GRAISEA Archives - Oxfam Policy & Practice

Discussion paper

Price Interventions as a Part of Living Income Strategies: Lessons learned from piloting a price premium mechanism for basmati rice farmers in Pakistan

06/03/2023

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49 pages long

Languages: English

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Small-scale farmers produce many globally important products such as rice, cocoa, cotton and vanilla. Poverty is widespread among these farmers, and there is an urgent need to increase their incomes. A living income – what a household needs to afford a decent standard of living for all its members – is a human right. It […]

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Research report

An assessment of overall effectiveness of agricultural multi-stakeholder initiatives with specific attention to smallholder inclusiveness, and recommendations for improvement

31/12/2020

1 documents

79 pages long

Languages: English

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Oxfam engages with multi-stakeholder initiatives (MSIs) to discover how they can further move sectors towards social, economic and environmental sustainability. The main purpose of this report is to assess the current roles of MSIs on key social and human rights topics and to explore how they can improve their performance on these topics. In addition, […]

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Evaluation report

The Gender Transformative and Responsible Agribusiness Investments in South-East Asia programme: Phase 1 evaluation report

14/03/2019

2 documents

80 pages long

Languages: English

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The Gender Transformative and Responsible Agribusiness Investments in South-East Asia (GRAISEA) programme is a three-year programme that aims to improve the livelihoods of women and men small-scale producers in Asia through more responsible and inclusive value chains and private sector investments. The programme hopes to achieve the recognition of women as central actors in their […]

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Case study

Towards a Coherent Policy Framework on Business and Human Rights: Challenges, gains, and lessons learned

26/06/2018

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2 pages long

Languages: English

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In 2015, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) launched a plan for economic integration across the region. However, in the absence of a coherent policy framework to regulate and govern private sector investment, this economic integration model risks exacerbating resource grabbing, excessively benefiting corporate interests, and adding to Asia’s rising inequalities. This case study […]

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Case study

Empowering Women Through the Mentorship Programme: The case of the Fisherfolk Enterprise

26/06/2018

1 documents

4 pages long

Languages: English

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In many communities in Southeast Asia, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are crucial drivers of local development and growth. They can play a key role in improving the livelihoods of smallholders, especially women. However, SMEs often do not survive because of the challenges they face in accessing finance and developing logistics and management systems. To […]

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Briefing note

Towards a Socially Responsible Aquaculture Stewardship Council

25/06/2018

1 documents

18 pages long

Languages: English

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The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is a certification initiative which aims to promote responsible aquaculture. Oxfam regards ASC as an initiative to transform the sector, but there is a need for urgent improvements on social aspects such as fair contracts for farmers, decent labor rights in the industry, and effective and transparent stakeholder consultation including […]

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Case study

Addressing environmental threats and health risks through responsible rice value chain and multi-stakeholder collaboration in Pakistan

18/04/2018

1 documents

4 pages long

Languages: English

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Rice production is vital to the agriculture sector in Pakistan, especially in Punjab, and the country is a globally important rice exporter. However, common production practices are associated with environmental issues linked to health problems such as skin diseases, and environmental issues such as smog, as well as water and soil pollution. Women comprise most […]

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Case study

Increasing farmers’ income through organic and certified rice production in Preah Vihear Province in Cambodia

09/04/2018

1 documents

2 pages long

Languages: English

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Located in the north of the Cambodia, Preah Vihear (PVH) is one of the poorest provinces in the country. Rice farmers in the area have the potential to produce organic rice for a good price, but smallholders—particularly women—are often unable to take advantage of these opportunities, as agricultural cooperatives in the district do not function […]

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Case study

Promoting a sustainable and inclusive rice value chain in Vietnam through multi-stakeholder initiatives that benefit women and men small-scale producers

09/04/2018

1 documents

2 pages long

Languages: English

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Soc Trang and Angiang provinces in Vietnam have the highest rice productivity in the country. However, this is not leading to improvements in living standards for local rice farmers. A lack of collaboration among producers means they are unable to link with big rice export companies. A fragmented value chain and difficulty in acquiring investment, […]

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Case study

Responsible Business Practices: Cambodia’s changing business landscape

24/10/2017

1 documents

2 pages long

Languages: English

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Cambodia has experienced rapid economic growth in recent years. Half the workforce is employed in the agricultural sector, and most of these workers are women. However, responsible business practices, including those focusing on gender, are not widespread and the country’s regulatory framework is weak. To address this, the Gender Transformative and Responsible Agribusiness Investments in […]

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