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New Medit - Vol 21 N. 1 (2022) - Bologna University Press

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New Medit, Economia e Finanza

New Medit - Vol 21 N. 1 (2022)

Olbassali et al. explore the determinants of administrative and organizational amendments in the general rural administration during the economic crisis. Data were gathered through a qualitative survey with public officers and stakeholders and were gauged through a Delphi policy framework. The results indicated that public administration was neither prepared to confront the crisis nor the changes that followed. On the other hand, stakeholders claim that despite all the changes that have occurred, the bureaucracy was unaffected and that there is a need for public services to be enhanced.
The authors Kerras et al. analyze the world situation in terms of training and gender gaps
to see if these elements affect the achievement of four of the sustainable development goals (SDG 2, 4, 5 10) in 87 countries. The results of the multiple linear regression show the existence of a positive r…elationship between these elements is demonstrated. Then, as a real example, Spain is chosen as a country reference and analyzed in terms of training by gender, digital gender gap and labor gap. Finally, some advice and recommendations that allow the achievement of the inclusion of women in the improvement of the countries are suggested.
The efficiency level of cereal-dairy sheep production systems in the Mediterranean Basin
dealt with by Morantes et al. They studied the Protected Designation of Origin “Manchego
Cheese”, located in Castilla-La Mancha (Spain). This work evaluates technological levels
by means of synthetic indexes. Two different groups were defined. Technical efficiency was estimated using Data Envelopment Analysis with metafrontier models. The higher the technological level, the higher the efficiency level. Low technology farms could increase their production at least around 23% using the technologies of the high-technology group. Increase farm size is a way to implement these technologies. Special attention to managerial functions, mainly organisation and planning, is also advisable.
Belaidi et al. aim to identify and analyze the major determinants that affect the adoption
choice, rate and intensity of water-saving irrigation technologies (sprinkler and drip irrigation techniques) available in the western part of the irrigated perimeter of Mitidja Plain, Algeria.
A sample of 136 farmers (28.75%) was randomly selected and surveyed using a structured
questionnaire. Three econometric models were used, namely the Logit, Tobit and Poisson
regression models. The main findings of the resulted models indicated that capital constraints (credit access, investment costs and subsidies) along with some human capital aspects (age, educational level) and water extraction cost, are the main determinants expected to influence the technological adoption choice, rate, and intensity in the study area.
Fagioli and Viganò used Principal Component Analysis and Logit model to analyse the
Self-Efficacy (SE) of young aspiring entrepreneurs and to evaluate its effects on the promotion of personal entrepreneurial projects in the Tunisian region of Kroumerie-Mogods. The study shows that past involvement in business key activities, as commercial experiences, social commitments, and sustainable waste management, represent a decisive element for the promotion of personal business projects in agri-food sector.
Mahdhi et al. analyze the individual strategies and determinants of adaptation to climate
change (CC) of irrigators in south-eastern Tunisia. A survey questionnaire was administered to 157 randomly selected farm managers in Tunisia, and descriptive statistics and a multinomial logistic model were used to analyze the data collected from farmers. The climate variability felt by farmes is explained by a decrease in precipitation and by an increase in temperature. To address this, two adaptation strategies are distinguished. The main determinants of adaptation are given by the perception of CC, by the diversification of sources of income, by the farmers’ age, by education and by access to extension services.
In Ethiopia, where a large proportion of rural households depend on livestock for livelihood, food security remains a significant concern for large portions of the population. Kasim and Ozkan evaluate the effect of livestock market participation on household’s food security and welfare using a nationally representative cross-sectional survey data of rural households in Ethiopia. The results indicate that participation in livestock market improved food security and welfare of the participating households. Furthermore, in rural areas where alternative income possibilities are scant, livestock market participation has smoothed food consumption by providing income in times of harvest failure or other shocks striking households.
Bekkis et al. examine empirically the dependency issues of the wheat sector in Algeria on
the international market, using time series and prediction techniques. The study nvestigates the adjustment process of supply to price disequilibria to assess the functioning of the wheat sector in domestic production and import sectors. The main results of the model show a growing inability to meet domestic demand for durum wheat, a total disappearance of local production of common wheat, and a more exaggerated resort of the import option for the wheat. Implications for public policy are derived in terms of food security.
Koussani and Khamassi deal with the negative effect economically and socially in Tunisia
by Covid-19. The main cause of this situation is the quarantine and the sudden halt of several activities resulting in the drop in domestic demand and the loss of Tunisia’s main trading partners.
The agricultural sector, and particularly small and family farms, forced to align with the
quarantine measures since March 2020, have suffered the full impact of Covid-19. Indeed,
the pandemic crisis put a strain on food supply chains: a complex network of interactions
involving farmers, agricultural inputs, processing plants, retailers, and others.

Disciplina

Economia e Finanza

Argomento

Alimentazione, Ambiente, Scienze e tecnologie agro-alimentari

Formato

170240 mm

Anno

2022

ISBN

9791254770535

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