Sustainable Poverty Reduction in Less-favoured AreasRuerd Ruben, J. Pender, Arie Kuyvenhoven CABI, 2007 - 472 pages Printbegrænsninger: Der kan printes 10 sider ad gangen og max. 40 sider pr. session |
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... programmes – are more important determinants of income (Jansen et al., 2006). These results demonstrate not only that poverty is often more common and more severe in LFAs than in more favoured areas, but also that the social and ...
... programmes – are more important determinants of income (Jansen et al., 2006). These results demonstrate not only that poverty is often more common and more severe in LFAs than in more favoured areas, but also that the social and ...
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... programmes in dryland areas rely on linear forestry arrangements (windbreaks and shelterbelts), while contour hedgerows are applied on moderate slopes, and agroforestry and mixed trees on steeper slopes. Soil fertility and nutrient ...
... programmes in dryland areas rely on linear forestry arrangements (windbreaks and shelterbelts), while contour hedgerows are applied on moderate slopes, and agroforestry and mixed trees on steeper slopes. Soil fertility and nutrient ...
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... programmes has been provided by local NGOs, and diffusion took place through a 'farmer to farmer' methodology. Recent studies point, however, to dis-adoption of green manuring due to plant diseases and difficulties in adapting to ...
... programmes has been provided by local NGOs, and diffusion took place through a 'farmer to farmer' methodology. Recent studies point, however, to dis-adoption of green manuring due to plant diseases and difficulties in adapting to ...
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... programmes that reduce pest problems while minimizing environmental damage are potentially winwin strategies. Plant protection measures by poor farmers in LFAs are mostly based on local techniques. Due to high variability, site-specific ...
... programmes that reduce pest problems while minimizing environmental damage are potentially winwin strategies. Plant protection measures by poor farmers in LFAs are mostly based on local techniques. Due to high variability, site-specific ...
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... programmes that use simple and low-cost technologies of river diversion, lifting with small (hand or rope-)pumps from shallow groundwater or rivers, or seasonal flooding, are successful in Africa, Central America and the Andes region ...
... programmes that use simple and low-cost technologies of river diversion, lifting with small (hand or rope-)pumps from shallow groundwater or rivers, or seasonal flooding, are successful in Africa, Central America and the Andes region ...
Contents
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Development Strategies for Poor People in Lessfavoured Areas | 63 |
Resource Management Options | 133 |
Livelihoods and Food Security | 203 |
Markets and Institutional Development | 271 |
Strategies and Policy Priorities | 419 |
Index | 467 |
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