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Ruerd RubenChair Impact Analysis - Wageningen University & Research Verified email at wur.nl Cited by 9670 |
The impact of fair trade certification for coffee farmers in Peru
Smallholder farmers producing for Fair Trade market outlets are usually considered to benefit
from better prices and stable market outlets. However, many empirical studies verifying this …
from better prices and stable market outlets. However, many empirical studies verifying this …
The food systems approach: sustainable solutions for a sufficient supply of healthy food
S Van Berkum, J Dengerink, R Ruben - 2018 - library.wur.nl
A food systems approach (FSA) is a useful interdisciplinary conceptual framework for research
and policy aimed at sustainable solutions for the sufficient supply of healthy food. An FSA …
and policy aimed at sustainable solutions for the sufficient supply of healthy food. An FSA …
Cooperative membership and dairy performance among smallholders in Ethiopia
This study assesses the impact of cooperative membership among dairy producers in Selale,
Ethiopia. We selected ten impact indicators: proportion of dairy income to total household …
Ethiopia. We selected ten impact indicators: proportion of dairy income to total household …
[HTML][HTML] Food systems everywhere: Improving relevance in practice
ID Brouwer, J McDermott, R Ruben - Global food security, 2020 - Elsevier
Food systems approaches are increasingly used to better understand transitions in diets,
sustainable resource use and social inclusion. Moreover, food systems frameworks are also …
sustainable resource use and social inclusion. Moreover, food systems frameworks are also …
Nonfarm employment and poverty alleviation of rural farm households in Honduras
R Ruben - World development, 2001 - Elsevier
This paper analyzes the role of nonfarm income of rural farm households in Honduras. It
uses the national income and expenditure survey from 1993 to 1994. Income from nonfarm …
uses the national income and expenditure survey from 1993 to 1994. Income from nonfarm …
Rural diversity and heterogeneity in less-favoured areas: the quest for policy targeting
Wide diversity among farmers and fields is a prime characteristic of livelihoods and
production systems in less-favoured areas. One-size-fits-all policies can therefore not provide …
production systems in less-favoured areas. One-size-fits-all policies can therefore not provide …
Competing claims on natural resources: what role for science?
Competing claims on natural resources become increasingly acute, with the poor being most
vulnerable to adverse outcomes of such competition. A major challenge for science and …
vulnerable to adverse outcomes of such competition. A major challenge for science and …
How standards compete: comparative impact of coffee certification schemes in Northern Nicaragua
R Ruben, G Zuniga - Supply Chain Management: An International …, 2011 - emerald.com
Purpose – Smallholder farmers are increasingly subject to different types of standards that
offer specific conditions for their market incorporation. The proliferation of private and …
offer specific conditions for their market incorporation. The proliferation of private and …
[HTML][HTML] Family planning decisions, perceptions and gender dynamics among couples in Mwanza, Tanzania: a qualitative study
Background Contraceptive use is low in developing countries which are still largely driven
by male dominated culture and patriarchal values. This study explored family planning (FP) …
by male dominated culture and patriarchal values. This study explored family planning (FP) …
The ambivalent impact of coffee certification on farmers' welfare: a matched panel approach for cooperatives in Central Kenya
Certification is promoted to improve rural welfare through better market access and
improved agricultural practices. We compare net effects of Fairtrade- and Utz-Certified coffee …
improved agricultural practices. We compare net effects of Fairtrade- and Utz-Certified coffee …