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Book (stand-alone)Technical bookInnovations in financing mechanisms for demand-driven agricultural advisory services
Framework for analysis and synthesis of experiences
2018Also available in:
No results found.The reform of extension systems towards pluralism and more demand drive over the past decades and the shift towards Agricultural Innovation Systems went along with changes in financing mechanisms. This report is part of a series of four case studies and a synthesis of these cases undertaken by the FAO Research and Extension Unit. The series documents innovative types of financing mechanisms for demand-led agricultural advisory systems and services in Denmark, Chile, Colombia and Senegal. This synthesis report was established with a conceptual framework for analysis used to develop a synthesis of the experiences from the four case studies. It highlights the changes that have occurred due to the different financing models and describes to what extent this has resulted in farmer empowerment and in more relevant, effective and sustainable services. The synthesis also supplements the cases with a literature review on other cases of similar financing mechanisms and draws overall conclusions and recommendations. -
Book (stand-alone)General interest bookInnovations in financing mechanisms for demand-driven agricultural advisory services
The Chile case, 1978–2014
2018Also available in:
No results found.The Research and Extension Unit (AGDR) of FAO has commissioned a series of case studies on the reform of extension systems in the past decade and the shift towards innovative financing systems for extension. The studies have focused on the relations between the empowerment of farmers and their organizations, their new roles in the advisory systems and the innovative financial mechanisms in extension required to achieve effective pluralistic and demand-led extension and advisory systems, with quality services being relevant for male and female smallholder producers. Four case studies of different modalities of innovative financing mechanisms were undertaken: Danish Agricultural Advisory Services, evolution of the Danish model. The study describes the historic development of the Danish Agricultural Advisory Services (DAAS). This is the case of a national advisory system owned and managed by the farmer organizations and financed with public subsidies combined with farmer/user payments, gradually developed to full user payment. Agricultural Services and Producer Organizations Support programme (PSAOP) from Senegal is the case of reforms towards decentralized demand-led services with structures, procedures and finances for farmers’ demand, negotiation and contracting of advisory services. The farmer organizations were the main drivers of this reform process. Both the supply and demand side are supported with public funding. Financing advisory services for family farmers in Chile. The study describes the programmes of the Institute for Agricultural Development (INDAP) from Chile (1978-2014). The case shows the development of a pluralistic system for extension and advisory services. The system uses competitive grants provided by Government combined with users’ financial contribution to cover the costs of the services. Nariño Dairy Products Cooperative (COLACTEOS) in Colombia is a case of producers’ cooperative-based advisory services as embedded services fully financed through their own processing and marketing activities. A team of advisors is hired by the cooperative for regular services; while other services are contracted on a short term basis. Furthermore, a synthesis was established with a conceptual framework for analysis used to develop a synthesis of the experiences from the four case studies. The synthesis also supplements the cases with a literature review on other cases of similar financing mechanisms and drawsconclusions and recommendations. -
Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetBrochureMaking extension and advisory services demand-driven 2020
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No results found.Faced with changing environmental and socio-economic conditions, rural producers must continuously innovate and adapt, calling on improved technical, marketing, or managerial skills and strategies. Effective Extension and Advisory Services (EAS), designed to address the varied and complex needs of actors – especially producers – throughout the agri-food system, are critical to facilitating that change. They also play a key role in helping producers formulate their demands, communicate them to other actors, and respond as required. However, our view of producers’ needs may not always reflect their actual demand.
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2018《2018年世界渔业和水产养殖状况》重点阐述渔业和水产养殖在实现《2030年可持续发展议程》和可持续发展目标并对目标实现进展加以衡量方面所发挥的重要作用。本报告指出内陆和小规模渔业的特殊贡献，并突出基于权利的治理对于平等和包容性发展的重要性。与以往版本相同，本报告首先根据最新官方统计数据，对全球渔业和水产养殖生产、种群、加工和利用、贸易和消费趋势进行分析，对世界渔船、人员参与和部门治理情况加以综述。第2至第4部分探讨的议题包括水生生物多样性、渔业和水产养殖生态系统方法、气候变化影响与对策、该部门对粮食安全和人类营养的贡献、国际贸易、消费者保护和可持续价值链相关问题。本报告还探讨了在打击非法、不报告和不管制捕鱼方面的全球进展、部分海洋污染问题以及粮农组织改进捕捞渔业数据相关工作。本报告最后对该部门加以展望，包括对2030年情况做出预测。《世界渔业和水产养殖状况》一如既往地致力于为政策制定者、管理者、科学家、利益相关方以及所有对渔业和水产养殖感兴趣的广大受众提供客观、可靠和最新信息。 -
Book (stand-alone)High-profileStatus of the World's Soil Resources: Main Report 2015
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No results found.The SWSR is a reference document on the status of global soil resources that provides regional assessments of soil change. The information is based on peer-reviewed scientific literature, complemented with expert knowledge and project outputs. It provides a description and a ranking of ten major soil threats that endanger ecosystem functions, goods and services globally and in each region separately. Additionally, it describes direct and indirect pressures on soils and ways and means to combat s oil degradation. The report contains a Synthesis report for policy makers that summarizes its findings, conclusions and recommendations.The full report has been divided into sections and individual chapters for ease of downloading: