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African journal of agricultural and resource economics
| African journal of agricultural and resource economics |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | [Nairobi, Kenya] : , : African Association of Agricultural Economists |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource |
| Disciplina | 630/.96 |
| Soggetto topico |
Agriculture - Economic aspects - Africa
Agriculture and state - Africa Agriculture - Aspect économique - Afrique Politique agricole - Afrique Agriculture and state Agriculture - Economic aspects |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Periodicals. |
| ISSN | 2521-9871 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Periodico |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Altri titoli varianti |
Journal africaine d'économie agricole et des ressources
AfJARE JAEAR |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910139286603321 |
| [Nairobi, Kenya] : , : African Association of Agricultural Economists | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Agribusiness and innovation systems in Africa [[electronic resource] /] / Kurt Larsen, Ronald Kim, and Florian Theus, editors
| Agribusiness and innovation systems in Africa [[electronic resource] /] / Kurt Larsen, Ronald Kim, and Florian Theus, editors |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington DC, : World Bank, c2009 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (242 p.) |
| Disciplina | 338.1096 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
LarsenKurt <1957->
KimRonald <1964-> TheusFlorian <1980-> |
| Collana | Agriculture and Rural Development Series |
| Soggetto topico |
Agriculture - Economic aspects - Africa
Agricultural industries - Africa Agricultural innovations - Africa Agriculture and state Food supply - Economic aspects - Africa |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-282-18403-2
1-282-15426-5 9786612184031 9786612154263 0-8213-7945-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Value chains, innovation, and public policies in African agriculture : a synthesis of four country studies -- Ghana : cassava, cocoa, and poultry -- Kenya : maize, tomato, and dairy -- Tanzania : sunflower, cassava, and dairy -- Uganda : fish, bananas, and vegetables. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910454586703321 |
| Washington DC, : World Bank, c2009 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Agribusiness and innovation systems in Africa / / Kurt Larsen, Ronald Kim, and Florian Theus, editors
| Agribusiness and innovation systems in Africa / / Kurt Larsen, Ronald Kim, and Florian Theus, editors |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington DC : , : World Bank, , [2009] |
| Descrizione fisica | xxii, 214 pages : illustrations ; ; 23 cm |
| Disciplina | 338.1096 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
LarsenKurt <1957->
KimRonald <1964-> TheusFlorian <1980-> |
| Collana | Agriculture and Rural Development Series |
| Soggetto topico |
Agriculture - Economic aspects - Africa
Agricultural industries - Africa Agricultural innovations - Africa Agriculture and state Food supply - Economic aspects - Africa |
| ISBN |
1-282-18403-2
1-282-15426-5 9786612184031 9786612154263 0-8213-7945-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Value chains, innovation, and public policies in African agriculture : a synthesis of four country studies -- Ghana : cassava, cocoa, and poultry -- Kenya : maize, tomato, and dairy -- Tanzania : sunflower, cassava, and dairy -- Uganda : fish, bananas, and vegetables. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910778195903321 |
| Washington DC : , : World Bank, , [2009] | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Agribusiness and innovation systems in Africa / / Kurt Larsen, Ronald Kim, and Florian Theus, editors
| Agribusiness and innovation systems in Africa / / Kurt Larsen, Ronald Kim, and Florian Theus, editors |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington DC : , : World Bank, , [2009] |
| Descrizione fisica | xxii, 214 pages : illustrations ; ; 23 cm |
| Disciplina | 338.1096 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
LarsenKurt <1957->
KimRonald <1964-> TheusFlorian <1980-> |
| Collana | Agriculture and Rural Development Series |
| Soggetto topico |
Agriculture - Economic aspects - Africa
Agricultural industries - Africa Agricultural innovations - Africa Agriculture and state Food supply - Economic aspects - Africa |
| ISBN |
1-282-18403-2
1-282-15426-5 9786612184031 9786612154263 0-8213-7945-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Value chains, innovation, and public policies in African agriculture : a synthesis of four country studies -- Ghana : cassava, cocoa, and poultry -- Kenya : maize, tomato, and dairy -- Tanzania : sunflower, cassava, and dairy -- Uganda : fish, bananas, and vegetables. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910825300003321 |
| Washington DC : , : World Bank, , [2009] | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Agribusiness for economic growth in Africa : practical models for tackling poverty / / Margaret Atosina Akuriba, Mamudu Abunga Akudugu, Abdul-Razak Alhassan
| Agribusiness for economic growth in Africa : practical models for tackling poverty / / Margaret Atosina Akuriba, Mamudu Abunga Akudugu, Abdul-Razak Alhassan |
| Autore | Akuriba Margaret Atosina |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2021] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (171 pages) |
| Disciplina | 338.1096 |
| Collana | Palgrave Advances in Bioeconomy |
| Soggetto topico |
Agriculture - Economic aspects - Africa
Economic development - Africa Agricultural industries - Africa |
| ISBN | 3-030-88759-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- 1 Contextual Issues on Agribusiness -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Agribusiness in Africa -- 1.3 Economic, Pro-poor, and Inclusive Growth -- 1.4 Poverty in Africa and Typologies of Poverty Reduction Strategies -- 1.4.1 The Poverty Situation in Africa -- 1.4.2 Typologies of Poverty Reduction Strategies -- Unconditional Cash-Transfers -- Conditional Cash-Transfers -- In-kind Transfer Schemes -- Public Works Programmes -- 1.5 Concluding Remarks -- References -- 2 Agri-food and Agribusiness Systems -- 2.1 Agri-food Systems -- 2.2 Agribusiness Systems -- 2.3 Agri-food Systems and Agribusiness Linkages -- 2.4 Agriculture-Economics-Business Blend -- 2.5 Agribusiness in Economic Development -- 2.6 Concluding Remarks -- References -- 3 Farming as a Business -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Characteristics of Agricultural Goods Versus Manufactured Goods -- 3.3 Steps in the Production Process -- 3.4 Balances in Sustainable Production -- 3.5 Large-, Medium-, and Small-Scale Farms as Businesses -- 3.6 Areas of Responsibility for Agripreneurs -- 3.6.1 Farm Management -- 3.6.2 Strategic Planning -- 3.6.3 Resource Mobilization and Allocation -- 3.6.4 Economic Value Addition -- 3.6.5 Financial Documentation -- 3.6.6 Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) -- 3.7 Concluding Remarks -- References -- 4 Unpacking Supply and Value Chains in Agriculture -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Components of Agricultural Supply and Value Chains -- 4.3 Sustainable Commodity Supply and Value Chains -- 4.4 Risks Associated with Agri-food Supply and Value Chains -- 4.5 Agri-food Supply Chains and Traceability Systems -- 4.6 Drivers of Food Systems Traceability in Agri-food Supply and Value Chains -- 4.7 Benefits of Food Traceability Systems (FTSs) -- 4.8 Barriers in Implementing Effective Food Traceability and Tracking System.
4.9 Concluding Remarks -- References -- 5 Agro-industries as Anchors of Agribusiness -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Importance and Emerging Potentials of Agro-industries in Value Chains and Agribusiness Development -- 5.3 Backward and Forward Linkage Agro-industries -- 5.4 Vertical and Horizontal Integration of Agro-firms -- 5.5 Challenges Faced by Agro-industries in Africa -- 5.5.1 Inadequate Supply of Raw Material (Quantity and Quality) -- 5.5.2 Insufficient and Unstable Supply of Energy -- 5.5.3 Inadequate Infrastructure -- 5.5.4 Lack of Financial Support -- 5.5.5 Market Uncertainties and Other Prevalent Risks -- 5.5.6 Low Quality and Skilled Labor -- 5.5.7 Poor Policy Environment and Corruption -- 5.6 Concluding Remarks -- References -- 6 Agribusiness Sustainability for Inclusive Growth -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Policy Interventions for Sustainable Agribusiness Development -- 6.3 Commodity Characterization, Production Constraints, and Competitiveness -- 6.3.1 Commodity Characterization -- 6.3.2 Production Constraints -- 6.3.3 Issues of Competitiveness -- 6.4 Enhancing Productivity and Competitiveness for Agribusiness Growth -- 6.4.1 Yield Gaps -- 6.4.2 Productivity Enhancing Practices -- Seed Selection -- Land Selection and Preparation -- Nursery Practices -- Watering and Fertilization -- Weed Control -- Pests Control -- Diseases Control -- 6.4.3 Efficient Use of Technologies -- 6.4.4 Knowledge and Information Transfer -- 6.4.5 Opportunities for Reducing Average Production Costs -- Adoption of Improved Varieties -- Subsidies -- Fencing of Farms -- Establishment of Mechanization Centers -- Establishment of FBOs -- Credit Negotiations -- Knowledge and Information Sharing -- Use of Improved Production Technologies -- Use of Organic Manure -- 6.4.6 Opportunities for Crop Rotation. 6.5 Factors to Consider in Promoting Sustainable Agribusinesses for Inclusive Growth -- 6.5.1 Knowledge on Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) -- 6.5.2 Access to Information -- 6.5.3 Access to Technology -- Improved Seeds -- Labor Saving Technologies -- Land Saving Technologies -- Water Saving Technologies -- Climate Smart Agriculture Technologies -- Information Communication Technologies (ICT) -- 6.5.4 Access to Financing -- Land Preparation -- Inputs -- 6.5.5 Access to Improved Infrastructure -- Production Infrastructure Needs -- Transport Infrastructure Needs -- Market Infrastructure Needs -- 6.6 Concluding Remarks -- References -- 7 Financing Agri-food Systems and Agribusinesses -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 The Importance of Finance in Agribusiness -- 7.3 The Current State of Agribusiness Financing -- 7.3.1 Agribusiness Financing in Africa-The Case of Ghana -- 7.3.2 Agribusiness Financing in South Asia-The Case of India -- 7.4 Financial Analysis in Agribusiness -- 7.4.1 Financial Performance Indicators -- Reward for Owner/Operator Input -- Asset Valuation -- Return to Total Assets -- Owner's Equity -- Return to Equity -- Expenditure to Income Ratio -- Debt to Income Ratio -- 7.4.2 Business Profitability -- 7.4.3 Risk Management -- 7.5 Advancing Pro-poor Approaches to Leveraging Agribusinesses for Inclusive Development -- 7.5.1 Pro-poor Budgeting -- 7.5.2 Plug-in Financial Assistance -- 7.5.3 The Microfinance Model -- 7.6 Institutional Structures and Arrangements for Success -- 7.6.1 Improve Access to Finance -- 7.6.2 Enhance Infrastructure -- 7.6.3 Promote Consumption of Local Food Commodities -- 7.6.4 Incubate Agribusinesses -- 7.6.5 Waiver Taxes -- 7.6.6 Enforce Laws on Standards -- 7.7 Concluding Remarks -- References -- 8 Ethical Issues in Agribusiness -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Intellectual Property Law -- 8.2.1 Trademarks -- 8.2.2 Patents. 8.2.3 Industrial Designs -- 8.3 Legal Issues in Breakthrough Technologies -- 8.4 General Codes of Best Practices -- 8.5 Concluding Remarks -- References -- 9 Agribusiness Models for Tackling Poverty -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Agricultural Development -- 9.2.1 The Frontier Model -- 9.2.2 The Conservation Model -- 9.2.3 The Urban-Industrial Impact Model -- 9.2.4 The Diffusion Model -- 9.2.5 The High Payoff Input Model -- 9.3 Business Models -- 9.3.1 Market Led Business Model -- 9.3.2 Input Dealer Led Business Model -- 9.3.3 Nucleus Farmer/Processor Led Business Model -- 9.3.4 Supermarket Led Business Model -- 9.4 Integrated Agribusiness Model for Poverty Reduction -- 9.4.1 Actor Profiling and Mapping -- 9.4.2 Financial Services Provisioning -- 9.4.3 Inputs Delivery -- 9.4.4 Mechanizations Services Delivery -- 9.4.5 Knowledge and Information Delivery -- 9.4.6 Market Services Delivery -- 9.4.7 Transport Services Delivery -- 9.5 Institutional Arrangements for Success -- 9.5.1 MDAs and Their Respective Roles -- 9.5.2 Public Private Partnerships for Infrastructure and Markets -- 9.5.3 Research, Knowledge, and Technology Transfer Arrangements -- 9.6 Business Arrangements, Measures, and Instruments for Success -- 9.7 Concluding Remarks -- References. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910506397403321 |
Akuriba Margaret Atosina
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| Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2021] | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Building competitiveness in Africa's agriculture : : a guide to value chain concepts and applications / / C. Martin Webber and Patrick Labaste
| Building competitiveness in Africa's agriculture : : a guide to value chain concepts and applications / / C. Martin Webber and Patrick Labaste |
| Autore | Webber C. Martin |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, DC : , : World Bank, , [2010] |
| Descrizione fisica | xii, 187 pages : illustrations, maps ; ; 28 cm |
| Disciplina | 338.1096 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | LabastePatrick <1952-> |
| Collana | Agriculture and rural development |
| Soggetto topico |
Agricultural industries - Africa
Agriculture - Economic aspects - Africa |
| ISBN |
1-282-46122-2
9786612461224 0-8213-7964-X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Contents; Acknowledgments; Acronyms and Abbreviations; Section 1: Introduction and Overview; FIGURES; TABLES; Section 2: Concepts and Definitions of Value Chains and Supply Chains; Section 3: Review of Existing Literature on Value Chains and Supply Chains; Section 4: Discussion of Individual Tools; BOXES; Bibliography; Index |
| Record Nr. | UNISA-996320208003316 |
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Webber C. Martin
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| Washington, DC : , : World Bank, , [2010] | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. di Salerno | ||
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Building competitiveness in Africa's agriculture : : a guide to value chain concepts and applications / / C. Martin Webber and Patrick Labaste
| Building competitiveness in Africa's agriculture : : a guide to value chain concepts and applications / / C. Martin Webber and Patrick Labaste |
| Autore | Webber C. Martin |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, DC : , : World Bank, , [2010] |
| Descrizione fisica | xii, 187 pages : illustrations, maps ; ; 28 cm |
| Disciplina | 338.1096 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | LabastePatrick <1952-> |
| Collana | Agriculture and rural development |
| Soggetto topico |
Agricultural industries - Africa
Agriculture - Economic aspects - Africa |
| ISBN |
1-282-46122-2
9786612461224 0-8213-7964-X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Contents; Acknowledgments; Acronyms and Abbreviations; Section 1: Introduction and Overview; FIGURES; TABLES; Section 2: Concepts and Definitions of Value Chains and Supply Chains; Section 3: Review of Existing Literature on Value Chains and Supply Chains; Section 4: Discussion of Individual Tools; BOXES; Bibliography; Index |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910220747203321 |
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Webber C. Martin
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| Washington, DC : , : World Bank, , [2010] | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Distortions to agricultural incentives in Africa [[electronic resource] /] / Kym Anderson and William A. Masters, editors
| Distortions to agricultural incentives in Africa [[electronic resource] /] / Kym Anderson and William A. Masters, editors |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : World Bank, c2009 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (656 p.) |
| Disciplina | 338.1/86 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
AndersonKym
MastersWilliam A |
| Soggetto topico |
Agriculture - Economic aspects - Africa
Agriculture and state - Africa Agricultural subsidies - Africa |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-282-03308-5
9786612033087 0-8213-7664-0 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | CONTENTS; Foreword; Acknowledgments; Contributors; Abbreviations; Map: The Focus Economies of Africa; PART I INTRODUCTION; Tables; Figures; PART II NORTH AFRICA; PART III SOUTHERN AFRICA; PART IV EASTERN AFRICA; PART V WESTERN AFRICA; Appendix A: Methodology for Measuring Distortions to Agricultural Incentives; Appendix B: Annual Estimates of Distortions to Agricultural Incentives in Africa; Index |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910454333403321 |
| Washington, D.C., : World Bank, c2009 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Distortions to agricultural incentives in Africa / / Kym Anderson and William A. Masters, editors
| Distortions to agricultural incentives in Africa / / Kym Anderson and William A. Masters, editors |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C. : , : World Bank, , c2009 |
| Descrizione fisica | xxx, 618 pages : illustrations, map ; ; 23 cm |
| Disciplina | 338.1/86 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
AndersonKym
MastersWilliam A |
| Soggetto topico |
Agriculture - Economic aspects - Africa
Agriculture and state - Africa Agricultural subsidies - Africa |
| ISBN |
1-282-03308-5
9786612033087 0-8213-7664-0 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | CONTENTS; Foreword; Acknowledgments; Contributors; Abbreviations; Map: The Focus Economies of Africa; PART I INTRODUCTION; Tables; Figures; PART II NORTH AFRICA; PART III SOUTHERN AFRICA; PART IV EASTERN AFRICA; PART V WESTERN AFRICA; Appendix A: Methodology for Measuring Distortions to Agricultural Incentives; Appendix B: Annual Estimates of Distortions to Agricultural Incentives in Africa; Index |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910777710303321 |
| Washington, D.C. : , : World Bank, , c2009 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Distortions to agricultural incentives in Africa / / Kym Anderson and William A. Masters, editors
| Distortions to agricultural incentives in Africa / / Kym Anderson and William A. Masters, editors |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C. : , : World Bank, , c2009 |
| Descrizione fisica | xxx, 618 pages : illustrations, map ; ; 23 cm |
| Disciplina | 338.1/86 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
AndersonKym
MastersWilliam A |
| Soggetto topico |
Agriculture - Economic aspects - Africa
Agriculture and state - Africa Agricultural subsidies - Africa |
| ISBN |
1-282-03308-5
9786612033087 0-8213-7664-0 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | CONTENTS; Foreword; Acknowledgments; Contributors; Abbreviations; Map: The Focus Economies of Africa; PART I INTRODUCTION; Tables; Figures; PART II NORTH AFRICA; PART III SOUTHERN AFRICA; PART IV EASTERN AFRICA; PART V WESTERN AFRICA; Appendix A: Methodology for Measuring Distortions to Agricultural Incentives; Appendix B: Annual Estimates of Distortions to Agricultural Incentives in Africa; Index |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910814696003321 |
| Washington, D.C. : , : World Bank, , c2009 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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