"rural development" Related Resources

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Apr
6
2009

Bioenergy and Biofuels: Opportunities and Constraints

Briefing paper (6 pages), 2008.
International Assessment of Agricultural Knowledge, Science and Technology for Development. This is one of six IAASTD reports that were agreed to at an Intergovernmental Plenary Session in Johannesburg, South ...

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Apr
6
2009

Global Campaign for Agrarian Reform

Working document, subtitled, "Commentary on land and rural development policies
of the World Bank". Jointly produced by FIAN (Food First Information and
Action Network) and La Via Campesina. 12 pages, date of publication unknown.

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Apr
6
2009

Kerr Center

Private non-profit educational foundation dedicated to promoting sustainable agriculture and rural development, progressive food policy, environmental stewardship (especially wrt water), and strong local food systems. Based in Oklahoma, USA.

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Mar
16
2009

League for Pastoral Peoples

The League for Pastoral Peoples (LPP) and Endogenous Livestock Development is an advocacy and support group for pastoralists who depend on common property resources. LPP works and conducts research with pastoral communities, primarily in India.

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Mar
16
2009

Endogenous versus globalized: An alternative vision of livestock development ...

The
forecast doubling of demand for livestock products by 2020 is both a threat and an
opportunity for poor livestock keepers, and represents a challenge for devising livestock
policies that benefit the poor.
This paper ex...

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Mar
16
2009

Livestock Farming with Nature

Educational poster about the vital role pastoralists and small-scale livestock keepers play in conserving animal genetic resources. Produced by Ilse Köhler-Rollefson, E. Mathias, H.S. Rathore, P. Vivekanandan, J. Wanyama and the LIFE Network (www...

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Mar
16
2009

Protected Areas and Livestock Keepers' Rights

Educational poster explaining the role of pastoralism in protecting animal genetic resources, rural livelihoods, sustainable crop cultivation and wild biodiversity. Cites the adverse effects that have come from banning grazing in protected areas, ...

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