17 Questions
What is fundamental to addressing the root causes of rural distress migration?
Supporting smallholder family farmers and providing alternative livelihood options
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for addressing rural distress migration according to the text?
Investing in urban infrastructure
What kind of policies are required to target smallholder family farmers, as per the text?
Policies promoting sustainable agricultural practices
What type of activities are considered necessary to create sustainable livelihood options in rural areas?
Diversification to off-farm activities
What is essential for inclusive social protection systems according to the text?
Covering rural populations
What is the primary purpose of providing effective EAS (Extension and Advisory Services) to small-scale farmers?
To increase their agricultural production and engagement in income-generating activities
What is the key challenge in ensuring that women farmers benefit from agricultural advisory services?
Women farmers' limited access and ability to benefit from EAS along the value chain
What is the primary role of small-scale farmers according to the text?
Being heavily dependent on the provision of EAS and other basic services
What is the primary goal of promoting a gender-sensitive approach to agricultural EAS delivery?
To promote gender equality as a component of poverty alleviation
What is the main reason for the limited success in systematically considering a gender perspective in the provision of agricultural advisory services?
Insufficient training for EAS providers on gender-sensitive approaches
What is the key factor that determines the success of any EAS delivery process?
The approaches and strategies being promoted for reaching women and men farmers on an equal basis
What is a key factor contributing to the limited access to private advisory services for millions of poor farmers?
High cost of private advisory services
Why does the text emphasize the need for pluralism in financial flows if extension services are to be broadly accessible?
To prevent institutional monopoly in service provision
What problem arises when private advisory services are not subsidized with public funds according to the text?
Inequality in access to services
Why is public investment in extension services considered heartening but needing lessons from the past?
To avoid repeating past mistakes of limited methods and organizational forms
How do input suppliers differ from private advisory services in terms of the information provided?
Private advisory services cater to high-value products
Which statement best summarizes the challenge with private investment in addressing farmers' needs?
'Private investment is insufficient to meet the needs of all farmers
Test your knowledge on addressing root causes of rural migration in low and middle-income countries. Explore topics such as supporting smallholder family farmers, creating sustainable livelihood options, and the impact on women and youth.
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