Results
Issue paper
2014
Nutrition and Resilience. Strengthening the links between Resilience and Nutrition in Food and Agriculture
This paper is an attempt to bring together the thinking on nutrition and resilience from a food and agriculture perspective and to discuss the linkages between the two agendas from a conceptual, strategic and operational perspective. The paper argues that good nutrition is both an essential “input” for resilience and an outcome of resilience. It highlights key areas of convergence between the two concepts as well as opportunities to enhance the nutritional impact of resilience building programming in the context of the food and agriculture sector. Building on the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization’s resilience strategy, this paper then [...]
Report
2014
The State of the World’s Forest Genetic Resources
The publication was prepared based on information provided by 86 countries, outcomes from regional and subregional consultations and commissioned thematic studies. It includes:
an overview of definitions and concepts related to Forest Genetic Resources (FGR) and a review of their value;
a description of the main drivers of changes;
the presentation of key emerging technologies;
an analysis of the current status of FGR conservation, use and related developments;
recommendations addressing the challenges and needs.
By the FAO Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture.
Case study
2014
Review of Food and Agricultural Policies in Malawi. Country Report 2014
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and its national, regional and international partners are committed to monitoring and analysingfood and agricultural policies (MAFAP) in order to provide policy-makers in developing countries, as well as their development partners and other stakeholders in civil society, with the best possible information on the effects of policies and public expenditure influencing agricultural investment decisions and ultimately foodsecurity. Furthermore, MAFAP supports governments in their efforts to identify, articulate and assess options for reforming food and agriculture policies. MAFAPworks with national and regional partners to: establish a community of practice on policy [...]
Issue paper
2014
The Challenges of Managing Agricultural Price and Production Risks in Sub-Saharan Africa
Agricultural production is prone to several risks which affect both producers and consumers. In order to enhance investment and achieve a sustained increase in production, coherent and integrated long-term strategies and policies are required to reduce risk aversion and build resilience among African rural producers. Furthermore, the critical importance of social protection and its complementarity to risk management initiatives must be recognised.
This paper investigates possible tools and instruments to deal with various production and price risks. Market-based approaches are crucial for risk management options to thrive, but the country experiences examined have highlighted that most of the risk management instruments [...]
Tool
2014
Making Economic Corridors Work for the Agricultural Sector
Developing countries are increasingly using agrocorridors to develop their agricultural sectors. These corridors promote inclusive agribusiness growth, building on a linear agglomeration of people and activities along existing transportation infrastructure. Based on initiatives in Central Asia, the Greater Mekong Subregion, Indonesia, Mozambique, Peru and the United Republic of Tanzania, this report shows how agrocorridors help improve physical connectivity and functioning of markets, while generating economies of scale in agriculture. Agrocorridors do this because they integrate public and private investments in “hardware” (transport and agribusiness infrastructure), “software” (policy and regulatory framework) and “orgware” (institutional strengthening and capacity building). The goal of [...]
Tool
2014
Political Economy Analysis. Topic Guide
GSDRC Topic Guides aim to provide a clear, concise and objective report on findings from rigorous research on critical areas of development policy. Rather than provide policy guidance or recommendations, their purpose is to inform policymakers and practitioners of the key debates and evidence on the topic of focus, to support informed decision-making.
This topic guide provides pointers to some of the key literature on political economy analysis and evidence of its impact on aid effectiveness in different contexts. It includes examples of analyses at country, sector and programme level.
Issue paper
2014
When the Law is Not Enough. Paralegals and Natural Resources Governance in Mozambique. FAO Legislative Study 110
The Mozambique land law provides statutory recognition of customary land rights and is considered one of the most progressive legislations in Africa. However, the law continues to face implementation challenges, including the realization of equal rights for women and institutional reform. Simply having a progressive law ‘is not enough’ to bring about transformative change in a country. Recognizing these challenges, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) developed a programme to support the legislation through the capacity development of both direct beneficiaries and those responsible for implementing it. This publication, presents an overview of how this programme [...]
Report
2014
La situation mondiale de l'alimentation et de l'agriculture 2014 : Ouvrir l'agriculture familiale à l'innovation
Plus de 500 millions d’exploitations agricoles familiales se répartissent la plus grande partie des terres agricoles mondiales et produisent l’essentiel des denrées alimentaires. Nous avons besoin des exploitations agricoles familiales pour parvenir à la sécurité alimentaire partout dans le monde, préserver et protéger l’environnement naturel et mettre fin à la pauvreté, à la dénutrition et à la malnutrition. Ces objectifs ne seront atteints qu’à condition que les exploitations familiales deviennent beaucoup plus productives et fonctionnent davantage dans l’optique d’un développement durable; autrement dit, il faut qu’elles s’ouvrent à l’innovation, dans le cadre d’un système qui tienne compte de leur diversité [...]
Report
2014
Principes pour un investissement responsable dans l'agriculture et les systèmes alimentaries
Pour éliminer la faim, il est indispensable d'accroître sensiblement l'investissement agricole et, plus encore, d'améliorer la qualité de l'investissement afin qu'il bénéficie à ceux qui en ont le plus besoin.
Les Principes du CSA pour un investissement responsable dans l’agriculture et les systèmes alimentaires partent de l'idée qu'avant de définir la mesure dans laquelle l'investissement responsable dans l'agriculture et les systèmes alimentaires peut contribuer à la sécurité alimentaire et à la nutrition, il convient de reconnaître et de respecter les droits de l'homme. Cet ensemble de 10 principes encadre tout investissement agricole, quels qu'en soient le type et le volume, y [...]
70254
2014
Développer des chaînes de valeur alimentaires durables - Principes directeurs
Destinée aux décideurs politiques, aux concepteurs de projets et aux acteurs de terrain, la présente publication jette les bases théoriques d’une nouvelle série de manuels de la FAO consacrée au développement de chaînes de valeur alimentaires durables. Elle définit le concept de chaîne de valeur alimentaire durable, présente un paradigme de développement qui intègre les concepts multidimensionnels de durabilité et de valeur ajoutée, met en avant dix principes directeurs et analyse les possibilités offertes par l’approche et ses limites. Ce faisant, le présent manuel défend avec force l’idée qu’il convient de placer le développement de chaînes de valeur alimentaires durables [...]