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2013 Global Food Policy Report
Marble, Andrew (contributor); Fritschel, Heidi (contributor) - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
This 2013 Global Food Policy Report is the third in an annual series that provides an in-depth look at major food policy developments and events. Initiated in response to resurgent interest in food and nutrition security, the series offers a yearly overview of the food policy developments that...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010750336
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Gender assessment of the agricultural sector in the Democratic Republic of the Congo:
Ragasa, Catherine; Kinwa-Muzinga, Annie; Ulimwengu, John M. - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2012
and malnutrition. There is growing recognition that development in the agriculture sector and increasing productivity will …, knowledge and markets, which have been shown to contribute to low productivity and nutrition insecurity. This assessment …
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2012 Global Food Policy Report
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI); … - 2013
This 2012 Global Food Policy Report is the second in an annual series that provides an in-depth look at major food policy developments and events. Initiated in response to resurgent interest in food security, the series offers a yearly overview of the food policy developments that have...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010630750
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Intellectual property rights, private investment in research, and productivity growth in Indian agriculture: A review of evidence and options
Kolady, Deepthi; Spielman, David J.; Cavalieri, Anthony J. - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2010
increasing agricultural productivity and improving food security. This paper attempts to answer some of these questions by … tracing the effects of IPRs on private investment in crop genetic improvement and, in turn, on agricultural productivity. The … conveniently married the private sector's need for appropriability with the nation's need for productivity growth. Although past …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008862333
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Review of literature on agricultural productivity, social capital and food security in Nigeria:
Liverpool-Tasie, Lenis Saweda; Kuku, Oluyemisi; … - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2011
no rigorous studies that explain productivity in this sector vis-à-vis the relationship of the sector to food security … and social capital. This review assesses the nature and scope of agricultural productivity, food security, and social … production frontiers. As a result, they produce less than optimal levels of output as revealed by studies of productivity (mostly …
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Food and agriculture in Ethiopia: Progress and policy challenges
Dorosh, Paul A.; Rashid, Shahidur - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
, focusing on land quality, crop production, adoption of high-quality seed and fertilizer, and household income. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011253099
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Private sector responses to public investments and policy reforms: The case of fertilizer and maize market development in Kenya
Ariga, Joshua; Jayne, Thomas S. - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2009
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Crisis alimentaria mundial: Monitoreo y evaluación de impacto para formular acciones de política
Benson, Todd; Minot, Nicholas; Pender, John; Robles, Miguel - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2009
"La creciente variabilidad y la fuerte tendencia al alza en los precios mundiales de alimentos durante los últimos dos años han sido motivo de preocupación debido a que pueden aumentar la pobreza y el hambre a nivel mundial. Al mismo tiempo, el aumento en los precios de alimentos es un...
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The world food situation: New driving forces and required actions [In Chinese]
von Braun, Joachim - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2008
"The world food situation is currently being rapidly redefined by new driving forces. Income growth, climate change, high energy prices, globalization, and urbanization are transforming food consumption, production, and markets. The influence of the private sector in the world food system,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10004996760
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The world food situation: New driving forces and required actions
von Braun, Joachim - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2007
"The world food situation is currently being rapidly redefined by new driving forces. Income growth, climate change, high energy prices, globalization, and urbanization are transforming food consumption, production, and markets. The influence of the private sector in the world food system,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10004996764