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  1. Library Resource
    Land degradation in Afghanistan
    Reports & Research
    June, 2007
    Afghanistan

    Land is very important natural resource to the human being as it provides the basis for more than 95% of human food. On the broader context, land has many other functions, e.g. provision of biological habitats and physical and connective space; regulation of hydrology and climate; storage of minerals, raw materials and historical/pre-historical records; and as a buffer to control waste and pollution. Expanding human requirements and economic activities are placing ever increasing pressures on land resources, creating competition and conflicts and resulting in suboptimal use of land.

  2. Library Resource
    Reports & Research
    August, 2007
    South Africa

    This capacity development strategy was produced by Phuhlisani as part of the Sustainable Development Consortium as part of a proposed Settlement and Implementation Support Strategy for Land Reform in South Africa. The strategy focused on

  3. Library Resource
    The impact of climate change on smallholder and subsistence agriculture cover image
    Reports & Research
    March, 2007
    Global

    Some of the most important impacts of global climate change will be felt among the populations, predominantly in developing countries, referred to as ‘‘subsistence’’ or ‘‘smallholder’’ farmers. Their vulnerability to climate change comes both from being predominantly located in the tropics, and from various socioeconomic, demographic, and policy trends limiting their capacity to adapt to change.

  4. Library Resource
    From Agriculture to Nutrition: Pathways, Synergies and Outcomes cover image
    Reports & Research
    January, 2008
    Global

    In a world of food abundance, millions of people suffer from poor nutrition. In some parts of the world, the poor have inadequate access to energy from food to meet their energy requirements. In these locations, food shortage is often a seasonal phenomenon and micronutrients are also generally lacking in the diet. Elsewhere, there is a stable supply of energy but the poor have monotonous diets lacking in essential micronutrients.

  5. Library Resource
    National Policies
    January, 2008
    Asia, Southern Asia, Bhutan

    The Royal government of Bhutan launched the Tenth Five Year Plan that outlines strategies from 2008-2013 to reduce poverty and to increase education initiatives.

  6. Library Resource
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    Land, Culture, History & Destiny

    Reports & Research
    December, 2007
    Tanzania

    The Hadzabe community of the Yaida Valley requested UCRT to assist them to undertake a cultural mapping exercise.

  7. Library Resource
    Cover photo
    Reports & Research
    December, 2007
    Tanzania

    This study is focused on the effects of the eviction process of pastoralists from Mbarali to Lindi Rural and Kilwa Districts in Lindi Region. The study sampled six villages out 15 villages in Lindi Rural and Kilwa districts. The study employed semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions with district, village authorities, host communities and migrating pastoralists in selected villages.

  8. Library Resource
    Journal Articles & Books
    January, 2008
    Global

    In many developing countries, supermarkets are growing fast. This growth entails a change in the food chain that supplies fresh foods from farmers and processed foods via agroprocessors. Farmers who wish to participate in the food chain have to adapt to the supermarkets' requirements. It is the task of governments to improve infrastructures, and access to support services and financial services.

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