ABSTRACT “Food loss”, defined as food produced for human consumption, which for various reasons leaves the […]
Niger is a case of living perpetually with risk, thus more emphasis on long-term structural solutions, […]
In light of limited supplies of fish from natural populations, stock enhancement is being considered as […]
Rakai District, in South Central Uganda, is predominantly agricultural, and people living here derive their livelihoods […]
This report presents the results of an analysis of the CCAFS baseline household survey carried out […]
This report summarizes the results of a baseline household-level survey, led by the Climate Change, Agriculture […]
This report presents the results of baseline surveys conducted in households of seven villages in Kaffrine, […]
This report presents the results of baseline surveys conducted in households of seven villages in Fakara, […]
Ce rapport présente les résultats des enquêtes de base conduites au niveau des ménages de sept […]
This issue focuses on how local communities in six countries in south-east Asia are managing risk; […]
This document is part of a series of documents that aim to provide comprehensive overviews of […]
Although farmers in developing countries are generally thought to be risk averse, little is known about […]
Three presentations were made in Session II of the projects Inception Workshop. These are:- Overview presentation […]
Session III of the Inception Workshop includes 8 presentations as follows: Overview presentation – HPAI Risk […]
Recent developments in weather and seasonal rainfall predictions have increased the accuracy and reliability of the […]
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) was first reported in Thailand in early 2004. The outbreaks caused […]
This workshop was held to introduce the HPAI Risk Reduction project to the stakeholders; present and […]
This paper reviews the purpose and potential of commodity exchanges in Africa. Drawing from the existing […]
This FARMD Featured Topic provides a brief introduction to some of the key production risks faced […]
This FARMD Featured Topic provides a brief introduction to some of the key market risks faced […]
Drought affects virtually all regions of the world and results in significant economic, social, and environmental […]
At its 5th meeting in Copenhagen in November 2008, the GFDRR Consultative Group asked the Secretariat […]
This study examines the risks associated with adoption of biotech crops and discusses their implications for risk […]
The agricultural sector in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) continues to be confronted with multiple shocks and crises, threatening […]
Water and food security are intimately connected. Many of the over 800 million people in the […]
An understanding of the socio-economic impact of drought and of farmers’ coping mechanisms is essential in […]
Disaster losses due to climate and weather related events are increasing worldwide. Risk associated with climate […]
Identifying who moves in and out of poverty over time has been the focus of a […]
This short presentation by Lena Heron (USAID Office of Agriculture) was part of the Feed The […]
Smallholder farmers in dryland areas, including the Arab region, face many risks, including those relating to […]
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region is the largest grain importing region in the […]
This Working Paper presents the work on farm-level analysis of risk management environment, strategies and policies. […]
Access to formal insurance services is scarce in developing countries. Based on empirical evidence, major risks and […]
Participation in federal crop insurance programs has been encouraged through premium subsidies. The current subsidy […]
The vulnerability of the Caribbean region to hydro- meteorological hazards such as hurricanes, floods, drought, high […]
IFMR Graduate School of Business (formerly Institute for Financial Management & Research) is a leading business […]
The National Ag Risk Education Library is a major component of Risk Management Education (RME), a […]
The Caribbean Risk Management Initiative (CRMI) was an umbrella programme launched in 2004 by the UNDP’s […]
Federal and state governments are searching for programs and/or policies to deal with the risks linked […]
Index insurance and probabilistic seasonal forecasts are becoming available in developing countries to help farmers manage […]
This is a presentation and overview of disaster risk financing options for governments and of World […]