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ProjectSupport to Capacity Building on Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Implementation of Local Community Development Pilot Projects - TCP/MOL/3607 2020
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No results found.Agriculture is a pillar of the Republic of Moldova’s RoM economy and serves as the primary source of income in rural areas Approximately 1 9 million people, or 58 percent of the country’s population, live in rural areas, while one quarter of the employed population works in the agriculture sector Generally, however, the sector has low productivity and a high level of informal employment Additionally, over 94 percent of private households in the RoM possess less than 3 hectares of land, which is reflective of the land reforms that occurred during the 1990 s Notwithstanding, agriculture, together with the food processing industry, accounted for USD 1 billion, equivalent to 15 percent of the national GDP, and 30 percent of total exports in 2015 Unemployment affects two thirds of the rural population, while relatively low wages exist in the agriculture sector These factors have both contributed to the pockets of poverty that persist in the country Moreover, wages for rural women are only 76 percent of those of men (on average), further complicating this matter Farmers continue to face several challenges in the advancement of agriculture, including underdeveloped rural infrastructure, poor access to markets and susceptibility to extreme weather events (especially droughts. -
MeetingRural transformation, agricultural and food system transition: Building the evidence base for policies that promote sustainable development, food and nutrition security and poverty reduction 2016
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No results found.This paper investigates the determinants of, and barriers to, the increased commercialisation of subsistence and semi-subsistence farmers in three regions within each of five Central and Eastern European Countries (CEECs) (Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovenia). Collectively, these five countries account for 82 per cent of semi-subsistence farms in the European Union (EU) (Eurostat, 2007). The selected countries present a variety of regional contexts, followed different pathways of rur al transformation and agricultural transition, and possess different degrees of rurality and dependence on farming. The study employs a mixed quantitative and qualitative methodology. The analysis presented utilises cross-regional survey data along with follow-up qualitative interviews with a sub-sample of households in 2010 and 2014. The quantitative analysis tests the significance of factors assumed to determine market integration. As a complement, the qualitative analysis helps, first, to dee pen our understanding of the dynamic effects of these determinants, and second, to produce additional insights which may be difficult to quantify. -
ProjectEnhancing Resilience and Agricultural Productivity in Conflict-Affected Regions: a Comprehensive Capacity Development Initiative - GCP/GLO/009/ITA 2024
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Conflict and fragility drive extreme poverty, migration, terrorism, and trafficking, affecting about two billion people globally. By 2030, 60 percent of the world's poorest may live in conflict-affected areas. Conflict reverses development gains and is often exacerbated by the exploitation of natural resources, impacting stability and peace. Fragile regions, heavily reliant on agriculture, suffer the most, with conflict severely affecting rural livelihoods and food production. Effective natural resource management is crucial in these contexts. Strengthening land and water management systems supports peacebuilding and sustainable development. The Sahel region, facing multiple crises—food, environmental, insecurity, and political instability—exemplifies these challenges. Climate change and youth unemployment further destabilize the region, increasing the risk of conflict and migration.Recovery depends on strong national policies and international support. Local capacities and institutions are essential for sustainable reconstruction. Investing in local ingenuity is cost-effective for rebuilding the agricultural sector and addressing food insecurity in conflict-affected areas. The project targeted Libya, Mali and Niger to improve natural resource management, strengthen institutions, and enhance human capital, aiming to boost agricultural productivity, food security, and progress toward the SDGs.
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