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The objective of the team was to undertake a case study related to over exploitation of National Acacia woolands and negative implication on the environment and Social-economic of the pastoral population.

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Omar, A., A., Sugule A.,J.

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Oxfam Netherlands

Banana sector study for Somalia; Preliminary analysis and starategic options report

The objective of the Banana Sector Study for Somalia as is to assess the banana industry in the context of irrigated crop production. Based on the assessment, a strategy to improve banana production to an internationally competitive level will be developed. In case this is not sustainable, a strategy for diversification of irrigated crop production will be developed. The study is carried out in two phases. Phase I was implemented between February 13th and March 3rd, 2003 by H. Hack, and H. McKilligan. The result of Phase I is presented in the Preliminary Assessment and Strategic Options Report(this report), providing the baseline for the decision on the focus of the support programme under the Special Framework of Assistance for Traditional ACP Suppliers of Banana in the Lower Shabelle region. Phase II is scheduled for May/June 2003.

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McKilligan H., Hack H.

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European Union Rural and Agricultural Temporary Association

Working towards unlocking the water potential of agriculture

This CD-ROM contains a collection of primary sources of information, produced by FAO, on the role of water in agricultural development. It has been prepared by the Land and Water Development Division of FAO for the third World Water Forum (WWF-3). The documents and data collections on the CD-ROM contain background information on the questions and issues debated at the WWF-3. They enable a wider public to gain ready access to a more comprehensive range of FAO forecasts, assessments, technical studies and guidelines in the field of agricultural water development. They are complementary to the background document and issue papers presented and distributed widely by FAO at the WWF-3.

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Kijne, W.

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome (Italy)

Shabelle Agricultural Rehabilitation Project(SHARP), Mid-term review; Lower Shabelle Region, Somalia

The Shabelle agricultural rehabilitation project (SHARP) was aimed ant Increasing agricultural production and marketing of produce at the local and household level through managing and maintaining rural roads, irrigation and promoting flood protection awareness and practices.

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