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The Food Change Lab engaged a wide group of voices from people in different parts of the food system in the Fort Portal region (Photo: Nimrod Bagonza)
Mixing more voices into food policy
… changing Kabarole region of Western Uganda. This approach aims for sustainable innovation in local food policy and planning, by including … to the burdens of food insecurity, obesity and food-borne illness. In rural areas, Vision 2040 plans for an accelerated shift from small-scale … drew on Vision 2040 as the starting point for driving local economic development, rural development, food security and ecological health. The …
Insight, 10 October 2016
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Working for a just & sustainable world
… Document begins: International Institute for Environment and Development Working for a just & sustainable world Welcome to IIED, a UK-based international policy … at IIED: June 2006 Director's Report The world is now more urban than rural, say the statisticians. And in the next 20 years, more than 90% of …
Publication, 01 June 2006
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PLA Notes CD-ROM 1988-2001 6 An introduction to Participatory Action Development (PAD)
… PLA Notes CD-ROM 1988­2001 6 An introduction to Participatory Action Development (PAD) Marc Lammerink, Peter Bury and Eveline Bolt … of concepts and practices of solutions is a good way to achieve sustainable Participatory Action Development development. Although more … that is sufficiently the rulers. flexible and compatible to enable rural communities and support organisations to The second trend came …
Publication, 01 January 1999
An expanse of water next to a bank of soil
Policymakers take note: climate displacement is driving millions into slavery
… people into slavery. We need to mainstream slavery into climate and development planning The World Bank estimates that, by 2050, climate … health, food subsidies, shelter, the right to secure work, and with sustainable infrastructure such as farm ponds, check dams and field … But support under social protection schemes are location specific: if rural people are forced to migrate to an urban setting (for example, if …
Insight, 05 July 2021
A group of people line up in front of a mountain background.
Building green and inclusive energy
… on ‘Dialogues and Dissent’ that includes a food programme focused on Sustainable Diets for All. IIED is the lead research adviser for GIE, … of energy to support increased income and livelihood opportunities in rural areas, and clean cooking – bringing lessons from Malawi and … to understand how they combine energy access with wider rural development processes. These included JUMEME Rural Power Supply Ltd …
Project, 01 October 2020
First detailed study of large land acquisitions in Africa warns of impacts on poor rural people
… has been realized by the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) at the request of UN Food and Agriculture … including existing land uses and claims; securing land rights for rural communities; involving local people in negotiations, and … including social and environmental ones, in a perspective of sustainable rural development. Developing guidelines for land …
News, 25 May 2009
Sales to processor at wholesale market. Photo: Jikun Huang
Regoverning Markets
… agriculture, which supports the livelihoods of the majority of rural poor, is poorly prepared for these changes. Policy makers and development partners are generally remote from changes taking place … Woodhill Programme Team Leader Bill Vorley , Principal Researcher, Sustainable Markets Group … Sustainable markets …
Project, 09 August 2013
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Rethinking household surveys reveals true picture of health inequality
… in this series have highlighted the lack of data on health and other development issues in informal settlements – despite the fact that, as … in their work at community, city and city region level to meet UN Sustainable Development Goals – as well as meeting goals for climate … informal settlements get hidden in aggregate statistics for urban and rural populations. City-wide averages will usually appear better than …
Insight, 18 January 2022
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“Inclusive business” in agriculture: Evidence from the evolution of agricultural value chains
… been welcomed for its potential to bring capital into long neglected rural areas, but has also raised concerns over implications for … of local land and labor into global supply chains. In global development policy and discourse, the concept of “inclusive business” …
Publication, 01 May 2020
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Policies for Agricultural Sustainability in Northern Thailand
… high priority to cope with this economic crisis.For the first time, sustainable agriculture has been included in the 8th National Social and Economic Development Plan (1997-2001). Sustainable agriculture is expected to be … systems for economic self-reliance involving small and medium scale rural enterprises, and strengthen local organisations, will continue to …
Publication, 01 January 2001