Exploring strategic priorities for regional agricultural research and development investments in southern Africa

Exploring strategic priorities for regional agricultural research and development investments in southern Africa

Author: Johnson, Michael E.

Publisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst

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Total Pages: 140

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An in-depth quantitative analysis is undertaken in this paper to assist the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat, member countries, and development partners in setting future regional investment priorities for agricultural research and development in the SADC region. A primary goal of this work was to identify a range of agricultural research priorities for achieving sector productivity and overall economic growth in southern Africa, at both the country and regional levels. This is accomplished by adopting an integrated modeling framework that combines a disaggregated spatial analytical model with an economywide multimarket model developed specifically for the region.


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Download or read book Exploring strategic priorities for regional agricultural research and development investments in southern Africa written by Johnson, Michael E. and published by Intl Food Policy Res Inst. This book was released on with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An in-depth quantitative analysis is undertaken in this paper to assist the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat, member countries, and development partners in setting future regional investment priorities for agricultural research and development in the SADC region. A primary goal of this work was to identify a range of agricultural research priorities for achieving sector productivity and overall economic growth in southern Africa, at both the country and regional levels. This is accomplished by adopting an integrated modeling framework that combines a disaggregated spatial analytical model with an economywide multimarket model developed specifically for the region.


Exploring Strategic Priorities for Regional Agricultural R&D Investments in East and Central Africa

Exploring Strategic Priorities for Regional Agricultural R&D Investments in East and Central Africa

Author: Michael Johnson

Publisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 44

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Development of a Long Term Strategic Plan for Regional Agricultural Research in the Eastern and Central Africa Region

Development of a Long Term Strategic Plan for Regional Agricultural Research in the Eastern and Central Africa Region

Author: Fred J. Wangati

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Published: 1997

Total Pages: 191

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China-Africa agricultural modernization cooperation: Situation, challenges and the path ahead

China-Africa agricultural modernization cooperation: Situation, challenges and the path ahead

Author: Chen, Kevin

Publisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst

Published: 2018-09-26

Total Pages: 76

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在新时期,为了更好应对这些挑战,实现中非农业合作的潜力,建议把中非农业合作制度化,并制定一个综合战略规划指导未来的中非农业现代化合作。该综合战略规划将有助于指导和协调中国对非的投资和援助,并在合作过程中与非盟成员国推动农业发展的关键努力相对接。 To address the challenges and fulfill the potential of China-Africa modernization agricultural cooperation in the new era, it is critical to formulate an integrated strategic plan to guide the future development of China-Africa agricultural modernization cooperation. Such a plan is expected to guide and align Chinese investments and collaborative activities with key development efforts of the African Union member states.


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Download or read book China-Africa agricultural modernization cooperation: Situation, challenges and the path ahead written by Chen, Kevin and published by Intl Food Policy Res Inst. This book was released on 2018-09-26 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 在新时期,为了更好应对这些挑战,实现中非农业合作的潜力,建议把中非农业合作制度化,并制定一个综合战略规划指导未来的中非农业现代化合作。该综合战略规划将有助于指导和协调中国对非的投资和援助,并在合作过程中与非盟成员国推动农业发展的关键努力相对接。 To address the challenges and fulfill the potential of China-Africa modernization agricultural cooperation in the new era, it is critical to formulate an integrated strategic plan to guide the future development of China-Africa agricultural modernization cooperation. Such a plan is expected to guide and align Chinese investments and collaborative activities with key development efforts of the African Union member states.


Changing sources of growth in Indian agriculture: Implications for regional priorities for accelerating agricultural growth

Changing sources of growth in Indian agriculture: Implications for regional priorities for accelerating agricultural growth

Author: Birthal, Pratap Singh

Publisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 56

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Indian agriculture was transforming from a cereal-based production system toward high-value crops (HVC) during the 1990s. However, food security concerns resurfaced during the first decade of the 21st century, and the policy environment tilted in favor of cereal-based production systems, especially rice and wheat. This paper revisits an earlier study to evaluate how the policy shift influences the patterns and the sources of agricultural growth in India and assesses their implications for regional priorities for higher, more sustainable, and more inclusive agricultural growth.


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Download or read book Changing sources of growth in Indian agriculture: Implications for regional priorities for accelerating agricultural growth written by Birthal, Pratap Singh and published by Intl Food Policy Res Inst. This book was released on 2014 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Indian agriculture was transforming from a cereal-based production system toward high-value crops (HVC) during the 1990s. However, food security concerns resurfaced during the first decade of the 21st century, and the policy environment tilted in favor of cereal-based production systems, especially rice and wheat. This paper revisits an earlier study to evaluate how the policy shift influences the patterns and the sources of agricultural growth in India and assesses their implications for regional priorities for higher, more sustainable, and more inclusive agricultural growth.


Agricultural Research in Africa

Agricultural Research in Africa

Author: Lynam, John

Publisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst

Published: 2016-09-06

Total Pages: 459

ISBN-13: 0896292126

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This book—prepared by Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators (ASTI), which is led by IFPRI—offers a comprehensive perspective on the evolution, current status, and future goals of agricultural research and development in Africa, including analyses of the complex underlying issues and challenges involved, as well as insights into how they might be overcome. Agriculture in Africa south of the Sahara is at a prospective tipping point. Growth has accelerated in the past decade, but is unsustainable given increasing use of finite resources. The yield gap in African agriculture is significant, and scenarios on feeding the world’s population into the future highlight the need for Africa to expand its agricultural production. Agricultural Research in Africa: Investing in Future Harvests discusses the need to shift to a growth path based on increased productivity—as in the rest of the developing world— which is essential if Africa is to increase rural incomes and compete in both domestic and international markets. Such a shift ultimately requires building on evolving improvements that collectively translate to deepening rural innovation capacity.


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Download or read book Agricultural Research in Africa written by Lynam, John and published by Intl Food Policy Res Inst. This book was released on 2016-09-06 with total page 459 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book—prepared by Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators (ASTI), which is led by IFPRI—offers a comprehensive perspective on the evolution, current status, and future goals of agricultural research and development in Africa, including analyses of the complex underlying issues and challenges involved, as well as insights into how they might be overcome. Agriculture in Africa south of the Sahara is at a prospective tipping point. Growth has accelerated in the past decade, but is unsustainable given increasing use of finite resources. The yield gap in African agriculture is significant, and scenarios on feeding the world’s population into the future highlight the need for Africa to expand its agricultural production. Agricultural Research in Africa: Investing in Future Harvests discusses the need to shift to a growth path based on increased productivity—as in the rest of the developing world— which is essential if Africa is to increase rural incomes and compete in both domestic and international markets. Such a shift ultimately requires building on evolving improvements that collectively translate to deepening rural innovation capacity.


How does climate change alter agricultural strategies to support food security?

How does climate change alter agricultural strategies to support food security?

Author: Thornton, Philip K.

Publisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst

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Total Pages: 49

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The purpose of the paper is to identify how climate change affects how we should approach the process of transforming agricultural systems (including crops, livestock, fisheries and forestry) to support global food security and poverty reduction in a sustainable way. We also identify implications for FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) and CGIAR priorities.


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Download or read book How does climate change alter agricultural strategies to support food security? written by Thornton, Philip K. and published by Intl Food Policy Res Inst. This book was released on with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of the paper is to identify how climate change affects how we should approach the process of transforming agricultural systems (including crops, livestock, fisheries and forestry) to support global food security and poverty reduction in a sustainable way. We also identify implications for FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) and CGIAR priorities.


Agricultural productivity in Africa

Agricultural productivity in Africa

Author: Benin, Samuel

Publisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst

Published: 2016-07-14

Total Pages: 386

ISBN-13: 0896298817

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Agricultural Productivity in Africa: Trends, Patterns, and Determinants presents updated and new analyses of land, labor, and total productivity trends in African agriculture. It brings together analyses of a unique mix of data sources and evaluations of public policies and development projects to recommend ways to increase agricultural productivity in Africa. This book is timely in light of the recent and ongoing growth recovery across the continent. The good news is that agricultural productivity in Africa increased at a moderate rate between 1961 and 2012, although there are variations in the rate of growth in land, labor, and total factor productivities depending on country and region. Differences in input use and capital intensities in agricultural production in the various farming systems and agricultural productivity zones also affect advancements in technology. One conclusion based on the book’s research findings derives from the substantial spatial variation in agricultural productivity. For areas with similar agricultural productivity growth trends and factors, what works well in one area can be used as the basis for formulating best-fit, location-specific agricultural policies, investments, and interventions in similar areas. This finding along with others will be of particular interest to policy- and decisionmakers.


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Download or read book Agricultural productivity in Africa written by Benin, Samuel and published by Intl Food Policy Res Inst. This book was released on 2016-07-14 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Agricultural Productivity in Africa: Trends, Patterns, and Determinants presents updated and new analyses of land, labor, and total productivity trends in African agriculture. It brings together analyses of a unique mix of data sources and evaluations of public policies and development projects to recommend ways to increase agricultural productivity in Africa. This book is timely in light of the recent and ongoing growth recovery across the continent. The good news is that agricultural productivity in Africa increased at a moderate rate between 1961 and 2012, although there are variations in the rate of growth in land, labor, and total factor productivities depending on country and region. Differences in input use and capital intensities in agricultural production in the various farming systems and agricultural productivity zones also affect advancements in technology. One conclusion based on the book’s research findings derives from the substantial spatial variation in agricultural productivity. For areas with similar agricultural productivity growth trends and factors, what works well in one area can be used as the basis for formulating best-fit, location-specific agricultural policies, investments, and interventions in similar areas. This finding along with others will be of particular interest to policy- and decisionmakers.


Practicing Strategy - A South African Steel Industry Context

Practicing Strategy - A South African Steel Industry Context

Author: Andretta Tsebe

Publisher: Andretta Tsebe

Published: 2021-10-28

Total Pages: 183

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Discussion on strategic management practices that have been applied in the South African steel industry, including theory on business rescue that was applied to turn around the industry


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Download or read book Practicing Strategy - A South African Steel Industry Context written by Andretta Tsebe and published by Andretta Tsebe. This book was released on 2021-10-28 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discussion on strategic management practices that have been applied in the South African steel industry, including theory on business rescue that was applied to turn around the industry


Exploring local perceptions of climate change impact and adaptation in rural Bangladesh

Exploring local perceptions of climate change impact and adaptation in rural Bangladesh

Author: Davis, Peter

Publisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst

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Total Pages: 28

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This paper reports on findings from 30 focus group discussions and 30 key informant interviews conducted in 12 districts of Bangladesh in May 2012. The discussions and interviews draw attention to perceptions of climate change and how climate-related trends influence people’s lives, both directly and indirectly. The findings also identify how people adapt to and cope with these changes. This paper aims to improve our understanding of local people’s perceptions of these changes, explore the ways they are affected by them, and how well they are adapting to them. In order for policymakers to plan responses to climate change in Bangladesh, it is essential to understand how people understand and cope with these trends.


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Download or read book Exploring local perceptions of climate change impact and adaptation in rural Bangladesh written by Davis, Peter and published by Intl Food Policy Res Inst. This book was released on with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper reports on findings from 30 focus group discussions and 30 key informant interviews conducted in 12 districts of Bangladesh in May 2012. The discussions and interviews draw attention to perceptions of climate change and how climate-related trends influence people’s lives, both directly and indirectly. The findings also identify how people adapt to and cope with these changes. This paper aims to improve our understanding of local people’s perceptions of these changes, explore the ways they are affected by them, and how well they are adapting to them. In order for policymakers to plan responses to climate change in Bangladesh, it is essential to understand how people understand and cope with these trends.