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El-Harizi, Khalid; Zaki, El Sayed; Prato, Bettina. |
In this paper we present the findings of a qualitative investigation into some dimensions and implications of policy volatility in the realms of natural resource (NR) governance and devolution in contemporary Sudan, with particular reference to Greater Kordofan. Our goal is to map out some aspects of the interplay between volatility, disempowerment processes affecting both state agents and the rural population, and certain problems of governance that are characteristic but not unique to Sudan. In particular, we argue that volatility is a dimension of poor governance worthy of investigation in its own right, as it is a primary ingredient of what we may call a “self-disempowering state,” where adaptive learning in policy processes is impeded and successful... |
Tipo: Working or Discussion Paper |
Palavras-chave: Sudan; IFAD; Kordofan; Policy Volatility; Agricultural and Food Policy. |
Ano: 2007 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/42392 |
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El-Harizi, Khalid; Klemick, Heather. |
Parallel to the growing attention being devoted to the relationship between empowerment and development, an increasing number of tools are being developed to measure empowerment and determine the link between these two phenomena. This paper details the methodological processes used to construct, test and possibly refine one such instrument, the Community Capability Index, an innovative tool to measure community capabilities in the domain of natural resource governance. Empirical reference is made to research conducted in 85 villages in North and South Kordofan, Sudan. Following this, the paper presents findings from analyses of the determinants of community capabilities, including geographic, economic, and institutional variables. The results suggest that... |
Tipo: Working or Discussion Paper |
Palavras-chave: Capabilities; Sudan; IFAD; Community Capabilities Index; Community/Rural/Urban Development. |
Ano: 2007 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/42369 |
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Wang, Yun-kui; Xin, Rui. |
This paper tells us briefly the background and aims of the foundation of IFAD. It points out that IFAD plays an important part in helping the development of agricultural and food production in developing countries, and in reducing the poverty conditions in the poorest countries. It tells us that IFAD has offered donation to China for 8 times, with a total amount reaching to 56.839 million dollars. With the development of the economy of China, IFAD has changed its leading financial policies to China from a highly beneficial policy to a moderate lending policy. The operation of the loan projects have greatly improved the living conditions and of the local and the conditions of agricultural production, promoting the improvement of economy, social stability,... |
Tipo: Journal Article |
Palavras-chave: IFAD; Rural Finance Project; FAO; Lending patterns; China; Agribusiness. |
Ano: 2010 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/93573 |
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