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Keys to Exporting Mangoes from Chiapas

12/07/2023 Go to Evidence

The study shows that the 'Ataulfo' mango from Chiapas increases its sweetness and loses firmness as it ripens, which directly influences its post-harvest quality and export potential (Ortiz-Hernández, M. et al.,2012).

Mirna Ortiz-Hernández, Juan Bautista Cortés-García, Ana G. López-Morales & Verónica Sauri-Duch

Consejo Nacional de Humanidades, Ciencias y Tecnologías de México

Agricultural technical assistance

04/05/2023 Go to Evidence

1 of public investment in training and technical assistance can generate $8 in private investment by farmers in improved agricultural and restoration practices (World Bank, 2023).

Banco Mundial, 2023

World Bank Group. 2023. Brazil Country Climate and Development Report. https://opsaa.iica.int/resource-1678-informe-sobre-el-clima-y-el-desarrollo-del-pais-en-brasil https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/39782

>100 private technicians trained by PRODAF

01/08/2022 Go to Evidence

Over 100 private technicians were trained to support plans and adoption.

Más de 100 técnicos recibieron formación para asistir en planes y adopción tecnológica.

RSPO Support Fund for Smallholders

28/10/2021 Go to Evidence

1 support fund has been established by RSPO to cover training or audit costs and help smallholder farmers implement improved agricultural practices and become certified (Larrea et al., 2021).

1 fondo de apoyo ha establecido RSPO para cubrir costos de entrenamiento o auditoría y ayudar a pequeños agricultores a implementar prácticas agrícolas mejoradas y obtener certificación (Larrea et al., 2021).

Altitude and soil boost coffee quality in Cusco

30/09/2020 Go to Evidence

The study reveals that much of the research on the Coffee Cultural Landscape is limited and fragmented, which hinders its effective management as cultural heritage and aggravates the tensions between conservation, tourism and rural reality (Cruz-Rincón, D. F., 2024).

Márquez, F. R., Quispe, P., Molleapaza, N., Cabrera, S., & Peña, J.

Universidad Nacional Intercultural de Quillabamba, Escuela profesional de Ingeniería Agronómica Tropical. El Arenal S/N, Quillabamba, Cusco. Perú. Universidad Nacional de San Antonio Abad del Cusco, Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias, Escuela profesional de Agronomía Tropical. Av. de la Cultura, Nro. 733, Cusco. Perú. Universidad Andina del Cusco, Facultad de Ingeniería y Arquitectura, Escuela profesional de Ingeniería Industrial. Urbanización Ingeniería Larapa Grande A-7, San Jerónimo, Cusco. Perú. Universidad Nacional Amazónica de Madre de Dios, Facultad de Ingeniería, Escuela profesional de Ingeniería Forestal y Medio Ambiente. Av. Jorge Chávez 1160, Madre de Dios. Perú

22 officials and 19 journalists trained

22 government officials and 19 journalists and media representatives strengthened their capacities between 2016 and 2017 on climate change and Guyana's National Adaptation Plan process.

Trained Extension Workers Goal

30/12/2010 Go to Evidence

162 CENTA extension workers have been trained in technical assistance in production technologies, agricultural diversification and SAN methodologies (Martín Manzano, 2012).

162 extensionistas del CENTA han sido capacitados en asistencia técnica en tecnologías de producción, diversificación agrícola y metodologías SAN (Martín Manzano, 2012).

Martín Manzano, M. del M. (2012). La FAO y la agricultura familiar: El caso de El Salvador. FAO El Salvador.

Rural Education Average

30/12/2010 Go to Evidence

2.2 years is the average education received in rural areas of El Salvador, and an important part of the rural population has not received formal education (Martín Manzano, 2012).

2.2 años es el promedio de educación recibida en las zonas rurales de El Salvador, y una parte importante de la población rural no ha recibido educación formal (Martín Manzano, 2012).

Martín Manzano, M. del M. (2012). La FAO y la agricultura familiar: El caso de El Salvador. FAO El Salvador.

Information Exchange between Companies

16/11/2006 Go to Evidence

75% of companies gain more benefits from information exchange (visits to "model" companies, customer-supplier forums, training in standard problem identification techniques) than what they fear from peer discussion about their problems (Sabel & Reddy, 2006).

75% de las empresas obtienen más beneficios del intercambio de información (visitas a empresas "modelo", foros cliente-proveedor, capacitación en técnicas estándar de identificación de problemas) que lo que temen del debate entre pares sobre sus problemas (Sabel y Reddy, 2006).

Sabel, C. F., & Reddy, S. G. (2006). Learning to Learn: Undoing the Gordian Knot of Development Today.

Obstacles to Human Capital Formation

16/11/2006 Go to Evidence

70% of companies in developing economies face difficulties in detecting and correcting defects in their internal organization, training, and links with suppliers or customers, limiting their chances of success and creditworthiness (Sabel & Reddy, 2006).

70% de las empresas en economías en desarrollo enfrentan dificultades para detectar y corregir defectos en su organización interna, capacitación y vínculos con proveedores o clientes, lo que limita sus posibilidades de éxito y su solvencia crediticia (Sabel y Reddy, 2006).

Sabel, C. F., & Reddy, S. G. (2006). Learning to Learn: Undoing the Gordian Knot of Development Today.