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Renewable natural resources and production systems: Issues and priorities
In order to guide rehabilitation and development activities in Somalia today, there is need to establish thematic and geographic priorities for addressing sustainable natural resource management and conservation of the Somali natural heritage. This report aims to:br Identify and describe Somaliaandrsquos terrestrial and marine ecosystems, biodiversity and natural resource characteristics.br Identify and describe the linkages between Somaliaandrsquos terrestrial and marine natural resources and dependent production systems and problems and opportunities that exist towards sustainable use.br Present and apply criteria for setting thematic and geographical priorities through which strategic principles can be applied to guide sustainable management of renewable natural resources.br
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FAO, Bangkok (Thailand). Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific,FAO, Rome (Italy). Land and Water Development Div
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European Space Agency,Food , Security Assesment Unit
Climate, hydrology, and water resources of Arsi and Bale zones
This report was prepared to serve as a reference for managers, planners and engineers of the Ethio-Italian Cooperation, Arsi Bale Rural Development Project who seek general information on the climate hydrology and water resources of the Arsi and Bale zones
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Arsi Bale Rural Development Project,United Nations Office for Project Services
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FAO, Rome (Italy). Land and Water Development Div.,International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage, New Delhi (India)
Local level natural resources monitoring and evaluation: Tools and methods
(Extract from Introduction)BRThis report elaborates the design of a local level natural resources monitoring and evaluation (MandE) system that assesses the status of the natural resources and the impact of development interventions on the status of the natural resources and the socio-economic systems of Somalia Using both conventional and participatory approaches, methods and tools. It incorporates the following: br Ways to involve stakeholders in the Mand E process: br A process for identifying indicative issues to be monitored in the various production systemsbr A process for identifying indicators of change at local level in both the biophysical and socio-economic systemsbr Appropriate participatory approaches, took, and methods for measuring changes in the selected indicatorsbr A data storage and analysis system that harmonises the quantitative conventional monitoring data and the qualitative participatory monitoring data: br A mechanism through which results of the MandE feed back into and strengthen the policy formulation, planning and management processes: br Explores the linkages with macro level MandE system br Requirements for implementation (personnel, training) are identified. The following questions guided formulation of the system: br What is to be monitored: why/what is the monitoring intended to achievefor whom: what approach will be used? The system is designed to monitor impact of projects on both the natural resources and people, and to meet the needs and requirements of various stakeholders involved in the Rehabilitation Projects. These include donors, project staff and local communities. The proposed system builds on monitoring and evaluation methods and tools formulated and tested by IUCN and International Development Research Centre (IDRC). The principals of participatory planning designed by Andrew Inglis (IUCN, 1997) and the FAOandrsquos Community Forestry Manual 2 (FAO, 1993).
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The World Conservation Union
Strategic framework for sustainable natural resources management in Somalia
The strategic framework for sustainable resources management in Somalia aims to contribute towards and influence sustainable rehabilitation and development of Somalia for the immediate and long term benefit of the Somali People. It promotes the intergration of nature conserveation and sustainable resources management objctives and activities within socio-economic rehabilitation and development planning in Somalia, a war torn country
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Evaluation of water projects and assesment of water needs in Hiraan and Middle Shabelle Regions
During the hostilities in Somalia the main target of destruction by the rival warring factions were the rural water points, As a result, the Somali pastoral communities are currently exposed to poor rain seasons. European Development funded projects and other donors rehabilitated water points in a number of rural and urban centres. The study concerns an assessment of water rehabilitation project activities funded by the European Union (EU) in Somalia. The activities that will be under assessment include the water project by the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) and OXFAM Quebec. The ADRA Project is situated in the Middle Shabelle Region, while the Oxfam Quebec project is situated in the Hiraan region. Both projects have been started up during the1994 as water rehabilitation project. The consultant assisted by local experts, having discussed with the authorities and elders concerned and surveyed the regions, will evaluate the projects completed or currently undertaken. In addition, sufficient data will be produced which will assist the EC Somalia Unit to undertake the funding of rehabilitation of rural! water supply points. The consultant will have to examine the movement of the pastoral communities and the environmental impact of the current proposed interventions.
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ETC East Africa
Middle Shabelle flood control study
The General Terms of Reference for this study, are as defined by the EU Somalia Unit, following liaison with the Consultants, and exclude the study of the Jowhar Sugar Estate and associated works. This study is focused primarily on the reactivation of the Jowhar Offstream Storage Project (JOSP) as a means of flood control. The added benefit of water storage for use during the dry season is considered supplementary at this stage. brThe Terms of Reference of the study can be summarised as follows:ul liInvestigate the present condition of the FA0 Canal, the storage reservoir and associated water control structures, which together form the Jowhar Offstream Storage Project (JOSP)./li; li Determine the infrastructure rehabilitation needs for the JOSP, with a view to restoring the flood control function. /li; liDraft Terms of Reference for further studies to address the irrigation and agriculture related problems within the project area. /li; /ul
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Sir M MacDonald and Partners Limited
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CARITAS Switzerland
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European Commission,Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome (Italy)
Guidelines for Land-use Planning
Land-use planning is sometimes misunderstood as being a process where planners tell people what to do. In this publication, land-use planning means the systematic assessment of physical, social and economic factors in such a way as to encourage and assist land users in selecting options that increase their productivity, are sustainable and meet the needs of society.
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Agro-ecological Zoning; Guidelines
The procedures described in this publication are intended as optional guidelines to assist people throughout the world but particularly in developing countries to improve their own evaluations of their land and water resources and their own decisions on their use. Users' records and annotated experiences with the contents of the guidelines, comments on their usefulness and applicability and suggestions for improvements will be welcome to enable a future re-issue to be upgraded in the light of experience.
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Trocaire intervention on agriculture,environment and sustainable natural resource management in Bullahawa -Dolow, Gedo region, Somalia
This is a report on Trocaire international- Somalia Programme's interventions in Bullahawa-Doolow, Gedo Region Somalia. The report is an evaluation of the programme performance (1993 to May 1996) and an assessment of community needs and plan of action in management of land and water resources for the period between mid 1996 to 1998.
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European Space Agency,Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome (Italy)
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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome (Italy),United Nations Environment Program
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FAO, Rome (Italy). Land and Water Development Div.,International Inst. for Land Reclamation and Improvement, Wageningen (Netherlands
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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome (Italy),International Institute for Land Reclamation and Improvement
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