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IFC’s Experience with Inclusive Business

, 2018
This evaluation is a corporate-level assessment of the role and effectiveness of IFC in its support to its clients’ inclusive business models. It also identifies implications and options for IFC’s future support to inclusive business. The evaluation uses a two-pronged approach based on: (i) a
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Diagnostic Social & Inclusive Business - Cameroun

, 2020
The purpose of this study is to conduct a diagnosis of what is known as "Social & Inclusive Business" in Cameroon, within the broader context of a work carried out in 16 African countries, with the aim of structuring an advocacy and an ecosystem favorable to the development of social and inclusive businesses.
Bernard, Tony, Kouami, Adodo Nestor, Bikoula, Ignace, Ngoue Mbaha, Luc   +3 more
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Swedish farmers' approval of nudges

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
Abstract Interest in the use of behavioral policy approaches, such as nudges, has strongly increased over the past years, including in the domains of food, agricultural and environmental policies. While the approval of nudges among the general public has been studied extensively, we know little about the attitude of farmers toward nudging. Farmers may (
Liesbeth Colen, Leon Englberger, Jens Rommel   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Are all meats substitutes? A basket‐and‐expenditure‐based approach

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
Abstract This study examines the relationship among animal‐based meat and plant‐based meat alternatives (PBMAs) using a basket‐and‐expenditure‐based choice experiment. In particular, we examine whether animal‐based meat products are substitutes or complements with PBMAs.
Clinton L. Neill, Logan L. Britton
wiley   +1 more source

A study of the impact of digital financial inclusion on the resilience of the agricultural chain

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems
Based on the panel data of 30 provinces (except Tibet) from 2011 to 2020, the article examines the impact of digital financial inclusion on the resilience of the agricultural industry chain as well as the mechanism of its action.
Xia Gao, Ruyun Gao
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Path to greener business pastures [PDF]

, 2012
A Master's in Business Administration is one of the most common, if not the most common postgraduate qualification at the moment. This can be attributed to its broad application and all-inclusive nature, as graduates have come from backgrounds as ...
New Straits Times, Samantha Joseph
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The impact of the Russia–Ukraine war on stock prices, profits and perceptions in the food supply chain

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
Abstract The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 had profound consequences for the global economy. As both countries are major commodity exporters, the food value chain was also affected. This study investigates the impact of the invasion on stock prices, profitability and sentiments of agribusinesses along the food supply chain by using an ...
Julia Höhler, Ivo Harmens, Alfons Oude Lansink   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Elected Mayors: Leading Locally? [PDF]

, 2012
The directly elected executive mayor has been with us in England for more than a decade. Drawing inspiration from European and American experience (see Elcock and Fenwick, 2007) the elected mayor has appealed to both Labour and Conservative commentators ...
Elcock, Howard James, Fenwick, John
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Disentangling the relationships between denomination of origin regulatory councils activities and Spanish wineries' export performance

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
Abstract World markets for quality differentiated agri‐food products are highly competitive, presenting significant challenges for firms aiming to compete effectively. Government agencies and business organizations often implement various export promotion policies to address these challenges.
Nicolás Depetris‐Chauvin, Marta Fernández‐Olmos   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Do outgrower schemes enhance technology adoption and productivity? Evidence from maize farmers in Northern Ghana

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
Abstract Nucleus outgrower schemes are contractual arrangements where well‐resourced large‐scale farmers (nucleus farmers) are empowered by development support agencies to take charge of smallholder farmers, by providing them with market access and the necessary training on agronomic practices and farm inputs for production.
Dominic Tasila Konja, Awudu Abdulai
wiley   +1 more source