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The livelihoods of millions of people in developing countries,
which depend on dryland agriculture to ensure their food security
and their well-being, could be improved measurably by gains in
agricultural crop yields. This book describes lessons learnt from
an innovative scheme in India that improved crop yields in
drylands. It shows how the scheme can be scaled up for other
dryland regions of the world. The scheme uses localized soil
nutrient analyses to create an integrated, climate smart fertilizer
and planting plan that maximises yields for farmers. This book
describes how a partnership between a global scientific
organization (such as International Crops Research Institute for
the Semi-Arid Tropics, ICRISAT) and state and non-state actors can
provide a route to equitable growth, specifically for small and
marginal farmers, and how this approach can be replicated worldwide
to enhance rural livelihoods. This strategic collaboration and its
conceptual and functional design is fully outlined, as well as the
scheme's implementation and the effective monitoring and learning
process that has been created.
This book examines the design and implementation of corporate
social responsibility (CSR) activities in rural areas, based on
collaboration between well-known corporates and an international
research organization. Researchers used various scientific tools
and methods to enhance rural livelihoods and improve sustainable
natural resources management. Including three chapters covering the
philosophy and practices of CSR, this book covers emerging policies
and their implications in India. Eight case studies based on actual
practices explore climate-resilient agriculture, water footprint,
improving livelihoods, diversification of crop pattern, enhancing
crop productivity, and sustainable development in low rainfall
regions. Five further chapters cover soil health improvement,
improving rural wastewater management and enhancing rural
livelihoods, based on various case studies. The book offers macro
and micro perspectives of CSR work and its critical benefits to
both community and natural resources. This book covers: Philosophy
and practices of corporate social responsibility. Impact studies on
improving livelihoods and sustainable development of natural
resources. Process steps across various CSR initiatives. Distinct
features of each corporate agency. This book will be useful to
corporates, individuals involved in CSR work as well as students
and researchers focused on agricultural development and the
sustainable development of natural resources.
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