Search Results - "poverty reduction"

The 'quiet revolution' in the aquaculture value chain in Bangladesh by Hernandez, Ricardo, Belton, Ben, Reardon, Thomas, Hu, Chaoran, Zhang, Xiaobo, Ahmed, Akhter

“…The latter can be divided further into studies linking aquaculture to poverty reduction and studies of impacts of aquaculture on communities. …”
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How much are multisectoral programs worth? A new method with an application to school meals by Alderman, Harold, Aurino, Elisabetta, Baffour, Priscilla Twumasi, Gelli, Aulo, Turkson, Festus, Wong, Brad

“…We do so by combining data on distributional benefits stemming from current poverty reduction in conjunction with future human capital gains in the context of a large-scale national school feeding program in Ghana. …”
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Micro-econometric and Micro-Macro Linked Models: Modeling agricultural growth and nutrition linkages: Lessons from Tanzania and Malawi by Pauw, Karl, Thurlow, James, Ecker, Olivier

“…While growth is necessary for poverty reduction, the extent to which poverty declines depends on its level and structure as well as characteristics of the poor. …”
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Introduction [In 2019 Annual trends and outlook report] by Quisumbing, Agnes R., Meinzen-Dick, Ruth S., Njuki, Jemimah

“…In a series of seven commitments, that declaration reconfirmed that agriculture is a critical sector for African economic growth and poverty reduction and should remain high on the development agenda of the continent. …”
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Burial societies in rural Ethiopia by Dercon, Stefan, Hoddinott, John F., Krishnan, Pramila, Woldehanna, Tassew

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Escaping poverty traps? Collective action and property rights in postwar rural Cambodia by Weingart, Anne, Kirk, Michael

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Assessing the impact of agricultural research on poverty using the sustainable livelihoods framework by Adato, Michelle, Meinzen-Dick, Ruth S.

“…Yet examining the magnitude and mechanisms through which different types of agricultural research are able to help the poor is essential, not only to evaluate claims for continued funding of such research, but more importantly, to guide future research in ways that will make the greatest contribution to poverty reduction. This paper reports on the approach used in a multicountry study of the poverty impact of research programs under the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). …”
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A conceptual framework for assessing agriculture-nutrition linkages by Haddad, Lawrence J.

“…Second, international agricultural research is being put under increased pressure to demonstrate poverty reduction; improving nutrition reduces poverty. …”
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Cost implications of agricultural land degradation in Ghana by Diao, Xinshen, Sarpong, Daniel Bruce

“…Moreover, soil loss causes a slowing of poverty reduction over time in the three northern regions, which currently have the highest poverty rates in the country. …”
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Sharing science, building bridges, and enhancing impact: Public-Private Partnerships in the CGIAR by Spielman, David J., Hartwich, Frank, von Grebmer, Klaus, Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Development, U.K. Department for International Development

“…This study, which examines the role of public–private partnerships in international agricultural research, is intended to provide policymakers, research managers, and business decisionmakers with an understanding of how such partnerships operate and how they potentially contribute to food security and poverty reduction in developing countries. The study examines public–private partnerships in light of persistent market failure, institutional constraints, and systemic weaknesses, which impede the exchange of potentially pro-poor knowledge and technology. …”
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Measuring agricultural innovation system properties and performance: Illustrations from Ethiopia and Vietnam by Spielman, David J., Mekonnen, Dawit Kelemework

“…While scientific and technological changes in agriculture can help foster productivity growth and poverty reduction, their contributions are incomplete without commensurate changes in the wider system of which they are a part. …”
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Are farm input subsidies a disincentive for integrated pest management adoption? Evidence from Zambia by Tambo, J.A., Liverpool-Tasie, L.S.O.

“…Input subsidy programmes (ISPs) remain a popular but contentious policy tool to promote agricultural intensification, food security and poverty reduction across Africa. Although previous studies have explored the impact of ISPs on various smallholder outcomes, no studies have analysed the impact of recent ISPs on pest management. …”
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The role of business accelerators as catalysers of food systems transformations in East and Southern Africa by Lozano Lazo, Denise P., Nguvi, Caroline, Peterson, Nathanial, Dam Lam, Rodolfo, Dompreh, Eric B., Manyise, Timothy, Rossignoli, Cristiano M.

“…This study highlights the potential of non-profit accelerators in fostering food systems transformation through SME development, with important implications for poverty reduction, food security, and climate adaptation. …”
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The role of business accelerators as catalysers of food systems transformations in East and Southern Africa by Lozano, Denise, Nguvi, Caroline, Peterson, Nathanial, Dam Lam, Rodolfo, Brako Dompreh, Eric, Manyise, Timothy, Rossignoli, Cristiano

“…This study highlights the potential of non-profit accelerators in fostering food systems transformation through SME development, with important implications for poverty reduction, food security, and climate adaptation. …”
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The Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem Nexus approach to water infrastructure in Africa: integrated planning, climate resilience, and inclusive growth by Zemadim, Birhanu, McCartney, Matthew P., Matchaya, Greenwell C., Cofie, Olufunke O.

“…Drawing on the CGIAR Initiative on Nexus Gains, we analyzed how nexus approaches contribute to nutrition and food security, poverty reduction, gender equity, climate adaptation, and environmental sustainability in African contexts. …”
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Harnessing forests for climate change mitigation through REDD+: challenges and opportunities by Kanninen, M., Brockhaus, Maria, Murdiyarso, Daniel, Nabuurs, G.J.

“…For some developing countries, this offers an additional source of financing to support sustainable forest management and to boost their development plans and poverty-reduction strategies. This paper analyses the challenges and major gaps that developing countries are facing when planning their national strategies for the implementation of REDD+ schemes. …”
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Demand for livestock products in developing countries with a focus on quality and safety attributes: Evidence from Asia and Africa by Jabbar, M.A., Baker, Derek, Fadiga, M.L.

“…Rising developing country demand for livestock products propelled by income and population growth, and by urbanization offers poverty reduction opportunities to actors in the supply chain. …”
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Technologies for smallholder irrigation appropriate for whom: promoters or beneficiaries? by Malik, Ravinder Paul Singh, Fraiture, Charlotte de, Ray, D.

“…This will ensure that the technologies desired most by beneficiaries�not just by promoters�get the support and promotional backing of the donors and governments for effective poverty reduction.…”
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The socio-ecology of groundwater in India by International Water Management Institute

“…To avert potential disaster and maximize benefits of groundwater as a force for poverty reduction, new policies are needed at each of these four stages. …”
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The impact of cooperative patronage: the case of National Small Holder Farmers' Association (NASFAM) of Malawi in Kasungu District by Matchaya, Greenwell C., Perotin, V.

“…Membership enhances household level incomes, fertilizer use and credit acquisition and is hence in line with national goals of poverty reduction, the Comprehensive African Agriculture Development Program (CAADP) principles, the SADC's Regional Indicative Strategy Development Plan (RISDP) and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. …”
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