In the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, agriculture represents the most important
economic sector, and land control can be considered a perpetual source of conflict …

We propose a two-sector economic growth model and solve it numerically using the
relaxation algorithm to determine the optimal levels of investment for sustainable agricultural …

Conservation agriculture, a sustainable farming practice combining no or minimum soil
disturbance, crop diversification, and soil cover, can benefit humans and the biophysical …

In this paper we develop a typology to help design and improve spatial targeting of food and
nutrition security (FNS) interventions. Using a comprehensive framework, the proposed …

Access to adequate and nutritious food is accepted as a human right worldwide. In the
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Kasai Oriental province is one of the most vulnerable …

Extreme weather events, particularly droughts, have strong impacts on the livelihoods of
populations in rural areas. In a context of low access to insurance and credit markets …

To inform policy makers concerned with food security, this paper relies on the 1–2–3
household survey (2004–2005) to provide a geographical overview of Congo's food markets …

This brief presents findings from an assessment of rural livelihood systems around the
reserve. The assessment was undertaken to identify entry points to create wealth, improve …

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Smallholder women farmers play a crucial role in agricultural food production and rural
development but have limited access to the necessary productive resources. This study …