This field study examined fundamental questions about the role of home gardens in conservation, namely how the dynamic nature and mutliple uses of home gardens affect the stability of this micro-system and its role as a viable conservation unit. The results presented here should contribute to the...
Hodel, U.
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Gessler, M.
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International Plant Genetic Resources Institute
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[In situ conservation of plant genetic resources in home gardens of southern Vietnam: A report of home garden surveys in southern Vietnam, December 1996-May 1997]
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In situ conservation of plant genetic resources in home gardens of southern Vietnam: A report of home garden surveys in southern Vietnam, December 1996-May 1997
Laos has vast surface water resources. However, in areas located far away from surface water sources or those that are prone to surface water scarcity, groundwater is gaining recognition as a valuable source of water for agricultural development. Households in Ekxang village on the Vientiane Plai...
Clement, C.
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Vinckevleugel, J.
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Pavelic, Paul
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Xiong, K.
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Valee, L.
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Sotoukee, T.
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Shivakoti, B. R.
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Vongsathien, K.
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[Community-managed groundwater irrigation on the Vientiane Plain of Lao PDR: planning, implementation and findings from a pilot trial]
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Community-managed groundwater irrigation on the Vientiane Plain of Lao PDR: planning, implementation and findings from a pilot trial
Owusu, Seth
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Cofie, Olufunke O.
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Osei-Owusu, P. K.
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Awotwe-Pratt, V.
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Mul, Marloes L.
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[Adapting aquifer storage and recovery technology to the flood-prone areas of northern Ghana for dry-season irrigation]
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Adapting aquifer storage and recovery technology to the flood-prone areas of northern Ghana for dry-season irrigation
Ramírez Suárez, A.
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Seré Rabé, Carlos
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Uquillas, JE
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[Impacto socioeconómico de sistemas agroforestales en la Selva Baja del Ecuador]
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Impacto socioeconómico de sistemas agroforestales en la Selva Baja del Ecuador
Building on existing literature and the analysis of a portfolio of development projects (past and under implementation), this paper reviews the evolution of water user associations (WUAs) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), reflecting on the conceptualization of how they operate, and the promised outcom...
Aarnoudse, E.
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Closas, Alvar
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Lefore, Nicole
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[Water user associations: a review of approaches and alternative management options for Sub-Saharan Africa]
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Water user associations: a review of approaches and alternative management options for Sub-Saharan Africa
Sustainable participatory watershed management is an approach promoted by the Ethiopian government to restore natural resources and agricultural productivity across the country. This comparative study between six watershed programs shows that this approach increases farmers’ food security and inc...
Gebregziabher, Gebrehaweria
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Abera, D.A.
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Gebresamuel, G.
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Giordano, Meredith A.
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Langan, Simon J.
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[An assessment of integrated watershed management in Ethiopia]
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An assessment of integrated watershed management in Ethiopia
This study investigated the dependence of three riparian communities on ecosystem services in northern Ghana. Participatory mapping and ranking exercises in gender-segregated groups were used to elicit information on the communities’ livelihoods. The most important ecosystem-based activities (EBA...
Mul, Marloes L.
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Pettinotti, L.
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Amonoo, Naana Adwoa
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Bekoe-Obeng, E.
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Obuobie, Emmanuel
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[Dependence of riparian communities on ecosystem services in northern Ghana]
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Dependence of riparian communities on ecosystem services in northern Ghana
The ‘WISE-UP to climate’ project aims to demonstrate the value of natural infrastructure as a ‘nature-based solution’ for climate change adaptation and sustainable development. Within the Tana River Basin, both natural and built infrastructure provide livelihood benefits for people. Understanding...
Baker, Tracy
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Kiptala, J.
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Olaka, L.
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Oates, N.
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Hussain, Asghar
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McCartney, Matthew P.
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[Baseline review and ecosystem services assessment of the Tana River Basin, Kenya]
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Baseline review and ecosystem services assessment of the Tana River Basin, Kenya