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  1. Reaping the Rewards of Inclusive Growth in Agriculture

    Agriculture accounts for two-thirds of Africa’s labour force yet less than 20 percent of its gross domestic product. In the developing world, agricultural and rural nonfarm activities are usually simple and labour-intensive, with little capital and few purchased ‘inputs’, such as fertiliser. As a result, a 2012 study for the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) found productivity, income and returns for families remain low.
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    27 May 2014

  2. Local Production of Generic Medicines in Africa

    Now more than ever Africa needs a steady supply of quality medicine. Not only does the continent bear the burden of 75 percent of the world’s HIV cases and 90 percent of deaths from malaria – it is also facing the spread of non-communicable diseases.
    3 0 6 604
    23 May 2014

  3. Answering Your Most Burning Questions on Decentralisation and Local Governance

    Information and Communication Technology (ICT) plays an important role in development today. For Jorge Rodriguez, Quality Support Manager in the Civil Society, Local Authorities Unit at EuropeAid, online media provided the answer to communicating complex issues on decentralisation to colleagues working in the field.
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    15 May 2014

  4. The Road to Zero Extreme Poverty

    The Chronic Poverty Report 2014-2015 initiates a new approach to tackling extreme poverty in developing countries, “shin[ing] a light on the millions of people worldwide who are thought to be living in chronic poverty”. Andrew Shepherd, Director of the Chronic Poverty Advisory Network (CPAN) explained to capacity4dev.eu the issues and challenges on the “road to zero extreme poverty”.
    3 0 4 524
    8 May 2014

  5. The Caribbean – Beyond the Beaches

    Thinking about the Caribbean, the first image that comes to mind is usually tranquil beaches with white sand and coconut trees. In fact, this diverse region is facing many challenges and changes.
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    24 April 2014