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The Australian Development Gateway (ADG) strives to support members of the development community in their efforts to reduce poverty and enhance sustainable development in the Asia Pacific region. The site has been created with participation from members of government, private, academia and non-government organisations. User feedback mechanisms have been incorporated to guide future directions of the site. The site is optimised for low bandwidth access to enable the widest participation throughout the Asia Pacific region.

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Last updated on 08 November 2007

Contract farming & poverty reduction: organic rice contract farming in Thailand

This ADB paper discusses the use of rice farming contracting to reduce poverty in Thailand, assessing the profitability and profit efficiency of farms at different scales of operation. (ADBI: 2006) More info >>

Income generation for the rural poor: the Australian aid program's rural development strategy

This AusAID paper focuses on income generation in the rural development sector, also targeting basic needs and services in rural areas through education, governance, health and infrastructure activities. (AusAID: June 2000) More info >>

Pro-poor intervention strategies in irrigated agriculture in Asia

A study offering a set of guidelines for pro-poor interventions in agriculture and rural resources management in Asia. (International Water Management Institute: May 2005) More info >>

Agriculture & achieving the Millennium Development Goals

This report investigates the role of agriculture in meeting the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), considering such factors as trade, economic policy and governance. (International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI): 2006) More info >>

Small homegarden plots & sustainable livelihoods for the poor

This paper examines ways in which the poor can use small amounts of land to establish homegardens to advance important livelihoods objectives. (FAO: March 2004) More info >>

Upland rice, household food security & commercialization: Vietnam

This research paper is based on a microeconomic study of rice farmers in the uplands of northern Vietnam and the livelihood systems in this region. (International Rice Research Institute: 2006) More info >>


 

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