by Rachid Doukkali, Senior Fellow, OCP Policy Center and Professor, IAV Hassan II Institute, Rabat
at IAI-OCP international seminar on
"Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture in the Euro-Mediterranean Area", Rome – February 2, 2015
This document summarizes public policy research on agricultural investments and poverty reduction in less developed states in India. The key findings are:
1) Public investments in irrigation, agriculture R&D, education, and roads have contributed to higher agricultural productivity and wages, and lower poverty in less developed states, though disparities remain across states.
2) Expenditures on irrigation, agriculture, education, and health have increased substantially in less developed states from 1981-2014, but remain lower than in more developed states.
3) Input subsidies have also increased agricultural productivity and incomes, especially in less developed states, but show large variations across states.
The document provides an overview of the 2020/2021 cropping season in West Africa and the Sahel region. Key points include:
- Cereal production for the region is estimated at 74.8 million metric tons, a 1.3% increase from last year.
- Most countries saw higher than average yields for rainfed crops due to favorable rainfall.
- Pastoral conditions are better than last year with higher biomass production and carrying capacity.
- The regional cereal balance sheet estimates a surplus of 18.4 million metric tons.
1. The document analyzes trends in African agriculture, finding a rapid rise in medium-scale farms between 5-100 hectares that now control more land than small-scale and large-scale farms in some countries.
2. Medium-scale farmers have grown over 10 times faster than smallholders and constitute the main drivers of recent agricultural growth in Africa.
3. However, land inequality is rising as land concentrations increase, threatening the inclusiveness of agricultural development and employment growth on the continent.
2. badiane board may13 agriculture and structural transformationIFPRI Africa
This document discusses structural transformation in Africa from economic growth to transformation. It finds that structural change in Africa has been productivity-reducing, with labor moving from underperforming agriculture into oversized, lower-productivity services. This delayed structural transformation and was strongly linked to high poverty levels. The agricultural sector was relatively undersized compared to expectations, while the services sector was oversized. This negative diversification impacted productivity growth. Promoting successful structural transformation will require strategies to boost agricultural productivity and diversify economies through industrialization.
This document discusses precision agriculture technologies including GPS guidance, section and row control for implements, yield monitoring and data management, remote and in-field sensing, variable rate application, telematics, and autonomous vehicles. It notes that some technologies like herbicide-tolerant crops were adopted quickly by farmers while others like tractors replaced horses and mules more slowly over decades. The document outlines GPS guidance options and technologies for section and row control, yield monitoring, remote sensing, variable rate fertilization, and field management zones and application maps. It also discusses telematics and autonomous vehicles in agriculture.
This document summarizes public policy research on agricultural investments and poverty reduction in less developed states in India. The key findings are:
1) Public investments in irrigation, agriculture R&D, education, and roads have contributed to higher agricultural productivity and wages, and lower poverty in less developed states, though disparities remain across states.
2) Expenditures on irrigation, agriculture, education, and health have increased substantially in less developed states from 1981-2014, but remain lower than in more developed states.
3) Input subsidies have also increased agricultural productivity and incomes, especially in less developed states, but show large variations across states.
The document provides an overview of the 2020/2021 cropping season in West Africa and the Sahel region. Key points include:
- Cereal production for the region is estimated at 74.8 million metric tons, a 1.3% increase from last year.
- Most countries saw higher than average yields for rainfed crops due to favorable rainfall.
- Pastoral conditions are better than last year with higher biomass production and carrying capacity.
- The regional cereal balance sheet estimates a surplus of 18.4 million metric tons.
1. The document analyzes trends in African agriculture, finding a rapid rise in medium-scale farms between 5-100 hectares that now control more land than small-scale and large-scale farms in some countries.
2. Medium-scale farmers have grown over 10 times faster than smallholders and constitute the main drivers of recent agricultural growth in Africa.
3. However, land inequality is rising as land concentrations increase, threatening the inclusiveness of agricultural development and employment growth on the continent.
2. badiane board may13 agriculture and structural transformationIFPRI Africa
This document discusses structural transformation in Africa from economic growth to transformation. It finds that structural change in Africa has been productivity-reducing, with labor moving from underperforming agriculture into oversized, lower-productivity services. This delayed structural transformation and was strongly linked to high poverty levels. The agricultural sector was relatively undersized compared to expectations, while the services sector was oversized. This negative diversification impacted productivity growth. Promoting successful structural transformation will require strategies to boost agricultural productivity and diversify economies through industrialization.
This document discusses precision agriculture technologies including GPS guidance, section and row control for implements, yield monitoring and data management, remote and in-field sensing, variable rate application, telematics, and autonomous vehicles. It notes that some technologies like herbicide-tolerant crops were adopted quickly by farmers while others like tractors replaced horses and mules more slowly over decades. The document outlines GPS guidance options and technologies for section and row control, yield monitoring, remote sensing, variable rate fertilization, and field management zones and application maps. It also discusses telematics and autonomous vehicles in agriculture.
The document provides an overview of the 2020/2021 cropping season in West Africa and the Sahel region. Key points include:
- Cereal production for the region is estimated at 74.8 million metric tons, a 1.3% increase from last year and 9% above the five-year average.
- Most countries saw higher than average cereal yields due to favorable rainfall. However, some areas experienced drought, floods, or crop pests.
- The regional cereal balance sheet estimates a surplus of 18.4 million metric tons.
- Production of roots, tubers, legumes and oilseeds also increased compared to last year.
- Pastoral conditions were good with higher than
This document provides a summary of the 2021-2022 cereal production figures, food balance sheets, and regional market situation for West Africa. Total cereal production was 73 million metric tons, a 2.4% decrease from the previous year. The regional cereal balance sheet showed a deficit of around 5.5 million metric tons. Regional cereal prices have increased significantly compared to 5 years ago. The document recommends that regional bodies continue advocacy efforts to ease trade restrictions and border closures in response to the challenging food security situation.
This document analyzes the relationship between farm size and household welfare and food security in Ethiopia using data from 7,000 households. It finds that while large farms have much higher crop production incomes, there are only small differences in welfare and food security outcomes across farm sizes. Small farms achieve food security through strategies like renting additional land, intensifying crop production, growing calorie-dense crops, earning non-farm income, and consuming cheaper foods. The conclusions are that well-functioning land rental markets, a strong off-farm job sector, and technologies to intensify crop production on existing land are important for ensuring food security for smallholder farms.
The document provides provisional figures and analysis of the 2019-2020 cereal production season, crop production, pastoral and nutrition situations, and regional market conditions in West Africa. Key points include:
- Cereal production reached 75.1 million MT, a 1.7% increase over last year and 14% above the 5-year average. However, deficits remained in some Sahelian countries.
- Root and tuber production was 191 million MT, up 1.1% over last year. Legume and oilseed production also increased, except for cowpeas.
- The pastoral situation was generally good except for deficits in Mauritania, Senegal, and parts of Niger and Chad.
-
This presentation highlighted provisional figures of the analysis of the market situation in the Sahel and West Africa, including provisional results of cereal, tuber and roots productions by country and a focus on the pastoral situation and the nutritional status. It also includes a series of recommendations. It was presented by Sy Martial Traoré, CILSS/AGRHYMET at the 35th RPCA annual meeting on 9 December 2019 in Paris.
Résultats prévisionnels de la campagne agropastorale 2021-22 au Sahel et en Afrique de l'Ouest et situation des marchés ouest-africains, présentation par SY Martial Traoré.
This document provides an overview of the 2022/2023 cereal production figures and regional market situation in West Africa. Cereal production reached 77 million tonnes, a 7.7% increase over 2021 but below the five-year average. Key points include maize and rice production increases but deficits for countries like Chad, Gambia, and Cabo Verde. Regional markets face high demand, inflation, and insecurity impacts. Recommendations are needed to address food security challenges in the region.
This document provides a summary of the provisional agricultural production figures for the 2023/2024 season in West Africa and the Sahel region. It finds that cereal production is estimated at 76.5 million tons, a 1% decrease from 2022 but 3% above the five-year average. Root and tuber production is estimated at 204.7 million tons, a 2% increase from 2022 and 7% above the five-year average. The document also reviews rainfall patterns, crop conditions, pest situations, production by country, and the regional cereal balance and market. It concludes with recommendations.
This document provides information about Pakistan, its agriculture sector, and two development projects conducted in Swat District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. It details that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa represents 15% of Pakistan's population and accounts for significant production of several fruits including apples, peaches, and persimmons. Two projects included establishing fruit grading and processing facilities, and promoting off-season vegetable production and skills training. The projects achieved grading over 96 tons of fruit, conducted farmer training, and demonstrated new vegetable production practices on 30 hectares of land. Overall the document presents agricultural and economic statistics for Pakistan with a focus on the projects in Swat District.
1) Pulses production in India has seen four distinct phases from pre-green revolution to the current post-trade spike period. Government schemes have aimed to boost production but India remains a major importer.
2) Chickpea and pigeonpea are the major pulses crops in India. Analysis found high yield instability and gaps between actual and potential yields for both crops.
3) Determinants of area allocation found pulses compete with cereals and irrigation negatively impacts pulses area. Regional specialization and geographical continuity in production were also observed.
The document summarizes the 38th annual meeting on the 2022/2023 agricultural season in West Africa. It provides provisional cereal production figures for the region of 76 million tonnes, a 7% increase over 2021. It also shares figures on roots and tubers, legumes, and cash crops. The pastoral situation is reported as generally good with good pasture and water availability. However, the nutritional situation remains alarming in some Sahel countries and northeast Nigeria with acute malnutrition rates above emergency thresholds. The regional market situation is stable with prices near average levels.
Is there a minimum farm-size frontier for food security and agricultural comm...IFPRIMaSSP
This document summarizes a presentation on determining the minimum viable farm size for food security and commercialization in Malawi. It finds that as the population grows and average farm sizes decrease, food production will soon fail to meet consumption needs if farm sizes fall below 0.7 hectares. Projection models estimate food deficits will occur by 2013 at the current rate of decreasing farm size. While diversification and commercialization may be possible on small land areas, maintaining or increasing average farm size is important for continued food security. The presentation concludes that land policy reform, improved productivity, rural employment creation, and reduced population pressure through family planning are all needed to address the challenges.
This document provides information on agriculture and land use in Maharashtra through various statistics and figures. Some key points:
- Net sown area makes up 56% of total land area in Maharashtra. Forests account for 17% and barren/uncultivable land accounts for 6%.
- Major crops include cereals, pulses, oilseeds, cotton, and sugarcane. Production of crops fluctuated over 2006-2007 to 2008-2009 period due to rainfall.
- Strategies to improve agriculture in the state focus on bridging yield gaps, increasing irrigation, improving market infrastructure, empowering farmers, and promoting diversification.
This document provides an overview of Pakistan, including its history, geography, climate, population trends, provinces, and agriculture sector. Pakistan gained independence in 1947 and has a population of over 180 million people. Agriculture is the backbone of Pakistan's economy, accounting for 21% of GDP and 44% of employment. Major crops include wheat, rice, sugarcane, and cotton. Poverty is significantly higher in rural areas, where efforts are underway to promote sustainable land management and reduce poverty.
1) India has a population of over 1.2 billion people as of the 2011 census, with over 800 million living in rural areas and over 260 million working in agriculture.
2) Fertilizer production and consumption in India is significant, with over 15 million tonnes produced and over 25 million tonnes consumed annually to support agriculture and food production.
3) However, fertilizer use efficiency is relatively low in India, at 30-50% for nitrogen and 15-20% for phosphorus, due to issues like soil nutrient imbalances, lack of awareness on balanced nutrition, and poor crop management practices.
Pulses for Harvesting ‘More from Less’ in Dry AreasICARDA
11-14 February 2019. Jodhpur, India. The 13th International Conference on Dryland Development
Presentation at the session 12 February: TU - ICARDA Satellite
Pulses for Harvesting ‘More from Less’ in Dry Areas
Shiv Kumar Agrawal, Maalouf F, Biradar C, Nangia V, Saharawat Y, Sarker A, and Baum M
The document provides an overview of the 2020/2021 cropping season in West Africa and the Sahel region. Key points include:
- Cereal production for the region is estimated at 74.8 million metric tons, a 1.3% increase from last year and 9% above the five-year average.
- Most countries saw higher than average cereal yields due to favorable rainfall. However, some areas experienced drought, floods, or crop pests.
- The regional cereal balance sheet estimates a surplus of 18.4 million metric tons.
- Production of roots, tubers, legumes and oilseeds also increased compared to last year.
- Pastoral conditions were good with higher than
This document provides a summary of the 2021-2022 cereal production figures, food balance sheets, and regional market situation for West Africa. Total cereal production was 73 million metric tons, a 2.4% decrease from the previous year. The regional cereal balance sheet showed a deficit of around 5.5 million metric tons. Regional cereal prices have increased significantly compared to 5 years ago. The document recommends that regional bodies continue advocacy efforts to ease trade restrictions and border closures in response to the challenging food security situation.
This document analyzes the relationship between farm size and household welfare and food security in Ethiopia using data from 7,000 households. It finds that while large farms have much higher crop production incomes, there are only small differences in welfare and food security outcomes across farm sizes. Small farms achieve food security through strategies like renting additional land, intensifying crop production, growing calorie-dense crops, earning non-farm income, and consuming cheaper foods. The conclusions are that well-functioning land rental markets, a strong off-farm job sector, and technologies to intensify crop production on existing land are important for ensuring food security for smallholder farms.
The document provides provisional figures and analysis of the 2019-2020 cereal production season, crop production, pastoral and nutrition situations, and regional market conditions in West Africa. Key points include:
- Cereal production reached 75.1 million MT, a 1.7% increase over last year and 14% above the 5-year average. However, deficits remained in some Sahelian countries.
- Root and tuber production was 191 million MT, up 1.1% over last year. Legume and oilseed production also increased, except for cowpeas.
- The pastoral situation was generally good except for deficits in Mauritania, Senegal, and parts of Niger and Chad.
-
This presentation highlighted provisional figures of the analysis of the market situation in the Sahel and West Africa, including provisional results of cereal, tuber and roots productions by country and a focus on the pastoral situation and the nutritional status. It also includes a series of recommendations. It was presented by Sy Martial Traoré, CILSS/AGRHYMET at the 35th RPCA annual meeting on 9 December 2019 in Paris.
Résultats prévisionnels de la campagne agropastorale 2021-22 au Sahel et en Afrique de l'Ouest et situation des marchés ouest-africains, présentation par SY Martial Traoré.
This document provides an overview of the 2022/2023 cereal production figures and regional market situation in West Africa. Cereal production reached 77 million tonnes, a 7.7% increase over 2021 but below the five-year average. Key points include maize and rice production increases but deficits for countries like Chad, Gambia, and Cabo Verde. Regional markets face high demand, inflation, and insecurity impacts. Recommendations are needed to address food security challenges in the region.
This document provides a summary of the provisional agricultural production figures for the 2023/2024 season in West Africa and the Sahel region. It finds that cereal production is estimated at 76.5 million tons, a 1% decrease from 2022 but 3% above the five-year average. Root and tuber production is estimated at 204.7 million tons, a 2% increase from 2022 and 7% above the five-year average. The document also reviews rainfall patterns, crop conditions, pest situations, production by country, and the regional cereal balance and market. It concludes with recommendations.
This document provides information about Pakistan, its agriculture sector, and two development projects conducted in Swat District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. It details that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa represents 15% of Pakistan's population and accounts for significant production of several fruits including apples, peaches, and persimmons. Two projects included establishing fruit grading and processing facilities, and promoting off-season vegetable production and skills training. The projects achieved grading over 96 tons of fruit, conducted farmer training, and demonstrated new vegetable production practices on 30 hectares of land. Overall the document presents agricultural and economic statistics for Pakistan with a focus on the projects in Swat District.
1) Pulses production in India has seen four distinct phases from pre-green revolution to the current post-trade spike period. Government schemes have aimed to boost production but India remains a major importer.
2) Chickpea and pigeonpea are the major pulses crops in India. Analysis found high yield instability and gaps between actual and potential yields for both crops.
3) Determinants of area allocation found pulses compete with cereals and irrigation negatively impacts pulses area. Regional specialization and geographical continuity in production were also observed.
The document summarizes the 38th annual meeting on the 2022/2023 agricultural season in West Africa. It provides provisional cereal production figures for the region of 76 million tonnes, a 7% increase over 2021. It also shares figures on roots and tubers, legumes, and cash crops. The pastoral situation is reported as generally good with good pasture and water availability. However, the nutritional situation remains alarming in some Sahel countries and northeast Nigeria with acute malnutrition rates above emergency thresholds. The regional market situation is stable with prices near average levels.
Is there a minimum farm-size frontier for food security and agricultural comm...IFPRIMaSSP
This document summarizes a presentation on determining the minimum viable farm size for food security and commercialization in Malawi. It finds that as the population grows and average farm sizes decrease, food production will soon fail to meet consumption needs if farm sizes fall below 0.7 hectares. Projection models estimate food deficits will occur by 2013 at the current rate of decreasing farm size. While diversification and commercialization may be possible on small land areas, maintaining or increasing average farm size is important for continued food security. The presentation concludes that land policy reform, improved productivity, rural employment creation, and reduced population pressure through family planning are all needed to address the challenges.
This document provides information on agriculture and land use in Maharashtra through various statistics and figures. Some key points:
- Net sown area makes up 56% of total land area in Maharashtra. Forests account for 17% and barren/uncultivable land accounts for 6%.
- Major crops include cereals, pulses, oilseeds, cotton, and sugarcane. Production of crops fluctuated over 2006-2007 to 2008-2009 period due to rainfall.
- Strategies to improve agriculture in the state focus on bridging yield gaps, increasing irrigation, improving market infrastructure, empowering farmers, and promoting diversification.
This document provides an overview of Pakistan, including its history, geography, climate, population trends, provinces, and agriculture sector. Pakistan gained independence in 1947 and has a population of over 180 million people. Agriculture is the backbone of Pakistan's economy, accounting for 21% of GDP and 44% of employment. Major crops include wheat, rice, sugarcane, and cotton. Poverty is significantly higher in rural areas, where efforts are underway to promote sustainable land management and reduce poverty.
1) India has a population of over 1.2 billion people as of the 2011 census, with over 800 million living in rural areas and over 260 million working in agriculture.
2) Fertilizer production and consumption in India is significant, with over 15 million tonnes produced and over 25 million tonnes consumed annually to support agriculture and food production.
3) However, fertilizer use efficiency is relatively low in India, at 30-50% for nitrogen and 15-20% for phosphorus, due to issues like soil nutrient imbalances, lack of awareness on balanced nutrition, and poor crop management practices.
Pulses for Harvesting ‘More from Less’ in Dry AreasICARDA
11-14 February 2019. Jodhpur, India. The 13th International Conference on Dryland Development
Presentation at the session 12 February: TU - ICARDA Satellite
Pulses for Harvesting ‘More from Less’ in Dry Areas
Shiv Kumar Agrawal, Maalouf F, Biradar C, Nangia V, Saharawat Y, Sarker A, and Baum M
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Anche quest’anno l’Istituto Affari Internazionali sceglie di dedicare ai giovani under 26 il suo premio annuale intitolato "Giovani talenti per l'Italia, l'Europa e il mondo", per ascoltare le loro idee, le loro paure ed i loro sogni sull’Europa e sul mondo.
I vincitori della seconda edizione sono stati invitati a discutere l’impatto del digitale e dei social media sulla democrazia oggi, durante un dibattito pubblico, alla presenza di personalità di rilievo del mondo politico-istituzionale, economico, culturale, dello spettacolo e dello sport.
Il dibattito, moderato dalla giornalista Rai Eva Giovannini, si è articolato sotto forma di dialogo tra i giovani vincitori ed un panel di esperti che, nei più diversi ambiti di attività, hanno maturato esperienze e visioni internazionali.
Durante la manifestazione è stato anche conferito per la prima volta un premio speciale per la comunicazione intitolato a Antonio Megalizzi, il giornalista italiano ucciso nell’attentato di Strasburgo dell’11 dicembre 2018.
L'evento è stato sostenuto dal Ministero degli Affari esteri e della Cooperazione internazionale, dalla Compagnia di San Paolo e da Edison SpA.
Presentation by Marco Committeri and Pietro Tommasino Bank of Italy
Conference on:
“Sovereign Debt Crises: Prevention and Management"
Rome, 10 December 2018
Presentation by Marcello Messori, Director, Luiss School of European Political Economy
Conference on:
“Sovereign Debt Crises: Prevention and Management"
Rome, 10 December 2018
Presentation by Beatrice Weder di Mauro, President, Centre for Economic Policy Research
Conference on:
“Sovereign Debt Crises: Prevention and Management"
Rome, 10 December 2018
Presentation by Alessandro Leipold, Chief Economist, The Lisbon Council
Conference on:
“Sovereign Debt Crises: Prevention and Management"
Rome, 10 December 2018
This document discusses precautionary credit lines provided by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as a crisis prevention tool. It finds that precautionary credit lines have provided benefits by deterring capital outflows, serving as a commitment device, and accelerating crisis response when needed. However, they could also overstretch available IMF funds and reduce incentives for countries to maintain robust economic policies. Empirical evidence suggests precautionary credit lines have lowered borrowing costs and reduced financial market volatility for recipient countries. However, relatively few countries have utilized these facilities, possibly due to stigma or fear of disqualification. There is ongoing debate around prequalifying more countries and making credit lines continuously available rather than expecting an "exit."
Presentation by Agnès Bénassy-Quéré, Professor, University Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne and Paris School of Economics
Conference on:
“Sovereign Debt Crises: Prevention and Management"
Rome, 10 December 2018
1) The document discusses the distinction between fiscal sustainability and debt sustainability. Fiscal sustainability refers to a fiscal stance that is unlikely to lead to a roll over crisis, while debt sustainability means public debt itself is unsustainable even after returning to fiscal sustainability, requiring debt restructuring.
2) It compares the relative costs of adjusting the primary balance orthodoxly versus restructuring debt. Adjusting the primary balance risks larger output costs from demand effects, while debt restructuring risks a default tax, wealth loss for domestic debt holders, and uncertainty about the sufficiency of restructuring and return to markets.
3) Restructuring debt also risks reputational costs that depend on the amount of net present value loss imposed on debt
Presentation by Marco BUTI, Director-General European Commission, DG Economic and Financial Affairs
Conference on:
“Sovereign Debt Crises: Prevention and Management"
Rome, 10 December 2018
Il Premio IAI è un'iniziativa rivolta ai giovani fino ai 25 anni per coinvolgerli nel dibattito sul ruolo delle relazioni internazionali nella vita quotidiana.
I vincitori hanno discusso la propria visione dell'Europa e le loro proposte di rilancio in un dibattito serrato con personalità del mondo culturale, dello sport, economico e istituzionale, moderato da Ilaria Sotis, giornalista Radio1 Rai.
Per maggiori informazioni:
http://www.iai.it/it/eventi/giovani-talenti-litalia-leuropa-e-il-mondo
Transatlantic Security Symposium 2018
Transatlantic Security in an Age of Uncertainty
Rome, 14-15 June 2018
Presentation by Anthony H. Cordesman,Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy, Center for Strategic and International Studies
Transatlantic Security Symposium 2018
Transatlantic Security in an Age of Uncertainty
Rome, 14-15 June 2018
Presentation by Anthony H. Cordesman,Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy, Center for Strategic and International Studies
Presentation by Dries Acke Director, Energy Systems Programme, European Climate Foundation, at IAI conference on "Decarbonising Italy's electricity system - Delivering the energy and climate Sustainable Development Goals"
Rome, 30/05/2018
L'attenzione, l'interesse e il coinvolgimento per le notizie di politica e cronaca internazionali
Presentazione del dott. Nando PAGNONCELLI, Presidente, IPSOS Italia in occasione della tavola rotonda IAI-Ispi su: Why Think Tanks Matter in the Era of Digital and Political Disruptions
Presentation by Toshiya Tsugami, President of Tsugami Workshop, Ltd., at the IAI conference "Xi Jinping’s China: Are Japan and Europe on the same page?" organised in cooperation with the Japanese Embassy in Rome
Juzhong Zhuang, Deputy Chief Economist, Asian Development Bank presents the Asian Development Outlook Update during a IAI seminar "Developing Asia and the Pacific"
This presentation by Juraj Čorba, Chair of OECD Working Party on Artificial Intelligence Governance (AIGO), was made during the discussion “Artificial Intelligence, Data and Competition” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 12 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/aicomp.
This presentation was uploaded with the author’s consent.
The importance of sustainable and efficient computational practices in artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning has become increasingly critical. This webinar focuses on the intersection of sustainability and AI, highlighting the significance of energy-efficient deep learning, innovative randomization techniques in neural networks, the potential of reservoir computing, and the cutting-edge realm of neuromorphic computing. This webinar aims to connect theoretical knowledge with practical applications and provide insights into how these innovative approaches can lead to more robust, efficient, and environmentally conscious AI systems.
Webinar Speaker: Prof. Claudio Gallicchio, Assistant Professor, University of Pisa
Claudio Gallicchio is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science of the University of Pisa, Italy. His research involves merging concepts from Deep Learning, Dynamical Systems, and Randomized Neural Systems, and he has co-authored over 100 scientific publications on the subject. He is the founder of the IEEE CIS Task Force on Reservoir Computing, and the co-founder and chair of the IEEE Task Force on Randomization-based Neural Networks and Learning Systems. He is an associate editor of IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems (TNNLS).
This presentation by Thibault Schrepel, Associate Professor of Law at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam University, was made during the discussion “Artificial Intelligence, Data and Competition” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 12 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/aicomp.
This presentation was uploaded with the author’s consent.
1.) Introduction
Our Movement is not new; it is the same as it was for Freedom, Justice, and Equality since we were labeled as slaves. However, this movement at its core must entail economics.
2.) Historical Context
This is the same movement because none of the previous movements, such as boycotts, were ever completed. For some, maybe, but for the most part, it’s just a place to keep your stable until you’re ready to assimilate them into your system. The rest of the crabs are left in the world’s worst parts, begging for scraps.
3.) Economic Empowerment
Our Movement aims to show that it is indeed possible for the less fortunate to establish their economic system. Everyone else – Caucasian, Asian, Mexican, Israeli, Jews, etc. – has their systems, and they all set up and usurp money from the less fortunate. So, the less fortunate buy from every one of them, yet none of them buy from the less fortunate. Moreover, the less fortunate really don’t have anything to sell.
4.) Collaboration with Organizations
Our Movement will demonstrate how organizations such as the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, National Urban League, Black Lives Matter, and others can assist in creating a much more indestructible Black Wall Street.
5.) Vision for the Future
Our Movement will not settle for less than those who came before us and stopped before the rights were equal. The economy, jobs, healthcare, education, housing, incarceration – everything is unfair, and what isn’t is rigged for the less fortunate to fail, as evidenced in society.
6.) Call to Action
Our movement has started and implemented everything needed for the advancement of the economic system. There are positions for only those who understand the importance of this movement, as failure to address it will continue the degradation of the people deemed less fortunate.
No, this isn’t Noah’s Ark, nor am I a Prophet. I’m just a man who wrote a couple of books, created a magnificent website: http://www.thearkproject.llc, and who truly hopes to try and initiate a truly sustainable economic system for deprived people. We may not all have the same beliefs, but if our methods are tried, tested, and proven, we can come together and help others. My website: http://www.thearkproject.llc is very informative and considerably controversial. Please check it out, and if you are afraid, leave immediately; it’s no place for cowards. The last Prophet said: “Whoever among you sees an evil action, then let him change it with his hand [by taking action]; if he cannot, then with his tongue [by speaking out]; and if he cannot, then, with his heart – and that is the weakest of faith.” [Sahih Muslim] If we all, or even some of us, did this, there would be significant change. We are able to witness it on small and grand scales, for example, from climate control to business partnerships. I encourage, invite, and challenge you all to support me by visiting my website.
Why Psychological Safety Matters for Software Teams - ACE 2024 - Ben Linders.pdfBen Linders
Psychological safety in teams is important; team members must feel safe and able to communicate and collaborate effectively to deliver value. It’s also necessary to build long-lasting teams since things will happen and relationships will be strained.
But, how safe is a team? How can we determine if there are any factors that make the team unsafe or have an impact on the team’s culture?
In this mini-workshop, we’ll play games for psychological safety and team culture utilizing a deck of coaching cards, The Psychological Safety Cards. We will learn how to use gamification to gain a better understanding of what’s going on in teams. Individuals share what they have learned from working in teams, what has impacted the team’s safety and culture, and what has led to positive change.
Different game formats will be played in groups in parallel. Examples are an ice-breaker to get people talking about psychological safety, a constellation where people take positions about aspects of psychological safety in their team or organization, and collaborative card games where people work together to create an environment that fosters psychological safety.
This presentation by Tim Capel, Director of the UK Information Commissioner’s Office Legal Service, was made during the discussion “The Intersection between Competition and Data Privacy” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 13 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/ibcdp.
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This presentation by Professor Giuseppe Colangelo, Jean Monnet Professor of European Innovation Policy, was made during the discussion “The Intersection between Competition and Data Privacy” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 13 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/ibcdp.
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Gamify it until you make it Improving Agile Development and Operations with ...Ben Linders
So many challenges, so little time. While we’re busy developing software and keeping it operational, we also need to sharpen the saw, but how? Gamification can be a way to look at how you’re doing and find out where to improve. It’s a great way to have everyone involved and get the best out of people.
In this presentation, Ben Linders will show how playing games with the DevOps coaching cards can help to explore your current development and deployment (DevOps) practices and decide as a team what to improve or experiment with.
The games that we play are based on an engagement model. Instead of imposing change, the games enable people to pull in ideas for change and apply those in a way that best suits their collective needs.
By playing games, you can learn from each other. Teams can use games, exercises, and coaching cards to discuss values, principles, and practices, and share their experiences and learnings.
Different game formats can be used to share experiences on DevOps principles and practices and explore how they can be applied effectively. This presentation provides an overview of playing formats and will inspire you to come up with your own formats.
This presentation by Katharine Kemp, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law & Justice at UNSW Sydney, was made during the discussion “The Intersection between Competition and Data Privacy” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 13 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/ibcdp.
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This presentation by Yong Lim, Professor of Economic Law at Seoul National University School of Law, was made during the discussion “Artificial Intelligence, Data and Competition” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 12 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/aicomp.
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