- Knowledge networking and NGOs
- L.T. Soeftestad / Community-Based Natural Resource Management Network, 2002
- The paper looks at the growing importance of knowledge networking (especially electronic networking), theoretical models of networks and their particular importance in the NGO sector. Using the experience of the Community-Based...
- Illegal hunting is related to land use in agriculture, Serengeti
- A. Borge Johannesen / Norwegian University of Science and Technology, 2004
- This paper examines the factors which determine participation and effort in illegal hunting, in western Serengeti, Tanzania. It studies the impact on illegal hunting of the integrated conservation and development project, the Serenget...
- Impact of Free Trade Agreements on WTO rules
- A. Melchior / Norwegian Institute for International Affairs, 2003
- This article discusses this recent growth in regional networks of bilateral trade agreements and their impact on trade negotiations. The rapid growth of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) create a danger that WTO's Most Favoured Nation (MFN...
- Bioeconomics of rat control in Tanzania
- A. Skonhoft; N.C. Stenseth; H. Leirs; H.P. Andreassen; L.S.A Mulungu / Norwegian University of Science and Technology, 2003
- The paper treats the economy of controlling an African pest rodent, the multimammate rat, causing major damage in maize production. The paper presents an ecological population model and uses this as a basis for the economic analyses c...
- Can community property rights increase wildlife conservation?
- A. Borge Johannesen; A. Skonhoft / Norwegian University of Science and Technology, 2003
- This paper examines under what conditions a community based management system results in higher wildlife abundance and more conservation. It concludes that community property rights as well as other incentives are needed. The p...
- The causes of conflict within JFM: saving the wood from the trees in India
- P. Kashwan / Community-Based Natural Resource Management Network, 2003
- Joint Forest Management (JFM) has been an important step for improving amangement and governance of forests in India. However, conflicts and conflict resolution arrangements in the JFM framework are one area where there is urgent need...
- Land rental markets in Eritrea
- Mahari Okbasillassie Tikabol; S. Holden / Department of Economics and Resource Management, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, 2004
- This paper looks at the role of market imperfections in explaining leasing behaviour of households using sample data from the Highlands of Eritrea. It looks at the tenancy or land rental market, the position of households in that mark...
- Improving pasture degradation in Central America
- Norwegian Institute for Nature Research, 2003
- This brief paper outlines the aim of a collaborative project seeking to achieve a better understanding of the factors that determine forage yield and value of pastures in Central America. The expansion of pastures is Central Am...
- Has Shell moved beyond social responsibility rhetoric into action?
- K. Tangen / Fridtjof Nansen Institute, 2003
- This report looks at Shell’s agenda since 1995, with respect to its social responsibility. Shell’s new social strategy was to a large extent initiated by the events in 1995 (Saro-Wiwa and Brent Spar incidents), and th...
- Impacts of HIV/AIDS on agriculture in Namibia, Uganda and Zambia
- N. Mesko; E. Wiegers; V. Hermanrud / Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 2003
- How can countries support increasing numbers of vulnerable households? What can be done to reverse the trend towards increasing destitution? This report looks at 3 case studies (in northern Namibia, southern Zambia and around Lake Vic...
- Incorporating nutrition into Norways development activities up to 2005
- Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation - NORAD, 2000
- The purpose of the assignment is to develop a resource document which: explains why the food and nutrition component has a natural place in development cooperation aimed at poverty reduction and human development ...
- Prioritising Noways development assistance to Uganda, 2001-2005
- Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation - NORAD, 2001
- This paper describes the development cooperation between Uganda and Norway in the 2001-2005 period. The paper presents the following priorities for development assistance to Uganda: the level of development coope...
- Arguing Norway's strong support for the development of national PRSs
- Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation - NORAD, 2001
- This document presents an overview of Norwegian views in order to promote national poverty reduction strategies (PRSs) in partner countries, and the relationship with Norwegian development co-operation at the country level. The...
- How NGOs can achieve the best possible preparedness in relief project areas
- E. Molteberg / Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation - NORAD, 1997
- This paper assesses the theory, framework, and practical attempts at integrating relief and development in the Sahel-Sudan-Ethiopia (SSE) Programme. The paper outlines an approach for integrated efforts and discusses whether in...
- Should forestry programmes be integrated with PRSPs?
- A.M. Ennals; I. Jørgensen; C. Day / Noragric, Department of International Environment and Development Studies, Norwegian University of L, 2003
- The international forest policy dialogue has significantly changed the approaches related to forestry of many international organisations and donors. The World Bank has changed its forest policy, and the FAO has established a Facility...
- Do we expect too much from participatory approaches to conservation?
- P. Vedeld / Noragric, Department of International Environment and Development Studies, Norwegian University of L, 2002
- This paper examines theoretical approaches and practical experiences on local participation and the use of local institutions to improve biodiversity management. It summarises the development of various approaches to management over t...
- Intergrating the right to food into Norwegian aid policy
- R. Haug; E. C. Rauan / Noragric, Department of International Environment and Development Studies, Norwegian University of L, 2001
- This report focuses on how to implement the right to food in four countries in Africa (Ethiopia, Malawi, Tanzania and Zambia). The main purpose is to assess how rights-based development exemplified by the right to food can be better i...
- State-centric perspectives on human rights and development: the case of land reform in South Africa
- P. Wisborg / Noragric, Department of International Environment and Development Studies, Norwegian University of L, 2002
- This essay briefly explores South African post-apartheid land reform as a human rights issue. It suggests that land reform has an ethically, politically and strategically important interface with international human rights. Thi...
- Does agricultural development lead to poverty reduction in Tanzania?
- R. Øygard; A Borchgrevink; E Lazaro; A Temu / Noragric, Department of International Environment and Development Studies, Norwegian University of L, 2002
- This paper reports on a study designed to analyse the causes of agricultural development in selected areas of Tanzania, and to document the extent to which this development has led to poverty reduction. The paper asks what are ...
- Norway's Action Plan toward achieving the Millenium Development Goals
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Norway, 2002
- This Action Plan sets out Norway's tasks and priorities for halving World Poverty in 2015. This strategic approach would be based on assigning priorities and implementing essential measures using partner countries’ own poverty st...
- 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.
