ChildFund is an NGO that provides comprehensive support to underprivileged and underserved children from birth until they reach 24 years of age through holistic interventions—integrating health, nutrition, gender, education, livelihoods, and child protection. We have been working in partnership with Child...
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs for China, Tang Renjian, visited CIMMYT headquarters on Thursday, 11 January, along with dignitaries from the Mini... Heat tolerant maize hybrids: a pursuit to strengthen food security in South Asia ...
How Do Forests Support, Insure and Improve the Livelihoods of the Rural Poor: A Research Note. Center for International Forestry Research Overall, forests have 3 possible roles in the livelihoods of the rural poor: • by supporting the current consumption of the poor • by providing valuable...
From Lifelines to Livelihoods: Non-timber Forest Products into the Twenty-First Century | Center for International Forestry ResearchNon-timber forest productsForest managementForest policyEconomic botanyRural livelihoodsSubsistenceForest valueGlobally, 1.5 billion people use or trade non-timber forest products...
Assessment of rural livelihoods in South-West China based on environmental, economic, and social indicators A multitude of rural areas is facing increasing conflicts with regard to rural development and nature conservation because of the rapid commercialization o... S Herrmann,JM Fox - 《Ecological ...
Of course, we cannot underestimate the impact that the US sanctions have on the economy overall and the food and agriculture system in particular. The current food crisis is the result of the greater economic crisis that the country has been facing for years. Those who study Cuba know the cu...
Although communicating uncertainty is challenging, farmers’ livelihoods and well-being can be harmed when they take action based on a forecast which turns out to be “wrong” for that season or period.15 Greater validation of products (before release and use) and more transparent communication ...
This paper studies the impact of the largest conservation set-aside program in the developing world: China's Grain for Green program, on poverty alleviation in rural areas. Based on a large-scale survey, we find that the program was implemented mostly in the areas of China that are fairly ...
improving the livelihoods of communities, and we believe that creating a nurturing environment is critical in fostering early childhood development.” He added, “We are very proud to play a part in crafting a tomorrow that is sustainable, eco-conscious, and offering equal opportunities for ...
Mindray interventions over the past couple of years have helped to improve agriculture-based livelihoods of the households. Parents and local primary education administration have applauded Mindray for reaching the remotest corner to support education and creative approach to find new interactive ...