Rural production and service systems
Agricultural production, and its processing and marketing, are the main sources of income and food in rural areas. Small family farms in developing countries are permanently exposed to climate and economic risks and have rarely made it out of poverty.. Research and development strengthens the rural population and prevents their migration to cities. Under this block you will find sites and publications on "Rural production and service systems": |
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Non-Timber Timber Forest Products between poverty alleviation and market forces November 2005 Author: Robinson, Patrick & Pfund, Jean-Laurent The wide variety of species, harvested plant parts, products, collectors and community characteristics, socio-cultural conditions, trade chain characteristics, and marketing situations in producer and destination countries makes it very difficult to draw general conclusions about NTFPs, especially on recommendations for equitable benefit distribution between the different parties involved. What the workshop has achieved is to help highlight a number of key issues around a number of important themes which must be considered carefully when embarking on NTFP related development support.
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Facts on genetically modified crops (Greenfacts) December 2004 Author: Greenfacts We are regularly confronted with genetically modified foods, be it in the news or on our plates. In what way are GM crops different from conventional crops? What is known about their possible risks for human health or the environment?
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Impact monitoring and assessment in sustainable land management - Volume 1: Procedure December 2002 Author: CDE, GTZ The instrument is not only meant to provide a thorough guide to processes of monitoring and assessment, but also to encourage potential users to give SLM a new focus in accordance with its priority in an intervention. But it is also expected that the instrument will create a new interest in impact monitoring where the emphasis is not on land management and environmental aspects. The instrument is the result of a compilation of global experience in the field, including that of experts from different institutional backgrounds who have tested its usefulness and given valuable feedback. Consists of: IMA procedure (Volume 1), and the related toolbox (Volume 2)
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Impact monitoring and assessment in sustainable land management - Volume 2: Toolbox December 2002 Author: CDE / GTZ The instrument is not only meant to provide a thorough guide to processes of monitoring and assessment, but also to encourage potential users to give SLM a new focus in accordance with its priority in an intervention. But it is also expected that the instrument will create a new interest in impact monitoring where the emphasis is not on land management and environmental aspects. The instrument is the result of a compilation of global experience in the field, including that of experts from different institutional backgrounds who have tested its usefulness and given valuable feedback. Consists of: IMA procedure (Volume 1), and the related toolbox (Volume 2)
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Mountains of the world: Sustainable development in mountain areas December 2002 Author: Mountain Agenda The present publication focuses on the framework and instruments needed for sustainable mountain development at the national level. It follows the pattern established in previous thematic brochures. First an overview of the topic and its main aspects is presented. This is followed by case studies that illustrate specific instruments and policies in many different countries of the world. The brochure concludes with a presentation of concrete recommendations, issues and conclusions relevant to all of us who are ready to commit ourselves to advancing the cause of sustainable development in mountain regions.
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World soils agenda December 2002 Author: IUSS The International Union of Soil Sciences examined emerging initiatives for a 'soil convention', as well as other potentials at the global level in support of sustainable use of soils. The publication presents the state of the art of the current discussion and specialists' opinions.
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Mountains of the world: Mountains, energy, and transport December 2001 Author: Mountain Agenda The publication examines transport and energy in the mountains and related questions. It focuses first on the most significant issues surrounding transport and energy in relation to sustainable mountain development. These issues will then be illustrated by means of specific case studies, concrete experience, and best and worst practices around the world. The final chapter will deal with the elements and issues that are most important for future strategies, and address the question of implementing these strategies among various target groups.
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Mountains and people: an account of mountain development programmes supported by SDC December 2001 Author: SDC The report gives an overview of SDC programmes concerned with sustainable development in mountain regions. It is an attempt to present the different programmes, analyse them, draw conclusions and define parameters which can guide SDC's future work in mountain regions. eng, de, fr, sp (only print version; can be ordered at: nru@deza.admin.ch) |
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Combating desertification: A bet on partnership December 2001 Author: SDC SDC's efforts to combat desertification are based on the idea of partnership and on participation of local communities. The examples described in the brochure illustrate the different levels of partnership in which SDC is engaged in its efforts to combat desertification.
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Mountains of the World: Tourism and sustainable mountain development December 1999 Author: Mountain Agenda The publication uses concrete examples to illustrate how the problems of development can be dealt with in different mountain regions, and how solutions might be found to make tourism more appropriate and environmentally friendly. It also addresses some of the thinking, the concepts, and the innovations currently being discussed in this area, as well as the question of how environmental protection and sustainable management of natural resources can become integral components of development in the tourist industry.
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