Search Results - Political development.

Towards concerted government efforts? Assessing nutrition policy integration in Uganda by Namugumya, Brenda Shenute, Candel, Jeroen J. L., Talsma, Elise F., Termeer, Catrien J. A. M.

“…To tackle malnutrition more effectively, Sub-Saharan African governments have developed overarching, integrative policy strategies over the past decade. …”
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The social distribution of provisioning forest ecosystem services: Evidence and insights from Odisha, India by Lakerveld, R.P., Lele, S., Crane, Todd A., Fortuin, K.P.J., Springate-Baginski, O.

“…We review approaches from institutional economics, political ecology and the social sciences in order to develop an analytical framework to understand the distribution of benefits from ecosystems across different socio-cultural groups and the underlying social processes involved. …”
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Microbiological risk infection assessment using QMRA in agriculture systems in Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa by Kouamé, P.K., Hung Nguyen-Viet, Dongo, K., Zurbrugg, C., Biémi, J., Bonfoh, Bassirou

“…We assessed the health risks associated with the use of wastewater for watering salad destined for human consumption, to help local authorities in developing appropriate risk mitigation measures for Yamoussoukro, the political capital of Côte d’Ivoire. …”
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Defining ecological restoration of peatlands in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia by Puspitaloka, D., Kim, Y-S., Purnomo, H., Fulé, P.Z.

“…Their intermediate goals and practices were more focused on engaging local communities and developing sustainable livelihood options than improving the ecological conditions of peatlands. …”
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Dynamics and sustainability of urban agriculture: examples from Sub-Saharan Africa by Drechsel, Pay, Dongus, S.

“…However, its informal nature and resulting lack of political recognition need to be addressed.…”
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The 2020 Vision for food, agriculture, and the environment in South Asia: continuing the dialogue by Gunatilleke, Godfrey

“…The meeting in Colombo revisited the 2020 Vision for South Asia in light of the major economic developments of recent years inside and outside the region. …”
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Practical strategies for enhancing gender equality and social inclusion in Innovation Platforms: Examples from agriculture and natural resource management by Elias, Marlène, Micheletti, Giulia

“…Innovation Platforms (IPs) are multi-sectoral and multi-stakeholder ‘spaces’ that bring together actors with different interests in a specific area (e.g. an agricultural product value chain) to negotiate and develop innovations in a participatory manner (Schut et al. 2017). …”
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Climate–urban nexus: a study of vulnerable women in urban areas of KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa by Hlahla, S., Simatele, M. D., Hill, T., Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe

“…Less than one-half (37%) of the women reported implementing locally developed coping mechanisms to minimize the impacts of climate-related events, whereas 63% reported lacking any form of formal safety nets to deploy and reduce the impacts of climate-induced shocks and stresses. …”
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Om mötandet: till en typologi över urbana mötesplatser by Sjöberg, Josef

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Empowerment through technology uptake: gender dimensions in social capital build-up by Bantilan, Cynthia, Ravula, Padmaja

“…Strong kinship ties were developed among diverse classes including the landless tribal women, which formed the major labor force for this technology. …”
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Is there potential for growth in Cuban exports to the EU? by Daun, Adrian

“…It could prove difficult for Cuba to reach its full potential in the EU market due to current political situations and trade barriers.…”
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Evaluación de la restauración del paisaje en el cantón de Hojancha, Costa Rica by Salazar, Mónica, Villalobos Soto, Róger, Prins, Cornelis, Finegan, Bryan, Campos Arce, José Joaquín

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Challenges and opportunities for improving eco-efficiency of tropical forage-based systems to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions by Peters, Michael, Herrero, Mario, Fisher, M., Erb, Karlheinz, Rao, Idupulapati M., Subbaraoa, Guntur V., Castro, A., Arango, Jacobo, Chara, J., Murgueitio, E., Hoek, Rein van der, Läderach, Peter R.D., Hyman, Glenn G., Tapasco, Jeimar, Strassburg, B., Paul, Birthe K., Rincón, A., Schultze-Kraft, Rainer, Fonte, Steven J., Searchinger, Tim

“…Thus it is essential to develop approaches for sustainable intensification of livestock systems to mitigate GHG emissions, addressing biophysical, socioeconomic and policy challenges. …”
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Supporting social justice through equity-based actions for a sustainable future in animal genetics (at the 39th International Society for Animal Genetics Conference) by Paez, S., Mapholi, N.O., Nesengani, L.T., Lamont, S.J., Aggrey, S.E., Hanotte, Olivier H., Bottema, C.D.K., Gill, C.A.

“…The first session guided discussions on the political, ethical, legal, socioeconomic, and cultural dynamics that present barriers to participating in and benefitting from the genomic and genetic science fraternity. …”
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Unpacking food environment policy landscapes for healthier diets in “emerging” countries: the case of Viet Nam by Even, Brice, Truong, Thi Thu Trang, Thai, Thi Minh Hang, Pham, Thi Mai Huong, Nguyen, Thu Duong, Bui, Thi Viet Anh, Bene, Christophe

“…Drawing on Viet Nam as a case study representative of challenges in other low- and middle-income countries, our findings highlight the importance of strong political commitment to prioritize public health over industry interests in order to create healthier, more equitable food environments and food systems.…”
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Five challenges to reconcile agricultural land use and forest ecosystem services in Southeast Asia by Carrasco, Luis Roman, Papworth, S.K., Reed, J.D., Symes, W.S., Ickowitz, A., Clements, T., Peh, K.S.H., Sunderland, Terry C.H.

“…These challenges include lack of accessible ES valuation techniques; limited knowledge of the links between forests, food security, and human well‐being; weak demand and political will for the integration of ES in economic activities and environmental regulation; a disconnect between decision makers and ES valuation; and lack of transparent discussion platforms where stakeholders can work toward consensus on negotiated land‐use management decisions. …”
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Role of media in shaping the policy process: Comparative lessons from the food price crisis in Bangladesh, China, India, and Viet Nam by Babu, Suresh Chandra, Aggarwal, Smita, Chen, Junjie

“…In this discussion paper, we compare media coverage by news publications in four developing countries—Bangladesh, China, India, and Viet Nam—and explore its linkages with policy responses. …”
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Exploring women’s empowerment in livestock: A qualitative study in Caquetá, Colombia by Rodriguez, Luz A., Vanegas Cubillos, Martha, Buitrago, Juliana, Mesa, Aana María, Santamaria Ruiz, Juliana, Correal, Antonia

“…The research explores how participatory approaches can integrate women’s empowerment and promote gender equality in developing climate-resilient, low-emission food systems. …”
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Prosperous futures inspired by prosperous pasts: Fostering imagination of radical food system alternatives in Guatemala by Rutting, Lucas, Veeger, Marieke, von Breymann, Randolph, Garcia, Ubaldino, Sancir, Norma, Calel, Sandra, Canek, Fredy, Suyuk, Miriam, Vervoort, Joost

“…More generally, it demonstrates huge potential for imagining transformations, challenging dominant political structures and imaginaries, emphasizing issues of social justice and equity. …”
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The challenges and uses of quantitative economic modeling of agricultural policy decision process in Africa: a case study of South African land redistribution by Olubode-Awosola, O. O., Schalkwyk, H.D. van

“…It may be demanding to use a more comprehensive and quantitative research strategy in policy analysis because of limited ability to integrate the technical-biophysical with the economic, marketing and political aspects when analysing policy effects. There can be no doubt that such methods have important roles in illuminating policy effects thereby preventing policy mistakes. …”
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