Sahelian pastoralists use mobility, diversification, and even pluriactivity as main adaptation strategies to the asymmetrical distribution of multifaceted resources. Complex relations vis-à-vis this risky environment hide slowing transitions from a traditional inward-looking to an outward-looking economy, which is characterised by increasing use of a remunerated workforce. The growing commodification of...

Los hijos de los emprendedores a los que atiende la Fundación Microfinanzas BBVA ya están accediendo a la universidad.  

The agreement between the Blue Craft Club and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) targets the promotion of the initiative of women and youth to invest in the artisanal fishing sector in the Haouaria region. This agreement was signed as part of FAO's Blue Port project,...

A Organização das Cooperativas Brasileiras (OCB) divulgou suas Propostas para um Brasil Mais Cooperativo. O documento contém as contribuições do cooperativismo para a Presidência da República. O material possui cinco eixos temáticos e 23 propostas que reconheçam o cooperativismo como uma ferramenta de transformação socioeconômica, por meio da geração de trabalho,...

Using a randomized controlled trial, we examine the impacts of cash and input transfers, and a cross-randomized program of intensive agricultural extension over two years. We find large effects on the total value of agricultural production from the transfers (both cash and inputs) in both years. Gains to production are...

Manual elaborado por la Federación Guatemalteca de Escuelas Radiofónicas (FGER), que coordina radios culturales, educativas y comunitarias, que busca promover espacios de articulación y trabajo común para la transformación de la vida rural. A través de este manual se fomenta el desarrollo de actividades que incidan sobre los gobiernos locales, regionales...

La Fundación Microfinanzas BBVA atiende a más de 2 millones de personas en América Latina, la mitad mujeres y más del 30% emprendedores que viven en zonas rurales.  

The purpose of this project is to empower decision-makers to plan for and manage the impacts of droughts on food and water security under current and future climate conditions.

Today, a number actors in Montenegro’s fruit and vegetable value chains – including producers, retailers, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development – came together at a workshop in Podgorica, Montenegro, to discuss the benefits of agricultural cooperatives. The workshop was organised by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the...

This closing chapter first briefly identifies key moments at which previously excluded farmers and citizens can intervene in the politics of knowledge to decide what knowledge is produced, and for whose benefit. Next, the chapter critically explores two complementary approaches for democratizing the construction of knowledge(s) for food sovereignty, agroecology...

Morocco and Tunisia are considered among the countries where the scarcity of water resources may cause a serious constraint to the development of their economies. During the past, huge efforts have been made by both governments in order to satisfy an escalating water demand expressed by all users. The main...

Various models and approaches are being implemented to provide technical assistance and support to improve smallholder farmers’ incomes and welfare in Malawi. This study evaluates the impact of farmer business schools (FBS) on crop incomes of smallholder farmers in Dedza district in central Malawi. The FBS approach, which has been...

En este video se describe el trabajo de El Futuro está en el Monte, movimiento que impulsa en la región del Gran Chaco modelos de negocios que promuevan un desarrollo sustentable, competitivo e inclusivo, a través de la puesta en valor del capital natural y cultural, combinando la innovación con...

Agriculture in the Pacific Island Countries (PICs) is largely dependent on family based small-scaled farms. Smallholder family farmers often have access to less than two hectares (ha) of land and depend on labour supplied by household members, and few other inputs. Despite their small size and limited input resources, family...

Un cómic o historieta es una narración gráfica que atrae la atención de las personas sobre temas complejos, a través de la representación simbólica. Estos textos generan empatía y lectura reflexiva, dos elementos importantes para construir y fortalecer las relaciones en el territorio.  

This brochure presents the key findings and recommendations of the study entitled “the Regional Outlook on Gender and Agri-food Systems,” which was jointly conducted by the FAO and the African Union Commission. The brochure describes gender gaps in (i) access to and control over productive resources and opportunities, (ii) influence...

As climate change-induced droughts are becoming more frequent and severe, especially in regions like the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), the workshop looked at how various initiatives such as the ICBA-led project “Regional Drought Management System for Middle East & North Africa (MENA-RDMS)” can help to better respond to...

This paper aims to explore the influence of nutrition-sensitive interventions on dietary profiles of the beneficiaries of IFAD-funded projects. Drawing on a desk review of 37 IFAD funded projects in the Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) region, the study used a cross sectional survey data from a purposive sample from selected...

Este video describe el trabajo de El Futuro está en el Monte, movimiento que impulsa en la región del Gran Chaco modelos de negocios que promuevan un desarrollo sustentable, competitivo e inclusivo, a través de la puesta en valor del capital natural y cultural, combinando la innovación con los saberes locales.  ...

El sistema de medición social de la Fundación Microfinanzas BBVA es un referente en el sector. Anualmente, publica el progreso de los emprendedores a los que atiende en América Latina. Estos son los principales datos.