Agricul tural development
Found 7 free book(s)Intangible cultural heritage and sustainable development; 2015
ich.unesco.orginform development pathways at all levels, and respecting the three fundamental principles of human rights, equality, and sustainability. ... depend on agricul tural systems that increase soil fertility, provide a varied diet and deliver adequate nutrition and greater health.
The Role of Agriculture in African Development
iri.columbia.eduflicting opinions over what should be the focus of an agricul-tural development strategy for low-income Africa (Dorward, Kydd, Morrison, & Urey, 2004). Some argue that the best opportunities for African farmers lie in high-value commodi-ties and, given weak domestic demand in Africa, that produc-tion should focus on export markets.
A Condensed History of American Agriculture 1776-1999 …
www.usda.govDevelopment and Assistance Act (P.L. 480) facilitated agricul-tural exports and foreign aid 1954-55 Rural development program begins 1956 Soil Bank Program authorized. 1920. 1930. 1940. 1950. 1960. 1964 Food Stamp Act and War on Poverty. 1970 Environmental Quality Improvement Act. 1980’s Biotechnology became a viable technique for improving ...
Strategic Communication for Sustainable Development
www.cbd.intcommunication strategies in other fi elds: agricul-tural extension, health and sanitation, poverty al-leviation, or social marketing for condoms in AIDS campaign. What they all have in common is a set of ... Development Strategy processes for sustainable de-velopment are a complex task that put people right at the center of attention. eir ...
China’s Special Economic Zones - World Bank
www.worldbank.org• There were also 31 bonded areas, 114 national high-tech development parks, 164 national agricul-tural technology parks, 85 national eco-industrial parks, 55 national ecological civilization demon-stration areas, and 283 national modern agriculture demonstration areas.
REDUCING POVERTY THROUGH AGRICULTURE
weeffect.orgThe 2008 World Development Report was entitled Agricul-ture for Development.5 It was the first time since 1982 that this heavyweight among multilateral organisations laun-ched an annual report about agriculture. The World Bank pointed out in its report that it was time to put agriculture back at the heart of the development agenda because
China's Agriculture: Achievements and Challenges
s.giannini.ucop.eduIn the 1980s and 1990s agricul-tural production in China grew by 5.3% per year, much higher than in other populous countries such as India and Indonesia. Most of this growth came through yield gains rather than through increases in planted area. China boosted grain production by more than 50% during this time period. Grain production in 2010 ...