Search Results - Political development.

From commitment to delivery: Implementation as the frontier for CAADP 3.0 by Ingabire, Chantal, Mkandawire, Richard, Nsimadala, Elizabeth, Omamo, Steven Were, Ulimwengu, John M.

“…It is not simply another policy statement; it is a political signal that Africa intends to convert aspirations into meaningful, sustained action. …”
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Drivers and hinders for a fossil-free energy system in the agriculture : a Swedish farmer perspective by Casimir, Justin

“…For instance, farmers selling energy perceived that political factors, such as the lack of longterm regulations and the complexity of rules, were more hindering their development than what farmers using the energy at the farm perceived. …”

Redressing racial inequities through water law in South Africa: Interaction and contest among legal frameworks by van Koppen, Barbara, Jha, N., Merrey, Douglas J.

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Sustainable livestock production in semi-arid watersheds by Puskur, Ranjitha, Bouma, Jetske, Scott, Christopher A.

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Climate change in the Asian highlands: socio-economic implications for the Mekong Region by Xu, Jianchu

“…This chapter argues for more inclusive goernance processes to adress these complex and multi-layered impacts, both climate- and development-related, within the various socio-political and ecological landscapes in the Mekong region.…”
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Seed and market systems of the Eastern DRC: A fragile state case study by Templer, Noel, Birachi, Eliud Abucheli, Rubyogo, Jean-Claude

“…Such contexts provide a particular challenge for seed system development. Existing formal seed sector development models are not viable in fragile states due to a severe lack of capacity, insecurity, and ongoing political and economic instability. …”
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Part 2: Agriculture growth, jobs, food security and climate: Taking action in response to IPCC by CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security

“…The wrap-up was given by Camilla Toulmin, Director, International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) Closing remarks were given by Lynne Featherstone, Parliamentary Undersecretary of State for International Development (DFID).…”
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Review and comprehensive analysis of knowledge, tools, and implementation gaps for the control of contagious bovine pleuropneumonia by Manso-Silván, L., Amanfu, W., Apolloni, A., Comtet, L., Heller, M., Muuka, G.M., Rafi, L., Rich, Karl M., Sacchini, F., Schieck, Elise, Totté, P.

“…With adequate financial, scientific, and political commitment, the eradication of CBPP remains an achievable goal.…”
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How is innovation in aquaculture conceptualized and managed? A systematic literature review and reflection framework to inform analysis and action by Joffre, Olivier M., Klerkx, Laurens, Dickson, Malcolm, Verdegem, Marc

“…Ultimately, interdisciplinary research on aquaculture innovation could deliver significant insights supporting the development of a resilient and sustainable aquaculture sector.…”
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How can climate science support peace and security in the Middle East and North Africa? by Dutta Gupta, Tanaya, Schapendonk, Frans, Taylor, Alice, Pacillo, Grazia, Läderach, Peter R.D.

“…While various parts of its regional fabric are tied by common culture, language, religion, and colonial histories, there are diversities in political economic institutions and development outcomes. …”
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Seed policies and regulatory reforms by Spielman, David J.

“…We also caution against a one-sizefits- all approach to seed system development and encourage a more thoughtful discourse on the myriad issues influencing the public policies that shape Africa’s seed systems, including the sensitive political economy issues that influence policies and practices in the seed systems and market development.…”
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Food, agriculture, and economic policy in the Middle East and North Africa by Lofgren, Hans

“…Bringing together specialists from a number of disciplines, including agricultural economics, agronomy, economics, geography, and political science, the volume explores a range of issues of relevance to development policy makers and scholars alike. …”
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Attributing technological bias to public goods by Alderman, Harold

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International Commitment is Needed to Fight Global Water Scarcity by CGIAR Challenge Program on Water and Food

“…So say leading agricultural researchers, development professionals and policy experts who attended the International Forum on Water and Food in Vientiane, Laos, November 2006. …”
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Governing the landscape: potential and challenges of integrated approaches to landscape sustainability in Indonesia by Riggs, R.A., Achdiawan, R., Nawir, A.A., Boedhihartono, Agni K., Kastanya, A., Langston, James D., Priyadi, H., Ruíz Pérez, M., Sayer, J., Tjiu, A.

“…Focusing on eight case studies at different stages of development in Indonesia, we explore how practitioners influence landscape sustainability through integrated approaches. …”
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Gender in rural institutions and governance: A review of existing tools by ElDidi, Hagar, Kosec, Katrina, Meinzen-Dick, Ruth S.

“…Natural resource management and political engagement are the most common sectors covered, together comprising half of the tools. …”
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Determinants for smallholder farmers’ adoption of improved forages in dairy production systems: The case of Tanga region, Tanzania by Tim Ndah, Hycenth, Schuler, Johannes, Nkwain, Vandoline N., Nzogela, Beatus, Mangesho, Walter E., Mollel, Richard, Loina, Rose, Zander, Peter, Paul, Birthe K.

“…We suggest an integrated approach for rural development that goes beyond the improvement of yields, but provides more efficient use of land and labour in the region. …”
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Dampak krisis dan perubahan politik, 1997-1999 by Sunderlin, William D.

“…An economic crisis and political changes that have occurred in Indonesia since 1997 have presented grave dangers but also important opportunities for the country. …”
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The impact of forest management plans on trees and carbon: Modeling a decade of harvesting data in Cameroon by Cerutti, P.O., Suryadarma, D., Nasi, Robert, Forni, E., Medjibe, V.P., Delion, S., Bastin, D.

“…We also demonstrate that producer countries do record useful information that, when effectively used, can help them to inform their policies and improve their sustainable development strategies.…”
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Co-designed solutions for collecting food & nutrition security data with mobile devices: What worked (and did not) from a NGO, government and research partnership by Chesterman, Sabrina, Lamanna, Christine, Hammond, James, Namoi, Nictor, Wakelin, Oliver, Ng'endo, Mary, Wijk, Mark T. van, Rosenstock, Todd S.

“…The extent and implications of under nutrition in Sub-Saharan Africa have catalyzed political action and programs on the ground. For example, the United Nations has declared a decade of action (2016-2026) and the Sustainable Development Goals have set ambitious targets to end hunger and undernutrition by 2030. …”
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