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Higher Boro production for food security: an integrated strategy
Centre for Policy Dialogue, Bangladesh, 2010The structure of rice production in Bangladesh has changed remarkably over time. With the development of rice cultivars for the Boro season and expansion of irrigation systems, both area and production of Boro rice increased over time.DocumentImpacts of large-scale investments in agriculture on water resources, ecosystems and livelihoods; and development of policy options for decision makers
GRID Arendal, 2014The goal of this project is to analyze the nature and extent of impacts of foreign direct investments (FDI) in agriculture in Africa.DocumentCan adoption of improved maize varieties help smallholder farmers adapt to drought? evidence from Malawi
Norwegian University of Life Sciences, 2015This study used a three-year panel data set for 350 Malawian farm households to examine the potential for widespread adoption of drought tolerant (DT) maize varieties, a technology that holds considerable promise for helping smallholder farmers in SSA adapt to drought risk.DocumentThe Hong Kong Declaration and agriculture: implications for Bangladesh
Centre for Policy Dialogue, Bangladesh, 2007The Hong Kong Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO), held in Hong Kong, China during 13-18 December 2005, was concluded with a Ministerial Declaration (WTO, 2005). Through this Declaration, WTO members agreed on various negotiating issues including agriculture and this is going to guide the final set of discussions towards the successful conclusion of the Doha Round.DocumentTechnological upgradation in the jute mills of Bangladesh: challenges and way out
Centre for Policy Dialogue, Bangladesh, 2012The jute manufacturing sector of Bangladesh has recently started to revitalise with the rise in global demand for jute goods, thanks to the environment-friendly nature of jute, and the price hike of petroleum products, an essential raw material for its substitute, polypropylene.DocumentInput voucher study Zambia: final report
Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Policy Analysis Network, 2007This report is part of a study of experiences with the use of agricultural input vouchers in southern Africa and builds on previous work during 2005-2006. It is being carried out in Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia.DocumentInput voucher study In Malawi, Mozambique And Zambia: final synthesis report
Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Policy Analysis Network, 2007The input voucher study aimed to test the potential benefits of using a voucher system to integrate the commercial and non-commercial agricultural production input distribution channels while also providing targeted support to poor smallholder farmers.Documentimpopo River Basin Focal Project: Framework and guide to review of policy and institutional literature
Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Policy Analysis Network, 2008This paper is intended to provide a framework and guide for the review of policy and institutional literature relevant to understanding the issues and opportunities for future development of the Limpopo River Basin. The actual literature review will be carried out during the first year of the Limpopo Basin Focal Project, and will be supplemented with key informant interviews.DocumentTrue contribution of agriculture to economic growth and poverty reduction: Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia Synthesis Report
Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Policy Analysis Network, 2009Agriculture continues to be a fundamental instrument for sustainable development and poverty reduction in Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia. The major objectives of this paper are to:DocumentThe true contribution of agriculture to the economic development of Mozambique
Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Policy Analysis Network, 2009Almost all the Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries place agriculture at the top of priorities. However, it is unclear how financially the priority is considered. The undervalued perception of agriculture is in contrast with the high political importance attached to the sector in Mozambique and in almost all SADC countries. The objectives of this paper are to:Pages