As Facebook announced its upcoming IPO, lots of interrogations are still pending about the relevance of such an important valorization, whereas the website’s revenues are still border line.
This longed-for IPO is the occasion to come back on the short history of this social network and to understand better the bases on which he is developed.
It’s also the occasion to anticipate the issues which it would facing with, to forecast the areas of growth that would enable it to concretize his current success, and see how this company might be a potential source of benefits.
This document discusses the growth and impact of social media and technology. It notes that internet usage has grown rapidly globally with over 1 billion users and is projected to reach 2 billion within 10 years. Social media usage has also increased significantly with more people consuming and creating content online. The document explores how technology can be persuasive in changing behaviors and discusses concepts like social objects and influencers to understand online interactions and spread of information. It emphasizes that while technology is neutral, its widespread adoption requires reflection on its societal impacts.
Dr Fauquet (Director GCP21), introduces the GCP21 and its efforts to develop a comprehensive and coordinated plan to intensify fight against cassava viruses in Africa and in the world for increased productivity and profitability of the cassava sector.
The Global Cassava Partnership for the 21st Century (GCP21), a recognized global organization within the cassava community, is Declaring War to Cassava Viruses in Africa.
Here are some key issues to consider in developing an effective framework for assessing the transformative impact of social protection policies:
- Outcomes should go beyond just consumption and poverty levels to also measure human capital development, social mobility, behavioral/mindset changes, etc.
- A mixed-methods approach is needed, using both quantitative metrics (e.g. education/health indicators, employment rates) and qualitative research (narratives of impact).
- Assess not just direct outcomes but indirect effects through related policies like education, jobs programs, rural development.
- Consider longer time horizons since transformation impacts may only emerge gradually over time. Include retrospective analysis.
- Disaggregate data to understand varying impacts across different
Markets and Policies for Improving the Food Security and Incomes of Poor Afri...Joachim von Braun
This document discusses markets and policies to improve food security and incomes for poor African farmers. It provides an overview of conceptual frameworks on markets and related policies. It examines the situation of poor African farmers within and without agricultural and other markets, including developments, opportunities and constraints they face. It discusses implications for policies and research to address food insecurity in Africa and support poor farmers through well-functioning markets.
The document shows operating expenses for the American Red Cross from 1997 to 2006, with expenses steadily increasing each year and peaking at over $5.6 billion in 2006. It also charts the annual sales figures by segment for an agricultural company, with corn and soybeans making up the largest portions. Finally, it lists the monthly average high and low temperatures for Chico, California.
As Facebook announced its upcoming IPO, lots of interrogations are still pending about the relevance of such an important valorization, whereas the website’s revenues are still border line.
This longed-for IPO is the occasion to come back on the short history of this social network and to understand better the bases on which he is developed.
It’s also the occasion to anticipate the issues which it would facing with, to forecast the areas of growth that would enable it to concretize his current success, and see how this company might be a potential source of benefits.
This document discusses the growth and impact of social media and technology. It notes that internet usage has grown rapidly globally with over 1 billion users and is projected to reach 2 billion within 10 years. Social media usage has also increased significantly with more people consuming and creating content online. The document explores how technology can be persuasive in changing behaviors and discusses concepts like social objects and influencers to understand online interactions and spread of information. It emphasizes that while technology is neutral, its widespread adoption requires reflection on its societal impacts.
Dr Fauquet (Director GCP21), introduces the GCP21 and its efforts to develop a comprehensive and coordinated plan to intensify fight against cassava viruses in Africa and in the world for increased productivity and profitability of the cassava sector.
The Global Cassava Partnership for the 21st Century (GCP21), a recognized global organization within the cassava community, is Declaring War to Cassava Viruses in Africa.
Here are some key issues to consider in developing an effective framework for assessing the transformative impact of social protection policies:
- Outcomes should go beyond just consumption and poverty levels to also measure human capital development, social mobility, behavioral/mindset changes, etc.
- A mixed-methods approach is needed, using both quantitative metrics (e.g. education/health indicators, employment rates) and qualitative research (narratives of impact).
- Assess not just direct outcomes but indirect effects through related policies like education, jobs programs, rural development.
- Consider longer time horizons since transformation impacts may only emerge gradually over time. Include retrospective analysis.
- Disaggregate data to understand varying impacts across different
Markets and Policies for Improving the Food Security and Incomes of Poor Afri...Joachim von Braun
This document discusses markets and policies to improve food security and incomes for poor African farmers. It provides an overview of conceptual frameworks on markets and related policies. It examines the situation of poor African farmers within and without agricultural and other markets, including developments, opportunities and constraints they face. It discusses implications for policies and research to address food insecurity in Africa and support poor farmers through well-functioning markets.
The document shows operating expenses for the American Red Cross from 1997 to 2006, with expenses steadily increasing each year and peaking at over $5.6 billion in 2006. It also charts the annual sales figures by segment for an agricultural company, with corn and soybeans making up the largest portions. Finally, it lists the monthly average high and low temperatures for Chico, California.
The document provides statistics on Ireland's economy and its relationship with the EU from 1960 to 2005. Key metrics shown include Ireland's GDP per capita increasing sharply from 1960 to 2005, high employment rates from 1996 to 2005 for both males and females, unemployment rates generally lower than the EU average, government debt as a percentage of GDP declining after peaking in the late 1990s, and Ireland typically running budget deficits smaller than the EU limit.
2002 - Second Annual Analysts & Investors Meeting Airline Market Trends & O...Embraer RI
This document discusses trends in the global airline market, with a focus on regional markets in North America and Europe. Some key points:
1) In 2001, regional airlines in North America accounted for 55% of the market share, while Europe was 26%.
2) In the US, regional airline traffic and market share has been increasing over time, growing from 3% of domestic traffic in 1970 to an estimated 14% in 2010.
3) The airline industry experienced a downturn in 2001, with year-over-year growth rates declining significantly for both major and regional carriers in North America and Europe.
A DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM TO DETERMINE THE SPORT SPONSORSHIP RESPONSE Mine ISIK
This document outlines a decision support system to determine the effectiveness of sport sponsorship agreements and selection of sponsorships. It discusses literature on sports sponsorship and marketing applications of the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). The proposed model evaluates sponsorship selection based on criteria such as sport type, sponsor-team relations, sponsor effects, and team qualifications. Results of applying the AHP model are also presented.
Hn & Hcm Market Presentation Q4 2009 Final Ensavillsvietnam
The Ha Noi office market saw a significant increase in activity in Q4 2009. Grade A office space rents are about double those of Grade C space. Occupancy rates remain high across all grades, though Grade A space commands the highest rents at around $40-50 per square meter per month. Overall supply consists of 83 buildings, with 14 considered Grade A and the rest Grade B or C. New supply entering the market includes the Capital Tower and CEO Tower projects.
The document summarizes findings from Mercer's 2010 worldwide survey on international assignment policies and practices. Some key findings include:
- Over 1,000 multinational companies participated in the survey from the Americas, Asia Pacific and EMEA regions.
- On average, companies sent 860 expatriates on assignment in 2010, with a median of 257. The Americas had the highest average use of expatriates.
- Common changes to assignment policies in the last two years included decreasing use of expatriates, heavier reliance on local employees, and increased use of cost-of-living allowances.
- Areas of global mobility policy under review included global policy development, short-term assignments,
The global PV market is growing rapidly, led by Germany, Italy, Czech Republic, and the US, which accounted for 76% of total installations in 2010. While these major markets are expected to see continued growth in 2011, policy changes will reduce incentives and drive down solar prices. The document analyzes market dynamics and incentive cuts and concludes that high demand will continue through October 2010 due to attractive returns, but prices must decrease in late 2010 and 2011 to maintain reasonable returns given lower incentives.
Transformation of Social Protection in a Transforming Economy and Society of ...Alexander Kashubin
The document discusses the transformation of Uzbekistan's social protection system as the country's economy and society change. It analyzes demographic and economic trends, the evolution of social protection policies, challenges facing the current system, and ways to develop a new model. Preliminary results suggest strengthening links between salaries and pensions, expanding active labor market policies, and revising social protection institutions and assessment mechanisms. The researcher seeks feedback on research questions, approaches, and how to account for omitted dimensions.
Deutsche EuroShop is Germany's only public company that invests solely in shopping centers. It owns interests in 19 shopping centers located primarily in Germany, with a total lettable space of approximately 899,000 square meters. Deutsche EuroShop aims for long-term growth and stability through a buy and hold strategy focused on high quality shopping centers with long-term leases. Some highlights include revenues of €138 million for the first 9 months of 2011, a net initial yield of 5.89% on its portfolio, and occupancy rates above 99% across its centers.
This document provides a summary of the annual earnings conference call for FY 2008 results for Feelsestate.de. It includes comparisons of target and actual performance for revenue, EBIT, and EBT. It also provides key figures such as EPS, dividend per share, NAV per share, and FFO per share. Highlights from 2008 include the grand openings of new shopping centers in Hameln and Passau and expansion plans for the Altmarkt-Galerie Dresden. DES share performance is noted as up 7.9% in 2008 compared to declines in the MDAX and EPRA indices. A chart shows DES index ranking improved in the MDAX from March to December 2008. The
The document discusses the 10th anniversary of the Global Retail Development Index (GRDI) which ranks countries around the world based on their attractiveness for retail expansion. Brazil ranks first in 2011 followed by Uruguay and Chile. The GRDI reflects changes in the global economy and how developing countries have been impacted differently by the recession, with some emerging stronger and others facing more political issues. The index identifies current retail success as well as future potential, and lessons have been learned over the past 10 years about pursuing a portfolio of country, format, and operating model opportunities for optimal retail expansion.
Exploiting opportunities in intra-regional trade in food staples in COMESA re...ILRI
This document summarizes a presentation on opportunities for increased intra-regional trade in food staples within the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) region. High poverty and food insecurity levels exist in many COMESA countries. While maize production varies significantly between countries, all face high and increasing food price volatility. The region has potential for expanded trade due to its large combined market, varying agricultural zones and production seasons, and existing informal cross-border trade. However, challenges include high transport costs, non-tariff barriers to trade between countries, and lack of market information. The presentation recommends integrated regional approaches and policies to address food security, investment in market information systems and infrastructure, and elimination of barriers
On December 8 and 9, a Dairy Expert Roundtable Meeting on “Competitive Dairy Value Chains in Southeast Asia” was held in Muak Lek, Thailand. In this regional meeting, participants from six countries in Southeast Asia discussed how the relatively small dairy value chains could be more competitive and sustainable.
1. Biofuel policies aimed to promote biofuel production have unintentionally increased pressure on land use and distorted the balance between oilseed crops by favoring those with high oil content like oil palm.
2. The biofuel demand for vegetable oils independent of meal demand has tilted cultivation towards oil palm which has much higher oil yield and lower meal content than other oilseeds.
3. High palm oil prices driven by the link between vegetable oil and petroleum prices through biofuel use provide strong incentives for rapid expansion of oil palm plantations in Southeast Asia.
This document provides an overview of Deutsche EuroShop, a German company that invests solely in shopping centers. It owns 19 shopping centers across Germany, Poland, Austria and Hungary, with a total lettable space of around 899,000 square meters. The company aims for long-term growth and stable increases in portfolio value. Key figures include annual revenue over €120 million in recent years, funds from operations per share growing 10% annually, and a net asset value per share of over €26.
The document discusses the results of the 2010 A.T. Kearney Global Retail Development Index, which ranks countries based on their attractiveness for retail expansion. It finds that while developed markets continue to face challenges from the recession, developing markets in regions like Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East remain attractive for retail growth due to factors like urbanization and an emerging middle class. Global retailers are advised to balance their investments between domestic and developing markets to compensate for low growth in home countries.
Deutsche EuroShop is Germany's only public company that invests solely in shopping centers. It owns 19 shopping centers across Germany, Poland, Austria and Hungary totaling around 899,000 square meters of rentable space. The company focuses on long-term growth through prime locations, high occupancy rates, and professional management. Key figures show increasing revenue, earnings, and dividends paid over the past decade, demonstrating stable growth.
An Overview of Cocoa-based Agricultural Systems,Stylized Rural Transformation,Operationalizing Cameroon's Plan d'Urgence,An Ex Ante Economic Evaluation of Cameroon's Plan d'Urgence
South Asia has experienced strong economic growth since the 1990s but has had slower progress in reducing poverty and inequality than other regions like East Asia. This is partly because growth has not been sustained due to incomplete reforms, and not enough attention has been paid to developing human capital through education and health spending, which keeps many people stuck in low-wage work. Regional cooperation could help address these challenges to more inclusively spread the benefits of growth.
The Role of Technology For Patient Outcomes in East Africa — Slides from East...IHS
These slides were presented by Farah Ramadan at the East Africa Healthcare Investment Summit 2012 in Kampala, Uganda on 19th April 2012.
The presentation was part of a panel discussion with government and industry representatives, examining strategies for sustained growth and profitability in the healthcare arena in East Africa.
This presentation focused specifically on the role of technology as an enabling force for better patient outcomes in East Africa.
1) Educational statistics from the Maldives for the years 2005-2009 are presented, including enrollment rates, performance on standardized exams, and subjects studied.
2) Enrollment in secondary education increased between 2005-2008 for males, atolls, and nationally. Exam pass rates were highest in 2009 compared to previous years.
3) The number of students studying certain subjects like Islam, Dhivehi, math, and English increased from 2007 to 2008. Most students aimed to earn their School Leaving Certificate with 1-5 subjects rather than more.
The document provides statistics on Ireland's economy and its relationship with the EU from 1960 to 2005. Key metrics shown include Ireland's GDP per capita increasing sharply from 1960 to 2005, high employment rates from 1996 to 2005 for both males and females, unemployment rates generally lower than the EU average, government debt as a percentage of GDP declining after peaking in the late 1990s, and Ireland typically running budget deficits smaller than the EU limit.
2002 - Second Annual Analysts & Investors Meeting Airline Market Trends & O...Embraer RI
This document discusses trends in the global airline market, with a focus on regional markets in North America and Europe. Some key points:
1) In 2001, regional airlines in North America accounted for 55% of the market share, while Europe was 26%.
2) In the US, regional airline traffic and market share has been increasing over time, growing from 3% of domestic traffic in 1970 to an estimated 14% in 2010.
3) The airline industry experienced a downturn in 2001, with year-over-year growth rates declining significantly for both major and regional carriers in North America and Europe.
A DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM TO DETERMINE THE SPORT SPONSORSHIP RESPONSE Mine ISIK
This document outlines a decision support system to determine the effectiveness of sport sponsorship agreements and selection of sponsorships. It discusses literature on sports sponsorship and marketing applications of the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). The proposed model evaluates sponsorship selection based on criteria such as sport type, sponsor-team relations, sponsor effects, and team qualifications. Results of applying the AHP model are also presented.
Hn & Hcm Market Presentation Q4 2009 Final Ensavillsvietnam
The Ha Noi office market saw a significant increase in activity in Q4 2009. Grade A office space rents are about double those of Grade C space. Occupancy rates remain high across all grades, though Grade A space commands the highest rents at around $40-50 per square meter per month. Overall supply consists of 83 buildings, with 14 considered Grade A and the rest Grade B or C. New supply entering the market includes the Capital Tower and CEO Tower projects.
The document summarizes findings from Mercer's 2010 worldwide survey on international assignment policies and practices. Some key findings include:
- Over 1,000 multinational companies participated in the survey from the Americas, Asia Pacific and EMEA regions.
- On average, companies sent 860 expatriates on assignment in 2010, with a median of 257. The Americas had the highest average use of expatriates.
- Common changes to assignment policies in the last two years included decreasing use of expatriates, heavier reliance on local employees, and increased use of cost-of-living allowances.
- Areas of global mobility policy under review included global policy development, short-term assignments,
The global PV market is growing rapidly, led by Germany, Italy, Czech Republic, and the US, which accounted for 76% of total installations in 2010. While these major markets are expected to see continued growth in 2011, policy changes will reduce incentives and drive down solar prices. The document analyzes market dynamics and incentive cuts and concludes that high demand will continue through October 2010 due to attractive returns, but prices must decrease in late 2010 and 2011 to maintain reasonable returns given lower incentives.
Transformation of Social Protection in a Transforming Economy and Society of ...Alexander Kashubin
The document discusses the transformation of Uzbekistan's social protection system as the country's economy and society change. It analyzes demographic and economic trends, the evolution of social protection policies, challenges facing the current system, and ways to develop a new model. Preliminary results suggest strengthening links between salaries and pensions, expanding active labor market policies, and revising social protection institutions and assessment mechanisms. The researcher seeks feedback on research questions, approaches, and how to account for omitted dimensions.
Deutsche EuroShop is Germany's only public company that invests solely in shopping centers. It owns interests in 19 shopping centers located primarily in Germany, with a total lettable space of approximately 899,000 square meters. Deutsche EuroShop aims for long-term growth and stability through a buy and hold strategy focused on high quality shopping centers with long-term leases. Some highlights include revenues of €138 million for the first 9 months of 2011, a net initial yield of 5.89% on its portfolio, and occupancy rates above 99% across its centers.
This document provides a summary of the annual earnings conference call for FY 2008 results for Feelsestate.de. It includes comparisons of target and actual performance for revenue, EBIT, and EBT. It also provides key figures such as EPS, dividend per share, NAV per share, and FFO per share. Highlights from 2008 include the grand openings of new shopping centers in Hameln and Passau and expansion plans for the Altmarkt-Galerie Dresden. DES share performance is noted as up 7.9% in 2008 compared to declines in the MDAX and EPRA indices. A chart shows DES index ranking improved in the MDAX from March to December 2008. The
The document discusses the 10th anniversary of the Global Retail Development Index (GRDI) which ranks countries around the world based on their attractiveness for retail expansion. Brazil ranks first in 2011 followed by Uruguay and Chile. The GRDI reflects changes in the global economy and how developing countries have been impacted differently by the recession, with some emerging stronger and others facing more political issues. The index identifies current retail success as well as future potential, and lessons have been learned over the past 10 years about pursuing a portfolio of country, format, and operating model opportunities for optimal retail expansion.
Exploiting opportunities in intra-regional trade in food staples in COMESA re...ILRI
This document summarizes a presentation on opportunities for increased intra-regional trade in food staples within the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) region. High poverty and food insecurity levels exist in many COMESA countries. While maize production varies significantly between countries, all face high and increasing food price volatility. The region has potential for expanded trade due to its large combined market, varying agricultural zones and production seasons, and existing informal cross-border trade. However, challenges include high transport costs, non-tariff barriers to trade between countries, and lack of market information. The presentation recommends integrated regional approaches and policies to address food security, investment in market information systems and infrastructure, and elimination of barriers
On December 8 and 9, a Dairy Expert Roundtable Meeting on “Competitive Dairy Value Chains in Southeast Asia” was held in Muak Lek, Thailand. In this regional meeting, participants from six countries in Southeast Asia discussed how the relatively small dairy value chains could be more competitive and sustainable.
1. Biofuel policies aimed to promote biofuel production have unintentionally increased pressure on land use and distorted the balance between oilseed crops by favoring those with high oil content like oil palm.
2. The biofuel demand for vegetable oils independent of meal demand has tilted cultivation towards oil palm which has much higher oil yield and lower meal content than other oilseeds.
3. High palm oil prices driven by the link between vegetable oil and petroleum prices through biofuel use provide strong incentives for rapid expansion of oil palm plantations in Southeast Asia.
This document provides an overview of Deutsche EuroShop, a German company that invests solely in shopping centers. It owns 19 shopping centers across Germany, Poland, Austria and Hungary, with a total lettable space of around 899,000 square meters. The company aims for long-term growth and stable increases in portfolio value. Key figures include annual revenue over €120 million in recent years, funds from operations per share growing 10% annually, and a net asset value per share of over €26.
The document discusses the results of the 2010 A.T. Kearney Global Retail Development Index, which ranks countries based on their attractiveness for retail expansion. It finds that while developed markets continue to face challenges from the recession, developing markets in regions like Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East remain attractive for retail growth due to factors like urbanization and an emerging middle class. Global retailers are advised to balance their investments between domestic and developing markets to compensate for low growth in home countries.
Deutsche EuroShop is Germany's only public company that invests solely in shopping centers. It owns 19 shopping centers across Germany, Poland, Austria and Hungary totaling around 899,000 square meters of rentable space. The company focuses on long-term growth through prime locations, high occupancy rates, and professional management. Key figures show increasing revenue, earnings, and dividends paid over the past decade, demonstrating stable growth.
An Overview of Cocoa-based Agricultural Systems,Stylized Rural Transformation,Operationalizing Cameroon's Plan d'Urgence,An Ex Ante Economic Evaluation of Cameroon's Plan d'Urgence
South Asia has experienced strong economic growth since the 1990s but has had slower progress in reducing poverty and inequality than other regions like East Asia. This is partly because growth has not been sustained due to incomplete reforms, and not enough attention has been paid to developing human capital through education and health spending, which keeps many people stuck in low-wage work. Regional cooperation could help address these challenges to more inclusively spread the benefits of growth.
The Role of Technology For Patient Outcomes in East Africa — Slides from East...IHS
These slides were presented by Farah Ramadan at the East Africa Healthcare Investment Summit 2012 in Kampala, Uganda on 19th April 2012.
The presentation was part of a panel discussion with government and industry representatives, examining strategies for sustained growth and profitability in the healthcare arena in East Africa.
This presentation focused specifically on the role of technology as an enabling force for better patient outcomes in East Africa.
1) Educational statistics from the Maldives for the years 2005-2009 are presented, including enrollment rates, performance on standardized exams, and subjects studied.
2) Enrollment in secondary education increased between 2005-2008 for males, atolls, and nationally. Exam pass rates were highest in 2009 compared to previous years.
3) The number of students studying certain subjects like Islam, Dhivehi, math, and English increased from 2007 to 2008. Most students aimed to earn their School Leaving Certificate with 1-5 subjects rather than more.
Rethinking Poverty and Inequality Measurement in Arab CountriesUnicefMaroc
Présentation de Khalid Abu Ismail, Conseiller en pauvreté et macroéconomie, Bureau régional du PNUD Caire, Egypte, à la Conférence Internationale d'Experts sur la mesure et les approches politiques pour améliorer l'équité pour les nouvelles générations dans la région MENA à Rabat, Maroc du 22 au 23 mai 2012.
The document discusses challenges and opportunities for achieving global food security through sustainable agriculture and innovation. It notes rising food insecurity, prices, and competition for land and water. Key drivers of future demand include population and income growth while supply is constrained by land and water scarcity and climate change impacts. Strategies discussed include agricultural technology and research to boost productivity, as well as integrated soil management, irrigation improvements, and crop breeding innovations. Modeling tools can assess impacts and guide development of location-specific solutions.
Spatial Integration of Cereal markets in Ethiopiaessp2
The document analyzes the spatial integration of cereal markets in Ethiopia between 2001-2011. It finds that over this period:
1) Most cereal markets became more integrated with the central Addis Ababa market, with the percentage of integrated markets increasing for all cereals.
2) The speed of price adjustment between regional and central markets increased significantly over time, with the half-life of price deviations declining between 2001 and 2011.
3) Transaction costs between markets, as a percentage of average prices, declined between 2001 and 2011 for most cereals and markets.
The results indicate that Ethiopia's cereal markets became more efficient over the past decade, with faster price transmission between regions and the central market
The document summarizes the state of the global wool market in 2011. It finds that world wool prices increased significantly from 2010 levels. Wool demand is recovering due to economic growth and higher consumer confidence, though unemployment remains high. The textile industry is seeing increased activity and orders, particularly in Europe. Global wool production declined slightly in 2010 but is expected to stabilize or increase slightly going forward as high wool prices encourage production. Overall the outlook for wool demand and prices remains positive.
Human Development Report 2013 - The rise of the SouthUNDP Eurasia
This document discusses trends in global economic power, trade, and human development from 1820 to 2050. It notes that the share of world output held by developing nations like China, India, and Brazil has increased dramatically since 1820 while the share of developed nations like the US and Europe has declined. It also describes how trade has shifted towards developing country partnerships and away from developed country partnerships. Additionally, it outlines projections that the global middle class will more than double between 1990 and 2030 with most growth occurring in Asia. The document discusses improvements in human development across the globe as well as the costs of inequality. It estimates environmental damage and poverty each cost over $3 trillion annually and suggests $10 trillion will be needed for infrastructure investment
This document from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism contains projections and statistics about population growth, economic growth, urbanization, and climate change impacts in Japan through 2050. It predicts that Japan's population will peak around 2040 and then decline, while the percentage of people over 65 will continue increasing. It also estimates that GDP will continue growing and the majority of people will live in urban areas, concentrating coastal flooding risks from rising sea levels.
The document provides an overview of global soybean supply and demand from 1990/1991 to 2011/2012. Some key points:
- Global soybean consumption increased 152% from 1990/1991 to 2010/2011, more than corn (83%) or wheat (21%).
- The top four soybean producing countries are the US, Argentina, Brazil, and China.
- Soybean production and consumption have been rising in most regions. Global soymeal consumption is forecast to reach 177 million tons in 2011/2012.
Anita Charlesworth: The financial outlook for the NHSNuffield Trust
In this slideshow, Anita Charlesworth , Chief Economist, Nuffield Trust, outlines financial outlook for the NHS over the next decade, focusing on UK public health spending between 1950 - 2010 and productivity growth in health care.
Anita Charlesworth presented at How can hospitals do more with less? in October 2012.
Climate Change and Agriculture: Building Resilience Through Better Water Management in Southern Africa
David Molden
International Water
Management Institute
Capitol Tweets: Yeas and Nays of the Congressional TwitterverseEdelman
Edelman’s Capitol Tweets study looks at U.S. Congressional performance on Twitter, including regional differences and levels of bipartisan engagement. These slides feature supporting graphs from the analysis.
RadiciGroup at 6th European Nylon Symposium - 27-28 February 2012 RadiciGroup
RadiciGroup is a major producer of polyamides such as Nylon 6 and Nylon 66. The document discusses trends in the global polyamide market showing strong growth forecast for polyamide plastics compared to fibers. It also outlines several market challenges for polyamides including requirements for lower emissions, lighter weight materials, and improved sustainability. RadiciGroup is developing new high performance and sustainable polyamide grades to meet these market challenges including those with better heat resistance, higher filler levels, and grades made from bio-based feedstocks.
The document shows Brazil's monthly imports of olive oil and olive-pomace oils from crop year 1990/1991 to 2010/2011 in thousand tonnes. Olive oil imports have generally increased over time, rising from 13.6 thousand tonnes in 1990/1991 to 64.5 thousand tonnes in 2010/2011. There was a sharp rise after 2006/2007, with imports reaching over 50 thousand tonnes and peaking at 55.4 thousand tonnes in 2009/2010.
The document shows charts tracking the growth of e-commerce sales in China from 1997 to 2009, with sales increasing from 1.2 billion RMB in 1997 to over 9,000 billion RMB in 2009. A second chart shows the transaction value of China's B2C e-commerce growing from 1.52 billion RMB in 2006 to 2.46 billion RMB in 2010. A third chart breaks down China's e-commerce market by business model in 2010, with B2B accounting for 32% and B2C making up 47.5%.
Strix Systems is the global leader in wireless mesh networking with over 4 million units shipped. It has the highest performance networks for data, voice, and video delivery. Strix offers modular, scalable systems that can support hundreds of users and flexible configurations. Independent tests show Strix can achieve throughput of 35Mbps over multiple hops, far exceeding competitors.
By David J. Spielman, Fatima Zaidi, and Kathleen Flaherty. Presented at the ASTI-FARA conference Agricultural R&D: Investing in Africa's Future: Analyzing Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities - Accra, Ghana on December 5-7, 2011. http://www.asti.cgiar.org/2011conf
California higher ed where is comes from and where it goesSally Hamilton
This document contains graphs showing the funding sources and expenditures for the University of California (UC), California Community Colleges (CCC), and California State University (CSU) systems from 1970 to 2010. The graphs show that for all three systems, the largest funding source was the general fund, though its percentage has decreased over time. For expenditures, the largest category for all systems was instruction/teaching.
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What do women and men farmers want in their maize varietiesCIMMYT
Women farmers in Eastern Africa have different preferences than male farmers for traits in maize varieties. The document analyzes data from choice experiments conducted in Kenya to determine willingness to pay for various traits. Key findings include: Women do not prefer large grain size as much as men and value traits like storability and drought tolerance more. When socioeconomic factors are controlled for, men have a higher willingness to pay for closed tip ears. Women value drought tolerance and resistance to the striga weed twice as much as men. Men's willingness to pay for low nitrogen tolerance was much higher than women's. The top preferred traits overall were storability, drought tolerance, striga resistance, and lodging resistance.
Transforming Maize-legume Value Chains –A Business Case for Climate-Smart Ag...CIMMYT
CIMMYT Senior Cropping Systems Agronomist Christian Thierfelder presented on climate-smart agriculture in southern Africa in a webinar titled Climate Resilient Agriculture Success Stories – Making a Case for Scale Up.
Maize for Asian tropics: Chasing the moving targetCIMMYT
This document discusses challenges and opportunities for maize research and development in the Asian tropics. It notes the highly variable climate conditions maize faces, including drought, heat stress, excess moisture, and more frequent weather extremes due to climate change. It emphasizes the need for stress-resilient maize varieties and agronomic practices that can protect yields under both optimal and stressful conditions. The document outlines CIMMYT's efforts in stress-resilient maize breeding using new tools like high-throughput phenotyping, genomics, and doubled haploid technology integrated with conventional breeding methods. Close partnerships with various Asian countries and donors are highlighted as important for making progress on this "moving target" of maize improvement for the
Tropical maize genome: what do we know so far and how to use that informationCIMMYT
The document discusses tropical maize genomics, outlining what is currently known about tropical maize genomes from projects like the maize HapMaps. It describes how genomic information can be used to unlock genetic variation in tropical maize germplasm and drive molecular breeding efforts through approaches like genome-wide association studies, marker-assisted selection, and the development of multiple panels of SNP markers. The document also explores how plant breeding will increasingly be driven by big data and artificial intelligence.
Social inclusion of young people and site-specific nutrient management (SSNM)...CIMMYT
The document outlines the agenda for the 13th Asian Maize Conference held in Ludhiana, Punjab, India from 8-10 October 2018. It discusses maize production trends globally and in key countries like China, USA, and Brazil. It also summarizes maize production in Nepal, highlighting challenges like low productivity. The author presents results from an experiment comparing Nutrient Expert recommendations to farmer practices, finding a significant yield increase using the former approach. The conclusion is that Nutrient Expert can help address efficient nutrient management and increase yields and profits for farmers.
Identification of quantitative trait loci for resistance to shoot fly in maizeCIMMYT
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Potential economic profitability and competitiveness of wheat production in SS Africa
1. Potential economic profitability and
competitiveness of wheat production
in SS Africa
Bekele Shiferaw, Asfaw Negassa, Jawoo Koo, Kai
Sonder, Melinda Smale, Stanley Wood, Hans Braun,
Thomas Payne, Zhe Guo, Sika,Gbegbelegbe
Wheat for Food Security in Africa Conference
8-10 October 2012, Africa Hall, UNECA, Addis
Ababa, Ethiopia
2. Outline
• Introduction –
– Widening gap and challenges to food security
– Can SS Africa produce some of its requirements to
reduce dependence on imports?
– How large is this potential?
• Methodology for analysis of SS Africa’s potential
• Main findings of the study
• Production potential
• Conclusions
• Policy implications
3. Widening gap – per capita consumption
and production
60
Wheat self-sufficiency (%),
2007-2009
60
50 53.3
50 46.1 45.8
40.7
40 40
30
30 20
10
2.6 1.6
20 0
Eastern Middle Western Northern Southern Africa
Africa Africa Africa Africa Africa
1960
1970
1980
1990
2000
2010
Per capita consumption Per capita production
Source: Based on FAOSTAT database.
4. Average area and production of wheat in
Africa (2008 - 2010)
Country Area (1000 ha) Production (1000 Self-sufficiency (%)
tons)
Algeria 1,585.1 2,388.1 29.33
Ethiopia 1,520.7 2,725.4 64.33
Egypt 1,283.2 7,889.7 45.78
South Africa 649.5 1,839.3 59.50
Tunisia 585.2 1,131.6 40.93
Sudan 308.8 543.9 25.38
Kenya 140.6 356.0 40.12
Libya 133.3 105.0 6.71
Tanzania 49.0 92.9 11.00
Rwanda 48.1 72.5 73.01
Nigeria 34.7 51.3 1.40
Others 141.8 340.9 5.24
Africa 9,376.0 22,542.3 38.8
5. Widening gap between wheat production and
consumption in Africa
All Africa Sub-Saharan Africa
25
Million tons
20
15
10 Gap
5
0
1977
1961
1965
1969
1973
1981
1985
1989
1993
1997
2001
2005
2009
Demand Production
6. Trends in wheat self-sufficiency ratio
for selected regions in Africa (1961-2010)
East Africa Middle Africa North Africa
90 60 80
80 40 70
70 60
60 20
0 50
50
40 40
-20
1960
1970
1980
1990
2000
2010
1960
1970
1980
1990
2000
2010
1960
1970
1980
1990
2000
2010
Southern Africa West Africa Africa
250 20 80
200 15 70
150 10 60
100 5 50
40
50 0
1960
1970
1980
1990
2000
2010
1960
1970
1980
1990
2000
2010
1960
1970
1980
1990
2000
2010
Source: Prepared by authors based on FAOSTAT database.
7. Challenges of reliance on import markets
• Weather induced supply disruptions
• Price spikes and price volatility in food markets
• Diversion of maize for biofuels production and pressure on
food prices
• Speculative selling and buying behaviors
• Wheat export restrictions by exporting countries
• Foreign exchange shortages by SSA countries
Are African policy makers willing to take this risks for
national food security?
Can this import dependence be reduced through
domestic production in SS Africa?
8. Objectives of the study
• Assess to what extent
domestic wheat production
in selected countries of SS
Africa would be agro-
ecologically feasible and
economically profitable and
competitive to imports
under rainfed systems using
existing varieties.
• Jointly conducted with IFPRI
(HarvestChoice) and
CIMMYT
9. Modeling approach
• GIS analysis. A number of biophysical suitability mapping
approaches were evaluated and utilized to delineate suitable
agro-ecologies as a basis for running the crop growth model.
• Crop growth simulation. CERES-Wheat model in the DSSAT was
used to estimate rainfed wheat yield responses at the pixel level:
• No fertilizer
• 50% of recommended fertilizers
• 100% of recommended fertilizers
• Fertilizer and grain transport cost modeling. Spatial analysis
using road network and land cover data to estimate pixel-specific
unit transport cost (for fertilizer and wheat produce).
• Net economic returns – computed using pixel level import parity
prices for wheat and imported inputs
12. Aggregation and sensitivity analysis
• If pixel level production is profitable using imported fertilizer and
import parity prices, wheat production is considered profitable and
competitive to imports.
• National potential is then estimated at different levels of profitability
and competitiveness by aggregating returns from pixel level simulations.
• Sensitivity analysis. The robustness of the estimated potential was then
evaluated against plausible changes in:
– wheat prices,
– fertilizer prices,
– grain yields,
– marketing costs, and
– climate change.
15. Yield under low
intensification (all pixels)
Country Average
(kg/ha)
Angola 1055
Burundi 2886
Ethiopia 2348
Kenya 3087
Madagascar 2175
Mozambique 1052
Rwanda 3681
Tanzania 1986
DRC 1655
Uganda 2861
Zambia 1462
Zimbabwe 911
16. Yield under medium
intensification (all pixels)
Country Average
(kg/ha)
Angola 1542
Burundi 3208
Ethiopia 2972
Kenya 3410
Madagascar 2605
Mozambique 1287
Rwanda 3986
Tanzania 2219
DRC 2059
Uganda 3383
Zambia 1933
Zimbabwe 1394
17. Yield under High
intensification (all pixels)
Country Average
(kg/ha)
Angola 1886
Burundi 3395
Ethiopia 3395
Kenya 3617
Madagascar 2874
Mozambique 1444
Rwanda 4151
Tanzania 2372
DRC 2325
Uganda 3728
Zambia 2252
Zimbabwe 1744
18. NER under Low
intensification (for pixels
NER>0)
Country Average NER Pixels with
(US$/ha) positive NERs
(%)
Angola 195 22
Burundi 905 100
Ethiopia 618 71
Kenya 802 91
Madagascar 524 73
Mozambique 111 15
Rwanda 1314 96
Tanzania 347 68
DRC 270 53
Uganda 742 99
Zambia 301 63
Zimbabwe 250 35
19. NER under Medium
intensification (for pixels
NER>0)
Country Average Pixels with
NER positive
(US$/ha) NERs (%)
Angola 250 28
Burundi 1010 100
Ethiopia 670 88
Kenya 885 92
Madagascar 651 76
Mozambique 128 19
Rwanda 1416 96
Tanzania 371 70
DRC 275 71
Uganda 898 100
Zambia 385 80
Zimbabwe 271 58
20. NER under High
intensification (for pixels
NER>0)
Country Average Pixels with
NER positive
(US$/ha) NERs (%)
Angola 275 32
Burundi 1061 100
Ethiopia 771 90
Kenya 931 92
Madagascar 731 76
Mozambique 145 21
Rwanda 1461 96
Tanzania 384 71
DRC 302 76
Uganda 994 100
Zambia 444 86
Zimbabwe 309 76
21. Potential area (>$200/ha) and production
(medium level of intensification)
Area (million ha) Production (million tons)
10% 25% 10% 25%
Mozambique 0.1 0.26 0.27 0.67
Burundi 0.14 0.34 0.45 1.11
Rwanda 0.14 0.36 0.61 1.51
Uganda 0.2 0.51 0.69 1.72
DRC 0.25 0.62 0.76 1.89
Kenya 0.67 1.67 2.65 6.63
Zimbabwe 0.81 2.03 1.72 4.3
Angola 0.92 2.31 2.67 6.67
Tanzania 1.21 3.02 3.62 9.05
Madagascar 1.27 3.17 4.74 11.85
Zambia 1.73 4.32 4.26 10.64
Ethiopia 2.6 6.5 9.42 23.55
All 10.04 25.11 31.86 79.59
22. Sensitivity analysis:
25% wheat price
decrease
Change in percentage of pixels with positive net economic returns
from baseline
DRC-44
Zambia -29
Tanzania -23
Zimbabwe -23
Madagascar -21
Mozambique -15
Angola -13
Ethiopia -13
Kenya -8
Burundi -3
Rwanda -1
Uganda -1
-40 -30 -20 -10 0
Change
23. Sensitivity analysis:
25% wheat yield
decrease
Change in percentage of pixels with positive net economic returns
from baseline
DRC -28
Zambia -23
Zimbabwe -21
Madagascar -15
Mozambique -14
Tanzania -14
Angola -8
Ethiopia -8
Kenya -7
Burundi -3
Rwanda -1
Uganda -1
-30 -20 -10 0
Change
24. Conclusions
• Strong evidence that there is large potential for
economically profitable wheat production in SSA to meet
the growing consumption demand
• Results are generally robust to plausible shocks.
– Low world prices of wheat and high fertilizer costs will
reduce the relative competitiveness of domestic production
– Fall in domestic yield will reduce competitiveness
– investment in R&D to increase yields and to reduce
production and marketing costs will increase it
• The limiting factors are not agro-ecological, they are rather
socio-cultural, institutional and policy impediments.
25. Policy implications
• How can Africa exploit this potential?
– Paradigm shift – policy dialogue with an open mind
to explore opportunities
– Action plan will vary by country/region and need to
analyze farming system constraints and other crops
– Adaptive research and extension to enhance farmer
awareness, access to seeds, inputs and knowledge of
improved practices
– Development of value chain opportunities
– Better food aid and import policies to reduce
negative effects on domestic producers