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Levies on Agricultural Commodities: Who Benefits? A Rapid Assessment
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Mwiinga,   Billy; Shawa,   Julius J.; Jayne,   Thomas S.; Shaffer,   James D.
This report provides an initial assessment of the impact of agricultural commodity  taxes levied by local district authorities on the national objectives of food security, poverty  alleviation and economic growth. A study was undertaken to provide government with a better  understanding of the effects of the grain levy on the national policy objectives of promoting  food security, poverty alleviation, and economic growth in Zambia.
Tipo: Report
Palavras-chave: Food security; Food policy; Agricultural commodity taxes; Zambia; Agricultural and Food Policy; Crop Production/Industries; Food Security and Poverty; Q18.
Ano: 2005
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/54469

Improving the Impact of Market Reform on Agricultural Productivity in Africa: How Institutional Design Makes a Difference
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Jayne,   Thomas S.; Shaffer,   James D.; Staatz,   John M.; Reardon,   Thomas.
Improving the Impact of Market Reform on Agricultural Productivity in Africa: How Institutional Design Makes a Difference Abstract:  This paper reviews the emerging empirical record of agricultural marketing policy reform and agricultural productivity, drawing from research on food access and agricultural productivity supported by USAID’s Africa Bureau on seven countries in West, Eastern, and Southern Africa. We also examine key factors constraining past and future performance of the food systems in these countries. The paper concludes by identifying a set of policy issues for further consideration that would help provide the investment incentives to promote productivity growth for the millions of low-input semi-subsistence rural households in the region.
Tipo: Report
Palavras-chave: Food security; Food policy; Market reform; Agricultural and Food Policy; Marketing; Productivity Analysis; Downloads June 2008 - July 2009: 40; Q13.
Ano: 1997
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/54684

The Role of Mugaiwa in Promoting Household Food Security: Why It Matters Who Gets Access to Government Maize Imports
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Mwiinga,   Billy; Nijhoff,   Jan J.; Jayne,   Thomas S.; Tembo,   Gelson; Shaffer,   James D.
The purpose of this paper is to examine the role of mugaiwa, and the small-scale  trading and milling sector that provides it, in ensuring poor consumers’ access to food in the  context of this marketing season’s maize deficit. The paper then identifies opportunities for  Government and the private sector to increase access to affordable food among consumers.
Tipo: Report
Palavras-chave: Food security; Food policy; Zambia; Mugaiwa; Agribusiness; Q18.
Ano: 2002
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/54608

A Strategic Approach to Agricultural Research Program Planning in Sub-Saharan Africa
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Boughton,   Duncan; Crawford,   Eric W.; Howard,   Julie A.; Oehmke,   James F.; Shaffer,   James D.; Staatz,   John M.
Recent studies have shown that agricultural research can have high payoffs in Africa, but impact depends on how well technology fits with evolving needs and capacity in the agricultural sector and the rest of the economy. Structural adjustment policies (e.g., market liberalization, currency devaluation) and political change are transforming user demands for new technology and the economic environment in which technology must perform. The challenge is how to design agricultural research as a strategic input to promote broad-based economic growth, structural transformation, and food security in the increasingly market-driven, but fragile, economies of Africa.
Tipo: Report
Palavras-chave: Food Security; Food Policy; Agricultural Research; Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies; Downloads May 2008-July 2009: 44; Q18.
Ano: 1995
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/54702

WORKSHOP ON TRANSPORTATION POLICY
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Shaffer,   James D.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Public Economics.
Ano: 1979
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/17308

A Strategic Approach to Agricultural Research Program Planning in Sub-Saharan Africa
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Boughton,   Duncan; Crawford,   Eric W.; Howard,   Julie A.; Oehmke,   James F.; Shaffer,   James D.; Staatz,   John M.
Tipo: Working or Discussion Paper
Palavras-chave: Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies; Downloads May 2008-July 2009: 13.
Ano: 1996
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/11450

POLITICS AND MARKETS IN THE ARTICULATION OF PREFERENCES FOR ATTRIBUTES OF THE RAPIDLY CHANGING FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL SECTORS: FRAMING THE ISSUES
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Abdalla,   Charles W.; Shaffer,   James D.
Industrialization of the food and agricultural sectors changes the pattern of external effects. Participants helped or harmed in the process attempt to influence outcomes through markets and politics.  Decisions about property rights and boundaries determine benefits and burdens and the relative cost of animal agriculture in different jurisdictions.  Prescriptions to redefine property rights are influenced by selective perception of rights to share in the benefits and be protected from costs.  Political choices about the appropriate jurisdiction (state versus local) for addressing environmental and nuisance effects of animal agriculture affect whose preferences count and will influence the development of these sectors.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Animal agriculture; Externalities; Industrialization; Institutions; Jurisdictional boundaries; Regulation; State versus local policy; Environment; Political Economy.
Ano: 1997
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/15530

INSERVICE EXTENSION AGENT TRAINING IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Shaffer,   James D.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Teaching/Communication/Extension/Profession.
Ano: 1978
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/17914

Une approche stratégique pour la planification du programme de recherche agricole en Afrique sub-saharienne
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Boughton,   Duncan; Crawford,   Eric W.; Howard,   Julie A.; Oehmke,   James F.; Shaffer,   James D.; Staatz,   John M.
Tipo: Working or Discussion Paper
Palavras-chave: Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies; Downloads July 2008-June 2009: 6.
Ano: 1996
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/11384

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING FOR FARMERS
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Shaffer,   James D.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Labor and Human Capital.
Ano: 1968
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/17867

Uma Abordagem Estratégica Sobre e Planificação de Programas de Pesquisa Agrícola na África Sub-Sahariana
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Boughton,   Duncan; Crawford,   Eric W.; Howard,   Julie A.; Oehmke,   James F.; Shaffer,   James D.; Staatz,   John M.
Tipo: Working or Discussion Paper
Palavras-chave: Crop Production/Industries; Downloads July 2008-June 2009: 5.
Ano: 1996
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/11391

Designing Strategies to Support a Transformation of Agriculture in Ethiopia
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Molla,   Daniel; Gebre,   Hagos; Jayne,   Thomas S.; Shaffer,   James D.
The paper consists of three parts. The first part of the paper is a review of  agricultural performance in Ethiopia over the past forty years. The second part diagnoses  agricultural system performance and food security problems in Ethiopia and discusses some  tentative practical strategies for promoting an agricultural transformation, and with it,  increased productivity, income growth, and food security over the long run. The third part  describes the general approach to promoting an agricultural transformation and food security for  Ethiopia. It is conceptual and procedural. It draws from the lessons of economic history and  theory applied to the current situation in Ethiopia.
Tipo: Working or Discussion Paper
Palavras-chave: Food security; Food policy; Ethiopia; Farm Management; Food Security and Poverty; Q18.
Ano: 1997
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/55593

Market Structure, Conduct, and Performance: Constraints of Performance of Ethiopian Grain Markets
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Dessalegn,   Gebremeskel; Jayne,   Thomas S.; Shaffer,   James D.
The purpose of this report is to assess the efficiency of the Ethiopian grain marketing  system and identify some of the constraints on market participants which influence its  performance. The main questions dealt with are: How is the grain marketing system organized and  coordinated? Is the grain trade business composed of many small units competing one another or is  it dominated by few large participants? What are the approaches followed by traders in buying,  selling and pricing grain? Are there any barriers to entry, and if so, what are the major  factors? What problems and constraints are observed in transportation, storage, financial credit,  and market information? How have the structure and conduct of the market and the constraints and  problems...
Tipo: Working or Discussion Paper
Palavras-chave: Food security; Food policy; Ethiopia; Grain markets; Marketing; Q18.
Ano: 1998
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/55597

Une approche stratégique pour la planification du programme de recherche agricole en Afrique sub-saharienne
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Boughton,   Duncan; Crawford,   Eric W.; Howard,   Julie A.; Oehmke,   James F.; Shaffer,   James D.; Staatz,   John M.
Des études récentes ont montré que la recherche agricole en Afrique peut avoir une rentabilité élevée, mais son impact dépend de l'adaptabilité des nouvelles technologies aux capacités et aux besoins changeants du secteur agricole et du reste de l'économie. Les politiques d'ajustement structurel (ex : la libéralisation des marchés et la dévaluation monétaire) et les changements politiques sont en train de transformer la demande de nouvelles technologies et l'environnement économique au sein duquel ces technologies doivent opérer. Le défi est de concevoir la recherche agricole comme un intrant stratégique qui encourage une croissance économique à base élargie, la transformation structurelle de l'économie et la sécurité alimentaire dans des économies...
Tipo: Report
Palavras-chave: Food security; Food policy; Agricultural research; Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies; Downloads June 2008-June 2009: 11; Q18.
Ano: 1997
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/54701

How Will the Proposed Crop Marketing Authority Affect Food Market Performance in Zambia: An Ex Ante Assessment to Guide Government Deliberation
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Nijhoff,   Jan J.; Tembo,   Gelson; Shaffer,   James D.; Jayne,   Thomas S.; Shawa,   Julius J.
This paper aims to summarize the rationale and objectives of the Crop Marketing  Authority and the possible consequences of adopting the proposed legislation. We also identify  where the proposal, in its current form, requires additional specificity in order to evaluate its  ability to meet Government’s objectives of enhancing food security and sustainable crop marketing.
Tipo: Report
Palavras-chave: Food security; Food policy; Crop marketing authority; Zambia; Marketing; Q18.
Ano: 2003
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/54463

Enabling Small-Scale Maize Marketing and Processing to Assure Supplies of Low-Cost Staples
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Mwiinga,   Billy; Nijhoff,   Jan J.; Tschirley,   David L.; Weber,   Michael T.; Jayne,   Thomas S.; Arlindo,   Pedro; Tembo,   Gelson; Shaffer,   James D.
Tipo: Working or Discussion Paper
Palavras-chave: Crop Production/Industries; Downloads December 2008 - July 2009: 6.
Ano: 2003
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/11296

Cotton in Zambia: An Assessment of its Organization, Performance, Current Policy Initiatives, and Challenges for the Future
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Tschirley,   David L.; Zulu,   Ballard; Shaffer,   James D.
This paper grows out of earlier work on cotton by the Food Security Research Project.  It is directed towards policy makers and private stakeholders in Zambia’s cotton sector, and  has  four main purposes: (a) To provide a detailed descriptive overview of the organization of the  sector and of the behavior of key public and private participants in the sector; (b) To assess  cotton’s role in smallholder livelihood strategies, and its competitiveness at the farm level  with a key alternative crop–maize; (c) To critically evaluate recent policy initiatives in the  sector and suggest key modifications that might be needed; and (d) To identify the primary  challenges that the sector faces to ensure its future competitiveness in regional and  international...
Tipo: Report
Palavras-chave: Food security; Food policy; Zambia; Cotton; Smallholder livelihood; Crop Production/Industries; Q18.
Ano: 2004
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/54467

POWER IN THE U.S. POLITICAL ECONOMY--ISSUES AND ALTERNATIVES
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Shaffer,   James D.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Political Economy.
Ano: 1975
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/17726

Market-Oriented Strategies to Improve Household Access to Food: Experience from Sub-Saharan Africa
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Jayne,   Thomas S.; Tschirley,   David L.; Staatz,   John M.; Shaffer,   James D.; Weber,   Michael T.; Chisvo,   Munhamo; Mukumbu,   Mulinge.
The objectives of this report are to identify market-oriented strategies to alleviate both chronic and transitory food insecurity, and to examine the interactions between short-run targeting mechanisms and longer-run strategies designed to alleviate the chronic causes of inadequate access to food. The main premise of the report is that sustained improvements in household access to food in Sub-Saharan Africa require the development of more reliable food and input markets that (a) create incentives to adopt cost-reducing investments at various stages in the food system; and (b) offer incentives for rural households to shift from a subsistence-oriented pattern of production and consumption to more productive systems based on specialization and gains from...
Tipo: Report
Palavras-chave: Food Security and Poverty; Downloads July 2008-June 2009: 12.
Ano: 1994
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/54056

USDA DOMESTIC FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS: SORTING OUT THE POLICY ISSUES
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Shaffer,   James D.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Agricultural and Food Policy.
Ano: 1982
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/17513

Markets Need Predictable Government Actions to Function Effectively: The Case of Importing Maize in Times of Deficit
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Nijhoff,   Jan J.; Jayne,   Thomas S.; Mwiinga,   Billy; Shaffer,   James D.
Food relief for vulnerable groups is important in times of deficit. For the remainder  of the population, well functioning grain markets can save lives during times of food shortfalls.  This note illustrates how predictable Government behavior in the market can improve markets’  ability to meet the needs of consumers.
Tipo: Report
Palavras-chave: Food security; Food policy; Zambia; Maize; Agricultural and Food Policy; Marketing; Q18.
Ano: 2002
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/54609

How Will the Proposed Crop Marketing Authority Affect Food Market Performance in Zambia? An ex Ante Assessment to Inform Government Deliberation
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Nijhoff,   Jan J.; Tembo,   Gelson; Shaffer,   James D.; Jayne,   Thomas S.; Shawa,   Julius J.
Abstract:  This policy synthesis highlights some of the key messages contained in the full report with the same title. It aims to summarize the rationale and objectives of the CMA and the possible consequences of adopting the proposed legislation. We also identify alternative or additional measures that the government could take to overcome constraints in crop marketing.
Tipo: Report
Palavras-chave: Food security; Food policy; Zambia; Crop marketing; Marketing; Q18.
Ano: 2003
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/54611

Finding the Balance Between Agricultural and Trade Policy: Rwanda Coffee Policy in Flux
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Tardif-Douglin,   David; Ngirumwami,   Jean Leonard; Shaffer,   James D.; Murekezi,   Anastase; Kampayana,   Theobald.
Coffee is the principal source of foreign exchange for Rwanda. Over the years the predominating coffee policy has been to remunerate coffee producing highly to ensure sufficient production and foreign exchange receipts. The current policy debate focuses on whether the government can remove or modify coffee laws in existence since 1978 in such a way as to reduce the burden of the State and return crop choice to farmers without bringing about a catastrophic collapse in foreign exchange inflows.
Tipo: Report
Palavras-chave: Food security; Food policy; Trade policy; Agricultural and Food Policy; International Relations/Trade; F14.
Ano: 1996
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/54691

Coordination for Long-Term Food Security by Government, Private Sector and Donors: Issues and Challenges
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Nijhoff,   Jan J.; Tschirley,   David L.; Jayne,   Thomas S.; Tembo,   Gelson; Arlindo,   Pedro; Mwiinga,   Billy; Shaffer,   James D.; Weber,   Michael T.; Donovan,   Cynthia; Boughton,   Duncan.
Tipo: Working or Discussion Paper
Palavras-chave: Food Security and Poverty; Downloads June 2008 - June 2009: 20.
Ano: 2003
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/11319

INDUSTRIAL STRUCTURE AND EMPLOYMENT POLICY
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Shaffer,   James D.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Industrial Organization.
Ano: 1983
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/17671