Title of document: Blockchain: Investing in Global Resilience & Regeneration Authors: Nick Laidlaw Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: GENBLUE Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Global level Main issues / topics addressed (for example:…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: The presentation for Agroecology Futures Regional Forum, November 6-8, 2018, Siem Reap, Cambodia   Read More

Title of document: Mechanization a levier for agroecological transition in the Bénin Cotton Belt Authors: Stephane Boulakia Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: RU AIDA, AFD, ALiSEA, CANSEA, ACTAE Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Africa Main issues / topics addressed (for example: …) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: The presentation for Agroecology Futures Regional Forum, November 6-8, 2018, Siem Reap, Cambodia   Read More

Title of document: Are intervention methods and systems used by agroecology advocates pertinent and effective? Lessons drawn from the CALAO Study in West Africa Authors: Laurent Levard Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: GRET, CIRAD, MAFF, ALiSEA, CANSEA, AFD Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: West Africa Main issues / topics addressed (for example: CALAO Study; Factors that further or limit Agroecology innovation and expansion; Pertinence and effectivity of intervention methods and systems……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: The presentation for Agroecology Futures Regional Forum, November 6-8, 2018, Siem Reap, Cambodia   Read More

Title of document: Better and Different “Transforming food systems through agroecology” Authors: Alessa Heuser, Berit Thomsen, Dr Birgit Wilhelm, Dr Cecilia Rocha, Christine Pohl, Ismael Díaz, Jan Urhahn, Le Nguyet Minh, Melody Mendonça, Dr Olivier De Schutter , Dr Pablo Tittonell, Paula Gioia, Peter Volz, Sarah Schneider, Stig Tanzmann, Dr Wolfgang Sachs Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: Brot für die Welt, FIAN, Forum Umwelt und Entwicklung, Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung, INKOTA, MISEREOR, Oxfam, and Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung Year of publication: 2017 Geographic focus: Global level Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Introduction; People develop food systems; Agroecological farming; Alternative markets……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): https://webshop.inkota.de/node/1513 Summary: The publication depicts how civil society initiatives play an increasing role in shaping local food systems and how they are drawing up food policy. Various cases from Kenya, Burkina Faso, Vietnam, Nepal, Germany, France, Switzerland, Columbia, and Brazil are presented. Agroecology provides alternatives to the capital-intensive, industrial and export-oriented agriculture, which is guided by corporate interests. Farmers in the global South and North are recognized as central actors in the food system, local markets are strengthened and the independence from mineral oil, chemicals and genetic engineering is promoted. The publication portrays alternatives that have already been successfully implemented and analyzes which political instruments are necessary to support and further spread Agroecology. The readers are invited to advocate for a socially just and environmentally sustainable reorientation in the agricultural sector.   Read More

Title of document: How to raise political awareness of the need for support to organic agriculture: Tips for organic advocates Authors: IFOAM Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: IFOAM Year of publication: 2017 Geographic focus: General Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Tips for organic advocates …) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): http://www.ifoam.bio/en/global-policy-toolkit-public-support-organic-agriculture Summary: This document has been produced and published by IFOAM-Organics International in 2017 as part of the Global Policy Toolkit on Public Support to Organic Agriculture   Read More

Title of document: Organic Policy Template Authors: IFOAM Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: IFOAM Year of publication: 2017 Geographic focus: General Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Organic Policy Template…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: Organic Policy Template by IFOAM   Read More

Title of document: Why and how should policy makers support organic agriculture Authors: IFOAM Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: IFOAM Year of publication: Geographic focus: General Main issues / topics addressed (for example: The academic perspective: economic rational; The public goods generated by OA; Why “subsidize” organic agriculture?; The organic policy tree…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: General presentation for Why and how should policy makers support organic agriculture by IFOAM   Read More

Title of document: Guidelines for Public Support to Organic Agriculture _ Version English & African Authors: IFOAM Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: IFOAM Year of publication: 2017 Geographic focus: Africa Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Context, scope and use of these guidelines; Why it makes political sense to support organic agriculture; History and overview of public support to organic agriculture globally; Determining the right mix of support measures: national/regional action plans and guidelines…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): https://www.ifoam.bio/en/global-policy-toolkit-public-support-organic-agriculture Summary: the "Guidelines for public support to organic agriculture": these guidelines make the cornerstone of the toolkit and present the fullest possible compilation of facts, arguments and tips of the full panel of policy measures that can be conceived to support organic agriculture. Most of the sections of this main report are also broken down into separate documents, for easier download and use. The report is targeted to policy makers and policy advocates. IFOAM-Organics International also developed a special Sub-Saharan African version of the main report, which focuses on the information most relevant in the context of Sub-Sarahan African countries   Read More

Title of document: Working with Smallholders: A Handbook for Firms Building Sustainable Supply Chains Authors: IFC Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: IFC Year of publication: 2013 Geographic focus: Global level Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Introduction; The Business Case for Working with Smallholder Farmers; An Evidence-Based Approach to Program Design; Aggregation Through Producer Organizations…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This handbook is a guide for firms who wish to expand their supply chains by working with smallholder farmers. The purpose is to enable more productive interactions between private firms and smallholders. This contribution is a part of our larger investment and advisory services in agribusiness that aim to shift our global food system to one where sustainable production is the norm and food and nutritional security is secured for this and for future generations.   Read More

Title of document: Building Partnerships for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security: A Guide to Country-Led Action Authors: NVA, Deloitte Consulting Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: NVA, Deloitte Consulting Year of publication: 2016 Geographic focus: Global level Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Introduction: A New Model for Action; The New Vision for Agriculture Experience: From Global Vision to Country-Led Action; The New Vision for Agriculture Country Partnership Model …) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: Over the past five years, the World Economic Forum’s New Vision for Agriculture (NVA) initiative has supported leaders in 19 countries across Asia, Africa and Latin America to develop action-oriented partnerships on the ground. These partnerships have mobilized over $10.5 billion in investment commitments, of which $1.9 billion has been implemented to date, benefiting 9.6 million farmers. The aim of this guide is to provide a dynamic resource that will empower and inspire the leaders who can build on and further develop these learnings to drive a transformation of the world’s agriculture and food systems. A report by the World Economic Forum’s New Vision for Agriculture initiative Prepared in collaboration with Deloitte Consulting, January 2016   Read More