Resultados de búsqueda - "Ethiopia"

How fair is workfare?: gender, public works, and employment in rural Ethiopia por Quisumbing, Agnes R.

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Innovations in insuring the poor: Providing weather index and indemnity insurance in Ethiopia por Meherette, Eyob

“…Agriculture in Ethiopia is almost entirely rainfed and highly prone to droughts and floods. …”
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Infrastructure and cluster development: A case study of handloom weavers in Ethiopia por Ayele, Gezahegn, Chamberlin, Jordan, Moorman, Lisa, Wamisho, Kassu, Zhang, Xiaobo

“…This paper evaluates the impacts of access to infrastructure on development of handloom weaving clusters in Ethiopia based on a survey collected in both urban and rural areas. …”
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Urbanization and spatial connectivity in Ethiopia: Urban growth analysis using GIS por Schmidt, Emily, Kedir Jemal, Mekamu

“…In comparison to other African countries, Ethiopia has a low urbanization rate. According to the World Bank World Development Report (WDR) 2009, Sub-Sahara Africa is 30% urbanized, whereas Ethiopia is only 10.9% urbanized. …”
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Infrastructure and cluster development: A case study of handloom weavers in Ethiopia por Ayele, Gezahegn, Chamberlin, Jordan, Moorman, Lisa, Wamisho, Kassu, Zhang, Xiaobo

“…Based on primary surveys of both urban and rural handloom weaver clusters in Ethiopia which took place in May/June 2008, one of the most important rural nonfarm sectors, this paper examines the mechanism and performance of clustering. …”
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Food prices, consumption, and nutrition in Ethiopia: Implications of recent price shocks por Dorosh, Paul A.

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Empowering communities through food-based programmes: Ethiopia case study por Cohen, Marc J., Rocchigiani, Mariagrazia, Garrett, James L.

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The maize seed system in Ethiopia: Challenges and opportunities in drought prone areas por Alemu, Dawit, Mwangi, Wilfred, Nigussie, Mandefro, Spielman, David J.

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The formal seed system of maize in Ethiopia: Implications for reducing the yield gap por Kalsa, Karta K., Semagn Kolech, Regasa, Mosisa Worku, Tsedeke Abate, Chere, Adefris Teklewold

“…Smallholder farmers' access to and use of quality seeds of improved varieties and hybrids is an integral component of sustainable maize production and the reduction of the yield gap in Ethiopia. Formal seed supply systems play a pivotal role in ensuring farmers' access to good quality seed and increasing the productivity of maize. …”
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Farmer innovations in livestock feeding and management in semi-arid areas of Ethiopia por Tegegne, Azage, Ayele, Z., Hoekstra, Dirk

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Using the Ethiopia genomic evaluation results to strengthen dairy extension support por Meseret, Selam, Hassen, Messay, Jufar, B., Tera, A., Ojango, Julie M.K., Ekine-Dzivenu, Chinyere C., Gebreyohanes, Gebregziabher, Okeyo Mwai, Ally, Mrode, R.

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PFM as a tool for sustainable development: Lessons from Southwest Ethiopia por Tesfaye, Getachew, Ayele, Kalkidan, Tamene, Lulseged

“…Participatory Forest Management (PFM) is known as to play a vital role in conserving forests and biodiversity while simultaneously generating sustainable livelihoods by empowering local communities to actively manage forest resources. PFM in Southwest Ethiopia has demonstrated positive impacts on biodiversity, livelihoods, and property rights. …”
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Revitalizing spice markets: Empowering communities and protecting forests in Southwest Ethiopia por Tesfaye, Getachew, Ayele, Kalkidan, Tamene, Lulseged

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Intensification of crop-livestock farming systems through market-orientation in Ethiopia por Tegegne, Azage, Hoekstra, Dirk, Gebremedhin, Berhanu, Berhe, Kahsay

“…This is primarily due to population growth, increased urbanisation and higher incomes. Ethiopia has a land area of about 1.2 million Km2 and human population of about 80 million. …”
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Gender, rainfall endowment, and farmers’ heterogeneity in wheat trait preferences in Ethiopia por Gartaula, Hom N., Gebremariam, Gebrelibanos, Jaleta, Moti

“…Wheat is a vital cereal crop for smallholders in Ethiopia. Despite over fifty years of research on wheat varietal development, consideration of gendered trait preferences in developing target product profiles for wheat breeding is limited. …”
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Empowering communities through gender-inclusive small ruminant solutions in Ethiopia por International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas

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An approach to scale CASI practices in Ethiopia: insights from SCASI project por International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center

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Swift approaches to tackle climate change problems in Hawassa basin, Ethiopia por International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center

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Assessing the role of food MSMEs in providing employment for women and youth in Ethiopia por Mekonnen, Daniel Ayalew, de Brauw, Alan

“…This paper analyzes the employment characteristics of food micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), using survey data collected from 1,686 food vendors in Addis Ababa and Butajira, Ethiopia. The data suggest that 74 percent of the enterprises were formal or had a tax identification number. …”
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Action Research Restoration Trials Borana Zone and Somali Region, Ethiopia por Sircely, Jason, Eba, Bedasa, Nganga, Irene, Flintan, Fiona E.

“…A report of action research restoration trials undertaken in Ethiopia with support of the HEAL (Humans Environment, Animals and Livelihoods) project and the CGIAR Initiative on Livestock and Climate.…”
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