Raya Das, CASAS’ member, has published an article in Agricultural Economics Research Review with Bidisha Chanda, Gauri Krishna, and Ashok Gulati Abstract: This paper explores the transformative role of digital platforms, such as e-NAM (electronic National Agriculture Market) and ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce), in reforming agriculturalmarketing in India. By increasing market access, transparency,…
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Handbook of Social Justice in the Global South
Nikhil Deb, CASAS’ member, has edited the Handbook of Social Justice in the Global South with Manjusha Nair, and Glenn W. Muschert. As they established in the Preface, “we aim to establish a bold and uncompromising agenda for social justice research, praxis, and discourse in the Global South. We are on the cusp of change…
Agroecology from the basis: Participatory Action Research in coffee-growing communities in the Sierra Madre of Chiapas
Alejandra Guzmán Luna, CASAS’ member, has published a chapter in the book “Deserts and oases in Mexico’s agroecological transition: experiences and reflections from the northwest and the South Pacific” with Rigoberto Hernández Jonapá. Abstract: Participatory action research harmonises with agroecological transitions that build food sovereignty by sharing ethical and political principles committed to social transformations,…
CASAS Research Talks: Episode 3
Episode 3 of the CASAS Research Talks focuses on the process of film making as a scholar activist activity. It is Part II of the conversation with Mnqobi Ngubane, CASAS member and the producer of the documentary Mathonga Elizwe – Spirits of the Land which captures one of the most critical and complex issues in contemporary South Africa—land…
CASAS Research Talks: Episode 2
In line with our manifesto principles of engaging in critical agrarian debates, strengthening the co-production of knowledge and broadening the scope of dissemination, we are launching this new initiative: CASAS’ Research Talks. This podcast invites our members to address the key issues of their scholar-activist practice in a modern and popular format. The Second Episode…