Resultados de búsqueda - "South Asia"

Resource allocation for agricultural research in South Asia: Trends, challenges, and policy implications por Stads, Gert-Jan

“…Quantitative evidence presented in this report demonstrates that total public agricultural research and development (R&D) spending in South Asia has risen considerably since 2000. This trend was largely driven by India, which has the highest investment levels and strongest human resource capacity in agricultural research South Asia by far (in terms of absolute size, average qualification levels of researchers, and the scientific outputs they produce). …”
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Women's empowerment and child nutritional status in South Asia: A synthesis of the literature por Cunningham, Kenda, Ruel, Marie T., Ferguson, Elaine, Uauy, Ricardo

“…This review of empirical studies aims to: (1) synthesise the evidence linking women's empowerment and child nutritional status in South Asia and (2) suggest directions for future research. …”
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Aga Khan Development Network: expanding rural support programs in South Asia por Suter, Henri, Sedowski, Leanne, Trotter, Joanne

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Regional analysis of ex-situ water harvesting: Potential for expansion in South Asia por Ag Water Solutions, Inc.

“…South Asia (SA), including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bhutan, is one of the most populous regions in the world. …”
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Liberalizing foodgrains markets: Experiences, impacts, and lessons from South Asia: Synopsis por Ganesh-Kumar, Anand, Roy, Devesh, Gulati, Ashok

“…South Asia is home to the largest concentration of poor and undernourished people in the world, so food security—especially in basic staples such as wheat, rice, and corn—continues to be a major concern. …”
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A 2020 Vision for food, agriculture, and the environment in South Asia: a synthesis por Rosegrant, Mark W., Malik, Sohail

“…The 2020 vision for South Asia aims to (1) ensure the minimum food and nutrition needs of the population through entitlement programs and income-augmenting agricultural technologies that are environmentally friendly; (2) eliminate severe malnutrition and extreme poverty; (3) ensure comprehensive food and nutritional security at the family level, including an adequate supply of food to meet quantitative and nutritional requirements, acknowledging that policies may vary from country to country, depending on the resources available to the country; (4) arrest environmental degradation and improve the conservation of natural resources for enhanced sustainability and productivity of agriculture; and (5) strengthen or establish linkages among related sectors to promote agricultural diversification and to improve the quality of life.…”
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Dataset on the status of crop diversification in the Eastern Indo Gangetic Plains of South Asia por Nandi, Ravi, Jackson, Tamara, Arifa Jannat, Mitra, Biplab, Ghosh, Arunava, Chakma, Kali Ratan, Timsina, Pragya, Chaudhary, Anjana, Rahman, Wakilur, Karki, Emma S., Rana, Gunjan, Krupnik, Timothy J., Pashupati Pokhrel

“…South Asia's Eastern Indo-Gangetic Plains (EIGP) is home to approximately 450 million people. …”
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Synergies between formal and informal seed systems in South Asia: Workshop findings por Khan, Afreen, Puskur, Ranjitha, Tenneti, Suchaita

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Sustainable intensification of smallholder farming systems in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia por Karikari, Benjamin, Tetteh, Francis, Kizito, Fred, Folorunso, Mathew Akinseye, Mutungi, Christopher, Kotu, Bekele Hundie, Ansah, Terry, Abdul Rahman, Nurudeen

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Is greater decisionmaking power of women associated with reduced gender discrimination in South Asia? por Smith, Lisa C., Byron, Elizabeth

“…Recent research has shown that improving women’s decisionmaking power relative to men’s within households leads to improvements in a variety of well-being outcomes for children. In South Asia, where the influence of women’s power is particularly strong, these outcomes include children’s nutritional status and the quality of feeding and health care practices. …”
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Is greater decisionmaking power of women associated with reduced gender discrimination in South Asia? por Smith, Lisa C., Byron, Elizabeth

“…The study concludes that, for the South Asia region as a whole, an increase in women’s decisionmaking power relative to men’s, if substantial, would be an effective force for reducing discrimination against girl children.…”
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Bridging research and policy: how CIMMYT’s science shapes practice in South Asia por Nandi, Ravi

“…Through a blend of robust field research and policy advocacy, CIMMYT aims to bridge the gap between policy and practice in promoting sustainable agricultural practices through crop diversification in South Asia. Taking Bangladesh as an example, CIMMYT’s work in the country highlights the critical need to link research with policy to achieve sustainable agricultural practices, enhance food security, and improve farmer livelihoods.…”
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Sowing seeds of change: CIMMYT leads crop diversification efforts in South Asia por Nandi, Ravi

“…Rapid urbanization, globalization, economic development, technological advancement, and changing agriculture production systems in South Asia are transforming food systems and the food environment. …”
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What do we know about the future of agrifood systems in South Asia? por Nedumaran, Swamikannu, Thomas, Judy, Nandi, Ravi, Padmanabhan, Jyosthnaa, Afari-Sefa, Victor

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Agent-based modeling to facilitate resilient water management in Southeast and South Asia por Hoanh, Chu Thai, Page, C. le, Barreteau, Olivier, Trébuil, Guy, Bousquet, Francois, Cernesson, F., Barnaud, C., Gurung, T.R., Promburom, P., Naivinit, W., Dung, L.C., Dumrongrojwatthana, P., Thongnoi, M.

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What do we know about the future of food systems in South Asia? por Nedumaran, Swamikannu, Thomas, Judy, Nandi, Ravi, Padmanabhan, Jyosthnaa, Afari-Sefa, Victor

“…Micronutrient availability in South Asia is projected to increase by 46 percent by 2050, reflecting a significant transition from traditional cereal-based diets to diverse, nutrient-rich foods, though affordability limits access for low-income groups. …”
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Solar Irrigation for Agricultural Resilience (SoLAR) in South Asia: impact pathways por International Water Management Institute

“…Key learnings from the program emphasize four pillars for sustainable transitions: robust evidence for policy, diverse and scalable business models, inclusive policy advocacy, and strengthened gender and social inclusion through community engagement and capacity building. Beyond South Asia, SoLAR is fostering South-South collaboration to extend these lessons to East Africa, contributing to global pathways for sustainable and inclusive agricultural resilience.…”
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Overview - Agrifood systems transformation in South Asia: An agenda for impact and learning at scale por Menon, Purnima, Krupnik, Timothy J.

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Challenges and Opportunities in the Seed Delivery, Scaling, and Extension Strategies for Smallholders in South Asia por Nayak, Swati, Hossain, Mosharaf, Singh, Varsha, Nath, Anirban, Mohapatra, Subhasmita

“…The agricultural landscapes of South Asia, intricately woven into the fabric of daily life, rely heavily on the efficacy of seed supply, scaling, and extension processes. …”
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Groundwater and agriculture development in South Asia: Trends institutional responses and policy options por Sharma, Bharat R., Mukherjee, A.

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