Agriculture Investment Sourcebook

Author : World Bank
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2005-04-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0821383523

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Agriculture Investment Sourcebook by World Bank Pdf

Investing to promote agricultural growth and poverty reduction is a central pillar of the World Bank's current rural strategy, 'Reaching the Rural Poor' (2003). This 'Sourcebook' addresses how to implement the rural strategy, by sharing information on investment options and identifying innovative approaches that will aid the design of future lending programs for agriculture. It provides generic good practices and many examples that demonstrate investment in agriculture can provide rewarding and sustainable returns to development efforts. It is divided into eleven self-contained modules. Each module contains three different types of subunits that can also be stand-alone documents: I. Module Overview II. Agricultural Investment Notes III. Innovative Activity Profiles. The stand-alone nature of the subunits allows flexibility and adaptability of the material. Selected readings and web links are also provided for readers who seek more in-depth information. The 'Sourcebook' draws on a wide range of experiences from donor agencies, governments, institutions, and other groups active in agricultural development. It is an invaluable reference tool for policy makers, professionals, academics and students, and anyone with an interest in agricultural investments.

Author : World Bank
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1391922686

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Agriculture Investment Sourcebook by World Bank Pdf

Author : World Bank
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 685 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2012-02-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780821386842

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Agricultural Innovation Systems by World Bank Pdf

Managing the ability of agriculture to meet rising global demand and to respond to the changes and opportunities will require good policy, sustained investments, and innovation - not business as usual. Investments in public Research and Development, extension, education, and their links with one another have elicited high returns and pro-poor growth, but these investments alone will not elicit innovation at the pace or on the scale required by the intensifying and proliferating challenges confronting agriculture. Experience indicates that aside from a strong capacity in Research and Development, the ability to innovate is often related to collective action, coordination, the exchange of knowledge among diverse actors, the incentives and resources available to form partnerships and develop businesses, and conditions that make it possible for farmers or entrepreneurs to use the innovations. While consensus is developing about what is meant by 'innovation' and 'innovation system', no detailed blueprint exists for making agricultural innovation happen at a given time, in a given place, for a given result. The AIS approach that looks at these multiple conditions and relationships that promote innovation in agriculture, has however moved from a concept to a sub-discipline with principles of analysis and action. AIS investments must be specific to the context, responding to the stage of development in a particular country and agricultural sector, especially the AIS. This sourcebook contributes to identifying, designing, and implementing the investments, approaches, and complementary interventions that appear most likely to strengthen AIS and to promote agricultural innovation and equitable growth. It emphasizes the lessons learned, benefits and impacts, implementation issues, and prospects for replicating or expanding successful practices. The information in this sourcebook derives from approaches that have been tested at different scales in different contexts. It reflects the experiences and evolving understanding of numerous individuals and organizations concerned with agricultural innovation, including the World Bank. This information is targeted to the key operational staff in international and regional development agencies and national governments who design and implement lending projects and to the practitioners who design thematic programs and technical assistance packages. The sourcebook can also be an important resource for the research community and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs).

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Water in agriculture
ISBN : OCLC:811256568

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Shaping the Future of Water for Agriculture by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0821361619

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Shaping the Future of Water for Agriculture by Anonim Pdf

Agricultural water management is a vital practice in ensuring reduction, and environmental protection. After decades of successfully expanding irrigation and improving productivity, farmers and managers face an emerging crisis in the form of poorly performing irrigation schemes, slow modernization, declining investment, constrained water availability, and environmental degradation. More and better investments in agricultural water are needed. In response, the World Bank, in conjunction with many partner agencies, has compiled a selection of good experiences that can guide practitioners in the design of quality investments in agricultural water. The messages of 'Shaping the Future of Water for Agriculture: A Sourcebook for Investment in Agricultural Water Management' center around the key challenges to agricultural water management, specifically: - Building policies and incentives - Designing institutional reforms - Investing in irrigation systems improvement and modernization - Investing in groundwater irrigation - Investing in drainage and water quality management - Investing in water management in rainfed agriculture - Investing in agricultural water management in multipurpose operations - Coping with extreme climatic conditions - Assessing the social, economic, and environmental impacts of agricultural water investments 'Shaping the Future of Water for Agriculture' is an important resource for those interested and engaged in development with a focus on agricultural water.

Author : Nwanze Okidegbe
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1998-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0821343238

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Agriculture Sector Programs by Nwanze Okidegbe Pdf

This sourcebook provides practical guidance to policymakers and program planners in countries and to development agencies on how to carry out or support an agricultural sector program—from initial discussions, to developing the program concept, to securing broad stakeholder involvement, to implementation. It explains the reasons why countries may wish to undertake a sector or subsector program and describes the conditions which can help ensure the program's success; provides details on how to formulate a sector strategy and bring about institutional reforms; focuses on core public sector activities based on a detailed expenditure review; and suggests ways of encouraging donors to work together under the leadership of the partner country government.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2018-08-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789251096505

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Territorial tools for agro-industry development by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

This sourcebook appraises these instruments and considers their nature and objectives, their potential benefits and challenges and the approaches used to implement them. It also examines the practices that have led to both successful and unsuccessful outcomes. The publication provides a comprehensive review of the potential of these tools to enhance value addition, deliver jobs, increase exports and provide markets for new and existing producers in the targeted territories. It notes, however, that implementation of these tools poses a number of challenges. For example, planners and practitioners sometimes use them interchangeably, thus ignoring the specificities of the investments, policies and processes required, and their expected outcomes. The sourcebook concludes that these tools have potential for catalytic impact, but planners need to make sound choices that respect demonstrated principles and follow good practices for effective design and implementation.

Author : World Bank,Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO),International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 764 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2008-10-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780821375884

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Gender in Agriculture Sourcebook by World Bank,Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO),International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Pdf

The 'Gender in Agriculture Sourcebook' provides an up-to-date understanding of gender issues and a rich compilation of compelling evidence of good practices and lessons learned to guide practitioners in integrating gender dimensions into agricultural projects and programs. It is serves as a tool for: guidance; showcasing key principles in integrating gender into projects; stimulating the imagination of practitioners to apply lessons learned, experiences, and innovations to the design of future support and investment in the agriculture sector. The Sourcebook draws on a wide range of experience from World Bank, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and other donor agencies, governments, institutions, and groups active in agricultural development. The Sourcebook looks at: access to and control of assets; access to markets, information and organization; and capacity to manage risk and vulnerability through a gender lens. There are 16 modules covering themes of cross-cutting importance for agriculture with strong gender dimensions (Policy, Public Administration and Governance; Agricultural Innovation and Education; Food Security; Markets; Rural Finance; Rural Infrastructure; Water; Land; Labor; Natural Resource Management; and Disaster and Post-Conflict Management) and specific subsectors in agriculture (Crops, Livestock, Forestry, and Fisheries). A separate module on Monitoring and Evaluation is included, responding to the need to track implementation and development impact. Each module contains three different sub-units: (1) A Module Overview gives a broad introduction to the topic and provides a summary of major development issues in the sector and rationale of looking at gender dimension; (2) Thematic Notes provide a brief and technically sound guide in gender integration in selected themes with lessons learned, guidelines, checklists, organizing principles, key questions, and key performance indicators; and (3) Innovative Activity Profiles describe the design and innovative features of recent and exciting projects and activities that have been implemented or are ongoing.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780821360682

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Agricultural Growth for the Poor by Anonim Pdf

"New forces are at work in the agricultural sector: the growth of markets and private entrepreneurship, the changing global demand for food and other agricultural products, the rise of multinationals, and the expansion of integrated food chains. To realize the potential benefits, the public sector has a crucial role to play through policy initiatives to support agriculture, reduce poverty, and ensure broad rural development alignment with these forces." "Building on the foundation of the Agriculture Investment Sourcebook (World Book 2005), Agricultural Growth for the Poor: An Agenda for Development explores ways in which the public sector can work with the private sector to facilitate growth and ensure equitable benefit distribution. It describes the key policy and institutional issues involved in promoting private sector investment in agriculture and accelerating growth to benefit the poor. It identifies priorities for public investment in specific agricultural settings at different stages of economic growth and offers practical approaches for enhancing the impact of such investment. Finally, it summarizes lessons learned about successful support of agricultural development and discusses areas in which additional progress is required." "Policymakers and international development organizations will find Agricultural Growth for the Poor an invaluable resource for analyzing the prospects for agriculture in the changing global environment and developing an agenda for pro-poor development."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,Rikolto,RUAF Global Partnership on Sustainable Urban Agriculture and Food Systems
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2022-06-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789251361115

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Urban and peri-urban agriculture sourcebook by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,Rikolto,RUAF Global Partnership on Sustainable Urban Agriculture and Food Systems Pdf

The purpose of this book is to set out the key lessons learned and to provide recommendations and guidance based on existing cases and examples for a wide range of actors involved in urban food systems. In particular, the aim is for this publication to serve as a sourcebook for local decision-makers, policy advisors, urban planners, specialists, practitioners and others involved in urban and peri-urban agriculture (UPA). The sourcebook is also for those involved in the design and implementation of production schemes, planning of urban food strategies, and policies concerning agriculture in urban and peri-urban areas.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2018-06-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789251099889

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Climate-Smart Agriculture Sourcebook Summary - Second Edition by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

This is the Climate-Smart Agriculture Sourcebook Booklet, highlighting each module (plus 5 new modules) to be included in the new digitial (website) platform launching at COP23 in November. The booklet includes an overview on significants developments since the original sourcebook was printed back in 2013, why we went digitial for this second edition, and new content that can be found in this second edition. Furthermore, the booklet includes 1 pager blurbs highlighting the scope and overview of information that can found within each module. It's a sneak-peak communications product for the digitial version that will soon follow.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2018-06-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789251300619

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Agricultural investment funds for development by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

This review identifies a broad range of funds targeting agriculture in developing and transitioning countries. It classifies them according to geographic distribution, capital, shareholder and investor base, investment instruments, and financial performance, among other criteria.

Author : Davis, K., Gammelgaard, J., Preissing, J., Gilbert, R., Ngwenya, H.
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2021-11-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251350966

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Investing in farmers: Agriculture human capital investment strategies by Davis, K., Gammelgaard, J., Preissing, J., Gilbert, R., Ngwenya, H. Pdf

Investing in farmers – or agriculture human capital – is crucial to addressing challenges in our agri-food systems. A global study carried out by the FAO Investment Centre and the International Food Policy Research Institute, with support from the CGIAR Research Programme on Policies, Institutions and Markets and the FAO Research and Extension Unit, looks at agriculture human capital investments, from recent trends to promising initiatives in Cameroon, Chile, Côte d’Ivoire, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru, Rwanda and the United States of America. It also includes 11 shorter case studies, ranging from pastoralist training centres to the inclusion of indigenous communities. The global study aims to provide governments, international financing institutions, the private sector and other partners with the evidence and analysis needed to make more and better investments in agriculture human capital. This publication is part of the Directions in Investment series under the FAO Investment Centre's Knowledge for Investment (K4I) programme.

Author : Bill Vorley,Lorenzo Cotula,Man-Kwun Chan
Publisher : Oxfam
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : 9781780772288

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Tipping the Balance: Policies to shape agricultural investments and markets in favour of small-scale farmers by Bill Vorley,Lorenzo Cotula,Man-Kwun Chan Pdf

Author : World Bank
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2008-06-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0821374338

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Sustainable Land Management Sourcebook by World Bank Pdf

Policies promoting pro-poor agricultural growth are the key to helping countries achieve the Millennium Development Goals especially the goal of halving poverty and hunger by 2015. The public sector, private sector, and civil society organizations are working to enhance productivity and competitiveness of the agricultural sector to reduce rural poverty and sustain the natural resource base. The pathways involve participation by rural communities, science and technology, knowledge generation and further learning, capacity enhancement, and institution building. Sustainable land management (SLM) an essential component of such policies will help to ensure the productivity of agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and hydrology. SLM will also support a range of ecosystem services on which agriculture depends. The 'Sustainable Land Management Sourcebook' provides a knowledge repository of tested practices and innovative resource management approaches that are currently being tested. The diverse menu of options represents the current state of the art of good land management practices. Section one identifies the need and scope for SLM and food production in relation to cross-sector issues such as freshwater and forest resources, regional climate and air quality, and interactions with biodiversity conservation and increasingly valuable ecosystem services. Section two categorizes the diversity of land management systems globally and the strategies for improving household livelihoods in each system type. Section three presents a range of investment notes that summarize good practice, as well as innovative activity profiles that highlight design of successful or innovative investments. Section four identifies easy-to-access, Web-based resources relevant for land and natural resource managers. The 'Sourcebook' is a living document that will be periodically updated and expanded as new material and findings become available on good land management practices. This book will be of interest to project managers and practitioners working to enhance land and natural resource management in developing countries.