A Rice Village Saga

A Rice Village Saga
Author: Yūjirō Hayami
Publisher: Int. Rice Res. Inst.
Total Pages: 298
Release: 2000
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9712201295

Handbook of Agricultural Economics

Handbook of Agricultural Economics
Author: Robert E. Evenson
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 847
Release: 2007-06-28
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0080545270

Volume 3 of this series of the Handbooks in Economics follows on from the previous two volumes by focusing on the fundamental concepts of agricultural economics. The first part of the volume examines the developments in human resources and technology mastery. The second part follows on by considering the processes and impact of invention and innovation in this field. The effects of market forces are examined in the third part, and the volume concludes by analysing the economics of our changing natural resources, including the past effects of climate change.Overall this volume forms a comprehensive and accessible survey of the field of agricultural economics and is recommended reading for anyone with an interest, either academic or professional, in this area. *Part of the renown Handbooks in Economics series*Contributors are leaders of their areas*International in scope and comprehensive in coverage

Reasserting the Rural Development Agenda

Reasserting the Rural Development Agenda
Author: Arsenio Molina Balisacan
Publisher: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
Total Pages: 436
Release: 2007
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9812304126

Presents a reinvigorated agenda on agricultural and rural development in Asia both for research and policy discussions in the coming decades.

Advances in Agronomy

Advances in Agronomy
Author:
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 307
Release: 2007-05-09
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0080522270

Advances in Agronomy continues to be recognized as a leading reference and a first-rate source for the latest research in agronomy. As always, the subjects covered are varied and exemplary of the myraid of subject matter dealt with by this long-running serial. Volume 94 contains six oustanding reviews and more than 20 color figures. Maintains the highest impact factor among serial publications in Agriculture Presents timely reviews on important agronomy issues Enjoys a long-standing reputation for excellence in the field

Financial Inclusion, Innovation, And Investments: Biotechnology And Capital Markets Working For The Poor

Financial Inclusion, Innovation, And Investments: Biotechnology And Capital Markets Working For The Poor
Author: Ralph D Christy
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 271
Release: 2011-08-26
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9814462373

This book is a state-of-the-art discussion of what has succeeded (and failed) in the design and implementation of projects and institutions to assist the poor in developing country economies. In Africa especially, far too many people are still living under conditions of extreme poverty. The goal of the book is twofold: (1) to identify and assess the key processes through which markets affect the livelihoods of the rural poor; and (2) to propose micro- and macro-level policies and innovations to address the problems of inclusion that arise. Featuring contributions from leading scholars and professionals in the field, this volume is timely to all those involved in designing innovative institutions that transfer capital and technologies to low-income countries facing the challenges of poverty alleviation and economic development.

An African Green Revolution

An African Green Revolution
Author: Keijiro Otsuka
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 310
Release: 2012-12-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9400757603

This volume explores the usefulness of the Asian model of agricultural development for Africa, where, even before the recent world food crisis, half the population lived on less than on dollar a day, and a staggering one in three people and one third of all children were undernourished. Africa has abundant natural resources; agriculture provides most of its jobs, a third of national income and a larger portion of total export earnings. However the levels of land and labor productivity rank among the worst in the world. The book explains Africa’s productivity gap and proposes ways to close it, by examining recent experience in Africa and by drawing on lessons from Asia.

Handbook of Agricultural Economics

Handbook of Agricultural Economics
Author: Bruce L. Gardner
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 847
Release: 2001
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0444518738

Volume 3 of this series of the Handbooks in Economics follows on from the previous two volumes by focusing on the fundamental concepts of agricultural economics. The first part of the volume examines the developments in human resources and technology mastery. The second part follows on by considering the processes and impact of invention and innovation in this field. The effects of market forces are examined in the third part, and the volume concludes by analysing the economics of our changing natural resources, including the past effects of climate change. Overall this volume forms a comprehensive and accessible survey of the field of agricultural economics and is recommended reading for anyone with an interest, either academic or professional, in this area. *Part of the renown Handbooks in Economics series *Contributors are leaders of their areas *International in scope and comprehensive in coverage

The Philippine Archipelago

The Philippine Archipelago
Author: Yves Boquet
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 856
Release: 2017-04-19
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3319519263

This book presents an updated view of the Philippines, focusing on thematic issues rather than a description region by region. Topics include typhoons, population growth, economic difficulties, agrarian reform, migration as an economic strategy, the growth of Manila, the Muslim question in Mindanao, the South China Sea tensions with China and the challenges of risk, vulnerability and sustainable development.