- Recommendations for funding a new tree plantation in China
- I. Jørgensen; K. Vivekanandan / Noragric, Department of International Environment and Development Studies, Norwegian University of L, 2003
- This paper presents the recommendations of NORAD consultants to a request for funding from Paulownia Plantations (Pvt.) Ltd (PPL) to develop a plantation industry based primarily on Paulownia, a fast growing tree species originating f...
- The importance of integrating the HIV/AIDS dimension in African universities: teaching, collaboration and research
- A.M. Ennals; E.C. Rauan / Noragric, Department of International Environment and Development Studies, Norwegian University of L, 2002
- The report looks into the status, impact and preventive actions taken by some of the partner universities and colleges in Africa of Agricultural University of Norway (NLH) against the spread of HIV/AIDS. Countries included in the stud...
- Ecosystem conservation in Kenya: ensuring the regional dimension
- S.T. Båtvik; J.R.S. Kaboggoza; Ch. Kabutha; P. Vedeld / Noragric, Department of International Environment and Development Studies, Norwegian University of L, 2002
- This paper reports on an external appraisal by NORAD of the draft programme proposal ”Mt. Elgon Regional Ecosystem Conservation Programme (MERECP)”. The paper finds that the major challenge is to effectively harmonise...
- Enabling Ethiopian farmers to see the long term benefits of improved soils
- K. Vågen Esser / Noragric, Department of International Environment and Development Studies, Norwegian University of L, 2002
- This report presents a review into soil erosion and conservation research and efforts made in Tigray. The report includes both traditional measures and activities promoted by non-government organisations (NGO's) and government ...
- What happens when funding runs out? Lessons from a Sri Lankan rural development programme
- A.M. Jerve; S. Endresen; D. Gamage; M.M. Karunanayake / Chr. Michelsen Institute, Norway, 2003
- This paper examines what happens when funding for a project reaches its phase-out stage and the project must stand alone. It summarises the main experiences and lessons from twenty years of the Hambantota Integrated Rural Development ...
- Lack of qualified researchers and facilities main cause of gaps in biotechnology activities: lessons from Ethiopia
- A. Waktola; B. Tsegaye / Noragric, Department of International Environment and Development Studies, Norwegian University of L, 2003
- The report gives an overview of relevant public management and research institutions, and institutions of higher learning including mandates and capacity. It also covers policies and legal/regulatory framework. Based on interviews wit...
- 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...
- Input subsidies and improved maize varieties in Malawi: -What can we learn from the impacts in a drought year?
- S. Holden; J. Mangisoni / Norwegian University of Life Sciences, 2013
- After six years with a large scale Farm Input Subsidy Program that enhanced national and household food security high costs resulted in a cut-back of the program in 2011/12 at the same time as the country was hit by a more seriou...
- This tension – between Norwegian selfinterests on the one hand and the question of poverty reduction and social development for the world’s poor on the other - lies at the heart of this report. Nigeria is a very interesting case in this regard: While the country faces enormous challenges in terms of
- L.E. Torheim; M.M. de Paoli; R.D. Bezerra / Institute for Applied International Studies, Norway, 2012
- This tension – between Norwegian selfinterests on the one hand and the question of poverty reduction and social development for the world’s poor on the other - lies at the heart of this report. Nigeria is a very interestin...
- Nigerian Perspectives on the Future Bilateral Free Trade Agreement between Norway and Nigeria
- C. Bu / Norwegian Council for Africa, 2012
- As the multilateral negotiations at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) are at a standstill, an increasing number of bilateral trade agreements are being negotiated. In Norway the multilateral negotiations are the responsibility of the...
- Input Subsidies and Demand for Improved Maize: Relative Prices and Household Heterogeneity Matter!
- S. Holden / Norwegian University of Life Sciences, 2013
- This study uses simple non-separable farm household models calibrated to household, market, farming and policy context conditions in Central and Southern Malawi. The models are used to simulate how household characteristics, design an...
- Global overview 2012: people internally displaced by conflict and violence
- S. Albuja / Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre, 2013
- Over 6.5 million people were newly displaced inside their home countries in 2012, almost twice as many as the year before. Because these people have not crossed a border, they are not refugees and do not benefit from international pro...
- Global estimates 2012: People displaced by disaster
- M. Yonetani / Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre, 2013
- The displacement of people by the risk and impact of disasters is a concern for policymakers in both rich and poor countries worldwide. Since 2009, the Norwegian Refugee Council’s Internal Displacement Monitoring ...
- National REDD+ Strategy Development and Implementation Process in Tanzania. Mid Term Review. Final Report
- 2013
- The Norwegian Government funded REDD+ project portfolio in Tanzania is creating significant positive results across Tanzania. Along with the research project on climate change and a selection of pilot projects, the REDD+ Policy Projec...
- Doing good by doing well? Statoil in Sub-Saharan Africa
- P. W. Skedsmo 2013
- This report, commissioned by Norwegian Church Aid (NCA), examines Statoil’s exploration and production activities in Sub-Saharan Africa, in particular how Statoil understands and acts in order to develop its social license to ope...
- 'Mucupuki' Revisited: Assessing the Implications of PARP/A in Central Mozambique 2008-2011
- I. Tvedten 2012
- This is the final report in a series of six studies to monitor and evaluate Mozambique’s Poverty Reduction Strategies PARP/A (2006-2012). The series focuses on three different areas in the country, including the District of Buzi ...
- Assessing the Implications of PARPA II in Maputo 2007-2010
- I. Tvedten 2011
- This brief presents the main conclusions from the fifth in a series of six studies monitoring and evaluating Mozambique’s poverty reduction strategy PARPA II, using a combination of quantitative and qualitative data. It analyses ...
- 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.
