- Investigating taxation, aid and democracy in aid-dependent African countries
- O. Fjeldstad; O. Therkildsen / Chr. Michelsen Institute, Norway, 2004
- This paper, based on research carried out in Namibia, Tanzania and Uganda, discusses taxation, aid and democracy in aid-dependent African countries. The paper details the comparative study of revenue systems in these African countries...
- Income generation from forestry
- P. Vedeld; P. Angehen; E. Sjaastad; G. Berg / Environment Department, World Bank, 2004
- This report investigates the extent to which people in rural areas of developing countries depend on income from forest environmental resources, and how this dependence is conditioned by different political, economic, ecological, and ...
- Norwegian development cooperation in the area of adaptation to climate change
- S. Eriksen; L. Otto Naess / Center for International Climate and Environmental Research, Oslo, 2003
- This report reviews linkages between Norwegian development cooperation and climate change, with a focus on adaptation. It discusses key concepts, ongoing efforts and their relevance to Norwegian policies and strategies. The paper part...
- The economic dimensions of civil and armed conflict around the world
- M. Taylor / Institute for Applied International Studies, Norway, 2003
- This paper discusses the economic dimensions of civil and armed conflict around the world, increasingly recognised as significant sources of insecurity for both people and states. The paper addresses three major themes, including, the...
- The implementation of a rural water supply schemes in Uganda
- Yme, 2004
- This short paper reports on a rural water supply pilot project in Uganda, initiated by YME (a Norwegian NGO) in conjunction with the Uganda Wildlife Authorities (UWA). The paper presents a case study of Katunguru, a village in the Que...
- Agricultural research and poverty reduction in Tanzania
- F.H. Johnsen; S. Nichimbi-Msolla; P.S.J. Makungo; D.L. Mwaseba / Noragric, Department of International Environment and Development Studies, Norwegian University of L, 2004
- This article discusses poverty reducing effects of agricultural research, based on existing impact assessment studies from Tanzania. The paper reviews four principal agricultural research projects implemented during the 1980s and 1990...
- Achieving sustainable tourism development in Honduras
- Eldis Document Store, 2003
- This paper presents a framework of Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) of the top priority areas for tourism development in Honduras. The focus of the study is on outlining the linkages between different sectors affected by touri...
- How are the IMF and World Bank supporting the PRSP?
- Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation - NORAD, 2003
- This report details the first joint Nordic monitoring of the World Bank and IMF support to the PRSP process in seven countries: Bolivia, Mozambique, Nicaragua, Tanzania, Uganda, Vietnam and Zambia. The objective of the initiative was ...
- Inequality in tobacco estates, Malawi
- L. Torres / Institute for Applied International Studies, Norway, 2000
- This study of tobacco workers aims to share information on the labour conditions in the tobacco industry in Malawi. It specifically focuses on men, women and children as well as problems they face in asserting their labour rights. Whi...
- Evaluating the economic and environmental impacts of natural resource management
- S. Holden / Department of Economics and Resource Management, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, 2004
- This paper discusses the various bio-economic modelling approaches and methods which can be used for simultaneously evaluating the economic and environmental impacts of natural resource management (NRM) technologies and policies affec...
- Donor priorities in private sector development in Sri Lanka
- Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation - NORAD, 2002
- Review of the private sector in Sri Lanka and the priorities for donor intervention. These include: Facilitating the development and capacity of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) Assisting counterpart i...
- Donor priorities in the private sector, Uganda
- Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation - NORAD, 2002
- Review of the private sector in Uganda and priorities for donor intervention. Priorities identified for future donor investment include: Governance: creating a conducive environment for investment and production....
- Donor priorities in private sector, Tanzania
- Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation - NORAD, 2002
- Review of the private sector in Tanzania and the priorities for donor intervention. Priorities for future investment include: Education sector: expand education activities to forge closer links between business and uni...
- Reforming Norway's cooperation suuport to the agricultural sector
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Norway, 2003
- This paper reviews the cooperation efforts of Norway and the international community in the agricultural sector, looking at future poverty reduction strategies in the sector and specific recommendations to the Norwegian Ministry. ...
- Norwegian strategy for development cooperation in the environmental sector
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Norway, 1997
- The report looks at Norway’s strategy for environment in development cooperation and assistance. Norway’s main objective of environmental assistance is to contribute to a sound management of the global environment and...
- How effective is Norwegian aid in reducing poverty and conflict?
- P Collier; D David / Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Norway, 2001
- This study assesses the impact of Norwegian aid assistance. Recent research into aid effectiveness has shown that aid is most effective in poverty reduction when it is targeted to countries that are very poor and (among those countrie...
- Appraisal of the project proposal Tanguar Haor wetland biodiversity, Bangladesh
- K. Bevanger; A. Datta; A. Eid; M. Shirin / Norwegian Institute for Nature Research, 2001
- An appraisal of the project proposal Tanguar Haor Wetland Biodiversity to confirm whether the project can successfully and practically apply and achieve its aims. Tanguar Haor Wetland, north east Bangladesh, was declared an eco...
- Evaluation of the Norwegian development policy administration
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Norway, 2003
- This report evaluates Norwegian development cooperation and makes recommendations for reform. It identifies strengths, difficulties and weaknesses in its management programmes. Overlap, fragmentation, waste of resources and a lack of ...
- Sustainable urban road transport in Chinese mega cities
- X Zhang; X Hu / Center for International Climate and Environmental Research, Oslo, 2003
- The study links the major unsustainabilities of China’s urban road transport with those deficiencies in urban road transport planning and management and China’s auto industry policy. Road transportation systems are of...
- Study of fish resources in Zambezi and Chobe rivers, Namibia
- C. J. Hay; T.F. Næsje; S. Kapirka; J. Koekernoer; R. Strand; E.B. Thorstad; K. Hårsaker / Norwegian Institute for Nature Research, 2002
- The report provides information about the fish resources in the Zambezi and Chobe rivers to form the biological foundation for recommendations for sustainable management of the fisheries. The report is based on fish survey data from 1...
- Diakonhjemmet University College
- Norwegian Peacebuilding Centre (Noref)
- Noref – The Norwegian Peacebuilding Centre (Norsk Ressurssenter for Fredsbygging) – is a resource centre integrating knowledge and experience to strengthen peacebuilding policy and practice. The objectives of Noref are: To support Norwegian peacebuilding policies and practices by acting as a focal point for these efforts. To support Norwegian...
- Journal of Agriculture and Environment
- The Journal of Agriculture and Environment is devoted to the cause of advancing understanding on the various aspects of Agriculture, Farming Systems and Environment through literature review, theoretical analysis, research and practical experiences. Besides research and review papers, case studies, methodological approach, book reviews, reports on seminars and meetings, short communications, and l...
- Farmers' Rights
- The Farmers' Rights website has been developed as a tool for decision makers, practitioners, and others involved in the realisation of Farmers' Rights. It is also intended as an information source for researchers and other interested individuals. The website provides information on the history, legal status and contents of Farmers' Rights, on the state of implementation of these rights...
- The Norwegian Embassy in Tanzania
- The Government of the Kingdom of Norway and the United Republic of Tanzania established diplomatic relations more than 30 years ago and the two countries have ever since enjoyed cordial relationship. The Norwegian Embassy in Tanzania is responsible for carrying out official and diplomatic communication between the two governments, as well as overseeing development co-operation between Norway and T...
- Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB)
- Norwegian University of Life Sciences is a leading international centre of knowledge, focused on higher education and research within environmental- and biosciences. UMB focuses specifically on biology, food, environment, land use and natural resource management.
- Bergen Open Research Archive (BORA)
- BORA is an institutional repository containing scientific and research related material from the University of Bergen. Here you will find full-text peer-reviewed journal articles, theses, dissertations and other digital research materials.
- Encyclopedia of Earth (EoE)
- The Encyclopedia of Earth is an electronic reference about the Earth, its natural environments, and their interaction with society. The Encyclopedia is a free, fully searchable collection of articles written by scholars, professionals, educators, and experts who collaborate and review each other's work. The articles are written in non-technical language and will be useful to students, educators, s...
- The RORG Network
- The RORG-network is a network of Norwegian NGOs engaged in Development Education in Norway. Their website looks to address concerns regarding the north/south development dynamic and global issues, including globalisation, debt, development cooperation, poverty eradication, World Bank - IMF, trade/WTO etc.
- Agropub
- Website in Norwegian.
