Agriculture
- Household food security in Ethiopia
- S. Ege; H. Aspen / Norwegian University of Science and Technology, 2003
- Peasants in the Ch’orisa district of Ethiopia are living under near-famine conditions even in normal years: famine is very much part of their consciousness. In the literature, it has been argued that famine stimulates class forma...
- Farming after famine in Ethiopia
- S. Ege; Y. Adal / Norwegian University of Science and Technology, 2002
- The report is based on information collected in the aftermath of the 1999 famine. It presents some basic information on North Wälo, as well as relevant impressions from the authors journey. Statistics from the Disaster Prevention...
- Examining issues of fisheries management in African lakes
- E. Jul-Larsen; J. Kolding; R. Overå; J. Raakjær Nielsen; P. van Zwieten / Fisheries Department, FAO, 2003
- This report synthesizes the findings of ten case studies conducted in medium-sized lakes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The synthesis focuses on three features relevant for the management ...
- Should the UN desertification convention focus more on livelihoods?
- S. Movik; S. Dejene; G. Synnevåg / Noragric, Department of International Environment and Development Studies, Norwegian University of L, 2003
- This paper seeks to analyse some of the problems of degradation persisting in the dryland regions with particular reference to Sub-Saharan Africa, and describe the processes that aim to tackle them. It identifies the threat to ...
- Pastoralists and farmer in Eritrea
- Drylands Coordination Group, Norway, 2002
- Proceedings from a workshop organised by DCG Eritrea in the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers Conference Hall, Asmara, November 28 –29, 2002. Papers include: Coping mechanisms and their efficacy in ...
- What factors underlie public attitudes to aid in Norway and Japan?
- M. Bøås / Centre for Development and the Environment, University of Oslo, Norway, 2002
- Aims to assess and compare public attitudes to aid in Norway and Japan, set against the current international debate on the topic. It argues that public attitudes to aid in Norway and Japan should be thought of as a product of ...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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 ...
- Farming after famine in Ethiopia
- S. Ege; Y. Adal / Norwegian University of Science and Technology, 2002
- The report is based on information collected in the aftermath of the 1999 famine. It presents some basic information on North Wälo, as well as relevant impressions from the authors journey. Statistics from the Disaster Prevention...
- Examining issues of fisheries management in African lakes
- E. Jul-Larsen; J. Kolding; R. Overå; J. Raakjær Nielsen; P. van Zwieten / Fisheries Department, FAO, 2003
- This report synthesizes the findings of ten case studies conducted in medium-sized lakes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The synthesis focuses on three features relevant for the management ...
- Should the UN desertification convention focus more on livelihoods?
- S. Movik; S. Dejene; G. Synnevåg / Noragric, Department of International Environment and Development Studies, Norwegian University of L, 2003
- This paper seeks to analyse some of the problems of degradation persisting in the dryland regions with particular reference to Sub-Saharan Africa, and describe the processes that aim to tackle them. It identifies the threat to ...
- Pastoralists and farmer in Eritrea
- Drylands Coordination Group, Norway, 2002
- Proceedings from a workshop organised by DCG Eritrea in the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers Conference Hall, Asmara, November 28 –29, 2002. Papers include: Coping mechanisms and their efficacy in ...
- What factors underlie public attitudes to aid in Norway and Japan?
- M. Bøås / Centre for Development and the Environment, University of Oslo, Norway, 2002
- Aims to assess and compare public attitudes to aid in Norway and Japan, set against the current international debate on the topic. It argues that public attitudes to aid in Norway and Japan should be thought of as a product of ...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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...
