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    The use of ICT in human rights promotion: A case study of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights

    DiploFoundation, 2012
    This paper examines the effect of information and communication technology (ICT) in promoting human rights on the African continent, with particular reference to the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights. Th aim is to determine the scope of ICT usage vis-à-vis traditional approaches, especially in the digital age, and to suggest alternatives.
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    Locally-Led, Small-Scale Farming Could Help Prevent Future Food Crises

    2012
    This timely paper addresses issues of food security in the horn of Africa. It lays a solid foundation to demonstrate that more investment in locally-led, small-scale farming would help ensure longer-term food security for the world's most vulnerable under a changing climate, and bring environmental benefits, according to a recent analysis of adaptation work in Uganda.
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    Using small-scale adaptation actions to address the food crisis in the horn of Africa: going beyond food aid and cash transfers

    2011
    The consequences of the rise in food prices have demonstrated that the world’s food systems are not responding adequately to increased demand and limited supplies in ways that favour the interests of poor people. The crisis is exacerbated by the impact of climate change, droughts and land degradation on agricultural production and food systems.
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    Identifying opportunities for climate-smart agriculture investments in Africa

    Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 2011
    It is clear that, in the face of climate change, the agriculture sector in Africa is being called on to increase food production to meet the food demand for a growing population.
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    Proceedings follow-up meeting climate change adaptation and policymaking

    Wageningen University and Research Centre, Netherlands, 2008
    This report include findings during workshop held in Nairobi on capacities needed to better integrated climate change adaptation responses into agricultural, rural development and natural resources policy processes for climate change adaptation in Eastern Africa.Discussions include; Core functions for adapting to climate change; Regional linkages and initiatives; High level policy forum meeting; S
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    Climate change vulnerability and adaptation preparedness in Uganda

    Heinrich Boell Foundation, 2010
    This study gives an overview about Uganda’s efforts to address the challenges of adaptation to climate change so far. It provides information on existing policies and maps institutions and main actors in a rapidly emerging policy area that is influenced by a numerous actors and interests.
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    Energy, climate change and poverty alleviation - policy paper

    Global Network on Energy for Sustainable Development, 2010
    The papers from three of GNESD’s Member centres examine different aspects of the complex links between climate change, energy and poverty, to help clarify the debate and to demonstrate that the issues, while complex, are nonetheless perfectly manageable.
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    Lived experiences: Adaptation to climate change in Gogonyo sub country, Palisa District, Uganda

    African Centre for Technology Studies, 2010
    Communities which are remotely located in countries such as Uganda, have limited access to social services, dependent on natural resources for their livelihoods and may have limited opportunity to influence the policies that affect their lives are, therefore, likely to be more vulnerable.
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    Technological infrastructure and use of ICT in education in Africa: An overview

    Association for the Development of Education in Africa, 2012
    The report is based on desk research, including a review of literature and examples of current initiatives using ICTs for education in sub-Saharan Africa, with a specific focus on open and distance learning.
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    Country survey on health and climate change

    Commonwealth Secretariat, 2009
    This paper highlights analysis of current vulnerabilities, threats strategy and policy in Uganda that include the health risks, population groups that are most vulnerable to the health impacts of climate change strategy and policy, priority in addressing the impacts of climate change on health strategies developed current policy gaps in addressing climate change and health and how well equipped th

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