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Scientific Research in the Developing World to benefit from free GenStat statistical software
Embargo: 00.01 Monday 23rd May: Hemel Hempstead, UK – May 2005
VSN International, developers of the GenStat statistical system, has launched a free version of their commercial software available to non-commercial users and not-for-profit organisations in Developing world countries. GenStat for Windows Discovery Edition is available for immediate download from http://discovery.genstat.co.uk. To read more click here. |
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| TECA is a tool for global technology exchange, free to users. To view the website click here. |
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| The DFID Response to Electronic Consultation on the proposed Strategy for Research on Sustainable Agriculture can be viewed here http://www.dfid.gov.uk/research/ |
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An Appropriate Level of Risk: Balancing the Need for Safe Livestock Products with Fair Market Access for the Poor PERRY, B., NIN PRATT, A., SONES, K. and STEVENS, C.
PPLPI Working Paper No 23. Click here to view.
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WRENmedia AGFAX feedback for DFID LPP - From March 2005 – July 2005
WRENmedia (www.wrenmedia.co.uk) have produced various interviews for radio with LPP project partners and here is feedback from radio stations who have used these programmes. Below each feedback section is a link to further information on the project.
- Prof Munene and Dr Wabacha – Brucellosis – an information & policy priority (Apr 2005)
Trans World Radio, Kenya– ‘Good. Did a programme on zoonoses and used it together with the interview on Protecting people by protecting livestock.’ Radio Ghana– ‘Very informative, used in rural development programme.’ For more information go to ZC0271 and ZC0283.
- Anne Powys – Medicinal plants: gathering local knowledge in East Africa (May 2005)
Ethiopian Radio– ‘This item is very important for all people and it will be given coverage in our programme called ‘Kaleidoscope.’ Radio Ghana– ‘Interesting and informative. Used in farmers magazine.’ For more information go to ZC0240
- David Campbell – Soap Power (June 2005) Radio Ghana– ‘Good opera always entertaining and educative in Ghana. Used in rural development programme.’ For more information go to ZC0287
General Comments
- EcoNews Africa, Kenya – ‘We would like to inform you that we really appreciate you sending us all the information. We use the CDs and audio tapes for several radio workshops and trainings. We held 2 radio training’s late last year and the participants expressed their appreciation. They acquired a lot of knowledge which will assist them when they return to their several radio stations or work places. We request you to continue sending us the information.
- Radio Habari Maalum, Tanzania – ‘At the end of this year 2004 I would like to say thank you very much for your contribution to meet our goals. We received monthly the Agfax material which are useful for our radio programmes. Your service is useful and we still need it.’
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Enhancing innovation through competitive agricultural technology funds in E & N Uganda - Procedures, lessons learnt & outputs
Dear Colleague
The National Agricultural Research Organisation implemented the Client-oriented Agricultural Research & Dissemination Project in E & N Uganda from 1999 to 2004, with assistance from the UK Department of International Development. The project piloted competitive agricultural technology funds managed by a multi-stakeholder local organizing committee in E Uganda. Procedures, lessons learnt and outputs can now be accessed from the NARO website (http://www.naro.go.ug) or directly on http://www.coard.co.uk
Materials available include:
- Procedures & Lessons Learnt in Operating Locally Managed Competitive Agricultural Technology Funds;
- Impact Assessment Procedures for Pluralistic, Multi-Stakeholder Agricultural Research & Dissemination Projects;
- Processes for Demand Articulation for Agricultural Research;
- Participatory Economic Assessment of Technologies;
- Seed Systems, Soil Productivity Systems & Agricultural Knowledge Systems in E & N Uganda;
- Information Materials for Farmers on a wide range of agricultural technologies;
- Proceedings of the Conference hosted by NARO and MAK on Integrated Agricultural Research for Development (IAR4D)
I hope these will prove useful to agricultural development workers in Uganda, E Africa and world-wide. Comments and feedback would be very welcome, and should be sent to:director@narosaari.org
Dr L K Serunjogi, Ag Director of Research
Serere Agriculture & Animal Research Institute (SAARI)
P O Soroti, Uganda
email: director@narosaari.org |
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THE PLACE TO GO FOR EXPERT VIEWS ON THE G8 AND AFRICA, AID, TRADE, DEBT AND MORE...
- Is it possible that simply doubling aid to Africa could do more harm than good?
- Is it conceivable that 100% cancellation of Africas debt may end up being little more than an accounting exercise?
- Is free and fair trade a sufficient condition for African countries to finance their development, or are there other factors to take into account? Its not that simple after all, right?
For answers on these and other questions, visit the ODI 2005 Blog at www.odi-blogs.org.uk/blogs/2005.
The Overseas Development Institute is the UKs leading think-tank on development and humanitarian issues. More than 60 experts at ODI produce cutting edge research and critical thinking on the burning issues of the day. By visiting the ODI Blog, you can read their expert views, and comment on what they have to say.
To find out more, visit www.odi-blogs.org.uk/blogs/2005 or write to the ODI Blog editor at ODIblog@odi.org.uk.
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Programme Highlights
To view some highlights from completed and current research projects commissioned by the DFID Livestock Production Programme over the past 5 years click here. |
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| Strengthening Livelihoods: Exploring the role of beekeeping in development (Edited by Nicola Bradbear, Eleanor Fisher and Helen Jackson). This book provides a compelling exploration of the role of beekeeping in rural development. Beekeeping is an important source of food and income for people in poor or remote areas of the world, and yet is frequently marginalised in official policy and planning. This book asks whether a sustainable livelihoods approach can offer a way forward. This potential to strengthen peoples livelihoods is explored with the help of case studies from Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Latin America, providing rich illustrations of beekeeping diversity. Produced in a modern format and with abundant illustrations, this is a highly readable and informative new contribution to the field of apiculatural development. For further information regarding ordering a copy visit http://www.beesfordevelopment.org |
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New from IFPRI
- Article on Agricultural Price Policy for Developing Countries
- Science and Poverty: An Interdisciplinary Assessment of the Impact of Agricultural Research (food policy report)
- Food and Nutrition Security in Africa: 2020 Africa Conference Briefs 9-12
- Agriculture, Food Security, Nutrition and the Millennium Development Goals (essay)
- Seasonal Variability in Third World Agriculture: The Consequences for Food Security (book)
For further information read more
kind regards,
Maarten A. Warnaars, Information Officer URBAN HARVEST, CIP, Av. La Molina 1895, Apartado 1558, La Molina, Lima, Peru.
Tel: +51 1 349 6017; Ext: 2043 / Fax: +51 1 317 5326
Email: m.warnaars@cgiar.org / Website: http://www.cipotato.org/urbanharvest/home.htm
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