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Collection of papers examining the legitimacy and effectiveness of global environmental governance: ( I. Balberg;H. Hofstad / Norwegian Institute for Urban and Regional Research , 2007); This working paper contains reports on the creation of more effective and legitimate multi-governance arrangements in various policy domains from the 8. Nordic Environmental Social Science Research Co...
Can Ethopia's endangered garsa plant help improve food security?: ( D. Tsegaye;M. Balehegn;K. Gebrehiwat / Drylands Coordination Group, Norway , 2007); The endangered Dobera glabra plant species is highly valued for its diverse importance, including as a drought food and feed source and as a tool for forecasting the coming of drought. This paper a...
How can farmers be linked more closely to research?: ( A. Negassi;Y. Beyene / Drylands Coordination Group, Norway , 2007); This document presents the results of a workshop held by the Drylands Coordination Group (DCG) in Eritrea from the 4th-5th December 2003, which aimed to identify problems and recommend solutions in...
Livelihood diversification in Ethiopian pastoral communities: ( K. Gemtessa;E. Bezabih;W. Tiki / Noragric, Department of International Environment and Development Studies, Norwegian University of Life Sciences , 2007); This paper analyses the livelihoods of the Borana pastoral communities of Southern Oromiya in Ethiopia. It aims to inform policy makers, donors, and development practitioners about the best strategies...
Impacts of livelihoods interventions on female-headed households in Tigray: ( M. Desta; G. Haddis; S. Ataklt / Drylands Coordination Group, Norway , 2006); This report looks at the activities of different organisations working for the improved livelihood of the local community in Tigray, Ethiopia, with a particular emphasis on the Women's Association of ...
Evaluation of rural development initiative within a Sudanese nomadic community: ( Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation , 2005); The Sinkat Community Development Project was implemented, in 1986, to re-establish the means of subsistence for 250,000 Beja nomads. Its aim is to reduce their vulnerability, and that of their environ...
The nature and extent of resource degradation, South Sudan: ( P. Makenzi / Drylands Coordination Group, Norway , 2005); Environmental degradation arising from the depletion of forest biodiversity and the resulting problems of soil erosion, water shortage, climate change and poverty, have become issues of global concern...
Improving management policies to address land degradation in Ethiopia: ( B. Nedessa; J. Ali; I. Nyborg / Drylands Coordination Group, Norway , 2005); Land degradation is a severe problem across sub-Saharan Africa, and Ethiopia is among the most affected countries. To stop further land degradation, the government of Ethiopia has initiated a number o...
Linking gender, HIV/AIDS and food security in development projects: ( D. Kebede; S. Retta / Drylands Coordination Group, Norway , 2004); This paper looks at the links between gender and HIV/AIDS and food security. It aims to address the challenges that HIV/AIDS and gender inequality pose to development efforts in relation to food secur...
Land tenure in Eritrea: ( M. O. Tikabo / Department of Economics and Resource Management, Norwegian University of Life Sciences , 2003); This PhD study focuses on the land tenure systems in the highlands of Eritrea with a particular emphasis on land rental markets, land contract choice, and on the implications of land tenure systems fo...