This paper examines the political economy of the agricultural policy processes in Malawi through the lenses of the fertilizer subsidy programme that has raised the profile of the country on the ...

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There has been a growing interest in China’s rapid economic growth, particularly agriculture-led growth and poverty reduction. In fact, China and Africa have developed their agriculture under ...

Long-running initiatives in Honduras, Mali and eastern Africa show that farmers can reshape agricultural research and seed ...

Vocational and technical education is often praised because of its promotion of youth employment, its integration with local labour markets, and its contribution to national development. In West ...

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To mark World Food Day, Verity Hobbs, MA Food Systems & Sustainable Development student (Class of 2027), explores a landmark ...

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