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'Permanent and semi-permanent water body monitoring is an essential resource for rangeland activities and irrigated agriculture areas in the semi-arid zone," said Issifou Alfari of AGRHYMET...
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This accountability report outlines Mercy Corps’ emergency response over the past year, focusing on program strategy, accomplishments, financial accountability and our vision for future efforts. We feel it is critical to report back to the people who make

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This report presents the assessment of the Lake Chad Basin, which is located in one of the poorest and most drought prone regions in the World. Climatic variability and poor water governance has threatened the ecological and socio-economic integrity of

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It is generally acknowledged that, in Africa, poverty, the lack of development, high population density, environmental degradation, diseases, poor governance, wars, conflicts, violence and other such threats are underlying factors that

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The report, Africa - Up in Smoke 2, is based on the latest available scientific research and evidence from those living on the front line of global warming. It shows that climate change is already having serious impacts on peoples' lives across Africa -

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This publication showcases experiences from various African sub-regions to illustrate the complexity of the problems that African countries face and the multi-faceted approaches that can be adopted to ensure sustainable development.

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This publication presents case studies from all over the world about the inputs of women management of natural resources and their impact in the combat against desertification.

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The art and science of monitoring and evaluation is crucial to am optimal implementation of national action plans. This comprehensive volume is a powerful set of instruments, drawing on inputs from OSS partners and projects across the region and beyond


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