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The role of agriculture and agro-processing for development in Jordan

Author : Figueroa, Jose Luis

Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst

Page : 26 pages

File Size : 29,70 MB

Release : 2018-02-01

Category : Political Science

ISBN :

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This paper aims to support the implementation of the strategic development plans of Jordan by analyzing the role of agriculture and farmers in the Jordanian economy, the role that productivity and structural change can play for fostering agricultural growth, and the role agro-processing may play in Jordan’s economic development. We argue that the development of the agro-processing sector often has stronger backward and forward linkages with the agricultural sector than other sectors and, thus, plays an important role for rural transformation.



The role of agriculture and agro-processing for development in Tunisia

Author : Figueroa, Jose Luis

Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst

Page : 27 pages

File Size : 44,43 MB

Release : 2018-05-02

Category : Political Science

ISBN :

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This paper is part of a series of three country-case studies to investigate the potential role of agro-processing for economic development based on the strong backward and forward linkages agro-processing firms have with the agricultural sector. Previous analyses for Egypt and Jordan (Figueroa, Mahmoud, and Breisinger 2017; El-Enbaby et al. 2016) have shown how developing the agro-processing sub-sector as well as encouraging the production of high-value crops can promote economic and social well-being, especially in rural areas where the majority of the poor are concentrated. In continuation with this line of research, this paper aims at analyzing: • What role agriculture has played for the Tunisian economy in recent years; • What is the role of agricultural productivity and structural change in fostering agricultural growth in Tunisia; and • What is the potential of agro-processing for economic development and rural transformation in the country.



Environmental and Agricultural Informatics

Author : Information Resources Management Association

Publisher : Engineering Science Reference

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 46,34 MB

Release : 2019-08-02

Category : Agricultural informatics

ISBN : 9781522596219

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"This book examines the design, development, and implementation of complex agricultural and environmental information systems to quickly process and access environmental data in order to make informed decisions for the protection of the environment"--



Farming Systems and Poverty

Author : John A. Dixon

Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.

Page : 424 pages

File Size : 43,86 MB

Release : 2001

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 9789251046272

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A joint FAO and World Bank study which shows how the farming systems approach can be used to identify priorities for the reduction of hunger and poverty in the main farming systems of the six major developing regions of the world.



Sustainable Development in the Jordan Valley

Author : Jeroen Kool

Publisher : Springer

Page : 276 pages

File Size : 13,52 MB

Release : 2016-10-14

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 3319300369

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This book summarizes the NGO Master Plan that provides a comprehensive program to rehabilitate the Lower Jordan River and its tributaries in Jordan, Israel and Palestine. It is a regional and civil society effort designed to promote the restoration of the valley’s environmental and ecological values within a realistic financial and economic framework. The plan identifies 127 specific regional and national "interventions"(projects) until the year 2050, based on seven strategic planning objectives: pollution control, sustainable water management and river rehabilitation, sustainable agriculture, Jordan River basin governance, ecological rehabilitation, sustainable tourism and cultural heritage development, and urban and infrastructure development. The total investment value is 4.58 billion USD, the plan ranks the interventions and identifies their feasibility in a short, medium and long term investment cycles considering the political environment.



OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2021–2030

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.

Page : 337 pages

File Size : 38,25 MB

Release : 2021-07-05

Category : Political Science

ISBN : 9251346089

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The Agricultural Outlook 2021-2030 is a collaborative effort of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. It brings together the commodity, policy and country expertise of both organisations as well as input from collaborating member countries to provide an annual assessment of the prospects for the coming decade of national, regional and global agricultural commodity markets. The publication consists of 11 Chapters; Chapter 1 covers agricultural and food markets; Chapter 2 provides regional outlooks and the remaining chapters are dedicated to individual commodities.



Agro-industries for Development

Author : Carlos A. Da Silva

Publisher : CABI

Page : 290 pages

File Size : 35,96 MB

Release : 2009

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1845935764

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The development of competitive agro-industries is crucial for creating employment and income opportunities as well as enhancing the quality of and demand for farm products. Agro-industries can have a real effect on international development by increasing economic growth and reducing poverty in both rural and urban areas of developing countries. However, in order to avoid adverse effects to vulnerable countries and people, sound policies and strategies for fostering agro-industries are needed. Agro-Industries for Development highlights the current status and future course for agro-industries and brings attention to the contributions this sector can make to international development. The book includes contributions from agro-industry specialists, academic experts and UN technical agencies, chapters address the strategies and actions required for improving agro-industrial competitiveness in ways that can create income, generate employment and fight poverty in the developing world. This book is a co-publication with FAO and UNIDO.



Changing gender roles in agriculture? Evidence from 20 years of data in Ghana

Author : Lambrecht, Isabel

Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst

Page : 40 pages

File Size : 12,45 MB

Release : 2017-03-17

Category : Political Science

ISBN :

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At a time when donors and governments are increasing efforts to mainstream gender in agriculture, it is critical to revisit long-standing wisdom about gender inequalities in agriculture to be able to more efficiently design and evaluate policy interventions. Many stylized facts about women in agriculture have been repeated for decades. Did nothing really change? Is some of this conventional wisdom simply maintained over time, or has it always been inaccurate? We use longitudinal data from Ghana to assess some of the facts and to evaluate whether gender patterns have changed over time. We focus on five main themes: land, cropping patterns, market participation, agricultural inputs, and employment. We add to the literature by showing new facts and evidence from more than 20 years. Results are varied and highlight the difficulty of making general statements about gender in agriculture.



The State of Food and Agriculture 2021

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.

Page : 182 pages

File Size : 34,36 MB

Release : 2021-11-23

Category : Political Science

ISBN : 9251343292

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The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the vulnerability of agrifood systems to shocks and stresses and led to increased global food insecurity and malnutrition. Action is needed to make agrifood systems more resilient, efficient, sustainable and inclusive. The State of Food and Agriculture 2021 presents country-level indicators of the resilience of agrifood systems. The indicators measure the robustness of primary production and food availability, as well as physical and economic access to food. They can thus help assess the capacity of national agrifood systems to absorb shocks and stresses, a key aspect of resilience. The report analyses the vulnerabilities of food supply chains and how rural households cope with risks and shocks. It discusses options to minimize trade-offs that building resilience may have with efficiency and inclusivity. The aim is to offer guidance on policies to enhance food supply chain resilience, support livelihoods in the agrifood system and, in the face of disruption, ensure sustainable access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food to all.



Agricultural Development and Food Security in Developing Nations

Author : Ganpat, Wayne G.

Publisher : IGI Global

Page : 387 pages

File Size : 11,97 MB

Release : 2016-10-19

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 1522509437

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The development of sustainable agricultural systems is an imperative aspect of any country, but particularly in the context of developing countries. Lack of progress in these initiatives can have negative effects on the nation as a whole. Agricultural Development and Food Security in Developing Nations is a pivotal reference source for the latest scholarly material on promoting advancements in agricultural systems and food security in developing economies. Highlighting impacts on citizens, as well as on political and social environments of a country, this book is ideally designed for students, professionals, policy makers, researchers, and practitioners interested in recent developments in the areas of agriculture.