The document discusses the impact of COVID-19 on street vendors in India. It saw both negative and positive impacts. Negatively, vendors faced losses of livelihood, increased business risks, and falling demand for goods. Positively, hygiene practices improved and the importance of the informal sector was recognized. Surveys found vendors cutting education or relying on essential goods. The pandemic transformed markets and increased security concerns. Both economic and non-economic impacts were widespread due to job losses across the informal sector.
Contribution Of Sectors In GDP Of IndiaAbhey Gupta
India has seen a steady decline in agriculture and the primary sector's contribution to GDP, being replaced by growing service sectors like trade, finance, and transportation. The sectors are interdependent - for example, sugarcane farmers, sugar mills, cold drink manufacturers, and transporters all rely on each other for a cold drink to reach consumers. While services have grown rapidly and provided jobs, experts warn high services growth coupled with declining agriculture and industry may not be sustainable long-term. Recent estimates predict services will make up 55% of India's GDP by 2006, showing India is moving to a service-focused economy and helping drive the vision of a developed India by 2020.
The document discusses the growth of India's economy, with a focus on the agricultural and services sectors. It notes that agriculture currently contributes around 18% to India's GDP but employs over half the population. The services sector now accounts for over half of GDP and has grown rapidly, especially in IT and IT-enabled services. Key challenges for agriculture include low productivity, resource degradation, and wide disparities across regions. Rapid growth in services has not been evenly distributed or matched by equivalent job growth.
The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted economies globally. Major countries reported negative GDPs as unemployment soared and GDP declined sharply in India. The natural way of life was disrupted with many losing jobs and livelihoods. While most sectors declined, agriculture grew.
The government announced fiscal stimulus packages to rescue struggling industries, focusing on MSMEs. However, the measures were credit-centric rather than direct support and did not adequately cover all impacted sectors. More comprehensive and direct relief is still needed.
The pandemic has leveled the global playing field and India has an opportunity to attract companies seeking alternatives to China. However, infrastructure development is needed to capitalize on this. Going forward, greater individual and collective preparedness is
Majority of crops in Tanzania are marketed in raw form, missing opportunities for higher earnings and employment. Agro-processing has potential to increase incomes through value addition and food security, but faces challenges like high costs and lack of appropriate processing machines. Despite these constraints, establishing small-scale agro-processing businesses and rural industries could boost incomes, extend shelf lives, and improve food security through value addition. Financial support for commercial farming would help develop the agricultural sector.
The document discusses India's service sector industry. It begins with an introduction defining the service sector and service sector industries. It then outlines the main types of service industries in India including business, social, and personal services. The service sector has significant positive effects on the Indian economy, accounting for over 50% of GDP. It is a major source of employment and foreign investment. The government has implemented initiatives to promote growth in the sector. In conclusion, the service sector plays an important role in national development and standards of living.
The document discusses the service sector in India. It notes that the service sector is the largest sector in India's economy, contributing over half of India's GDP. Some of the largest industries in the service sector include trade, finance, and transportation. The service sector has grown significantly in recent decades and now employs more people than manufacturing. Both increasing domestic demand and trade liberalization have contributed to the strong growth of India's important service sector.
The document discusses the impact of COVID-19 on street vendors in India. It saw both negative and positive impacts. Negatively, vendors faced losses of livelihood, increased business risks, and falling demand for goods. Positively, hygiene practices improved and the importance of the informal sector was recognized. Surveys found vendors cutting education or relying on essential goods. The pandemic transformed markets and increased security concerns. Both economic and non-economic impacts were widespread due to job losses across the informal sector.
Contribution Of Sectors In GDP Of IndiaAbhey Gupta
India has seen a steady decline in agriculture and the primary sector's contribution to GDP, being replaced by growing service sectors like trade, finance, and transportation. The sectors are interdependent - for example, sugarcane farmers, sugar mills, cold drink manufacturers, and transporters all rely on each other for a cold drink to reach consumers. While services have grown rapidly and provided jobs, experts warn high services growth coupled with declining agriculture and industry may not be sustainable long-term. Recent estimates predict services will make up 55% of India's GDP by 2006, showing India is moving to a service-focused economy and helping drive the vision of a developed India by 2020.
The document discusses the growth of India's economy, with a focus on the agricultural and services sectors. It notes that agriculture currently contributes around 18% to India's GDP but employs over half the population. The services sector now accounts for over half of GDP and has grown rapidly, especially in IT and IT-enabled services. Key challenges for agriculture include low productivity, resource degradation, and wide disparities across regions. Rapid growth in services has not been evenly distributed or matched by equivalent job growth.
The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted economies globally. Major countries reported negative GDPs as unemployment soared and GDP declined sharply in India. The natural way of life was disrupted with many losing jobs and livelihoods. While most sectors declined, agriculture grew.
The government announced fiscal stimulus packages to rescue struggling industries, focusing on MSMEs. However, the measures were credit-centric rather than direct support and did not adequately cover all impacted sectors. More comprehensive and direct relief is still needed.
The pandemic has leveled the global playing field and India has an opportunity to attract companies seeking alternatives to China. However, infrastructure development is needed to capitalize on this. Going forward, greater individual and collective preparedness is
Majority of crops in Tanzania are marketed in raw form, missing opportunities for higher earnings and employment. Agro-processing has potential to increase incomes through value addition and food security, but faces challenges like high costs and lack of appropriate processing machines. Despite these constraints, establishing small-scale agro-processing businesses and rural industries could boost incomes, extend shelf lives, and improve food security through value addition. Financial support for commercial farming would help develop the agricultural sector.
The document discusses India's service sector industry. It begins with an introduction defining the service sector and service sector industries. It then outlines the main types of service industries in India including business, social, and personal services. The service sector has significant positive effects on the Indian economy, accounting for over 50% of GDP. It is a major source of employment and foreign investment. The government has implemented initiatives to promote growth in the sector. In conclusion, the service sector plays an important role in national development and standards of living.
The document discusses the service sector in India. It notes that the service sector is the largest sector in India's economy, contributing over half of India's GDP. Some of the largest industries in the service sector include trade, finance, and transportation. The service sector has grown significantly in recent decades and now employs more people than manufacturing. Both increasing domestic demand and trade liberalization have contributed to the strong growth of India's important service sector.
INDIAN ECONOMY & SECTORIAL CONTRIBUTION IN GDP.Ammar Dalvi
The Indian economy has a GDP of $1.824 trillion, with the service sector contributing the most at 56.9% of GDP. Agriculture contributes 17.4% despite facing problems like poor infrastructure and lack of storage facilities. The industrial sector, including textiles, retail, and manufacturing, contributes 28.8% but has potential for more growth. Information technology and business process outsourcing are major contributors to the strong service sector. Addressing agricultural challenges and increasing manufacturing output could help develop the Indian economy further.
The document summarizes information about India's service sector. It discusses how the service sector contributes over 50% to India's GDP and is the key driver of economic growth. It provides examples of major service industries like finance, tourism, and IT. The service sector employs a large skilled workforce and has attracted significant foreign investment. However, it faces challenges like high infrastructure costs and global competition. The government is taking initiatives to develop the sector further.
The document discusses key indicators of the Indian economy and agriculture sector. It provides statistics showing India's GDP growth rate, exports, imports, foreign exchange reserves, and FDI inflows have all been increasing in recent years. However, agriculture still faces major problems like low productivity and farmers' debts. The 11th five-year economic plan aims to boost agricultural GDP growth to 4% annually through a second green revolution and increasing irrigation.
The service sector plays a key role in the Philippine economy by facilitating production, distribution, and consumption. It consists of industries like transportation, telecommunications, finance, trade, housing, and private services. The growth of the service sector has been driven by industries like telecommunications, wholesale and retail trade, and private services. Several government institutions help support the service sector by developing infrastructure, workforce skills, and facilitating trade and business activity. Challenges include maintaining an efficient workforce, international competition, and security issues.
Impact of Government Policies on productivityBirpartap Singh
Government policies have impacted productivity in various sectors in India. In manufacturing, total factor productivity growth was slow or negative from 1951-1979 but has not improved significantly in the post-reform period from 1980-2007. In agriculture, total factor productivity growth rates were approximately 1.45-2.33% per year between 1973-1993. In the automotive industry, policies like allowing 100% FDI and exempting manufacturing from licensing have supported growth. However, productivity in India's defense sector has been limited by the government's failure to sufficiently encourage private sector involvement in defense production.
Food Processing Industries (A support system for Non Farm Activities in Rural...iosrjce
“The prosperity of India lies in the prosperity of Villages”--- Mahatma Gandhi
As there is a lot of change in the occupational structure of India since independence. But change in the overall
economy did not have a pronounced effect on rural economies as Indian population still depends largely on
agriculture sector. So, pressure on land should be reduced by giving priority to Rural Non-Farm
Activities(RNFA). Food Processing is one of the such Non-Farm Activity (NFA) which can play a crucial role in
reducing unemployment, poverty and enhances development activities in rural areas. This paper is an attempt to
explain about the significance and performance of important non-farm activity – The food processing industry
(FPI) in India. Further it highlights the major problems faced by FPI. At last it concludes with some remedial
measures for improving their performance
This document summarizes the impact of India's 7.9% GDP growth rate on its major economic sectors - agriculture, manufacturing, and services - as well as job creation. It notes that while GDP has grown at 7.9%, job creation has only increased by 1%. Agriculture accounts for 18.6% of GDP but 60% of employment. The manufacturing sector represents 9% of GDP and 17% of jobs. Services make up 59% of GDP and 18.1% of employment. It outlines challenges facing each sector, such as unskilled labor and technology issues in manufacturing, and infrastructure problems in services.
The document discusses the growth of India's service sector, with a focus on the IT/ITES sector. It notes that the service sector now represents over half of India's GDP and is the fastest growing sector. The IT/ITES sector in particular has transformed India's image globally and is a major contributor to the economy. The document traces the history from pre-liberalization policies in the 1950s-1980s that focused on internal markets and public sector dominance to the economic reforms beginning in 1991 that opened the economy and boosted growth. The IT/ITES sector benefited greatly from these reforms and liberalization, growing to become a star performer and global leader, though it faced challenges from the 2008 global economic crisis. Overall the sector remains
growth of service sector in india after post independence era...DIPANJAN ROY
This document discusses the growth of India's services sector since liberalization. It notes that the services sector share of GDP has grown significantly, reaching over 50% in recent years, though employment share has remained relatively stable. Within services, IT and ITES have experienced the most rapid growth at over 25% annually. However, development has been uneven across sectors and regions. While India has emerged as a major exporter, especially in IT, imports have also increased substantially.
This presentation contains the positive and negative impacts regarding corona. I made it from various resources and wanted it share it publicly, so that others can also use it.
In the publication "India 2020 Economy Outlook", D&B attempts to evaluate and analyse the prospects of the Indian economy over the next six years. This publication provides a forecast of key macroeconomic variables over the next few years. The publication also covers analysis of various Indian states with respect to their potential to contribute to India’s growth. It also analyses various enablers and major policy initiatives that would drive and facilitate India’s economic journey. It also presents various challenges to growth in the next few years.
Malaysia has experienced strong and stable economic growth over the past 10 years, attracting many multinational retailers and manufacturers. However, corruption exists and environmental damage from deforestation and palm oil production is a concern. The population is diverse with Malay, Chinese, and Indian ethnic groups coexisting, and businesses must adapt to the country's mix of cultures and religions. While technology development zones like the Multimedia Super Corridor have attracted IT companies, Malaysia still needs more progress developing its overall technology capabilities to compete internationally.
The document discusses key economic indicators of India such as GDP growth, contributors to GDP, tax receipts, government expenditures, fiscal deficits, and their implications. It analyzes graphs showing India's strong GDP growth over the decades, rising contribution of the services sector to GDP, high government spending on interest payments and subsidies, and increasing fiscal deficits reflecting a growing debt burden on the government. The rising deficits are a concern as they are driven by non-developmental expenditures and could limit the government's ability to fund important infrastructure projects.
The document provides a SWOT analysis of India's New Economic Policy introduced in 1991 in response to a balance of payments crisis. The three main strengths are: 1) High economic growth increasing GDP and reducing poverty; 2) Increased foreign investment and integration in the global economy; 3) Dismantling of licensing and opening private industry. The key weaknesses are reduced government spending and increased inequality. Main opportunities are foreign investment, technology transfer, and improving competitiveness. Primary threats include increased economic fluctuations, challenges for agriculture and rural populations, and uneven distribution of benefits.
The Indian economy grew at 6.7% in 2008-09 but slowed in the second half due to the global financial crisis. The agriculture sector declined by 0.2% in 2009-10 due to poor monsoons. The service sector grew at a higher rate and was the key driver of economic growth. Inflation remained high due to a rise in food prices caused by supply constraints.
This report summarizes the findings and policy recommendations from discussions on building an inclusive, resilient and sustainable economy for Pakistan. It suggests short-term measures to maintain macroeconomic stability through prudent fiscal and monetary policies. Long-term recommendations include promoting inclusive growth through improving agricultural productivity, supporting manufacturing competitiveness, and fiscal and trade reforms. Specific policies are proposed to strengthen key sectors like energy, labour markets, women's empowerment, and tourism. The overall goal is an economy that achieves sustainable development and improves living standards.
The document summarizes key points from a presentation on OECD Agricultural Policy Monitoring and Evaluation in 2021. It makes three main points:
1. Current agricultural support policies are not addressing the triple challenge of ensuring food security, providing livelihoods, and promoting sustainability.
2. Countries need to invest more in sustainable productivity growth and resilience through agricultural innovation.
3. Specific policy recommendations include phasing out market distortions, targeting income support to households in need, and redirecting expenditures toward public goods like innovation.
On both a pilot and large-scale basis, Bangladesh has pioneered much of the safety-net approach to food security and has led in planning and developing much of the basis for longterm solutions to food security problems. I was in Professor Nurul Islam’s home for the fateful speech that, in certain respects, marked the inception of the nation, and I have continued to learn from Bangladesh through my friends and many visits over the last four decades. During that time span, the food security of Bangladeshis has increased immensely, but there is more to be done, obviously, and, fortunately, a way to do it.
This document discusses the importance of small scale industries in India and challenges faced by the agricultural sector. It notes that small scale industries are important for employment generation, mobilizing resources, equitable income distribution, and regional industrial dispersal. However, they face problems accessing raw materials, financing, technical skills, and competition. The agricultural sector faces distress due to small landholdings, high population pressure, rain-fed farming, and inadequate investment, credit and market access. Improving irrigation, expanding credit, marketing reforms, and crop insurance are suggested to remedy the farm crisis.
INDIAN ECONOMY & SECTORIAL CONTRIBUTION IN GDP.Ammar Dalvi
The Indian economy has a GDP of $1.824 trillion, with the service sector contributing the most at 56.9% of GDP. Agriculture contributes 17.4% despite facing problems like poor infrastructure and lack of storage facilities. The industrial sector, including textiles, retail, and manufacturing, contributes 28.8% but has potential for more growth. Information technology and business process outsourcing are major contributors to the strong service sector. Addressing agricultural challenges and increasing manufacturing output could help develop the Indian economy further.
The document summarizes information about India's service sector. It discusses how the service sector contributes over 50% to India's GDP and is the key driver of economic growth. It provides examples of major service industries like finance, tourism, and IT. The service sector employs a large skilled workforce and has attracted significant foreign investment. However, it faces challenges like high infrastructure costs and global competition. The government is taking initiatives to develop the sector further.
The document discusses key indicators of the Indian economy and agriculture sector. It provides statistics showing India's GDP growth rate, exports, imports, foreign exchange reserves, and FDI inflows have all been increasing in recent years. However, agriculture still faces major problems like low productivity and farmers' debts. The 11th five-year economic plan aims to boost agricultural GDP growth to 4% annually through a second green revolution and increasing irrigation.
The service sector plays a key role in the Philippine economy by facilitating production, distribution, and consumption. It consists of industries like transportation, telecommunications, finance, trade, housing, and private services. The growth of the service sector has been driven by industries like telecommunications, wholesale and retail trade, and private services. Several government institutions help support the service sector by developing infrastructure, workforce skills, and facilitating trade and business activity. Challenges include maintaining an efficient workforce, international competition, and security issues.
Impact of Government Policies on productivityBirpartap Singh
Government policies have impacted productivity in various sectors in India. In manufacturing, total factor productivity growth was slow or negative from 1951-1979 but has not improved significantly in the post-reform period from 1980-2007. In agriculture, total factor productivity growth rates were approximately 1.45-2.33% per year between 1973-1993. In the automotive industry, policies like allowing 100% FDI and exempting manufacturing from licensing have supported growth. However, productivity in India's defense sector has been limited by the government's failure to sufficiently encourage private sector involvement in defense production.
Food Processing Industries (A support system for Non Farm Activities in Rural...iosrjce
“The prosperity of India lies in the prosperity of Villages”--- Mahatma Gandhi
As there is a lot of change in the occupational structure of India since independence. But change in the overall
economy did not have a pronounced effect on rural economies as Indian population still depends largely on
agriculture sector. So, pressure on land should be reduced by giving priority to Rural Non-Farm
Activities(RNFA). Food Processing is one of the such Non-Farm Activity (NFA) which can play a crucial role in
reducing unemployment, poverty and enhances development activities in rural areas. This paper is an attempt to
explain about the significance and performance of important non-farm activity – The food processing industry
(FPI) in India. Further it highlights the major problems faced by FPI. At last it concludes with some remedial
measures for improving their performance
This document summarizes the impact of India's 7.9% GDP growth rate on its major economic sectors - agriculture, manufacturing, and services - as well as job creation. It notes that while GDP has grown at 7.9%, job creation has only increased by 1%. Agriculture accounts for 18.6% of GDP but 60% of employment. The manufacturing sector represents 9% of GDP and 17% of jobs. Services make up 59% of GDP and 18.1% of employment. It outlines challenges facing each sector, such as unskilled labor and technology issues in manufacturing, and infrastructure problems in services.
The document discusses the growth of India's service sector, with a focus on the IT/ITES sector. It notes that the service sector now represents over half of India's GDP and is the fastest growing sector. The IT/ITES sector in particular has transformed India's image globally and is a major contributor to the economy. The document traces the history from pre-liberalization policies in the 1950s-1980s that focused on internal markets and public sector dominance to the economic reforms beginning in 1991 that opened the economy and boosted growth. The IT/ITES sector benefited greatly from these reforms and liberalization, growing to become a star performer and global leader, though it faced challenges from the 2008 global economic crisis. Overall the sector remains
growth of service sector in india after post independence era...DIPANJAN ROY
This document discusses the growth of India's services sector since liberalization. It notes that the services sector share of GDP has grown significantly, reaching over 50% in recent years, though employment share has remained relatively stable. Within services, IT and ITES have experienced the most rapid growth at over 25% annually. However, development has been uneven across sectors and regions. While India has emerged as a major exporter, especially in IT, imports have also increased substantially.
This presentation contains the positive and negative impacts regarding corona. I made it from various resources and wanted it share it publicly, so that others can also use it.
In the publication "India 2020 Economy Outlook", D&B attempts to evaluate and analyse the prospects of the Indian economy over the next six years. This publication provides a forecast of key macroeconomic variables over the next few years. The publication also covers analysis of various Indian states with respect to their potential to contribute to India’s growth. It also analyses various enablers and major policy initiatives that would drive and facilitate India’s economic journey. It also presents various challenges to growth in the next few years.
Malaysia has experienced strong and stable economic growth over the past 10 years, attracting many multinational retailers and manufacturers. However, corruption exists and environmental damage from deforestation and palm oil production is a concern. The population is diverse with Malay, Chinese, and Indian ethnic groups coexisting, and businesses must adapt to the country's mix of cultures and religions. While technology development zones like the Multimedia Super Corridor have attracted IT companies, Malaysia still needs more progress developing its overall technology capabilities to compete internationally.
The document discusses key economic indicators of India such as GDP growth, contributors to GDP, tax receipts, government expenditures, fiscal deficits, and their implications. It analyzes graphs showing India's strong GDP growth over the decades, rising contribution of the services sector to GDP, high government spending on interest payments and subsidies, and increasing fiscal deficits reflecting a growing debt burden on the government. The rising deficits are a concern as they are driven by non-developmental expenditures and could limit the government's ability to fund important infrastructure projects.
The document provides a SWOT analysis of India's New Economic Policy introduced in 1991 in response to a balance of payments crisis. The three main strengths are: 1) High economic growth increasing GDP and reducing poverty; 2) Increased foreign investment and integration in the global economy; 3) Dismantling of licensing and opening private industry. The key weaknesses are reduced government spending and increased inequality. Main opportunities are foreign investment, technology transfer, and improving competitiveness. Primary threats include increased economic fluctuations, challenges for agriculture and rural populations, and uneven distribution of benefits.
The Indian economy grew at 6.7% in 2008-09 but slowed in the second half due to the global financial crisis. The agriculture sector declined by 0.2% in 2009-10 due to poor monsoons. The service sector grew at a higher rate and was the key driver of economic growth. Inflation remained high due to a rise in food prices caused by supply constraints.
This report summarizes the findings and policy recommendations from discussions on building an inclusive, resilient and sustainable economy for Pakistan. It suggests short-term measures to maintain macroeconomic stability through prudent fiscal and monetary policies. Long-term recommendations include promoting inclusive growth through improving agricultural productivity, supporting manufacturing competitiveness, and fiscal and trade reforms. Specific policies are proposed to strengthen key sectors like energy, labour markets, women's empowerment, and tourism. The overall goal is an economy that achieves sustainable development and improves living standards.
The document summarizes key points from a presentation on OECD Agricultural Policy Monitoring and Evaluation in 2021. It makes three main points:
1. Current agricultural support policies are not addressing the triple challenge of ensuring food security, providing livelihoods, and promoting sustainability.
2. Countries need to invest more in sustainable productivity growth and resilience through agricultural innovation.
3. Specific policy recommendations include phasing out market distortions, targeting income support to households in need, and redirecting expenditures toward public goods like innovation.
On both a pilot and large-scale basis, Bangladesh has pioneered much of the safety-net approach to food security and has led in planning and developing much of the basis for longterm solutions to food security problems. I was in Professor Nurul Islam’s home for the fateful speech that, in certain respects, marked the inception of the nation, and I have continued to learn from Bangladesh through my friends and many visits over the last four decades. During that time span, the food security of Bangladeshis has increased immensely, but there is more to be done, obviously, and, fortunately, a way to do it.
This document discusses the importance of small scale industries in India and challenges faced by the agricultural sector. It notes that small scale industries are important for employment generation, mobilizing resources, equitable income distribution, and regional industrial dispersal. However, they face problems accessing raw materials, financing, technical skills, and competition. The agricultural sector faces distress due to small landholdings, high population pressure, rain-fed farming, and inadequate investment, credit and market access. Improving irrigation, expanding credit, marketing reforms, and crop insurance are suggested to remedy the farm crisis.
The document discusses the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan, or Self-Reliant India Movement, launched by the Indian government. It aims to make India more self-reliant by focusing on local manufacturers and reducing imports. This will strengthen the economy and trade balance by lowering the trade deficit. The government announced a stimulus package of 20 lakh crore rupees and reforms to boost key sectors like agriculture, MSMEs, power and defense. However, there are challenges around ensuring demand, and financing the large fiscal deficit caused by the package.
The document discusses challenges and opportunities in agriculture in Nova Scotia. It notes that food production in NS has declined from 60% self-sufficiency to 15% today, with farms decreasing from over 12,000 to under 4,000 currently. However, it sees opportunities to strengthen local food systems and reverse these trends. It highlights the Community Economic Development Investment Fund (CEDIF) program that helps match local investors with agricultural businesses, and discusses the FarmWorks Investment Co-operative, a CEDIF focused on sustainable agriculture in NS.
This document discusses pathways for reducing rural poverty in West and Central Africa through agricultural research and development. It outlines that agricultural growth can reduce poverty by raising farm incomes and generating employment. However, challenges remain, including barriers that can prevent the poor from benefitting from increased agricultural productivity. The document argues that multidimensional, multisector partnerships are needed to address the complex and diverse causes of rural poverty in sustainable ways. Agricultural research must work with other sectors and take smallholder farmers' needs into account to promote inclusive rural prosperity.
Agriculture plays an important role in the Zambian economy, providing employment for 70% of the population. However, agricultural productivity, especially for small-scale farmers, remains low due to various constraints including a lack of access to markets, financing, education and infrastructure. Increasing agricultural trade could help reduce poverty but challenges like Zambia's landlocked status and high transportation costs must be addressed. The study examines policies and reforms needed to improve rural livelihoods and make agriculture a more effective engine for inclusive economic growth and trade.
This report examines challenges smallholder farmers face in accessing finance to improve productivity and strengthen livelihoods. It discusses how smallholder farmers produce much of the world's food but face low incomes and food insecurity. Access to finance is identified as one of the biggest challenges, as smallholders receive only 3% of the formal bank financing demanded, limiting their ability to invest in better technologies and increase yields. The report aims to understand how businesses can strengthen smallholder incomes and ensure robust, inclusive supply chains.
This document provides an overview of agro processing in India. It discusses the meaning and introduction of agro processing, its significance and current status in India. It outlines some shortcomings like India's small share of global agri-trade. It also discusses the growth prospects in areas like socioeconomic changes, policy changes, infrastructure development and public-private partnerships. The document concludes that agro processing is a strategic industry for modernizing agriculture and generating employment in India.
Indian Food Processing Industry - A Synopsisnandanmalu
The document provides an overview of the Indian food processing industry. It discusses that India is the world's second largest producer of food and has significant potential for growth in food processing. The industry is expected to grow by 40% by 2015 to $258 billion. It also outlines the various sub-sectors in food processing like grains, dairy, fruits and vegetables, and meat and poultry. The document notes that India's level of food processing is still low compared to developed countries and there is significant opportunity and demand for growth in food processing infrastructure like cold storage and warehouses.
This document analyzes the role of MSMEs in the Indian economy before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. It finds that MSMEs contribute 30-40% of India's GDP and provide the highest rates of employment. However, the pandemic severely impacted MSMEs. The government launched several measures like credit guarantees and delayed loan repayments to support MSMEs. There is an expectation that MSMEs will help revitalize the economy by boosting demand, employment, and reducing imports. Suggestions include efficiently allocating relief funds, promoting local production and exports, and developing rural enterprises.
Understanding the importance of the social and economic impact of PPRILRI
Presented by Nicoline de Haan, Pacem Kotchofa and Karl Rich at the “FAO AGA webinar on Understanding the Importance of the Social and Economic Impact of PPR ” 22 May 2020
Government of India and promotion of Livelihoods 030410jiteshindia
The summary provides an overview of key aspects of the Government of India's 2010-11 budget as it relates to promoting livelihoods:
1) The budget aims to achieve higher GDP growth while making development more inclusive by strengthening food security and governance systems.
2) The government will act as an enabler and focus on supporting disadvantaged groups through legal entitlements like right to information, work, and education.
3) There is emphasis on agriculture to promote inclusive growth, increase rural incomes, and ensure food security through initiatives like expanding green revolution areas and creating pulses and oilseeds villages.
4) Other livelihood initiatives highlighted include expanding credit and insurance for farmers, developing food processing, skill development
This document discusses innovative financing and investment in agriculture across Africa. It begins by outlining the importance of agriculture to African economies and development, noting its contributions to GDP, exports, employment and poverty reduction. However, the sector remains underdeveloped with low productivity and incomes for smallholder farmers. Access to adequate financing is identified as a key impediment. The document then reviews global trends driving the need for increased agricultural production and Africa's particular challenges. It examines examples of innovative financing approaches around the world and within Africa, including mechanisms utilizing public, public-private and private partnerships. Overall it argues innovative financing is needed to boost investment in African agriculture to meet future food demands and address development challenges.
Rob Vos
SEMINAR
Virtual Event --Discussion of the 2020 Global Food Policy Report
Co-Organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of the Netherlands, IFPRI, and Food & Business Knowledge Platform
APR 28, 2020 - 10:00 AM TO 11:15 AM EDT
Agriculture plays a vital role in the Indian economy, contributing 17.4% to GDP and providing employment to over 60% of the population. The document discusses key features of Indian agriculture such as subsistence and commercial farming. It outlines India's targets to make agriculture profitable and improve productivity. The agriculture sector contributes 14.7% to the national GDP. The budget for 2017-2018 allocates funds to support irrigation, credit access for farmers, and dairy infrastructure. A SWOT analysis identifies strengths like biodiversity and arable land, while weaknesses include fragmented land holdings and lack of technology. Opportunities exist in exports and agro-industries, but threats include unsustainable resource and regional development.
The document discusses agricultural extension in Jamaica. It notes that Jamaica's agriculture is diverse, with 80% of farmers occupying less than 2 hectares of land. The agriculture sector contributes 5.9% to GDP. There are 120 extension officers. RADA is trying to increase use of ICT like mobile phones and tablets to provide farmers real-time information on topics like weather and best practices. However, there are challenges like the age of farmers and high internet costs. The presentation recommends targeting women and youth to adopt technology and increasing private sector support and ICT infrastructure to drive e-agriculture.
The document discusses agricultural extension in Jamaica. It notes that Jamaica's agriculture is diverse, with 80% of farmers occupying less than 2 hectares of land. The agriculture sector contributes 5.9% to GDP. There are 120 extension officers. RADA is trying to increase use of ICT like mobile phones and tablets to provide farmers real-time information on topics like weather and best practices. However, there are challenges like the age of farmers and high internet costs. The presentation recommends targeting women and youth to adopt new technologies and increasing private sector and government support to drive an e-agriculture strategy.
The Brussels Development Briefing n.47 on the subject of “Regional Trade in Africa: Drivers, Trends and Opportunities” took place on 3rd February 2017 in Brussels at the ACP Secretariat (Avenue Georges Henri 451, 1200 Brussels) from 09:00 to 13:00. This Briefing was organised by the ACP-EU Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), in collaboration with IFPRI, the European Commission / DEVCO, the ACP Secretariat, and CONCORD .
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The document summarizes the opening remarks of USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah at the Bangladesh Food Security Investment Forum in 2010. Shah expresses support for Bangladesh's efforts to develop a comprehensive food security strategy and investment plan. He highlights key commitments the US has made, including $15 million for agricultural programs and $4 million for nutrition interventions in Bangladesh. Shah also outlines ways USAID plans to assist Bangladesh, such as enhancing agriculture/nutrition teams, and supporting applications to funding sources like the World Bank. He stresses the long-term nature of achieving food security and the US commitment to partner with Bangladesh over the long run.
The document summarizes the key points from a speech given by David Nabarro at the Bangladesh Food Security Investment Forum in 2010. It discusses Bangladesh's goal of achieving food security for all citizens and creating a long-term comprehensive framework (CIP) to coordinate agricultural investments, safety nets, and nutrition programs. The CIP aims to boost agricultural productivity, create jobs, manage natural resources sustainably, and scale up efforts to reduce malnutrition, especially in children and pregnant women. It also emphasizes the need for strong government leadership and involvement of the private sector, civil society, and NGOs to effectively implement the CIP.
The document discusses the growth and development potential of livestock and fisheries in Bangladesh. It finds that livestock contributes 2.9% to national GDP while fisheries contribute 5%. Aquaculture is driving fisheries growth through improved breeds and management. However, open water fisheries are declining though still contribute over 40% of fish production. There will be deficits in milk, meat, and fish production by 2015 unless growth accelerates. Priority investment areas include removing policy barriers, offering incentives and subsidies, and promoting smallholder poultry, dairy, and community-based fisheries management.
Food security in general has three basic elements: availability, access, and utilization. The dominant source of food in Bangladesh is domestic production. This paper will examine the availability of food from domestic production in crop agriculture. A companion paper examines issues related to fisheries and livestock development.
In this paper we first provide a brief history of growth in crop agriculture and its characteristics. This is followed by a discussion of the challenges that Bangladesh agriculture will face in future (including climate change) and the key issues that need resolution in order to face these challenges.
The resolution of these challenges will require interventions mediated by the government and involving the private sector, including both policy actions and the necessary investments in relevant areas. These investment needs are elaborated as far as possible in this paper, along with an initial prioritization. We make no attempt to indicate how such investment needs may be realized, their sequence, or how to mobilize them. These are matters for future discussion.
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This document summarizes the opening address given by Dr. Muhammad Abdur Razzaque, Honourable Minister of the Ministry of Food and Disaster Management of Bangladesh, at the Bangladesh Food Security Investment Forum 2010. Some key points:
1) Bangladesh faces challenges to food security like population growth, impacts of climate change, deteriorating access to resources, and volatility in global food markets.
2) The government has increased investment in agriculture and social safety nets to boost food production and protect vulnerable populations, but more funding is still needed.
3) The forum brings together stakeholders to discuss strategies to improve food security in Bangladesh in line with the government's vision of self-sufficiency by 2012, as outlined in
The Prime Minister of Bangladesh opened the Bangladesh Food Security Investment Forum in 2010. [1] She emphasized that food security is a high priority given the global food crisis of 2007-2008. [2] Bangladesh aims to achieve self-sufficiency in food production through boosting agricultural output, improving productivity in fisheries and livestock, and overcoming impediments to high crop yields. [3] A comprehensive, coordinated approach involving multiple sectors is needed to ensure all people have access to nutritious food.
The document summarizes the opening address given by Dr. Shenggen Fan, Director General of the International Food Policy Research Institute, at the Bangladesh Food Security Investment Forum in 2010. In 3 sentences:
Bangladesh has made progress in reducing poverty and hunger but still faces challenges to food security like child malnutrition and rising food prices. Public investment is needed in agricultural research, farmer access to markets, and social safety nets to improve food security given population growth, climate change, and natural resource constraints. The forum aims to examine multidimensional investment strategies needed to tackle future food security challenges in Bangladesh by prioritizing public spending across sectors, crops, and regions based on returns and complementarities.
In this paper we first provide a brief history of growth in crop agriculture and its characteristics. This is followed by a discussion of the challenges that Bangladesh agriculture will face in future (including climate change) and the key issues that need resolution in order to face these challenges.
The resolution of these challenges will require interventions mediated by the government and involving the private sector, including both policy actions and the necessary investments in relevant areas. These investment needs are elaborated as far as possible in this paper, along with an initial prioritization. We make no attempt to indicate how such investment needs may be realized, their sequence, or how to mobilize them. These are matters for future discussion.
Social safety nets in Bangladesh have been quite effective in smoothing the consumption and the income of poor households and helping them cope with stresses and shocks. These programs, however, cover only a fraction of the poor, and they must be strengthened if they are to adequately address poverty or mitigate the vulnerability to poverty in a sustainable way. Safety nets will become even more important in Bangladesh as the country faces economic downturn, food price fluctuations, climate change, and other developments that increase the vulnerability of the poor.
The fisheries and livestock sectors are two major pillars of Bangladesh’s economy, and more than 10 million people directly depend on these sectors for their livelihoods. These sectors are also important for food, nutrition, income, export earning, draft power, biofertilizer, and transport. The fisheries
sector is vibrant, contributing to about 20 percent of the agri- cultural GDP, while the livestock sector contribution is around 12 percent. These two sectors provide the major dietary protein. During 1994−2005 the food from animal origin increased from 76 to 113 gm per capita per day. About 63 percent of animal protein supply in the diet of the people of Bangladesh is obtained from fish.
The economic consequences of high maternal and child undernutrition cannot be overstated. A combination of high maternal undernutrition and postnatal factors cause child undernutrition, which in turn can influence children’s school performance and their future occupational choices, and can undermine the future productivity of nations. Notwithstanding rapid economic growth in a number of South Asian countries (including Bangladesh and India), the pace of improvements in maternal and child undernutrition in the region remains deeply unsatisfactory. Bangladesh has made considerable progress in addressing the non-income poverty indicators for the first Millennium Development Goal (MDG1)—that is, reducing the prevalence of underweight children under five years of age—but improvements are slowing, which raises questions about whether the target will be achieved or not. Furthermore, the overall levels of maternal and child undernutrition are still high in Bangladesh, and further investments are needed to accelerate improvements and prevent the negative impact of maternal and child undernutrition on long-term development. This paper is, therefore, about the
policy focus that is needed to greatly improve the current status of maternal and children nutrition. Although overweight and obesity are emerging problems in Bangladesh, this paper will not address this aspect of undernutrition. However, it is a potential concern in the future, and this trend should be monitored.
Achieving food security is high on the agenda of the Government of Bangladesh. In 2006, the government passed a National Food Policy (NFP), which was followed up in 2008 by a Plan of Action (PoA). Governance and gender issues are concerns that cut across the three core objectives and 26 areas of intervention of the Plan of Action, both explicitly and implicitly. This paper aims to address the governance and gender issues that are embedded within the Plan of Acﰂon, by discussing how these two concerns are relevant to the four idenﰂfied priority areas, by poinﰂng out the opportuniﰂes and challenges for Bangladesh within each area, and by summarizing key policy recommendations to better address governance and gender issues to achieve food security.
This document discusses agricultural marketing, price stabilization, value chains, and global/regional trade in Bangladesh. It makes the following key points:
1. Domestic food and agricultural markets in Bangladesh have undergone significant changes in recent decades, including a decrease in food price seasonality, large increases in the quantities of food marketed, a decline in the direct role of the public sector, and a rising importance of high-value commodities.
2. Most analyses find that foodgrain and staple markets function quite efficiently for well-connected areas, benefiting from investments in infrastructure and technology. However, continued investments are needed to further stimulate efficiency and ensure Bangladesh can meet challenges in high-value products relating to quality and safety.
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2. Definition – Small Commercial Farmer The 40 percent of rural people who produce 80 percent of agricultural output. Does not include holdings so small that only part-time farmers, e.g. 0.25 hectares. 2
3. Relation to Food Security The food insecure earn income from employment in the rural nonfarm sector They produce non-tradeables – only salable locally The small commercial farmer generates the income that expands demand for what they produce. Thus, is it rising income of the small commercial farmer that is responsible for 80 to 90 percent of rural poverty reduction 3
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5. What are the Priorities for Foreign Assistance for Food Security? Recognize that the core to food security is raising incomes of SCF Major, sustained, technical assistance to agricultural universities. This drives all else – shortage of trained people = shortage of impact Major sustained assistance to the agricultural research system – in agriculture, income growth is driven by improved biological technology Technical assistance in the specialized agricultural credit agencies tremendous amount learned over past 20 years need to spread that In-depth analyses of irrigation potentials and needs – serious problem on Bangladesh 5