Search Results - "Socioeconomics"

Consumer food safety awareness and demand for fluid milk: A case study from India by Kumar, Anjani, Mishra, Ashok K., Sonkar, Vinay K., Roy, Devesh

“…The survey collected information on socioeconomic characteristics, dairy consumption, purchasing patterns, and food safety awareness. …”
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Challenges and opportunities of trilateral co-operation: Collaboration by the USA, Brazil and Mozambique on horticultural research, 2011–2015 by Schmink, Marianne, Smart, Jenny, Sitoe, Isabel, Bowen, Walter, Silva, Henoque Ribeiro, Ecole, Carvalho Carlos, Haber, Lenita

“…The PSAL project tested and adapted vegetable crop production, post‐harvest and processing practices and technologies; developed field infrastructure for research, extension and processing; trained scores of Mozambican researchers, interns, interviewers and extension technicians; and collected, organized and made systematic socioeconomic information publicly available.Trilateral co‐operation (TC) is an innovative model of development assistance involving collaboration by a traditional donor, a pivotal country and a host country. …”
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African commitments for agricultural development: Goals and milestones for Mozambique by Chitiga, Margaret, Fofana, Ismaël, Diallo, Mariam Amadou

“…The investments are best financed by budget constraint and external financing, which bring about positive impacts on socioeconomic outcomes when compared to the BaU. The analysis further reveals agricultural commodities with the highest contribution to agricultural development. …”
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African commitments for agricultural development goals and milestones for Malawi by Chitiga, Margaret, Fofana, Ismaël, Diallo, Mariam Amadou

“…These investments are best financed by external financing, which has the highest impact, in terms of economic growth and socioeconomic outcomes, to meet the targets of the three commitments. …”
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Nutrition, cognition, and social emotion among preschoolers in poor, rural areas of South Central China: Status and correlates by Chen, Kevin Z., Liu, Chengfang, Liu, Xinghua, Wang, Zimeiyi, Luo, Renfu, Li, Shaoping, Yu, Yanying, Alderman, Harold

“…After controlling for socioeconomic status, we observed that both anemia and stunting were negatively associated with children’s cognitive performance; however, they were not associated with socio-emotional performance. …”
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World Social Report 2021: Reconsidering rural development by United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Nkonya, Ephraim M., Rosegrant, Mark W.

“…The current strategies and patterns of rural development are failing to meet either the socioeconomic or the environmental Goals of this Agenda. …”
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Senegal Dairy Value Chain Nutrition Data by International Food Policy Research Institute, GRET, Université Gaston Berger, Cellule de Lutte contre la Malnutrition

“…The household questionnaire collected household-level information on socioeconomic characteristics, household composition and on household food insecurity. …”
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Consumer choices and demand for tilapia in urban Malawi: What are the complementarities and trade-offs? by Chikowi, Christopher T. M., Ochieng, Dennis O., Jumbe, Charles B. L.

“…An important area that affects the development of the fishery sector is limited understanding of how the choice between different fish products is affected by the socioeconomic characteristics of consumers, marketing factors and fish-specific attributes. …”
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Assessing pastoral reforms through the performance of Agro-Pastoral Community-Based Organizations in south Tunisia by Sghaier, Mariem, Frija, Aymen, Postigo, Julio, Speelman, Stijn, Alary, Veronique, Sghaier, Mongi

“…However, it is vulnerable to climatic challenges such as prolonged drought and socioeconomic pressures such as administrative shortcomings and ineffective governance. …”
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Multi-Scale analysis of the impacts of soil and water conservation practices and landscape on grain yield and return on investment in the sub-humid ethiopian highlands by Tebeje, Aschalew K., Desta, Gizaw, Hussein, Misbah A., Assefa, Tewodros T., Tsegaw, Yonas L., Zimale, Fasikaw A., Ahmed, Mohammed A.

“…Future research should explore the long-term sustainability of SWCPs, their adaptation across diverse agroecological zones and landscapes, the incorporation of various crops, the broader socioeconomic impacts, and the development of effective extension programs for wider adoption by farmers.…”
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Prospective impacts of expanding agroecological transitions on Zimbabwe’s government's socio-economic and environmental agendas by Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe, Chimonyo, Vimbayi G.P., Sobratee, Nafiisa, Sardeshpande, Mallika, Ngoma, Hambulo

“…As AE-I gains a deeper understanding of agroecology in the context of its implementation sites in Zimbabwe, it has become clear that it must critically evaluate its incremental efforts viz their transformative capabilities per agroecological principles.Thus, the current assignment seeks to assess the extent to which AE-I’s activities impact the broader socioeconomic and environment agendas in Zimbabwe. The goal is to assess agroecological practices' early impacts and map transformative pathways to achieving broader systemic impact. …”
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Ecosystem services of wetlands in the upper Abbay River Basin, Ethiopia by Fentaw, G., Beneberu, G., Wondie, A., Eneyew, B. G.

“…Wetlands are among the most important and productive ecosystems, offering both ecological and socioeconomic benefits. It is essential to understand the ecosystem services (ESs) offered by wetlands for their efficient conservation and sustainable use. …”
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Farmer typology and adoption of improved cassava production technologies in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo by Nabahungu, N.L., Mirali, J.C., Simbeko, G., Amato, S., Mirali, G.M., Muhindo, P.M., Kitangala, C., Balangaliza, F.B., Dontsop-Nguezet, P., Kintche, K., Udomkum, P., Mignouna, J., Vanlauwe, B.

“…Data were analyzed using principal component analysis (PCA) and cluster analysis by classifying farmers based on their cassava agricultural practices while capturing their preferences, attitudes, and socioeconomic characteristics. Logistic regression was then applied to evaluate the adoption of improved cassava seeds and fertilizers across different farmer-type groups. …”
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Effects of livestock related gender roles on pastoral children and their implication to RVF risk exposure by Mutambo, Irene N., Bett, Bernard, Bukachi, S.A.

“…Background: Children in pastoral communities play a significant role in herding livestock, placing them at a high risk of exposure to zoonotic pathogens such as the Rift Valley fever (RVF) virus. However, socioeconomic studies on knowledge, attitude and practices on RVF often involve adults and community trainings that are usually implemented to bridge knowledge gaps seldom involve children. …”
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Gender disparities in the adoption of improved management practices for soybean cultivation in North East Nigeria by Kamara, A.Y., Kamsang, L., Mustapha, A., Kamara, A., Kolapo, A., Kamai, N.

“…The findings reveal that while both male and female farmers adopt improved soybean varieties, fertilizer, and herbicides, the intensity of adoption varies due to differences in socioeconomic constraints. Male farmers demonstrated slightly higher adoption rates across all practices, particularly for herbicide use. …”
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Effectiveness of bylaws related to sustainable intensification of potatoes in Southwestern Ugandan by Makuma-Henry, M.

“…The physical environment and socioeconomic conditions posed challenges as well as opportunities for developing and strengthening bylaws. …”
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Transboundary river water quality assessment: a case study of Kabul River Basin, Pakistan by Hussain, Kashif, Iqbal, Muhammad Shahid, Munir, Sarfraz, Bilal, H.

“…E. coli concentrations were influenced by climate change in conjunction with socioeconomic factors. To reduce E. coli concentrations in the KRB, enhanced sanitation, wastewater treatment, and manure management are emphasized in this study. …”
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A comparative analysis of food consumption data from 24-Hour dietary recalls and Household Consumption and Expenditure Surveys in Tanzania by Sandalinas, Fanny, Goto, Rie, Bliznashka, Lilia, Azupogo, Fusta, Osman, Mohammed, Kinabo, Joyce, Olney, Deanna K., Hess, Sonja Y., Malindisa, Evangelista, Jeremiah, Kidola, Joy, Edward JM

“…We examined concordance and trends by socioeconomic characteristics between methods for 10 food groups and fortifiable food vehicles. …”
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Understanding Farmer Preferences through Citizen Science: Insights on Potato Varieties in Nigeria by Sharma, K., Atieno, E., Sousa, K. de, Etten, Jacob van, Nyawade, S.

“…In contrast, CIP398208.29 and CIP398190.200 were least preferred (–0.085 and –0.465). Socioeconomic factors influenced selection: market-oriented farmers prioritized commercial traits, while subsistence farmers emphasized resilience. …”
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Integrating poultry and nutrition education to improve dietary diversity among rural Kenyan women by Geremew, Kumlachew, Chelangat, M.S., Ouko, O., Yemane, Tsion, Ouko, V.O., Odiwour, A., Alaru, P.A., Mbuku, S., Dessie, Tadelle

“…Dietary diversity, a proxy for nutrient adequacy, remains low—particularly in rural and peri-urban areas—exacerbated by socioeconomic and educational disparities. Objective: To assess the impact of poultry interventions, with and without integrated nutrition education, on dietary diversity among WRA in smallholder households in Kakamega and Bomet Counties, Kenya. …”
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