Publications

An Incentivizing System of Ownership and of Usufruct Rights

An ownership system, including a system of usufruct rights, that rewards individual initiative and toil. It is feasible for farm/rural families to...

Regional Disparities

This chapter analyzes the emergence of disparities in income and development levels between Brazil’s main regions, in particular the gap that exists...

Is Land Degradation Neutrality in Africa Possible?

At the heart of this century's top priorities are food security, environmental protection and improving the standard of living. With soaring...

La neutralité en termes de dégradation des terres en Afrique est-elle envisageable ?

Les enjeux en termes de sécurité alimentaire, de préservation de l’environnement et de l’amélioration des conditions de vie des populations sont au...

Investing in “Migrant” Human Capital

With the arrival of more than a million refugees in Europe, the majority of them Syrians, the migration crisis of 2015 left a profound scar on the...

Investir dans le capital humain "migrant"

La crise migratoire de 2015 qui s’est manifestée par l’arrivée, en Europe, de plus d’un million de réfugiés, syriens, en majorité, a eu sur le Vieux...

The Pivotal Importance of Good Access to Markets for Farmers

Good access to lucrative markets is vital for farmers to be profitable and productive. This is evident in all agricultures that have successfully...

Securing the 21st Century : Mapping India-Africa Engagement

This year marks 10 years since the first India-Africa Forum Summit took place, and represents an important moment to take an in-depth look at the...

Slow Recovery to Nowhere? Labor Market Issues in Advanced Economies: Introduction

A decade ago, the world faced the prospect of the next Great Depression. The worst did not come to pass. In the 1930s, the unemployment went up to 25...

Fertilizer Use in Africa: A Price Issue

African leaders have made many commitments to promote strong growth in the agricultural sector, with a focus on productivity, in particular by using...

Le recours aux engrais en Afrique : les prix en question

De nombreux engagements ont été pris par les dirigeants africains en vue d’induire une forte croissance agricole en mettant l’accent sur la...