Reaching small farmers with innovations they can afford
Mini packets of seed, fertiliser and pesticide could boost take-up of new crops and practices
Breaking the taboo of sexual violence in Colombia
One woman's campaign to shine a light on an "invisible" crime
Brazilian leader's anti-graft drive popular with voters
In the past year, new president has seen six of her 32 ministers quit over corruption allegations
Will Sahel hunger buzz bring action?
Many aid workers believe donor response to crisis alerts depends on media coverage, but it may not be the only factor
Poor losing out from large land deals - study
Rural poor, especially women, deprived of access to land and resources due to weak governance and land rights
UN warns conflict may worsen Somalia famine, needs $1.5bn
Somalia request is part of global humanitarian appeal for $7.7 billion to help 51 million people in 16 countries next year
Lessons Thailand can learn from the floods -experts
Experts have questioned the way the authorities prepared for and responded to the country's worst floods in half a century