Davis, Kristin (author), Ochieng, Cosmos (author), and International Finance Corporation, World Bank Group, Washington, D.C.
Format:
Report
Publication Date:
2006
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 182 Document Number: C36929
Notes:
Pages 42-54 in First Annual IFC/FT Essay Competition., Bronze Award winner in this essay competition sponsored by the International Finance Corporation of the World Bank Group and the Financial Times. Authors argue that the predominant economic model in many African countries is inappropriate. They propose efforts to create an "appropriate African economy, based on the dynamic needs, conditions and capabilities of the majority of the African population."
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 148 Document Number: C23736
Notes:
Best practices database in improving the living environment. 2 pages., Describes a market information system and service for smallholder farmers, using low-cost information and communication technologies. During the last season, farmers who used the MIS to market their maize obtained 22% higher prices than those who did not.
Kibata, G.N. (author / National Agricultural Laboratories, PO Box 14733, Nairobi, Kenya)
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1989
Published:
Kenya
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 92 Document Number: C06806
Notes:
AGRICOLA IND 91042716, In: Harris, K.M., ed. Crop protection information : an international perspective : proceedings of the International Crop Protection Information Workshop; held at CAB International, Wallingford, UK, April 1989. Wallingford, Oxon, UK : CAB International, 1989. p. 121-126.
