Resultados de búsqueda - "advocate"

The sophistication and diversification of the African agricultural sector: A product space approach por Ulimwengu, John M., Badibanga, Thaddée

“…African countries’ specific transformation dynamics are heterogeneous, suggesting that a one-size-fits-all strategy to boost the agricultural sector in Africa is probably not the best option. Therefore, we advocate that the goals and principles of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) be adapted and customized to individual countries and incorporated into their strategies to enhance the transformation process of the African agricultural sector.…”
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Review: Improving global food security through accelerated plant breeding por Lenaerts, Bert, Collard, Bertrand C. Y., Demont, Matty

“…Considering a wide range of factors including the economics of accelerated breeding, we advocate the use of a method called rapid generation advance (RGA) as the most feasible method for accelerating breeding in the public sector…”
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Science for action: the use of scoping models in conservation and development por Collier, N., Campbell, Bruce M., Sandker, M., Garnett, S.T., Sayer, Jeffrey A., Boedhihartono, Agni K.

“…In this paper we explore the use of system dynamics modelling for investigating trade-offs and synergies in landscape-scale approaches to conservation and development. We advocate the use of ‘scoping models’ because of their ability to incorporate complexity and promote social-learning in a participatory environment, while increasing the capacity of local actors to manage social-ecological complexity. …”
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Messages from the Ganges Basin Development Challenge: Unlocking the Production Potential of the Polders of the Coastal Zone of Bangladesh through Water Management Investment and Re... por To Phuc Tuong, Humphreys, Elizabeth, Khan, Zahirul Haque, Nelson, Andrew, Mondal, Manoranjan K., Buisson, Marie-Charlotte, George, Pamela

“…The aims of the messages are to correct misperceptions about water resources and the production potential of the coastal zone, and to advocate for changes in resource-use technologies, resource management policies, institutional coordination and governance mechanisms. …”
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Delivering integrated climate-smart agricultural technologies for wider utilization in Southern Africa por Nhamo, N., Chikoye, David, Gondwe, T.

“…In reaching out to farmers with suitable technical agricultural interventions we advocate for the integration of knowledge on improved practices, bringing together a suite of technologies, effective institutional rearrangements of stakeholders on value chains, improved information management, and dissemination techniques. …”
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Tropical reforestation and climate change: beyond carbon por Locatelli, Bruno, Catterall, C.P., Imbach, Pablo, Kumar, C., Lasco, R., Marín Spiotta, E., Mercer, B., Powers, J.S., Schwartz, N., Uriarte, M.A

“…Management of increased forest cover must also incorporate measures for reducing the direct and indirect impacts of changing climate on reforestation itself. Here we advocate a focus on “climate‐smart reforestation,” defined as reforesting for climate change mitigation and adaptation, while ensuring that the direct and indirect impacts of climate change on reforestation are anticipated and minimized.…”
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(agri)Environmental contracts, dynamic inconsistencies and moral hazard por Diakoulakis, Georgios N.

“…Even though the majority of (agri)environmental contracts are designed assuming individual’s constant time-preferences, recent evidence from many behavioural studies on individual’s intertemporal choices advocate declining time-preferences due to behavioural biases, which can be explained by hyperbolic discounting. …”
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How Can West African Rice Compete in Urban Markets? A Demand Perspective for Policymakers por Fiamohe, R., Demont, M., Saito, Kazuki, Roy-Macauley, Harold, Tollens, E.

“…To stabilise and finance the sector, we further advocate the establishment of a flat‐rate levy on the value of rice imports.…”
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Underutilized crops in the livelihoods, diets, and adaptation practices of Gond farmers in Eastern Madhya Pradesh, India: Baseline results from the programme “Linking agrobiodivers... por Bioversity International, Action for Social Advancement

“…A holistic approach addressing multiple bottlenecks in supply and demand is being applied for the minor millets (and later for promising native vegetables), engaging consultation and participation of multiple stakeholders to ensure the interventions are pro-poor and gender-sensitive and to advocate for supportive policies .…”
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Weather extremes shock maize production: Current approaches and future research directions in Africa por Shaolong Du, Wei Xiong

“…This review highlights the urgent need for targeted research in Africa to improve understanding of extreme weather impacts and formulate effective adaptation strategies. We advocate for focused research on data collection, technology transfer, and integration of local knowledge with new technologies to bolster maize resilience and food security in Africa.…”
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Lake Kivu Pilot Learning Site socio-economic baseline study por Nkonya, Ephraim M., Pali, Pamela N., Oduol, Judith, Andam, Kwaw S., Kato, Edward

“…(vi) Strengthened local governance through improved community facilitation improves ability to influence development policy and advocate for support to local marketing and natural resource management initiatives. …”
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Access to improved hybrid seeds in Ghana: Implications for establishment and rehabilitation of cocoa farms por Asare, R., Afari-Sefa, Victor, Muilerman, Sander

“…There is therefore an urgent need for a change of mind set, to advocate for land recycling to spare forest areas to thrive.…”
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CTA Project Completion Report: Building capacity for institutionalizing food safety tracking in the African Union Member States por Ayalew, Amare, Visser, Piet

“…In addition to project specific events, PACA used its participation in different policy relevant forums to consult policy makers and advocate for tracking food safety indicators through the BR mechanism for. …”
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Policy incentives for smallholder adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices por van Asseldonk, Marcel, Girvetz, Evan, Pamuk, Haki, Wattel, Cor, Ruben, Ruerd

“…Wider perspectives on impact pathways point to the importance of sequencing and scaling for enhancing farmers' CSA adoption. We therefore advocate for more integrated approaches that also consider indirect effects of policy instruments on CSA adoption and pursue their systematic anchoring through successful policies that enhance widespread adoption.…”
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Global actions for Sustainable Rangelands and Pastoralism to achieve Land Degradation Neutrality por Masumbuko, Bora, Louhaichi, Mounir, Niamir-Fuller, Maryam

“…The proposed actions by the IYRP International Support Group aim to encourage policy dialogues, improve the enabling environment of rangelands, support pastoralism, strengthen policies for LDN and land restoration investments, learn from successful models in dryland areas, and advocate for increased investments in sustainable development and rangeland restoration.…”
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Assessing quality attributes that drive preference and consumption of local rice in Ghana por Ayeduvor, Selorm

“…Marketing campaigns and sensitization to advocate for consumption of local rice are recommended policy options to increase consumer awareness and to build demand for quality local rice in Ghana.…”
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Renegotiating the food aid convention por Hoddinott, John F., Cohen, Marc J.

“…This paper’s purpose is solely to outline issues and options; hence it does not advocate for particular positions.…”
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Collective action and property rights for poverty reduction: A review of methods and approaches por Mwangi, Esther, Markelova, Helen

“…By emphasizing the multidimensionality of poverty, the authors advocate the importance of applying various approaches and tools to conceptualizing and measuring it. …”
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Crop species diversity: A key strategy for sustainable food system transformation and climate resilience por Zuza, Emmanuel Junior, Lambert, Kestrel, Macmillan, Tom, Chiyemura, Frangton, Araya, Yoseph, Bowskill, Vicky, Oluseye, Ayomide, Ng’endo Kanui, Mary, Keding, Gudrun, Butler, Gillian, Breman, Elinor, King, Israel Oliver, Matumba, Limbikani, Heddenhausen, Jessica, Nordin, Stacia, Bhagwat, Shonil

“…This review analyzes the role of crop species diversity in food system transformation, focusing on monoculture vulnerabilities, diversification benefits, indigenous species' role in nutrition and food security, and the importance of integrated policies and multi‐stakeholder collaborations. We advocate for interdisciplinary research, participatory approaches, and supportive policies to foster diverse, resilient food systems that ensure food security, biodiversity conservation, and enhanced social well‐being amidst global challenges. …”
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The famines in Gaza and other conflict areas are a moral failure por Osendarp, Saskia, Haddad, Lawrence, Fabrizio, Cecilia, Andridge, Caroline, Black, Robert E., Brown, Molly E., Bryan, Elizabeth, Campbell, Bruce M., D'Alimonte, Mary, Fanzo, Jessica, Headey, Derek D., Heidkamp, Rebecca, McCarter, Abbe, Menon, Purnima, Michaux, Kristina, Nordhagen, Stella, Silva, Lais Miachon, Verstraeten, Roosmarijn, Bhutta, Zulfiqar A.

“…As scientists and members of the Standing Together for Nutrition Consortium (ST4N) who have been Standing Together For Nutrition during recent crises, we use evidence of the impact of crises on nutrition to advocate for the people most affected. Now, in the face of the world's indifference, we are compelled to speak out about the horrifying human-made famine unfolding in Gaza and other conflict areas, including Sudan, South Sudan, and Yemen. …”
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