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Os indicadores da OCDE para a análise do setor agrícola brasileiro
O artigo tem como objetivo apresentar os indicadores da OCDE para o setor agrícola brasileiro. Primeiramente, são apresentados os principais dados sobre o Brasil presentes no relatório "Perspectivas Agrícolas da OCDE-FAO", em especial para o período…
Improving Employment Prospects for Africa’s Rural Youth: Harnessing the Potential of the Agriculture Sector for Long-Term Job Creation
Rural youth are an important yet underutilised resource for agricultural growth and economic development in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). In rural areas, the prevalence of vulnerable, low-quality jobs constitutes the main labour market challenge. The…
Trade in Intermediates and Agro-Food Value Chain Integration: The Case of the Arab Region
Arab intra-regional trade in agro-food accounts for more than half of the total Arab agro-food trade, displaying strong “trade-intensity” over the past decade. This indicates the potential of developing agro-food regional production networks…
Agriculture as a Determinant of Zambian Economic Sustainability
For several years, the Zambian economy relied on the mining sector, which has been affected by fluctuations in commodity prices. The new century enhanced the calls for economic diversification, with the agricultural, manufacturing, and services…
Investigating South Africa’s Fresh Peach and Nectarine Value Proposition: Measuring Progress on Achieving Sustainable Consumption in Exports
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have shone a spotlight on the importance of adaption to climate change. However, progress in achieving SDG 12 which calls for, “responsible consumption and production” has been stalled by the unavailability…