Getting in the Loops: Using Adaptive Design Methods for Fall Armyworm (JE Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Mitigation in Kenya, Nepal, and Bangladesh
Efforts worldwide have sought to lessen the agricultural and societal impact of the fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) mitigation in Kenya, Nepal, and Bangladesh by safeguarding affected regions’ food crops and livelihoods while preventing the spread of FA...
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| description | Efforts worldwide have sought to lessen the agricultural and societal impact of the fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) mitigation in Kenya, Nepal, and Bangladesh by safeguarding affected regions’ food crops and livelihoods while preventing the spread of FAW to nearby areas. However, efforts to communicate and gain support for FAW control methods among local populations can have limited impacts. This study qualitatively explores “design looping” as part of three Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D) campaigns in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Kenya for increasing community support for FAW mitigation. Such an approach not only potentially extends the reach and scalability of FAW control methods but also contributes to meeting Sustainable Development Goals for food security and community well-being. Findings of productive advantages for “design looping” in this study include (1) increased participatory access by project stakeholders and beneficiaries, (2) flexibility, as cost-effective and potentially continuous opportunities to refine ICT4D messaging to meet project goals, and (3) bi-directional learning between project producers and message recipients for improved message deployment. Limitations and directions for future research are also discussed. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9037931559414257a83f6ee19372a78a2023-12-26T11:05:25ZengSAGE PublishingSAGE Open2158-24402023-12-011310.1177/21582440231220451Getting in the Loops: Using Adaptive Design Methods for Fall Armyworm (JE Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Mitigation in Kenya, Nepal, and BangladeshJulia Bello-Bravo0Barry Robert Pittendrigh1Department of Agricultural Sciences Education and Communication, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USADepartment of Entomology, Urban Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USAEfforts worldwide have sought to lessen the agricultural and societal impact of the fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) mitigation in Kenya, Nepal, and Bangladesh by safeguarding affected regions’ food crops and livelihoods while preventing the spread of FAW to nearby areas. However, efforts to communicate and gain support for FAW control methods among local populations can have limited impacts. This study qualitatively explores “design looping” as part of three Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D) campaigns in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Kenya for increasing community support for FAW mitigation. Such an approach not only potentially extends the reach and scalability of FAW control methods but also contributes to meeting Sustainable Development Goals for food security and community well-being. Findings of productive advantages for “design looping” in this study include (1) increased participatory access by project stakeholders and beneficiaries, (2) flexibility, as cost-effective and potentially continuous opportunities to refine ICT4D messaging to meet project goals, and (3) bi-directional learning between project producers and message recipients for improved message deployment. Limitations and directions for future research are also discussed.https://doi.org/10.1177/21582440231220451 |
| spellingShingle | Julia Bello-Bravo Barry Robert Pittendrigh Getting in the Loops: Using Adaptive Design Methods for Fall Armyworm (JE Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Mitigation in Kenya, Nepal, and Bangladesh SAGE Open |
| title | Getting in the Loops: Using Adaptive Design Methods for Fall Armyworm (JE Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Mitigation in Kenya, Nepal, and Bangladesh |
| title_full | Getting in the Loops: Using Adaptive Design Methods for Fall Armyworm (JE Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Mitigation in Kenya, Nepal, and Bangladesh |
| title_fullStr | Getting in the Loops: Using Adaptive Design Methods for Fall Armyworm (JE Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Mitigation in Kenya, Nepal, and Bangladesh |
| title_full_unstemmed | Getting in the Loops: Using Adaptive Design Methods for Fall Armyworm (JE Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Mitigation in Kenya, Nepal, and Bangladesh |
| title_short | Getting in the Loops: Using Adaptive Design Methods for Fall Armyworm (JE Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Mitigation in Kenya, Nepal, and Bangladesh |
| title_sort | getting in the loops using adaptive design methods for fall armyworm je smith lepidoptera noctuidae mitigation in kenya nepal and bangladesh |
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