India Africa Partnerships For Food Security And Capacity Building

Author : Renu Modi,Meera Venkatachalam
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2021-03-08
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783030541125

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India–Africa Partnerships for Food Security and Capacity Building by Renu Modi,Meera Venkatachalam Pdf

This compendium showcases the ongoing trends and challenges in South-South cooperation between India and select countries in Africa, for achieving food security and poverty reduction. Scholars and practitioners share diverse perspectives on the role of India’s development compact; aid, trade, private sector driven Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs), and concessional Lines of Credit (LOCs) to the agricultural and agro-processing sector in Africa. India- Africa cooperation also underscores that the sharing of knowledge and capabilities- technical and financial, along with North- South partnerships- through trilateral and multilateral mechanisms, can upscale agriculture and agro-processing sectors to centre stage the food security agenda and reduce poverty. Arguments made through the volume critically highlight hegemonic neo-liberal economic policies, structural adjustment programmes, import substitution practices, and the denationalization of food production, and illustrate the need for sustainable and cost effective agro-ecological practices, in the face of ongoing global challenges, such as the climate emergency and degradation of biodiversity and habitats. The axial questions addressed are; how does cooperation between countries of the Global South- India and Africa - impact intra-South trading, capacity building, and the investment landscape. Scientists, academics, development professionals, government officials, NGOs and international organizations, offer the readers; empirical case studies, policy perspectives, the limitations and challenges, and the way forward in an analytical manner.

Author : Renu Modi,Meera Venkatachalam
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3030541134

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India-Africa Partnerships for Food Security and Capacity Building by Renu Modi,Meera Venkatachalam Pdf

This is an empirically rich, theoretically grounded and timely analysis of an important aspect of the political economy of South-South relations. -Seifudein Adem, Professor, Graduate School of Global Studies, Doshisha University, Japan. This book makes a valuable contribution in outlining ways for India and Africa to work together towards ensuring greater food security. -Philani Mthembu, Executive Director, Institute for Global Dialogue, University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa. This volume showcases the ongoing trends and challenges in South-South cooperation between India and select countries in Africa, for achieving food security and poverty reduction. Scholars and practitioners share diverse perspectives on the role of India's development compact; aid, trade, private sector driven Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs), and concessional Lines of Credit (LOCs) to the agricultural and agro-processing sectors in Africa. India- Africa cooperation also underscores that the sharing of knowledge and capabilities -technical and financial, along with North- South partnerships- through trilateral and multilateral mechanisms, can upscale the agriculture and agro-processing sectors, address the food security agenda, and reduce poverty. The axial questions in this volume explore how cooperation between India and countries in Africa impact intra-South trading, capacity building, and the investment landscape. Renu Modi is Professor and former Director at the Centre for African Studies, University of Mumbai Meera Venkatachalam is Research Affiliate at the Indian Diaspora Centre and Centre for African Studies, University of Mumbai.

Author : Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 1364 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2022-02-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781668453537

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Research Anthology on Strategies for Achieving Agricultural Sustainability by Management Association, Information Resources Pdf

Agriculture has been an enduring human tradition key to survival and civilization. However, after the advent of industrialization and agricultural growth, the industry has been met with several challenges including pollution, land use, and food insecurity. With the agricultural industry contributing to pollution and emissions, many have found it imperative to investigate the causes and seek out solutions. The Research Anthology on Strategies for Achieving Agricultural Sustainability discusses the issues that the agricultural industry currently faces and the technological opportunities that can be explored to help protect and predict crop growth and achieve more resilient agricultural processes. It analyzes the impact of agricultural pollution and food insecurity on a global scale, but also proposes solutions to promote agricultural sustainability. Covering topics such as bio-farming, smart farming, and population growth, this book is an indispensable resource for government officials, agricultural scientists, farmers, students and professors of higher education, activist groups, researchers, and academicians.

Author : Ajay Kumar Dubey,Aparajita Biswas
Publisher : Springer
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2015-09-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9788132226192

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India and Africa's Partnership by Ajay Kumar Dubey,Aparajita Biswas Pdf

This book demonstrates the changing dynamics of India’s engagement with Africa, focusing on trade, investment, official development assistance, capacity building activities and the diaspora. It also examines its impact at the economic, political and societal levels with respect to governance, democratic structures, education and health. India has competitive edge of historical goodwill and it is one of the most important countries engaging Africa in the 21st Century. For Africa, India has emerged from an aid recipient country to a major aid provider but on a basis of partnership model. The book provides a contemporary analysis and assessment of Indo-Africa relations, bringing together contributions from the Global South and from the North that explore whether the relationship is truly ‘mutually beneficial’.

Author : Renu Modi,Fantu Cheru
Publisher : Zed Books Ltd.
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2013-08-08
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781780323749

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Agricultural Development and Food Security in Africa by Renu Modi,Fantu Cheru Pdf

The subject of food security and land issues in Africa has become one of increased importance and contention over recent years. In particular, the focus has shifted to the role new global South donors - especially India, China and Brazil - are playing in shaping African agriculture through their increased involvement and investment in the continent. Approaching the topic through the framework of South-South co-operation, this highly original volume presents a critical analysis of the ways in which Chinese, Indian and Brazilian engagements in African agriculture are structured and implemented. Do these investments have the potential to create new opportunities to improve local living standards, transfer new technology and knowhow to African producers, and reverse the persistent productivity decline in African agriculture? Or will they simply aggravate the problem of food insecurity by accelerating the process of land alienation and displacement of local people from their land? Topical and comprehensive, Agricultural Development and Food Security in Africa offers fresh insight into a set of relationships that will shape both Africa and the world over the coming decades.

Author : Erokhin, Vasilii,Gao, Tianming
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 574 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781799810438

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Handbook of Research on Globalized Agricultural Trade and New Challenges for Food Security by Erokhin, Vasilii,Gao, Tianming Pdf

Free trade promotes economic growth through international competition and the efficient allocation of resources while also helping to stabilize food supplies between countries that have an overabundance of product and countries that have a shortage. However, sudden price surges can threaten the social cohesion of developing countries and may lead to malnutrition and stunted growth. Balancing trade liberalization and protectionism is imperative for the provision of food security for all. The Handbook of Research on Globalized Agricultural Trade and New Challenges for Food Security is an essential publication that seeks to improve food security, food independence, and food sovereignty in the conditions of globalized agricultural trade and addresses the contemporary issues of agricultural trade including major commodities and food products traded between major countries, directions of trade, and trends. The book also examines the effects of tariff escalations, administrative restrictions, other forms of trade protectionism on food security, and the emerging trade tensions between major actors such as the US, China, the EU, and Russia. Featuring research on topics including plant fertility, dietary diversity, and protectionism, this book is ideally designed for government officials, policymakers, agribusiness managers, stakeholders, international tradesmen, researchers, industry professionals, academicians, and students.

Author : David Scott
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2011-05-09
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781136811319

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Handbook of India's International Relations by David Scott Pdf

This Handbook gives an overview of India’s international relations, given the development of India as a major economic power in the world, and the growing interest in the impact of Asia on the international system in the future. Edited by David Scott of Brunel University, and with chapters written by a variety of experts, the Handbook of India’s International Relations offers an up-to-date, unbiased and comprehensive resource to academics, students of international relations, business people, media professionals and the general reader. There is a pre-publication price on this title, the price rises to £150 three months after publication.

Author : Ruchita Beri,Uttam Kumar Sinha
Publisher : Academic Foundation
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 8171887546

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Africa and Energy Security by Ruchita Beri,Uttam Kumar Sinha Pdf

Transcript of papers presented during an international conference in New Delhi in June 2008 hosted jointly by the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses and International Peace Research Institute, Oslo.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : International Food Policy Research Insitute
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : WISC:89101558674

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Assuring Food and Nutrition Security in Africa by 2020 by Anonim Pdf

Introduction and taking stock: Priorities for action: perspectives from the regions; Leading to implementation; Implementing action in key areas; Strengthening actors; Facilitating partnerships; Moving forward.

Author : Takuo Iwata
Publisher : Vernon Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2020-03-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781622738687

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New Asian Approaches to Africa: Rivalries and Collaborations by Takuo Iwata Pdf

The 21st century has seen an increase in the presence and influence of Asian governments, firms and other stake-holders in Africa. With the changing times, changes in approaches to Africa by four major Asian countries (China, India, Japan and South Korea) have taken place. By tracing the history between these Asian countries and African countries, this collection reflects on the “new” phases of Asian Approaches to Africa. Composed by authors who are not only experienced expert scholars of African Studies, but also prominent specialists on African policies of Asian countries, this collection focuses on the official development assistance (ODA) as well as other crucial issues and actors such as business, civil society, and media to explore the new Asian approaches to Africa in a comprehensive manner. Organised into three sections, this collection explores the experiences of the “forums” (conferences, or summits) for Africa’s development hosted by four major Asian countries, reflects on Asian cultural influence in Africa, and highlights new phases of Asian approaches to Africa. This book looks to the future collaboration of Asian actors/ partners working in/ with Africa, rather than exaggerating rivalries and disputes in order to grasp the potentialities and challenges in the relationship between the two regions; an emerging and ongoing agenda that we will encounter further in the coming years. This book will be of interest to students, researchers and professors in universities, as well as research institutes on Asian and African Studies. It will also be of value to journalists, and government officials; particularly diplomats.

Author : Babu, Suresh Chandra,Blom, Sylvia
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2017-02-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Strengthening and harmonizing food policy systems to achieve food security by Babu, Suresh Chandra,Blom, Sylvia Pdf

Understanding how various entities in a policy system at the national level can contribute to improved use of evidence in policy making. Yet little research has focused in developing countries on how various actors and players in a policy system work together to achieve a set of policy goals. In this paper, we study the factors contributing to the effectiveness of a policy system. The process of policy design, adoption, implementation, and refinement requires an effective policy system as well as a capacitated and supportive institutional structure. External actors both through technical and financial assistance often support policy systems in developing countries. Poor coordination and harmonization of such assistance among various actors and players within the country can often result in undermining the very policy systems they try to strengthen. This is typical in the African agricultural development process. In this paper, we develop a conceptual framework for understanding the policy and institutional architecture of food and agriculture policy system and for improving the coordination and harmonization of the roles of policy actors and players. Applying the framework to Ghana, we map and analyze the organizational contributions of various actors and their functional characteristics. We show how such analysis can aid various policy actors in setting priorities and strategies for increasing their capacity and the effectiveness of their roles. Finally, we draw lessons for strengthening the food policy systems in developing countries through effective coordination among local and external actors.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2021-12-22
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789251355480

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Sub-Saharan Africa: Strengthening resilience to safeguard agricultural livelihoods by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

In 2019 and 2020 alone, sub-Saharan Africa was hit by a once-in-a-century desert locust upsurge and the COVID-19 pandemic while simultaneously facing conflict, droughts, and floods among other shocks and stressors. More than 60 percent of the population in sub-Saharan Africa depends on agriculture for food and income. Smallholder farmers, pastoralists, fishers, and foresters are the key change agents in restoring and improving livelihoods in Africa. By carrying out interventions that are both anticipatory and reactive, tackling the root causes of fragility, the challenges facing food security and nutrition can be addressed. In the effort to reach Zero Hunger by 2030, the transformation to more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agri-food systems must be supported for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind. This publication highlights how FAO is working with partners and governments to strengthen the ability of communities in sub-Saharan Africa and food systems to withstand and rapidly recover from crises. The organization is contributing to safeguarding the livelihoods of the most vulnerable agro/pastoral households in sub-Saharan Africa through a range of activities, including capacity building, knowledge sharing, food security and nutrition analyses, and anticipatory actions. The achievements and interventions presented in this publication are not a comprehensive list of all of FAO’s resilience work in the region but rather provide an overview of what is being done to reach our common goal. This is made possible through strong partnerships at all levels. Resource partners’ valuable contributions in particular are critical to these successes. By strengthening collaboration with local, regional, and global partners, the persistent challenges related to food?crisis contexts are tackled to build back better livelihoods and agri-food systems, to ensure a positive future for the African people.

Author : Koyal Verma
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2023-03-23
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000849929

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African Clusters in India by Koyal Verma Pdf

African Clusters in India examines the discrimination and stereotypes faced by African migrants in India. It outlines the narratives of the migrants and demonstrates how their ‘African identity’ gets associated with drugs, prostitution, and cannibalism. The book brings to the fore how African migrants experience racial profiling based on a conflated African identity and how this identity gets generalized irrespective of the different nationalities and leads to social exclusion. This monograph argues that the antagonistic urban environment gives rise to the formation of a pan-African identity as a response to cultural biases and stereotypes. Thus, it explores the role of language, culture, and politics of representation to show the process of ‘othering’ and exclusion in India. Drawing on lived experiences of the migrants, the volume engages with the larger discourse of globalization, liberalization, and migration within the global south. It will be of great interest to scholars and researchers of critical race theory, ethnography, urban sociology, African studies, and South Asian studies.

Author : Adiel N. Mbabu,Andy Hall (Researcher in agriculture and economics)
Publisher : LINK Ltd.
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : 9789280850000

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Capacity Building for Agricultural Research for Development by Adiel N. Mbabu,Andy Hall (Researcher in agriculture and economics) Pdf

Author : EduGorilla Prep Experts
Publisher : EduGorilla
Page : 1820 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2022-09-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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UGC NET Political Science Paper II Chapter Wise Note Book | Complete Preparation Guide by EduGorilla Prep Experts Pdf

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