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    Globalisation and the international governance of modern biotechnology: the implications for food security in Kenya

    International Environmental Law Research Centre, 2003
    This paper argues that for modern biotechnology research to have long term and wider positive social impact in Kenya, changes in policies and institutions must be implemented to ensure that it benefits the smallholder farmers who make up the majority of Kenya’s population.Critical issues examined include:biosafety food safetyloss of biodiversity IPRsThe report makes
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    Asian Biotechnology and Development Review (ABDR)

    Research and Information System for Developing Countries, 2003
    The Asian Biotechnology and Development Review (ABDR) aims at generating wider awareness of the issues involved and emerging developments in the area of biotechnology.
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    Biodiversity and international water policy: international agreements and experiences related to the protection of freshwater ecosystems

    International Conference on Freshwater, 2001
    The paper reviews current international conventions, agreements and declarations related to the sustainable use of freshwater ecosystems and freshwater biodiversity with the aim of stimulating discussions on practical experiences and challenges in freshwater ecosystem management.
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    A summary report from the Mexico Action Summit

    International Institute for Sustainable Development, Winnipeg, 2003
    Participants at the Mexico Action Summit explored how increased food production to feed the rural poor can be made compatible with natural resource management and biodiversity stewardship.
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    Mt. Elgon regional ecosystem conservation programme (MERECP) appraisal report

    Noragric, Department of International Environment and Development Studies, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, 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 the programme into a truly regional effort. The implementation phase will therefore be split into a small regional component and two national components.
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    Private forestry based on Paulownia in Sri Lanka: an appraisal of the outgrower scheme presented by Paulownia Plantations LTD

    Noragric, Department of International Environment and Development Studies, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, 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 from China.The team of consultants were requested to assess the viability of the plans presented, economically, environmentally, socially and in terms of their pote
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    The emerging role of forestry as an important tool in poverty alleviation: a role for Norwegian development assistance?

    Noragric, Department of International Environment and Development Studies, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, 2003
    The international forest policy dialogue has significantly changed the approaches related to forestry of many international organisations and donors.
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    Fuel substitution: poverty impacts on biomass fuel suppliers

    Department for International Development, UK, 2003
    This paper reports on a project to determine the full livelihood and poverty impacts of fuel substitution. The paper makes recommendations to policy makers on how negative impacts can be mitigated.The project focused on traditional fuel suppliers in Addis Ababa, Nairobi and Kampala in order to identify and characterise the traditional fuel supply sector from a livelihood point of view.
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    Economic aspects of forests: Report of the Secretary-General

    United Nations Forum on Forests, 2003
    This report was prepared by the World Bank, in consultation with other member organizations of the Collaborative Partnership on Forests, to facilitate discussions at the Forum’s third session.
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    2010: the global biodiversity challenge: summary report

    International Institute for Sustainable Development, Winnipeg, 2003
    This summary report describes a meeting of biodiversity experts who convened to discuss linkages between biodiversity, sustainable development and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

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