Publications [ID: 27]

Publications

The publications section offers a topic specific overview of the latest publications by international research organisations, civil society and academia, but also by the members and partners of the Platform.

A new emerging rural world – an overview of rural change in Africa

CIRAD and NEPAD (New Partnership for Africa’s Development) published a new and revised edition of the atlas “A new and emerging rural world”.

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Use of ICT for agriculture in GIZ projects

In the last decade the sector of information and communication technologies has established itself as one of the major tools offering support and guidance of the processes of development and economic growth in rural areas.

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The future of food and agricutlure: trends and challenges

To achieve the SDG2 and eradicate hunger, current food systems will have to reform in order to deal with the challenges in a sustainable manner.

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Rural Development Report 2016: Fostering inclusive rural transformation

Several major trends of development have framed the pace and direction of rural development. To meet these challenges and use the opportunities, the rural areas need to transform rapidly and inclusively.

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UNDP Human Development Report 2016

Gender inequality is costing sub-Saharan Africa on average $US95 billion a year, jeopardising the continent’s efforts for inclusive human development and economic growth, according to the Africa Human Development Report 2016.

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Exploring territorial inequalities and their importance for rural areas

The International Conference on Territorial Inequality and Development took place back in January 2016 in Puebla, Mexico. The outcomes of the conference feed into the discussion in the workstream on Agenda 2030.

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