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  Rainwater harvesting: a lifeline for human well-being

  United Nations [UN] Environment Programme, 2009

  The aim of this report is to compile a synthesis of experiences that can provide insight into the multiple opportunities rainwater harvesting can have when addressing human well-being, while continuing to sustain a range of ecosystem services.
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  Dynamic livelihoods: making the most of rural-urban connections

  International Food Policy Research Institute, 2005

  This briefing seeks to dispel myths surrounding rural as opposed to urban; and challenge the way that these categories are often simplistically used in development policy. Instead of seeing the rural and urban as distinct and separate categories, the authors advocate an understanding of the complex synergies between them. In short, policy makers need to focus less on sectors and more on systems.
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  Climate change and displacement

  Forced Migration Review, 2008

  In response to growing climate change pressures on landscapes and livelihoods, people are moving and adapting. Evidence points towards climate and environmentally induced migration becoming one of the major policy challenges of this century.
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  Livelihood strategies and their implications for rural-urban linkages: The case of Wolenkomi town and the surrounding rural kebeles

  Norwegian University of Science and Technology, 2007

  Rural-urban linkages are receiving increased attention in the regional and local economic development discourse because the livelihood strategies of the rural and urban people in Sub-Saharan Africa have become increasingly multidimensional and multi-local. What are the ways in which different households rely on varying combinations of activities? What are the factors affecting each strategy?
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  Livelihoods, growth, and links to market towns in 15 Ethiopian villages

  International Food Policy Research Institute, 2005

  Contrary to the popular belief that rural and urban areas are essentially separate entities, this papers examines the important links that exist between the two. Despite the many potential benefits, the importance of local and regional urban centres to rural livelihoods remains largely under-researched.
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  Changing rural-urban interactions in Sub-Saharan Africa and their impact on livelihoods: a summary

  International Institute for Environment and Development, 2002

  This paper argues that trends in flows of people, goods, money and information, and patterns of occupational diversification reflect a dynamic process of economic, social and cultural transformation in Sub Saharan Africa which needs to be better understood.
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  Neighbours in development: livelihood interactions between northern Mozambique and southern Malawi

  Southern African Regional Poverty Network, 2002

  Looks at cross-border livelihood interactions between these two areas, and possible development policy synergies. Southern Malawi has one of the most highly populated areas in southern Africa, with high pressure on land and natural resources.
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  Urban livelihoods and food and nutrition security in Greater Accra, Ghana

  International Food Policy Research Institute, 2000

  Substantial abstract of a report studying the impact of urban life on the livelihoods, food security, and nutritional status of the poor in Accra. Examines food consumption and employment and income, as well as hygiene practices, sanitation conditions, and practices related to the care and feeding of children to determine their contributions to malnutrition.