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  Small-scale irrigation dams, agricultural production, and health: theory and evidence from Ethiopia

  World Bank Research, 2005

  Using the case study of the Sustainable Agricultural and Environmental Rehabilitation (SAERT) program in the northern Ethiopia regional state of Tigray, the author examines the potential and significance of installing small-scale irrigation dams to increase agricultural productivity and food production, particularly in areas prone to waterborne diseases.Some of the findings and policy implicati
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  Taking the initiative: HIV/AIDS in the workplace in Ethiopia, Africa

  International NGO Training and Research Centre, 2005

  This report gives an overview of an Ethiopia pilot project for mainstreaming and breaking the silence of HIV/AIDS in the workplace within NGOs. The paper defines internal mainstreaming as having to do with the adjustment of policy and practice in recognition of an NGO’s susceptibility to the impact of HIV/AIDS and to reduce its vulnerability.
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  Child labour, gender inequality and rural/urban disparities: how can Ethiopia's national development strategies be revised to address negative spill-over impacts on child education and well-being?

  Young Lives, 2005

  This paper examines the Ethiopian Government's emphasis on the intensification of agricultural activities in order to increase livelihood options and provide better safety nets for the poor (e.g.
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  Assessing the impact of the PRGF on social services in selected African countries: a synthesis report on Ethiopia, Malawi, Zambia and Tanzania

  African Forum and Network on Debt and Development, 2006

  The Poverty Reduction Growth Facility (PGRF) consists of a series of targets designed to encourage transformation in the economies and policies of the participating countries, with a view of promoting macroeconomic stability, economic growth and poverty reduction with a six year framework.This research paper assess the impact of the PGRF on social services in Ethiopia, Malawi, Zambia and Tanzan
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  A comparative study of pastoralist parliamentary groups: case study on the pastoral affairs standing committee of Ethiopia

  Natural Resources Institute, UK, 2004

  This paper explores the circumstances in which the Pastoral Affairs Standing Committee (PASC) can be an effective lobby for pro-poor, pro-pastoralist policy change and what external assistance it requires in this role.It reviews the composition of the PASC, roles, legislative activities, representation and responsibilities.
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  Seed aid for seed security: advice for practitioners

  Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical, Colombia, 2006

  Does seed aid needs to be improved? According to the authors of this publication series, seed-based agricultural recovery is more complex than commonly assumed. This series of practice briefs offers advice on how to sustain and strengthen seed systems during disaster response and recovery periods.
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  Of global concern: rural livelihood dynamics and natural resource governance

  Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, 2006

  The global challenges of hunger, poverty and disease have led to an increasing focus within global initiatives - policies and strategies - on conditions and developments in rural areas in the South. The aim of this paper is to analyse and understand the rural livelihood dynamics and natural resource governance that are unfolding across continents.
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  Legislator and livestock: a comparative analysis of pastoralist parliamentary groups in Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda

  Natural Resources Institute, UK, 2005

  This final report synthesises the findings of three case studies carried out under the NRI/PENHA research project on Pastoralist Parliamentary Groups (PPGs) in Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda.Several methodological and substantive issues of importance in analysing the role of the PPGs are identified:uncertainties involved in reconstructing the often controversial histories of the groupsl
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  Food aid and food security in the short and long run: country experience from Asia and sub-Saharan Africa

  World Bank, 2005

  This paper analyses the outcomes of food aid and food security in India, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, and Zambia.
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  UNCCD and food security for pastoralists within a human rights context

  Drylands Coordination Group, Norway, 2006

  The concept of a 'rights-based approach' is widely understood as integrating norms, standards and principles of the international human rights system into the plans, policies and processes of development. The norms and standards are those contained in international human rights treaties and declarations.

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