activities.

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Facilitated and generated horticulture market studies and market linkage analyses that contributed to building marketing awareness, improving export infrastructure, and enhancing export competitiveness. Established working relations with key producer and export organizations. Conducted surveys to determine suitability of different zones for crop production and developed and improved production systems. Provided training to producer associations on sustainable crop production and appropriate harvest/post-harvest handling and processing. Organized inspections for organic certification and monitored certified producers to ensure compliance. Developed fact sheets and manuals on IPM techniques for horticultural crops. Ensured integration of horticulture and commodity development activities with other donor, government, or private initiatives. Integrated HIV/AIDS activities into overall project program. Managed component staff and served as acting Chief of Party during the project director’s absence. 

August–September 2003, Cash Crop Specialist, Design Team for Agricultural Productivity and Enhancement Program (APEP) in Uganda, Chemonics International, Kampala, Uganda. Identified critical cash crop production and marketing needs and constraints, recommended commodities and cropping systems for APEP to support and promote.  Reviewed coffee, tea, cocoa and horticultural crop activities and issues, proposed how APEP could collaborate with specific ongoing and/or new programs and activities.  Reviewed the role of producer organizations and firms in production and marketing of cash crops and identified issues and areas where APEP could assist. Reviewed production, marketing, extension, technology transfer, research, and market information activities of cash crop sector production and identified appropriate interventions for APEP. Assisted with the development of APEP’s Results Framework and Monitoring and Evaluation system.   

July 1998–August 2002, Agricultural Programs Manager / Consultant, Xylocopa Systems, Zimbabwe and Zambia and Organic Producers and Processors Association of Zambia. . Developed and conducted courses on production and marketing of organic fruits and vegetables for the Zambia Export Growers’ Association (ZEGA) Training Trust in Lusaka, Zambia Handled scheduling of horticultural crop production by farmers for fresh produce companies.  Managed teams of technical and support staff in the design, implementation and analysis of a series of on farm trials. Evaluated cultural practices and non-chemical products for effectiveness in managing pests (pathogens, insects, weeds, and nematodes) and improving soil fertility, with an emphasis on technologies acceptable under certified organic standards. Sourced buyers for producers of organic products in markets seeking fair-trade transactions. Conducted diagnostic studies to determine the cause of production problems in a range of horticultural as well as staple crops. Disseminated information on methyl bromide alternatives and liaised between the United Nations Environment Program and research/training institutions and farmer associations to ensure steps were being taken to replace methyl bromide with environmentally friendly pest control techniques in compliance with the scheduled phasing out of this pesticide with an emphasis on horticultural crops and tobacco. Organized demonstrations on methyl bromide alternatives for tobacco production in Malawi. Led awareness-raising activities on the importance of legislation to protect biodiversity and community rights of the rural poor in Zambia.

 November 1993–June 1998, Coordinator, Development of Smallholder Horticulture Program in Zimbabwe, Cornell International Institute for Food, Agriculture and Development, Harare, Zimbabwe. Responsible for coordinating activities between local partners and the Cornell-based steering committee, and for managing locally hired technical and support staff responsible for office and field work. Reviewed proposals for and monitored progress of program-sponsored projects. Organized workshops, and edited and published proceedings. Sourced funds from other donor agencies. Conducted research on constraints to the development of the smallholder horticulture sub-sector; problems investigated included integrated pest management/environmentally sound production practices, non-traditional crops and post-harvest handling and processing, marketing, and gender issues. Developed extension materials for integrated pest management. Taught undergraduate and graduate students in horticultural crop production, post-harvest handling and processing. Prepared and conducted courses for extension and community development workers on post-harvest handling of horticultural crops. Participated in the development of policies to reduce pest and disease problems associated with the production of paprika and tobacco.  

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May–October 1993, Post Doctoral Research Fellow, Department of Fruit and Vegetable Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York. Conducted research on stress-induced physiological disorders in peppers. Taught course in tropical vegetable production to graduate and undergraduate students. 

August 1989–April 1993, Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Fruit and Vegetable Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York. Investigated basis for cultivar differences in resistance to environmental stress in peppers. Participated in research on fruit formation disorders in a range of vegetable crops, and the use of screening techniques to select genotype resistance. Assisted in studies on temperature effects on flowering and fruit production in cucurbits, and on weed-crop and crop-crop interactions in grain legumes.  

May 1987–July 1989, Resident Scientist, Vitamin A Africa Project, The Asian Vegetable Research and Development Centre, Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali. Set up and managed project in Niger over the first 18 months of its operations, including negotiating MOU with host institution, hiring and training administrative and field staff, managing the project’s accounts and liaising with headquarters in Taiwan.  Conducted surveys to assess the status of and major constraints to fruit and vegetable production in the Sahel. Developed and tested techniques to overcome production problems within the resource limitations of small-scale growers, in on-farm and station experiments. Collected information on and screened germplasm of indigenous species and locally grown genotypes for potential use as food crops in the Sahel. Developed and conducted a training course on production of vitamin A-rich fruits and vegetables for extension and community development workers from four countries in the Sahel.

September 1986–April 1987, Project Assistant, International Agriculture Program, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York. Gathered and reviewed information on agricultural development in selected countries in Africa in order to brief committee members on possible project interventions. Assisted in the planning and organization of workshops and conferences.   

June 1984–August 1986, Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Vegetable Crops, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York. Studied physiological potential for potatoes to flower and produce botanical seed in tropical environments. Conducted variety evaluation trials for tomatoes, peppers, melons, sweet corn, and asparagus. Screened potato clones for resistance to heat stress. 

September 1982–August 1983, Office Manager, Turner and Company Consulting Agrologists, Bainbridge Island, Washington. Handled correspondence and reports on agricultural lawsuits. Produced and distributed quarterly newsletter. Conducted literature reviews on crop production issues.

June 1981–June 1982, Worked a variety of jobs while traveling through Western Europe. 

May 1979–March 1981, Research Assistant, Jasper Ridge Ecosystems Program, Stanford University, Stanford, California. Gathered data on climate and growth of selected plant species, maintained greenhouse collection, and assisted with laboratory research on plant physiology. 

PUBLICATIONS: 

Turner, A. Strengthening Farmer-Saved Bean Seed through Hermetic Storage in Burundi. Edited by Stephen Walsh. Nairobi: Catholic Relief Services, 2014

Turner, AD. Integrated Pest Management for N2Africa Legume Crops. International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Lilongwe, Malawi. Published by UNON, Publishing Services Section, Nairobi, Kenya. September 2012.

Seed Aid for Food Security: Advice for Practitioners. When and How to Respond with Vegetable Seed Programming. Seed Programs International Practice Brief 11. Prepared by Peter Marks (Seed Programs

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International) with inputs from Julie March (USAID US/OFDA), Louise Sperling (CIAT) and Anne Turner (CRS).

Seed Aid for Food Security: Advice for Practitioners. Vegetable Seed Supply and Selection in Humanitarian Response. Seed Programs International Practice Brief 12. Prepared by Peter Marks (Seed Programs International) with inputs from Julie March (USAID US/OFDA), Louise Sperling (CIAT) and Anne Turner (CRS).

Swanson, R., AD Turner and V. Aggaral. End of Project Evaluation: USAID/Zambia Economic Growth Program. Prepared for the United States Agency for International Development, USAID Contract Number Prepared for the United States Agency for International Development, USAID Contract Order Number AID-RAN-I-00-09-0015, Task Order Number: RAN-I-04-09-0015 Task Order Title: USAID/Zambia Economic Growth End of Projects Evaluation. Implemented by Development & Training Services, Inc. (dTS), 4600 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 304, Arlington, VA 22203. December 2011.

Turner, A and R. Norton. Study on Marketing, Post Harvest and Trade Opportunities for Fruits and Vegetables in Rwanda. A report prepared by J.E. Austin Associates for the World Bank Group. July 2009.

Turner, AD and O. Diop.  Guinea Agricultural Market Linkages Activity:  Chili Pepper Product Development Plan.  Contract No. PCE-1-00-99-00003-00, Task Order No. 29.  Prepared for USAID/Guinea, NRM SO, November 2006.

Turner, AD.  Rwanda:  Pre-Inspection Preparation for Organic Certification; and, Germany:  Biofach International Organic Trade Fair.  USAID - Assistance a la Dynamisation de l’Agribusiness au Rwanda, March 2002.

Turner, AD.  Assisting Rwandans with Entry into the International Organic Market Place for Tropical Fruit. USAID - Assistance a la Dynamisation de l’Agribusiness au Rwanda, November 2001.

Turner, AD.  Effects of biotechnology on crop production:  Reasons for concern about the introduction of genetically modified crop seed.  The Post of Zambia, 23 April 2001

Turner, AD.  Demand for organic products serves as impetus for developing countries to switch to methyl bromide alternatives ahead of schedule.  Regular Update on Methyl Bromide Alternatives, UNEP DTIE OzonAction Programme September 2000.

Turner, AD.  Major usage of methyl bromide in Zimbabwe predicted to be discontinued ahead of phase out deadline. Regular Update on Methyl Bromide Alternatives, UNEP DTIE OzonAction Programme, June 2000.

Turner, AD.  The role of training activities to promote adoption of methyl bromide alternatives.  Proceedings of the United Nations Environment Programme Policy Development Workshop to Phase Out Methyl Bromide.  Dakar, Senegal, December 1999.

Turner, AD.   We may have alternatives to methyl bromide...but what about farmers?  Some considerations for training of trainers on alternatives to methyl bromide.  Proceedings of the United Nations Environment Programme Workshop on Methyl Bromide Alternatives for English Speaking Africa.  Lilongwe, Malawi, September 1999. 

Turner, AD and OA Chivinge.  1998. A survey of smallholder horticulture in Mashonaland East, Zimbabwe.  CIIFAD Publications Office, Ithaca, New York, U.S.A. 

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Turner, AD (Ed.).  1997.  Proceedings of the first national workshop on underutilised crops/plants in Zimbabwe.  Harare, Zimbabwe. 

Turner, AD and HC Wien. 1994.  Dry matter assimilation and partitioning in pepper cultivars differing in susceptibility to stress-induced bud and flower abscission. Ann. Bot. 73: 617-622.

Turner, AD and HC Wien. 1994.  Photosynthesis, dark respiration and bud sugar concentrations in pepper cultivars differing in susceptibility to stress-induced bud and flower abscission. Ann. Bot. 73: 623-628.

Turner, AD and EE Ewing.  1988. Effects of photoperiod, night temperature and irradiance on flower production in the potato.  Potato Research 31: 257-268.

Bockett, G, C Boyd, C, AD Turner and N Nenguwo.  1997. Postharvest constraints facing smallholders growing horticultural crops: a needs assessment of four districts in Zimbabwe. Publication of the Natural Resources Institute of the Overseas Development Administration, UK.

Jackson, JE, AD Turner and M Matamba (Eds.). 1997.  Smallholder Horticulture in Zimbabwe: Proceedings of a Workshop held in Harare, Zimbabwe, 31 August - 2 September 1994.  University of Zimbabwe Publications, Harare, Zimbabwe. 207 p.

Wien, HC and AD Turner.  1994.  Severity of tomato blossom-end scarring is determined by plant age at induction. Journ. American Soc. For Hort. Sci. 119:32-35.

Wien, HC, AD Turner and CJ Ho.  The influence of auxin transport inhibitor placement on stress-induced flower abscission in Capsicum.  IN: Carssen, CM et al., editors.  Progress in plant growth regulation.  Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, pp. 446-452.

Other: Pamphlets and manuals on crop production and pest and disease management for horticultural crops in Zimbabwe and Rwanda. Policy papers for the Governments of Rwanda and Zimbabwe proposing strategies for managing pest and disease epidemics in passion fruit and Capisum species, respectively.

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References

Available upon request.