Promoting The Role Of Small Food Enterprises In The Transformation Of Rural Communities Workshop Report

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789251099223

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Promoting the role of small food enterprises in the transformation of rural communities - Workshop Report by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

The 39th Annual Meeting of the Donor Committee for Enterprise Development (DCED) was hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome on the 14th June 2017. The DCED brings together more than 22 bi – and multi-lateral donors, development funds, UN agencies, and private foundations, to explore how to make markets work for the poor. Under the aegis of Annual Meeting, FAO organized a Thematic Day to explore the relevance of small and medium sized agro-food compan ies (SMAEs) in poverty reduction and the transformation of rural development, inviting representative of small and medium sized enterprises from Uganda and Ethiopia, and academics and experts on finance and agricultural value chain development. This report represents a summary of the proceedings by the FAO organizers of the Thematic Day.

Author : United Nations Environment Programme,Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations ,United Nations Development Programme
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2023-06-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789251379196

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Rethinking our food systems: A guide for multi-stakeholder collaboration by United Nations Environment Programme,Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations ,United Nations Development Programme Pdf

Multi-stakeholder collaboration is an important process that can serve as a tool and strategy to solve complex issues and problems such as transforming national food systems towards more sustainable outcomes. This guide aims to support stakeholders working at all levels of the food system in the implementation of actions to transform their food systems. Centered on 5 building blocks underpinning successful multi-stakeholder collaboration for food systems transformation, the guide uses these constructions to illustrate ingredients of the process and show the interconnectedness of the steps needed to be successful. The guide also contains two annexes with a list of tools, and assessment questions. Annex 1 highlights a range of tools to support facilitators and participants with deeper guidance on a specific topic. Annex 2 contains a checklist of questions, customized to the content provided under each Building Block, and serves as an ongoing monitoring tool that can be used alongside the recommendations provided.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org. [Author]
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2024-04-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789251386347

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Small and medium enterprises and nutrition: understanding linkages, seizing opportunities by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

Multiple actors should be mobilized to ensure that agrifood systems help meet nutrition and sustainability objectives. [Author] Among these, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the supply of food are of crucial importance as they constitute the bulk of agrifood enterprises in most countries. [Author] However, there are still few examples of policies, programmes and initiatives aimed specifically at leveraging SMEs due, inter alia, to the novelty of the debate and to the limited understanding of their specific needs and challenges. [Author] Based on a literature review, complemented with FAO's experience in capacity development for SMEs, this publication is targeted at programme developers, experts and technical advisors to policymakers. [Author] Its objectives are: a) to improve the understanding of the linkages between topics that are traditionally dealt with separately; and b) to promote the inclusion of an SME perspective in nutrition and agrifood system policies, programmes and strategies. [Author]

Author : Ilie, E.T., Kelly, S.,Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789251341520

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The role of small and medium agrifood enterprises in food systems transformation: the case of rice processors in Senegal by Ilie, E.T., Kelly, S.,Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

The objective of this publication is multifold. First, it aims to learn from small and medium sized agrifood manufacturers about the role they play in food systems transformation in Senegal and the policy reforms required to harness their potential. Second, and more specifically, it gleans lessons from structured interviews with Senegalese rice millers, based on their day-to-day realities, highlighting the business creativity used by these firms in order to deal with difficult enabling environments. Third, the methodology adopts a food systems approach to analyze the target enterprises; cross fertilizing different disciplinary perspectives in order to develop evidence for the public sector on integrated policy making that better supports the role of small agrifood enterprises in sustainable transformation. Finally, the study shares ideas about innovations related to procurement, operations, logistics, finance, marketing and sales, human resources, and strategic partnerships. An important contribution of this work is to demonstrate the multidimensional and complex nature of the environment within which agrifood manufacturers do business, and the need for the public sector to harness their potential to reduce poverty through off-farm employment generation and to improve food security through the sustainable supply of affordable and nutritious food to domestic and export markets.

Author : International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2019-03-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780896293502

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2019 Global food policy report by International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) Pdf

IFPRI’s flagship report reviews the major food policy issues, developments, and decisions of 2018, and considers challenges and opportunities for 2019. This year’s Global Food Policy Report highlights the urgency of rural revitalization to address a growing crisis in rural areas. Rural people around the world continue to struggle with food insecurity, persistent poverty and inequality, and environmental degradation. Policies, institutions, and investments that take advantage of new opportunities and technologies, increase access to basic services, create more and better rural jobs, foster gender equality, and restore the environment can make rural areas vibrant and healthy places to live and work. Drawing on recent findings, IFPRI researchers and other distinguished food policy experts consider critical aspects of rural revitalization.

Author : ?Ilie, E.T., Hickey, A., Kelly, S.
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2022-03-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251358818

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The role of small and medium agrifood enterprises in rural transformation – The case of rice processors in Kenya by ?Ilie, E.T., Hickey, A., Kelly, S. Pdf

This study looks at the business models of small and medium sized rice processors in Kenya in order to better understand the policy and technical support they need to grow and fulfil their role in agrifood systems transformation. More specifically, by employing semi-structured interviews with Kenyan rice millers, the technical study identifies challenges in their day-to-day business activities, including procurement, inbound and outbound logistics, in-house operations, financing, and human resources management. Additionally, the publication looks at opportunities for improving the business enabling environment in which these enterprises operate, providing a set of policy options to foster their role. The methodology cross fertilises different disciplinary perspectives in order to gather evidence for formulating policy in a way that integrates several policy fields and cross-cutting issues such as food safety, quality and nutrition; farmer-market linkages; decent rural employment and gender equality; or rural investment. The paper showcases how small and medium agrifood manufacturers respond to the business enabling environment and also contribute to local development from multiple angles.

Author : Gálvez Nogales, E.,Casari, G.
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2023-12-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789251384060

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Promoting the digitalization of small and medium-sized agrifood enterprises in Asia and the Pacific by Gálvez Nogales, E.,Casari, G. Pdf

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) constitute the large majority of businesses both globally and in Asia and the Pacific. Despite their undeniable importance, the literature on SMEs in general, and agrifood SMEs in particular, is relatively limited. One specific area that deserves deeper consideration is the extent of digital engagement of agrifood SMEs along the agrifood value chain, from farm to retail and food services, in countries in Asia and the Pacific. The goal of this publication is to understand the current status of digitalization of agri-SMEs in Asia and the Pacific, what this process looks like and how to improve it. A value-chain approach was adopted to evaluate the digital maturity of all types of agri-SMEs across previously siloed categories – from farm to fork, and in the core and the extended value chain. The report analyses the benefits of digital transformation for agri-SMEs and the challenges they face in this process. Next, the report outlines practical and actionable measures that governments and other stakeholders may undertake to help agrifood SMEs stay ahead in the digital age. Special attention is given to the creation of a digital environment that enables agri-SMEs to increase the efficiency of their operations and allow them to grow. This is particularly important given that many agri-SMEs are located in rural agricultural areas, (where more than half of the population in Asia and the Pacific still resides), but where the environment is less favourable to digital transformation.

Author : Steve Martinez
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 87 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2010-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781437933628

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Local Food Systems; Concepts, Impacts, and Issues by Steve Martinez Pdf

This comprehensive overview of local food systems explores alternative definitions of local food, estimates market size and reach, describes the characteristics of local consumers and producers, and examines early indications of the economic and health impacts of local food systems. Defining ¿local¿ based on marketing arrangements, such as farmers selling directly to consumers at regional farmers¿ markets or to schools, is well recognized. Statistics suggest that local food markets account for a small, but growing, share of U.S. agricultural production. For smaller farms, direct marketing to consumers accounts for a higher percentage of their sales than for larger farms. Charts and tables.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Bib. Orton IICA / CATIE
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2024-07-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Contribution of IICA to the Development of Agriculture and Rural Communities in the Caribbean by Anonim Pdf

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2018-12-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264303669

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Development Co-operation Report 2018 Joining Forces to Leave No One Behind by OECD Pdf

When Member States of the United Nations approved the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in 2015, they agreed that the Sustainable Development Goals and Targets should be met for all nations and peoples and for all segments of society. Governments and stakeholders negotiating the 2030 ...

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2018-05-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9789251305881

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Report of the training workshop on aquaculture value chain development and participation, Pangasinan, the Philippines, 14–16 November 2017. by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

This training workshop aims to improve the entrepreneurial capacity of organized small-scale aquaculture producers to develop a market for their products, integrate their enterprise in the value chain, and participate effectively in the value chain. The main participants were the members of a women’s association called the Binmaley Rural Improvement Club (BRIC). They are farming milkfish, and processing and marketing milkfish-based product forms. The technical sessions had three parts: (1) presentations of the case study, five learning modules, and overview of a national programme on ‘Gender responsive economic actions for the transformation of women’, (2) group exercises on the three selected topics, i.e. generating innovative product ideas, developing a basic business plan for a product, and improving the market for existing products, and (3) discussion on the case study and on the working group results. The programme included a field trip to the existing processing facility of BRIC.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2018-04-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789251098738

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2017 The State of Food and Agriculture by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

One of the greatest challenges today is to end hunger and poverty while making agriculture and food systems sustainable. The challenge is daunting because of continued population growth, profound changes in food demand, and the threat of mass migration of rural youth in search of a better life. This report presents strategies that can leverage the potential of food systems to become the engine of inclusive economic development and rural prosperity in low-income countries. It analyses the structural and rural transformations now under way, and examines the opportunities and challenges they present to millions of small-scale food producers. It shows how an “agroterritorial” planning approach, focused on connecting cities and towns and their surrounding rural areas, combined with agro-industrial and infrastructure development can generate income opportunities throughout the food sector and underpin sustainable and inclusive rural transformation.

Author : International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Page : 12 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2020-04-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780896293694

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2020 Global food policy report: Synopsis by International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) Pdf

Food systems are at a critical juncture—they are evolving quickly to meet growing and changing demand but are not serving everyone’s needs. Building more inclusive food systems can bring a wide range of economic and development benefits to all people, especially the poor and disadvantaged. IFPRI’s 2020 Global Food Policy Report examines the policies and investments and the growing range of tools and technologies that can promote inclusion. Chapters examine the imperative of inclusion, challenges faced by smallholders, youth, women, and conflict-affected people, and the opportunities offered by expanding agrifood value chains and national food system transformations. Critical questions addressed include: How can inclusive food systems help break the intergenerational cycle of poverty and malnutrition? \What can be done to strengthen the midstream of food value chains to improve rural access to jobs, markets, and services? Will Africa’s food systems generate sufficient jobs for the growing youth population? How can women be empowered within food system processes, from household decisions to policymaking? Can refugees and other conflict-affected people be integrated into food systems to help them rebuild their lives? How can national food system transformations contribute to greater dietary diversity, food safety, and food quality for all? Regional sections look at how inclusion can be improved around the world in 2020 and beyond. The report also presents interesting trends revealed by IFPRI’s food policy indicators and datasets.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2023-11-07
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251382387

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The role of social protection in strengthening agrifood systems and inclusive rural transformation by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

This case study is one of four undertaken by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the DSI-NRF (Department of Science and Innovation and National Research Foundation) Centre of Excellence in Food Security (CoE-FS) at the University of the Western Cape, South Africa. The purpose of these studies is to review the impact of social protection (SP) interventions on food system outcomes. The overall aim is to define a theory of change and a conceptual framework that link SP to food systems. The focus of this paper is an examination of the project titled “Enhanced Coastal Fisheries in Bangladesh” (ECOFISH-BD), within the Hilsa Fishery Management Action Plan (HFMAP). The HFMAP was implemented from 2005 in five coastal regions of Bangladesh and is a payment-for-ecosystem-services (PES) intervention that provides conditional in-kind assistance. In particular, the HFMAP provides rice to fishers in return for their compliance with fishing restrictions. ECOFISH-BD was initiated in 2014 and extends the HFMAP to include aspects of a “graduation” approach by providing adaptive co-management of the resource, training, alternative livelihood opportunities and support to ensure the inclusion of women and youth in the protected areas.

Author : Magesa, M.M.
Publisher : CTA
Page : 29 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2015-11-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Linking rural farmers to markets using ICTs by Magesa, M.M. Pdf

Access to markets and marketing information by smallholder farmers depending on agriculture in developing countries have always been challenging. Factors such as poor road infrastructure, illiteracy, financial constraints, poor communication means and lack of access to information, all limited their access to markets. These smallholders depend on traditional means of communication and sell their produce at the farm gate and local markets. This has not been fruitful for these poor farmers as traders, intermediaries and other stakeholders in the chain take a large share of their produce. As a result, rural farmers remain poor and agriculture contributes little to their income, economy and welfare.