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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 [-]Revitalized agriculture for balanced growth and resilient livelihoods: Toward a rural development strategy for Mon State Full text
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 [-]The International Fund for Agricultural Development's 2021 Rural Development Report cites A4NH evidence in its analysis of opportunities for transforming food systems
2021
CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health
The 2021 report draws on research funded by A4NH on food system transformation and promising consumer- and food-environment- oriented policy options to include in the food systems transformation agenda in low- and middle income countries. It provides analysis to inform policies, programs and investments to promote inclusive food system transformation.
Show more [+] Less [-]Xavier University [Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines]: its role in development
1987
Canlas, E.S. (Xavier Univ., Cagayan de Oro City (Philippines). Dept. of Economics and Rural Development)
This paper begins by saying that the Production Education concept of Xavier University [Philippines] is designed to produce graduates who will go back to the rural areas as producers and as rural leaders. To achieve this difficult task of reversing or stemming the outflow of youthful talents from our rural areas requires that agricultural graduates be thoroughly grounded in the correct philosophy of man, a correct philosophy of land, and a clear understanding of how man's work or labor can clearly transform an unyielding land into a bountiful resource. The paper thus describes how the university-based organizational structures evolved to implement the basic concept mentioned above and that over time. The training widened its focus not only on university students but also on the small farmers from Mindanao [Philippines], and eventually on the small farmers of the Third World. Two such structures were discussed here: the Xavier University Extension Service and SEARSOLIN [Southeast Asia Rural Social Leadership Institute, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines].
Show more [+] Less [-]Review of democratization of admission policies and programs in the University of the Philippines
1987
Lamug, C.B. (Philippines Univ., Los Banos, College, Laguna (Philippines). Coll. of Arts and Sciences)
Contributions of agricultural universities to rural development: programs and prospects in Indonesia
1987
Koswara, O. (Institut Pertanian Bogor, Bogor (Indonesia))
Issues and challenges in national accreditation of agricultural colleges [Philippines]
1987
Mancebo, S.T. (Philippines Univ., Los Banos, College, Laguna (Philippines). Dept. of Agricultural Education and Rural Studies)
Contributions of agricultural universities to rural development in the Philippines
1987
Perez, C.B. Jr. (Philippines Univ., Los Banos, College, Laguna (Philippines). Inst. of Animal Science)
Contribution of agricultural universities to rural development: programs and prospects in Malaysia
1987
Khalip Abdul Raffar | Raja Ahmad Tajudin Shah | Omar Razok (Universiti Pertanian Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor (Malaysia). Faculty of Agriculture)
Employment and schooling: the case of higher education in agriculture [Philippines]
1987
Valera, J.B. (Philippines Univ., Los Banos, College, Laguna (Philippines). Dept. of Agricultural Education and Rural Studies)
