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IFPRI Policy Seminar: The Future of the Commons - 10/4/2018 - IMonterroso Oct 05, 2018

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Speaker: Iliana Monterroso, Consultant, The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of the publication of "The Tragedy of the Commons" by Garret Hardin. Its widely accepted message about the inevitable degradation of shared resources prompted privatization or nationalization of much common property. Yet sustainable management of the commons has a long history, and new evidence is increasing our understanding of effective governance of these resources for the future. This policy seminar will discuss recent developments in research and policy on the commons, with particular attention to tenure and governance. Following an overview of key issues, speakers will present the factors that led to the adoption of the UK Commons Act to protect the commons; results of an international review of tenure security of land-based commons, particularly forests and rangelands held by communities and indigenous peoples; new evidence on how tenure can affect investment in shared resources by community members and outsiders; and factors shaping national policies on common resources and implications for the future.

IFPRI Policy Seminar: The Future of the Commons - 10/4/2018 - JPowell Oct 05, 2018

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Speaker: John Powell, President, International association for the Study of the Commons (IASC) 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of the publication of "The Tragedy of the Commons" by Garret Hardin. Its widely accepted message about the inevitable degradation of shared resources prompted privatization or nationalization of much common property. Yet sustainable management of the commons has a long history, and new evidence is increasing our understanding of effective governance of these resources for the future. This policy seminar will discuss recent developments in research and policy on the commons, with particular attention to tenure and governance. Following an overview of key issues, speakers will present the factors that led to the adoption of the UK Commons Act to protect the commons; results of an international review of tenure security of land-based commons, particularly forests and rangelands held by communities and indigenous peoples; new evidence on how tenure can affect investment in shared resources by community members and outsiders; and factors shaping national policies on common resources and implications for the future.

IFPRI Policy Seminar: The Future of the Commons - 10/4/2018 - PVeit Oct 05, 2018

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Speaker: Peter Veit, Director, Land and Resource Rights Initiative, World Resources Institute (WRI) 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of the publication of "The Tragedy of the Commons" by Garret Hardin. Its widely accepted message about the inevitable degradation of shared resources prompted privatization or nationalization of much common property. Yet sustainable management of the commons has a long history, and new evidence is increasing our understanding of effective governance of these resources for the future. This policy seminar will discuss recent developments in research and policy on the commons, with particular attention to tenure and governance. Following an overview of key issues, speakers will present the factors that led to the adoption of the UK Commons Act to protect the commons; results of an international review of tenure security of land-based commons, particularly forests and rangelands held by communities and indigenous peoples; new evidence on how tenure can affect investment in shared resources by community members and outsiders; and factors shaping national policies on common resources and implications for the future.

IFPRI Policy Seminar: The Future of the Commons - 10/4/2018 - RMeinzen-Dick Oct 05, 2018

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Introduction: Ruth Meinzen-Dick, Senior Research Fellow, International Food Policy Research Institute 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of the publication of "The Tragedy of the Commons" by Garret Hardin. Its widely accepted message about the inevitable degradation of shared resources prompted privatization or nationalization of much common property. Yet sustainable management of the commons has a long history, and new evidence is increasing our understanding of effective governance of these resources for the future. This policy seminar will discuss recent developments in research and policy on the commons, with particular attention to tenure and governance. Following an overview of key issues, speakers will present the factors that led to the adoption of the UK Commons Act to protect the commons; results of an international review of tenure security of land-based commons, particularly forests and rangelands held by communities and indigenous peoples; new evidence on how tenure can affect investment in shared resources by community members and outsiders; and factors shaping national policies on common resources and implications for the future.

PIM Webinar Series: Agricultural mechanization in Africa - 10/4/2018 Oct 05, 2018

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In this webinar conducted by Dr. Hiroyuki Takeshima (International Food Policy Research Institute) we summarize major lessons about mechanization learned from the South-South knowledge exchange. First, we discuss some key messages that have come out of a compilation and synthesis of the mechanization growth experience in Asia and Africa. We share new research findings on the determinants and impacts of mechanization. We then talk about our engagement with government officials in Africa and how that helped to facilitate the mindset shift that was necessary before any mechanization development policy reforms could be started. Finally, we discuss why agricultural mechanization should be seen as an important area for promoting private investment in rural transformation in general. Read more and access slides from the presentation: http://bit.ly/AgMechanizationWebinar

IFPRI Policy Seminar: Nigeria's Solar-Powered Cold Chain Business - 10/2/2018 - RVos Oct 05, 2018

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Moderator Rob Vos, Director of Markets, Trade and Institutions Division, IFPRI Development of cooled storage and transportation is critical for increasing agricultural productivity and reducing food loss and waste and price volatility. But development of “cold chains” is often hampered by lack of organization, access to credit and energy, and markets. In Nigeria, ColdHubs has built a successful business providing walk-in, solar-powered cold stations for use on-farm and in markets. This policy seminar will reflect on Nigeria’s “cold hub” experience and discuss how cold chain development can work for rural communities, women’s empowerment, food loss prevention, and broader agri-food system development.

IFPRI Policy Seminar: Nigeria's Solar-Powered Cold Chain Business - 10/2/2018 - PDorosh Oct 05, 2018

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Panelist: Paul Dorosh, Director of Development Strategy and Governance Division, IFPRI Development of cooled storage and transportation is critical for increasing agricultural productivity and reducing food loss and waste and price volatility. But development of “cold chains” is often hampered by lack of organization, access to credit and energy, and markets. In Nigeria, ColdHubs has built a successful business providing walk-in, solar-powered cold stations for use on-farm and in markets. This policy seminar will reflect on Nigeria’s “cold hub” experience and discuss how cold chain development can work for rural communities, women’s empowerment, food loss prevention, and broader agri-food system development.

IFPRI Policy Seminar: Nigeria's Solar-Powered Cold Chain Business - 10/2/2018 - CRagasa Oct 05, 2018

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Panelist: Catherine Ragasa, Research Fellow, IFPRI Development of cooled storage and transportation is critical for increasing agricultural productivity and reducing food loss and waste and price volatility. But development of “cold chains” is often hampered by lack of organization, access to credit and energy, and markets. In Nigeria, ColdHubs has built a successful business providing walk-in, solar-powered cold stations for use on-farm and in markets. This policy seminar will reflect on Nigeria’s “cold hub” experience and discuss how cold chain development can work for rural communities, women’s empowerment, food loss prevention, and broader agri-food system development.

IFPRI Policy Seminar: Nigeria's Solar-Powered Cold Chain Business - 10/2/2018 - GMoses Oct 05, 2018

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Panelist: Gene Moses, Senior Strategy & Knowledge Officer, Agribusiness Department, International Finance Corporation, World Bank Group Development of cooled storage and transportation is critical for increasing agricultural productivity and reducing food loss and waste and price volatility. But development of “cold chains” is often hampered by lack of organization, access to credit and energy, and markets. In Nigeria, ColdHubs has built a successful business providing walk-in, solar-powered cold stations for use on-farm and in markets. This policy seminar will reflect on Nigeria’s “cold hub” experience and discuss how cold chain development can work for rural communities, women’s empowerment, food loss prevention, and broader agri-food system development.

IFPRI Policy Seminar: Nigeria's Solar-Powered Cold Chain Business - 10/2/2018 - RTracy Oct 05, 2018

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Panelist: Richard Tracy, Vice President of International Programs, Global Cold Chain Alliance Development of cooled storage and transportation is critical for increasing agricultural productivity and reducing food loss and waste and price volatility. But development of “cold chains” is often hampered by lack of organization, access to credit and energy, and markets. In Nigeria, ColdHubs has built a successful business providing walk-in, solar-powered cold stations for use on-farm and in markets. This policy seminar will reflect on Nigeria’s “cold hub” experience and discuss how cold chain development can work for rural communities, women’s empowerment, food loss prevention, and broader agri-food system development.

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