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Book (stand-alone)A handbook for training of disabled on rural enterprise development 2003
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No results found.There are an estimated 400 million persons with disabilities in Asia and the Pacific. A vast majority of them live in rural areas and are small farmers dependent on the agricultural sector for livelihood security. This practical handbook identifies income-generating opportunities for setting up small-scale businesses so that they may become self-reliant while remaining in their community. It is based on an innovative entrepreneurship training programme developed by FAO, enabling small farmers wi th disabilities to overcome social, cultural and psychological hurdles to becoming successful, self-employed rural entrepreneurs. It uses a field-tested methodology for promotion of micro-enterprises by small farmers by mobilizing successful, local small farmers to become trainers of their peers. The handbook takes the user through all the steps to be considered when a disabled person decides to start a small enterprise, from the difficulties and advantages involved and training methodologies to preparation and setting up of the micro-enterprise. -
Book (stand-alone)Addressing Extension and Training Needs of Farmers with Physical Disabilities
A case study of the Islamic Republic of Iran
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No results found.The number of countries afflicted by human-induced disasters has jumped up from an average of five in 1980s to 22 in the year 2000. This unpleasant development has further underlined the needed rehabilitation of men and women who have been physically disabled due to these conflicts, or for any other reasons, with the aim of ensuring them a normal life in the society. Many persons with disabilities have settled in villages and have adopted farming as the main means for living. However, in spite of their disability, they are not given any special attention by extension workers. In view of the increasing emphasis on developing clientfocused agricultural extension approaches, FAO conducted a study in rural areas of the Islamic Republic of Iran in 2001 to identify extension and training needs of the farmers with physical disabilities. This publication is an edited version of that unique and elaborate study. -
Book (stand-alone)Make money by growing mushrooms 2009
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No results found.THIS BOOKLET HIGHLIGHTS THE MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO, AND BENEFITS OF, INCREASING FOOD AND INCOME SECURITY THROUGH INCORPORATING MUSHROOM CULTIVATION INTO LIVELIHOODS STRATEGIES. Mushrooms are fast yielding, provide for nutritious food and can provide a source of income. Cultivation does not require any significant capital investment or access to land, as mushrooms can be grown on substrate prepared from any clean agricultural waste material. It can be carried out on a part-time basis, requires lit tle maintenance and is a viable and attractive activity for rural, peri-urban and urban dwellers, in particular women and people with disabilities. Through the provision of income and improved nutrition, successful cultivation and trade in mushrooms can strengthen livelihood assets, which not only reduce vulnerability to shocks, but enhance an individual’s or a community’s capacity to act upon other economic opportunities. This booklet addresses what to do and how to promote sustainable develop ment of mushroom cultivation for the benefit of the poor. It is aimed at people and organizations providing advisory, business and technical support services.
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