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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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  Biotechnology related policy, management and negotiation competence: case study from Ethiopia

  Noragric, Department of International Environment and Development Studies, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, 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.
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  Sustaining local level development: what worked and what did not: lessons from the phasing-out of Norwegian aid to the Hambantota Integrated Rural Development Programme (HIRDEP), Sri Lanka 1992-1999

  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 Programme (HIRDEP), with a focus on the last phase from 1992 to 1999.Findings include:the phasing-out did not go as initially planned.
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  Soil conservation in Tigray, Ethiopia

  Noragric, Department of International Environment and Development Studies, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, 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 projects. Main emphasis is placed on stone terracing and stone bunds since these are the most widely used soil conservation measures in the region.
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  Norwegian views on Poverty Reduction Strategy Processes in partner countries

  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 paper asserts that national ownership of strategies and development efforts, and recipient responsibility are necessary conditions for achieving poverty reduction.
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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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  The process of institution building to facilitate local biodiversity management

  Noragric, Department of International Environment and Development Studies, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, 2002

  This paper examines theoretical approaches and practical experiences on local participation and the use of local institutions to improve biodiversity management.
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  Operationalising the right to food in Africa

  Noragric, Department of International Environment and Development Studies, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, 2001

  This report focuses on how to implement the right to food in four countries in Africa (Ethiopia, Malawi, Tanzania and Zambia).
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  Is land a human rights issue? approaching land reform in South Africa

  Noragric, Department of International Environment and Development Studies, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, 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.

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