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Strategies for managing vulnerability of women vegetable farmers in the central region of Ghana
2015Women constitute an important part of food systems around the world, as evidenced by the fact that they produce an estimated 70% of subsistence crops, and the fundamental role they play in processing and distribution.DocumentEstablishment of the agricultural distribution system: focusing on public wholesale market construction and management
Korea Development Institute, 2014Until the 1980’s, distribution of agricultural products in Korea were unfair and closed transactions by commissioned sellers in markets, which contributed to unfair pricing, and asymmetrical market information resulted in very low negotiation capabilities in the markets for the farmers.DocumentThe establishment of Korea land information system (KLIS)
Korea Development Institute, 2014The Korea Land Information System (KLIS) aims to provide information necessary for land policy establishment promptly and accurately. This system manages accurate information on land use zoning designated by land use regulations and provides it to government agencies, local governments, and people.DocumentAgricultural extension system in Korea: lessons from 1962 to 1997
Korea Development Institute, 2014The purpose of this report is to share the successful lessons and experiences of agricultural technology development and the Agriculture Extension System (AES) in Korea with many developing countries. This report analyses and explains the cases of the Rural Development Administration (RDA) that is responsible for Korean AES, especially focusing on food crops.DocumentSeeds of adaptation: climate change, crop diversification, and the role of women farmers
2015Around the world, women farmers are taking a leading role in implementing strategies aimed at crop variety conservation and diversification, with the goal of strengthening local climate change adaptation capacities. That is the message conveyed in this gender brief by the Center for International Forestry Research.DocumentThe role of rural women farmers in household food security in Cross River State, Nigeria
2015Women play a key role in ensuring food security, yet in Nigeria rural women farmers have suffered long-term marginalisation in the nation’s affairs. In light of this fact, this study seeks to determine and better understand the roles rural women farmers play as household food producers, as conservators of agrobiodiversity, and as food processors in the Cross River State.DocumentSustainable food security: re-igniting Nigeria's economy via systems strengthening
2015The use of ‘systems strengthening’ can help achieve food and nutrition security, contribute to growing a more sustainable economy, and better respond to inherent systemic challenges. That is the argument of this topic brief, presented in a Nigerian context.DocumentAgricultural sector assessment for St. Kitts and Nevis
USA Agency for International Development, 1983This study presents the findings of an agricultural assessment for St. Kitts and Nevis in 1983 funded by USAID.DocumentEmpowering drylands women
Drylands Development Centre, UNDP, 2014The Integrated Drylands Development Programme (IDDP) is a global UNDP initiative to promote sustainable development in the drylands, and advance the implementation of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification. This topic brief highlights the important role that gender plays in this context of sustainable development, in particular the role of women in the Arab States and Africa.DocumentCelebrating African rural women: custodians of seed, food, and traditional knowledge for climate change resilience
2015In unprecedented fashion, much of Africa is currently at risk of losing a vast wealth of knowledge about crops, nutrition, medicines, biodiversity, and ecosystems, just as it is needed most.Pages