Search Results - "Actor"

Net-Map: Collecting social network data and facilitating network learning through participatory influence network mapping by Schiffer, E., Hauck, J.

“…The authors show that the tool can produce both qualitative and quantitative data to increase network understanding by going beyond the purely structure-driven approach of social network analysis (SNA) and combine structural measures with measures of attributes of actors, especially concerning their perceived influence and their goals. …”
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What can food policy do to redirect the diet transition? by Haddad, Lawrence James

“…There is also a need for research to engage different actors in the policymaking process. In a debate in which much is at stake, there is a potentially powerful role for researchers to bring these actors to the table. …”
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Ecological certification of forest products: economic challenges by Kiker, C.F., Putz, F.E.

“…This paper, in addition to developing the concept of ecological certification, analyses the relationships among the many actors and the relationship of the actors to the forest.…”
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Livestock innovation systems and networks: Findings from smallholder dairy farmers in Ethiopia by Asres, A., Sölkner, Johann, Puskur, Ranjitha, Wurzinger, Maria

“…Results revealed that public sector actors are the major role players in the dairy production system despite their minor role in marketing linkages. …”
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Structure-Conduct-Performance of Cotton Market: The Case of Metema District, Ethiopia by Bosena, T., Bekabil, F., Gebremedhin, Berhanu, Hoekstra, Dirk

“…The performance of cotton market chain analyzed using Marketing Margins supplemented with analysis of costs incurred and gross profits generated for different market chain actors, showed poor performance of the chain. In the chain farmers are the most disadvantaged chain actors…”
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A Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) plan and a food safety tool kit for common beans in Uganda by International Center for Tropical Agriculture, National Agricultural Research Organization, Uganda, Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization

“…This toolkit can be used by the value chain actors across the bean value chain who include: farmers, processors, and food vendors to ensure that food products are safe for human consumption. …”
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Isolation and characterization of bacteriophages against Xylella fastidiosa by Domingo-Calap, María L., Aure, Cristina M., Navarro-Herrero, Inmaculada, Domingo-Calap, Pilar, Marco-Noales, Ester

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Conectividad de la infraestructura verde y su gestión en la ciudad de Santo Domingo, República Dominicana by Sarante Solimán, Raúl Miguel

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The power in Cooperation : a study of Cards, Vietnam and the EU by Möller, Anton

“…While there is a will to do what is best for our planet, and many actors share the same goals, the language and conditions are not universally applicable. …”

Fisherwomen : changing meanings, changing norms, changing policies? by Holmgren, Sara

“…By passive participatory observations at a Hearing, initiated by the Swedish minister of Agriculture in April 2008, different lines of argumentation among participating actors are distinguished and some of the dominating discursive frameworks are discerned. …”

Procesos de construcción de territorialidad a partir de la llegada de inmigrantes bolivianos al barrio "La Primavera" de la localidad de Mayor Buratovich by Zelaya, Edit Carolina

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Agriculture Intelligente face au Climat (AIC) et Systeme d'information Climatique (SIC): Formation pour le Secteur Privé by Siagbe, Golli, Derenoncourt, Marie Ena, Chabot, Philippe, Jaquet, Stéphanie

“…This includes: (1) Basic understanding of climate change (2) Climate-Smart Agriculture Practices (3) Climate Information Services (4) Bundling opportunities including CSA and CIS (4) Impact of Climate Risk on Business Operations, Profitability and Cash Flow (6) Gender-Smart Investing Roadmap for agricultural SME financing. Value chain actors (producers, processors, aggregators) and financial actors (banks, impact investors, insurance companies) that finance the agricultural sector participated in the workshop.…”
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Scoping study: Capacities and needs for strengthening water-energy-food-environment (WEFE) nexus approaches in Nepal by Buchy, Marlène, Shrestha, Sajani, Shrestha, Gitta

“…The assessment draws attention to equity and inclusion as critical dimensions of WEFE nexus approaches, and identifies constraints and strategies to strengthen the capacities, leadership, and influence of women WEFE actors.…”
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Examining the legitimacy of inclusive innovation processes: perspectives from smallholder farmers in Uasin Gishu, Kenya by Opola, Felix Ouko, Klerkx, Laurens, Leeuwis, C., Kilelu, C.W.

“…In recent decades, the concept of inclusive innovation has been used to refer to how innovation can include actors that are considered marginalised from its processes and outcomes. …”
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Polycentric governance of commons through multi-stakeholder platforms: Insights from two case studies in India by ElDidi, Hagar, Rawat, Shivanyaa, Meinzen-Dick, Ruth S., Chaturvedi, Rahul, Sanil, Richu

“…The study also underscores the importance of external actors like NGOs in supporting community agency and fostering collaboration across different governance levels.…”
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Encuesta de Innovación Agrícola Digital - Guatemala y Honduras 2023 by Giraldo Mendez, Diana Carolina, Barillas Santos, Maria Erla, Godoy, Marcelo, Redondo, Jorge Andrés, Bonilla Barillas, Melissa, Rios Segura, David Andres, Navarro Racines, Carlos Eduardo, Obando Bonilla, Diego, Gardeazabal Monsalue, Andrea, Ramirez Villegas, Julian Armando, Muller, Anna

“…Se llevó a cabo un estudio para analizar la red de actores y proveedores de información digital en sistemas agroalimentarios, identificando colaboraciones, tipos de datos, desafíos en su gestión y habilidades en su análisis. …”
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Scenario guided policy planning: processes, comparisons, and lessons from East Africa by Muchunguzi, Perez, Ampaire, Edidah L., Acosta, Mariola, Rutting, Lucas, Tumuhereze, Martin, Mwongera, Caroline, Okiror, John Francis, Asten, Piet J.A. van

“…Using socio-economic scenarios and quantitative evidence in policy review processes allows policy actors to develop a great body of information in an all-inclusive manner, keeping all stakeholders engaged. …”
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Social networks in livestock and cacao value chains in the Colombian Amazon by Guáqueta-Solórzano, Victoria, Rodriguez, Luz A., Ayazo, Roger, Vanegas, Martha

“…In this study we explore the structure of social relationships (actors and networks) that drive cacao and livestock food systems in the municipalities of Belén de los Andaquíes and La Montañita, in Caquetá.…”
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Cosecha y poscosecha: cadena de valor de plátano by Ospina Parra, Carlos Eduardo, Rodríguez Fonseca, Pablo Emilio, Alzate Henao, Sandra Viviana, Machuca Henao, Yuly Marcela, Rodríguez Blandón, Jefersson Andrés, Cardona Cardona, Jorge Enrique, Valencia Montoya, Jorge Alberto, Cardona, William Andrés, Rodríguez Yzquierdo, Gustavo Adolfo, Bautista Montealegre, Luis Gabriel, Betancourt Vásquez, Mónica, Miranda Salas, Tatiana Camila, Bolaños Benavides, Martha Marina

“…Actores locales o regionales, privados o públicos que prestan algún servicio o suministran algún equipo requerido en la producción de plátano.…”
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Vildsvin, en framtida resurs? by Karlsson, Gustaf

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