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Research briefing: transforming agriculture through productivity growth: lessons from Brazilian agricultural development
International Research Initiative on Brazil and Africa, 2014The position of Brazilian agriculture as one of the breadbaskets of the world is quite remarkable given that just two decades ago this sector was marked instead by backwardness and inefficiencies. Although the details of how this transformation took place are specific to Brazil, the experience holds lessons for other developing countries seeking to make a similar transition.DocumentLeveraging the private sector to promote agriculture and natural resource-based livelihoods
Evidence on Demand, 2014For the benefit of Livelihoods Advisers in DFID, this Topic Guide sets out the issues arising when stimulating private investment and initiative to the benefit of small-scale and informal farmers, fishers and herders. Four sets of questions are addressed:DocumentThe Geography of food: reconnecting with origin in the food system
Small Island Economies - CTA Brussels, 2013Origin-linked products described by geographical indications (GIs) are those that have specific quality attributes or reputation linked to the places where they are produced.DocumentFish-farming: the new driver of the blue economy
Small Island Economies - CTA Brussels, 2013Fish farms are expected to produce nearly two-thirds of global food fish supply by 2030, and the rise in seafood demand gives countries the opportunity to expand and improve responsible fish and shellfish farming practices, with increased focus on offshore maricultureDocumentTowards a shift from agricultural to rural development policy: the case of the republic of Macedonia
2010Agriculture is still the basic economic activity in rural Macedonia. This paper aims at assessing the place that agriculture has in the country's overall economy, analysing the basic structure and income and investigating how support strategies are evolving.The main findings of the paper are as follows:Documentid21 natural resources highlights 6: Rural livelihoods
id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2008This bi-annual addition of id21 Natural Resources Highlights looks specifically at rural livelihoods. It contains the following three articles:DocumentPolicy space for Mexican maize: protecting agro-biodiversity by promoting rural livelihoods
Global Development and Environment Institute, Tufts University, 2007This policy analysis examines the room for alternative policies for agricultural provisions in Mexico under existing economic and environmental agreements, including North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).DocumentThe need for Special Products and Special Safeguard Mechanisms for agriculture in the WTO: a situational analysis
Institute of Development Studies UK, 2004This paper argues that developing countries need to identify the areas in multilateral trade rules that are required to facilitate the achievement of goals in food security, livelihoods and rural development needs.DocumentInternational trade, livelihoods and food security in developing countries
Institute of Development Studies UK, 2003This paper examines the links between trade reform and food security.The paper also proposes data collection methods for countries wishing to target livelihood activities and food security. The paper makes the following main points:DocumentEthical trade and sustainable rural livelihoods
Ethical Trade and Natural Resources Programme, NRI, 1998Explores the actual and potential contribution ethical trade can make to the achievement of sustainable rural livelihoods. Summary report includes a description of ethical trade (Section 2), followed by an analysis of the building blocks and trade-offs that affect participation in ethical trade (Section 3).Pages