Search Results - "Socioeconomics"

Proceedings of dissemination seminar on drivers of agrifood system transformation in Odisha by International Food Policy Research Institute

“…This new perspective encompasses all elements and activities related to food production, processing, distribution, preparation, and consumption, as well as the socioeconomic and environmental outcomes of these activities. …”
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Facing the development challenge in Mozambique: an economywide perspective by Tarp, Finn, Arndt, Channing, Jensen, Henning Tarp, Robinson, Sherman, Heltberg, Rasmus

“…The need for a clear perspective and in-depth understanding of the socioeconomic complexities of the country in question stands out. …”
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Facing the development challenge in Mozambique: an economywide perspective by Tarp, Finn, Arndt, Channing, Jensen, Henning Tarp, Robinson, Sherman, Heltberg, Rasmus

“…The need for a clear perspective and in-depth understanding of the socioeconomic complexities of the country in question stands out. …”
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Drivers and magnitude of food insecurity among rural households in southern Democratic Republic of Congo by Manyong, V., Dontsop-Nguezet, P., Nyamuhirwa, D. A., Osabohien, R., Bokanga, M., Mignouna, J., Bamba, Z., Adeoti, R.

“…Against this background, this study used cross-sectional data from 318 households to analyze the magnitude and socioeconomic drivers of food insecurity among rural households in the province. …”
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Formal-informal economy linkages and unemployment in South Africa by Davies, Rob, Thurlow, James

“…Overall, these findings underline the importance of distinguishing between the formal and informal sector implications of socioeconomic policies.…”
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Looking beyond the obvious: Uncovering the features of natural resource conflicts in Uganda by Nkonya, Ephraim M., Markelova, Helen

“…Disputes over land, water, forests, rangelands, and other resources, both privately and commonly-held, are omnipresent across Africa and increasing in number due to the socioeconomic and environmental changes happening on micro- and macro-levels. …”
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Project-level Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture Index for Market Inclusion (Pro-WEAI+MI): Malawi Case Study by International Food Policy Research Institute

“…These districts cover different regions (North, Central, South), agroecological zones, and socioeconomic profiles. This data package includes the pro-WEAI+MI questions implemented in Malawi, basic household and demographic information, and constructed pro-WEAI and +MI indicators.…”
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Forage seed market analysis in Vietnam by Bravo, Aura, Huyen, Le Thi Thanh, Dao Thu, Hang Thi, Pazos, Mateo, Triana, Natalia, Philp, Joshua, Atieno, Mary, Burkart, Stefan

“…The rapid expansion of animal-protein markets in Asia, coupled with the socioeconomic importance of livestock for communities in northern Vietnam, has further driven national and provincial governments to prioritize development policies aimed at modernizing and transforming the livestock sector (Dung et al., 2020; Decision No. 1520/QD-TTg issued on October 6, 2020 by the Prime Minister; Pham et al., 2020; Hansen, 2018). …”
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Economic benefits of livestock management in Ghana by Adams, Faizal, Ohene-Yankyera, Kwasi, Aidoo, Robert, Wongnaa, Camillus Abawiera

“…The traditional system of producing small ruminants (sheep and goats) contributes significantly to the socioeconomic wellbeing of farm households in northern Ghana. …”
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AIDS and agriculture in Zambia by Byron, Elizabeth, Chapoto, Antony, Drinkwater, Michael, Gillespie, Stuart, Hamazakaza, Petan, Jayne, Thomas S., Kadiyala, Suneetha, McEwan, Margaret, Samuels, Fiona

“…The unit of analysis adopted for each study varies, spanning the individual, household, cluster, and community levels, drawing attention to the wider socioeconomic landscape within which households operate. …”
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Enhancing Livestock Sector Simulation: Synergizing Dynmod and Multimarket Models with Female Sexed Artificial Insemination as a Policy Scenario by Maruta, Admasu Asfaw, Bahta, Sirak T., Enahoro, Dolapo K., Baltenweck, Isabelle

“…This research not only contributes to livestock sector modeling but also underscores the potential of female sexed AI as a strategic tool for policy interventions to enhance livestock production and improve the socioeconomic status of Tanzanian farmers.ed for Tanzania livestock sector simulations.…”
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Synthesis report 2024 on co-designing agroecology innovations for Lao PDR by Smith, B., Douangsavanh, Somphasith, Dubois, Mark

“…In 2023, six key initiatives were identified that could support both environmental and socioeconomic sustainability in the region: i) solar powered groundwater pumping; ii) ricefish systems; iii) organic red-rice cultivation, iv) wetlands management; v) soil improvement, and vi) gender action learning. …”
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Supporting social justice through equity-based actions for a sustainable future in animal genetics (at the 39th International Society for Animal Genetics Conference) by Paez, S., Mapholi, N.O., Nesengani, L.T., Lamont, S.J., Aggrey, S.E., Hanotte, Olivier H., Bottema, C.D.K., Gill, C.A.

“…The first session guided discussions on the political, ethical, legal, socioeconomic, and cultural dynamics that present barriers to participating in and benefitting from the genomic and genetic science fraternity. …”
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Climate‑resilient crop varieties, productivity and household welfare: evidence from Nigeria by Kamara, A.Y., Oyinbo, O., Oluwole, T., Jajua, M., Kamai, N.

“…Climate shocks pose significant threats to socioeconomic development, especially in agrarian areas where farmers, particularly women, are highly vulnerable to the negative consequences of climate variability. …”
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Understanding climate-induced migration in West Africa through the social transformation lens by Osei-Amponsah, Charity, Quarmine, William, Okem, Andrew

“…The paper discusses the need for transdisciplinary research approaches to capture various intersections of transforming socioeconomic and environmental vulnerabilities across different countries and migratory landscapes. …”
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Digital tool integration, biodiversity, and the potato value chain in Kenya: Results from a baseline survey by Boukaka, Sedi Anne, Geoffrey, Baragu, Azzarri, Carlo

“…The study aims to assess the impact of digital tool adoption and support on socioeconomic and agriculture-related outcomes in Kenya’s potato value chain. …”
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Understanding biotic constraints to Taro (Colocasia esculenta) production in the Derived Savanna and Humid Forest Agroecosystems of Nigeria by Oladimeji, J.J., Bhattacharjee, R., Abe, A., Osundahunsi, B., Vetukuri, R.R., Kumar, P.L.

“…Taro (Colocasia esculenta) is a socioeconomically and nutritionally important crop that is predominantly cultivated in the derived savanna and humid forest agroecosystems of Nigeria. …”
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Climate-resilient crop varieties, productivity and household welfare: evidence from Nigeria by Amadu Yaya Kamara, Oyakhilomen Oyinbo, Oluwole, Temitope S., Jajua, Mohamed, Kamai, Nkeki

“…Climate shocks pose significant threats to socioeconomic development, especially in agrarian areas where farmers, particularly women, are highly vulnerable to the negative consequences of climate variability. …”
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Malawi’s agrifood system: Transformation and environmental impacts by Diao, Xinshen, De Weerdt, Joachim, Fang, Peixun, Jones, Eleanor, Nagoli, Joseph, Pauw, Karl, Thurlow, James

“…Unlike the previous version, this brief does not include a forward-looking analysis—using IFPRI’s Rural Investment and Policy Analysis (RIAPA) model (IFPRI 2023)—of the contribution of productivity growth in agricultural value chains on agrifood transformation, employment, and socioeconomic outcomes. For a recent and extensive value chain ranking analysis that incorporates RIAPA modeling results, readers are referred to Pienaar et al. (2023). …”
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Digital tool integration, biodiversity, and the potato value chain in Kenya: Results from a baseline survey by Boukaka, Sedi Anne, Geoffrey, Baragu, Azzarri, Carlo

“…This study assesses the impact of digital tool adoption and support on socioeconomic and agriculture-related outcomes in Kenya’s potato value chain. …”
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