This book analyzes institutional and structural aspects of the effects of trade liberalization on agriculture in Thailand. The study stresses the analysis of trade-related policies, physical infrastructure, institutions in the public sector and various economic indicators. It discusses such...

This book analyzes institutional and structural aspects of the effects of trade liberalization on agriculture in the Philippines. The study stresses the analysis of trade-related policies, physical infrastructure, institutional-support services and performance in international trade. It...

The study focuses on the impacts of El Nino-induced abnormal weather on agricultural production and the rural economy in upland areas. By focusing on the development of upland agriculture, this study attempts to contribute to the global campaign of sustainable development and poverty alleviation...

In 1997, a drought associated with a severe ENSO (El Nino-Southern Oscillation) event was the cause of significant disruptions to village food and water supplies in PNG, as well as the failure of the water supply to towns and smaller service centres, mine closures and disruption to the supply of...

This regional workshop was held to discuss the findings and implications from 16 case studies dealing with the role of secondary crops in rural poverty alleviation. Part of these case studies were based on field results obtained in the framework of the project "Identification of pulling factors...

This working paper provides a more in-depth study focused on specific areas in Luang Prabang and Vientiane provinces as a continuation of the first phase study, which was a review of the history of production, marketing,consumption and policy related to secondary crops and non-secondary crops...

This is a practical handbook for scientists, analysts, and students working on the definition and implementation of policy changes that contribute to real economic and social agriculture-based development, with a special focus on commodity systems. The objective is to promote efficient and...

Part I The Participatory Prospective Analysis (PPA) Method The philosophy of the PPA method Methodological components Presentation of the method Definition of the system's limits Identification of variables Selection and definition of key variables Mutual influence analysis Interpretation of...

To attain sustainable development in the 21st century, the world's population still has to overcome many challenges; hunger, poverty, environmental degradation and depletion. Policy design in such a context is and will remain a complex task. On one hand, policy makers often lack information on...

Contents: Foreword Acknowledgements Opening address, by Haruo Inagaki Opening remarks, by Yukio Kawauchi Message of Mr. Adrianus Mooy, read by Nibhon Debavalya Opening address, by Joko Budianto Trade Liberalization and World Food Prospects in the 21st Century, by Keji Ohga Project Report:...