Enhancing Decent Work in the Agriculture Sector

9781779564764

Arcler Education Inc

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Overview

The agriculture sector employs millions worldwide, often in informal, unsafe, and underpaid roles. This book explores strategies to promote decent work in agriculture, focusing on fair wages, safe working conditions, and gender equality. It discusses the role of technology, education, and policy reforms in addressing labor rights and improving productivity, highlighting successful programs and initiatives across various regions. By fostering equitable and sustainable practices, this book provides a roadmap for transforming agriculture into a sector that supports both economic growth and human dignity.

Author Bio

Dr. Hazem Shawky Fouda has a PhD. In Agriculture Sciences, obtained his PhD. from the Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University, 2008, MSc. In Agriculture Sciences from the Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University in 2004, Post-Grade Diploma in Cotton, 2001, BSc. in Agriculture Sciences, from the Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University, 1997, worked in Cotton Arbitration & Testing General Organization (CATGO) from 1999 till 2018 was working in the International Cotton Training Center (ICTC) – Cotton Arbitration & Testing General Organization (CATGO) from 2000 till 2015, as a Lecturer & Classer’s Trainer for Egyptian and foreigner classers, technicians, ginners, spinners & traders in all cotton aspects. Besides that he was an editor and active member in the Research & Translation Committee, participating in issuing weekly, monthly and annually issues about the international & local cotton market including price trends and direction, recent developments & researches concerning cotton production, protection, harvesting, ginning, fiber testing, spinning & weaving since its foundation in 2000 till 2014 and from 2015 till 2018 he worked as an inspector, since 2018 till present works as a consultant.