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Participation of women in the CVDP of BARD: A case study of two Comilla villages [in Bangladesh]
1994
Choudhury, M.A.
Basic needs and ecology of two ecologically different villages in Sylhet: A bench mark survey [in Bangladesh]
1994
Sarwar, H. | Ara, S.
Adarsha Gram Project in Bangladesh: Situation in greater Comilla and Noakhali Districts [of Bangladesh]
1994
Karim, M.R. | Zahid, S.J.A. | Ali, M.E.
[Conceptual elements for agroindustry and its presence in rural areas]
1988
Planella Villagra, I.
Destaca que el desarrollo agroindustrial constituye la unica salida para la modernizacion agricola, ya que la puesta en marcha de agroindustrias arrastra e incorpora la tecnologia al campo y la hace rentable. Es por esta razon, que los elementos de desarrollo agroindustrial e instrumentos incentivadores deben ser coherentes y permitir integrar las partes que constituyen las empresas agroindustriales. Presenta el marco conceptual de la agroindustria, indicando que se fundamenta en tres elementos integrados y vinculados entre si: produccion primaria, industrializacion y la comercializacion, todo ello en funcion de los mercados. Analiza el rol de la agroindustria como sistema para el diseno de politicas, las formas asociativas de produccion (FAS) y la agroindustria, senalando la razon del por que, entre las empresas privadas, las FAS (cooperativas, asociaciones, etc.) son las que han tenido mayor dificultad para establecer empresas agroindustriales. Finalmente, explica la estrategia que permita la instalacion y desarrollo de empresas agroindustriales en una region o en un pais, para lo cual es necesario considerar el marco institucional, tanto a nivel estatal como privado. Describe este enfoque agroindustrial intersectorial e interinstitucional
Show more [+] Less [-]Livelihoods and rural wealth distribution among farm households in western Kenya : Implications for rural development, poverty alleviation interventions and peace Full text
2008
Chianu, Jonas N. | Ajani, OIY
The study examined livelihoods and wealth distribution among farm households in western Kenya. Stratified random sampling was used to select 252 households from eight districts. Focus group discussions were used to collect complementary community-level data. Results indicate that average household size was seven persons. The cropping system was over 70% mixed. Agriculture was the main source of livelihoods. Labour was mainly allocated to crop enterprises, with household heads allocating > 50% of their labour to it. Maize (Zea mays) and common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) were the most important staple/traded food crops. Poultry, followed by cattle dominated livestock enterprises. Few households diversified into small businesses, employment and artisan to enhance livelihoods. Despite this, 5 – 95% of people remained food insecure. Lack of cash and limited land access were the most important factors constraining agricultural development. Although, most households preferred selling produce in markets where prices were better, many not only sold produce but purchased inputs from nearest towns due to high costs of accessing better price markets. Wealth inequality among households was very high, with household wealth Gini-coefficient of 0.52 and per capita wealth Gini-coefficient of 0.55, calling for better interventions targeting to reach most vulnerable/marginal groups and create all-inclusive opportunities.
Show more [+] Less [-]Revitalized agriculture for balanced growth and resilient livelihoods: Toward a rural development strategy for Mon State
2016
Center for Economic and Social Development | International Food Policy Research Institute | Michigan State University
The purpose of this report is to provide national- and state-level policymakers, private-sector investors, civil society, and donors with an analysis of the rural economy of Mon State and pathways to improved prosperity for its population. The analysis is based on a representative survey of rural households, which make up 73 percent of Mon State’s 2 million residents, and extensive interviews with farmers, traders, processors, local leaders, and government officials. Whereas some parts of the Mon State economy are quite dynamic, such as construction, others are stagnant and far from reaching their full potential. Furthermore, the dynamic sectors are heavily dependent on remittances from migrants to neighboring countries. The current pattern of donor investment is heavily focused on necessary infrastructure and energy investments, but with only very limited support to productive sectors, especially agriculture and fisheries. Major investments in education, both formal and vocational training, are also necessary to support the growth of a modern economy. The analysis in this report identifies options for more balanced growth, leading to a vibrant economy in which returning migrants can invest and find employment.
Show more [+] Less [-]Group-based extension programmes in Java to strengthen natural resource conservation activities
1996
Martaamidjaja, A.S. | Rikhana, M. (Ministry of Agriculture, Bogor (Indonesia))
Participatory training: using critical reflection on experience in agricultural extension training
1996
Rogers, A.
Population education through agricultural extension service in Malawi
1996
Muyaya, S.J. (Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, Lilongwe (Malawi). Development Div.)
Gender and environment: some methods for extension specialists
1996
Spring, A. (Florida Univ., Gainsville (USA))
