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West and Central Africa | Agriculture

The importance of within-field soil and crop growth variability to improving food production in a changing Sahel

A summary in images based on five years of research outside and on ICRISAT Sahelian Center,
Niamey, Niger funded by the Ministry for International Cooperation, The Hague, The Netherlands,
through Wageningen Agricultural University …  

07 May 2008 | News - News story

Acacia forest in Shagarab
Education and Communication | East and Southern Africa

Eritrea: Isolated communities come together to tackle livelihood issues

Eritreans from isolated rural communities have been encouraged to exchange experiences and knowledge aimed at sustainably managing their resources. 

26 Mar 2008 | News - News story

Northern Bald Ibis
West Asia and Middle East | Drylands

IUCN WAME shows major commitments to save the critically endangered Northern Bald Ibis in Syria

The first-ever meeting of the Species Survival Commission Specialist Group Chairs held in United Arab Emirate on 13 February 2008 …  

21 Feb 2008 | News - News story

Slices of dried Devil“s Claw tubers in the hands of a local harvester, Botswana
Economics | East and Southern Africa

Drylands contribute more to the economy than previously recognized

A series of case studies by the World Conservation Union (IUCN) has revealed the economic contribution of drylands needs to be revalued …   | Spanish

10 Sep 2007 | News - Press Release

Camel caravan in Komadugu Yobe river basin, North East Nigeria
Social Issues | East and Southern Africa

Nomadism benefits the economy, new study shows

New report on the economics of nomadism reveals importance of this traditional lifestyle to the income of developing countries and international trade …  

06 Feb 2007 | News - Press Release

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