Tag Archives | rural development

National Action against Hunger Crucial in Post-2015 World

At a high-level meeting on the post-2015 MDG strategy, FAO Director-General Graziano de Silva stated that national leadership from governments is crucial in assuring that food systems are “more efficient and equitable”. http://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/2013/04/05/national-action-against-hunger-crucial-in-post-2015-world-fao/

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Ghana’s Agric Ministry Roles out Plans to Improve Food Security

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture of Ghana has promoted Farmer Based Organizations as an avenue to success in their plans for modernizing the rural sector. The plan will focus on strengthening value chains, and will involve training extension workers in supply chain analysis and postharvest management. http://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/2013/04/13/ghanas-agric-ministry-roles-out-plans-to-improve-food-security/?mkt_tok=3RkMMJWWfF9wsRonuqzNcO%2FhmjTEU5z17%2BwtX6CygYkz2EFye%2BLIHETpodcMSsJlMa%2BNFAAgAZVnyRQFHuWDeZg%3D

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Parliement Approves 19.1 Million Loan to Ensure Food Security

Ghana approved a US $19.1 million loan to alleviate poverty by increasing agricultural productivity and ensuring food security in farming communities. The Integrated Rural Development Project (IRDP) will focus on enhancing farming practices as well as marketing and distribution chains.  http://vibeghana.com/2012/12/19/parliement-approves-19-1-million-loan-to-ensure-food-security/?mkt_tok=3RkMMJWWfF9wsRouu6nOZKXonjHpfsX86%2BwrXqO1lMI%2F0ER3fOvrPUfGjI4FSsprI%2FqLAzICFpZo2FFcH%2FaQZA%3D%3D

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Asia’s Future Food Security Hinges on Modernization of Farm to Market Chains

ADB and the International Food Policy Research Center released a report on the importance of strong market supply chains in Asia. “The Quiet Revolution in Staple Value Food Chains” describes successes within the system and stresses the need to scale-up those strategies. http://www.adb.org/news/asias-future-food-security-hinges-modernization-farm-market-chains?mkt_tok=3RkMMJWWfF9wsRohsqzKZKXonjHpfsX86%2BwrXqO1lMI%2F0ER3fOvrPUfGjI4FScRkI%2FqLAzICFpZo2FFcH%2FaQZA%3D%3D

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The State of Food Insecurity in the World 2012

Oxfam produced recommendations for the 39th session of the Committee on World Food Security yesterday. Their recommendations followed the publication of a report last week by the FAO, entitled “The State of Food Insecurity in the World.” The recommendations suggest for an increased focus on developing sustainable farming practices, and also target the smallholder farmer. http://www.fao.org/docrep/016/i3027e/i3027e.pdf

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Brussels Rural Development Briefings

The Brussels Rural Development Briefings: Addressing Food Waste in Times of Crisis meeting in June has published its resources guide online. http://brusselsbriefings.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/reader-br-28-addressing-food-waste-in-times-of-crisis.pdf

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Protecting Harvests – The Impact of Post-Harvest Losses in a Ugandan Context

Slides on “Protecting Harvests  – The Impact of Post-Harvest Losses in a Ugandan Context” as presented in Rio de Janeiro during the Agriculture and Rural Development Day are available online. http://www.slideshare.net/cgiarclimate/ardd2012-rio-learning-event-no-10-session-akaki

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Rio +20 Overview

The Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance launched a report highlighting the needs for investment in agricultural practices at the Rio +20 Summit, entitled “Nourishing the World Sustainability: Scaling Up Agro-Ecology.” It addresses traditional crop management practices, particularly as combined with ecological concepts and customized for local contexts, and makes a case for reduced pesticides, arguing that crops […]

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Rio +20: Campaigners Make Case for Scaling up Agro-Ecology

The Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance launched a report highlighting the needs for investment in agricultural practices at the Rio +20 Summit, entitled “Nourishing the World Sustainability: Scaling Up Agro-Ecology.” It addresses traditional crop management practices, particularly as combined with ecological concepts and customized for local contexts, and makes a case for reduced pesticides, arguing that crops […]

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Agriculture and Rural Development Day

Agriculture and Rural Development Day was held on June 18th, and emphasized the importance of a sustainable food system within a sustainable green economy. Videos, program, learning events and more were featured throughout the day and can be found on the event’s website. http://www.agricultureday.org/

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