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    Improving crop yield and storing carbon. Biochar in conservation farming in Zambia. Phase 2 report 1

    Norwegian Geotechnical Institute / Norges Geotekniske Institutt, 2012
    The main aim of the project is to investigate the potential of organic waste biochar to sequester carbon and improve the fertility of weathered, sandy and/or acidic Zambian soils. Biochar amendment is exclusively combined with Conservation Farming (CF). In CF only 10-12% of the land is tilled.
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    Improving crop yield and storing carbon. Biochar in conservation farming in Zambia. End report phase 1

    Norwegian Geotechnical Institute / Norges Geotekniske Institutt, 2012
    The main aim of the project is to investigate the potential of organic waste biochar to sequester carbon and improve the fertility of weathered, sandy and/or acidic Zambian soils. Biochar amendment is exclusively combined with Conservation Farming (CF). In CF only10-12% of the land is tilled.
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    Biochar in conservation farming in Zambia. Improving crop yield and storing carbon. Progress report February 2011

    Norwegian Geotechnical Institute / Norges Geotekniske Institutt, 2011
    The main aim of the project is to investigate the potential of organic waste biochar to sequester carbon and improve the quality of weathered, sandy and/or acidic Zambian soils. Biochar amendment is exclusively combined with Conservation Farming (CF). In CF only 10-12% of the land is tilled.
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    Wellbeing pathways report: Zambia round 1

    Wellbeing and Poverty Pathways, University of Bath, 2012
    This report sets out the 'pre-story' of the Wellbeing and Poverty Pathways research partnership's approach to wellbeing assessment and highlights findings that in Zambia, while economic status makes the greatest difference to inner wellbeing, gender/marital status comes a close second.
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    Building taxpayer culture in Mozambique, Tanzania and Zambia: Achievements, challenges and policy recommendations

    Chr. Michelsen Institute, Norway, 2012
    The study examines measures that aim to encourage taxpayer compliance through taxpayer education and constructive engagement between the government and citizens over taxation issues in Mozambique, Tanzania and Zambia. Experiences from each of the three countries are assessed, as well relevant lessons from other countries, including Norway and South Africa.
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    Factors Influencing Adoption and Area under Conservation Agriculture: A Mixed Methods Approach

    2012
    Adoption of conservation agriculture (CA) is low in most parts of Africa. Zambia has been quite successful in increasing adoption of CA among smallholder farmers. Few studies have been conducted to determine factors influencing adoption of CA. This study uses mixed methods approach to document factors influencing adoption of CA among smallholder farmers.
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    How can agriculture and trade lead to livelihoods, food security and development?: evidence from Eastern and Southern Africa

    Consumer Unity and Trust Society, India, 2011
    Agriculture and trade can be engines for inclusive growth and development in African countries. This monograph presents the main findings of country research studies on trade and agriculture issues in Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.
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    Working-age adult mortality, orphan status, and child schooling in rural Zambia

    AgEcon Search, 2011
    Zambia has been facing the challenge of rising HIV prevalence and the possibility of losing gains in education sector, where households suffering the death of a working-age (WA) adult may pull their children out of school due to family labour shortages. This paper measures the impact of WA adult mortality and morbidity on primary school attendance and school advancement in Zambia.
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    Wellbeing and Poverty Pathways, University of Bath

    Wellbeing and Poverty Pathways is an international research partnership exploring the links between wellbeing and poverty.
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    Responding to displacement: id21 insights, issue 44

    id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2002
    Over the past 50 years, forced displacement has been a major obstacle to development and the fight against poverty. Despite the efforts of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and others to find ‘durable solutions’ for those who are forced to flee their homes, attitudes have, if anything, hardened towards refugees and asylum-seekers.

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