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Metadata only record ; Les diffrents systmes d'exploitation rpondent la crise environnementale en restreignant leur interdpendance, allant parfois jusqu' la supprimer et transformer leurs rapports en conflits dclars ou pas. L'interfrence tend remplacer des relations plus ou moins harmonieuses mais complmentaires en relations rendues concurrentielles par la pluriactivit encourage par de nombreux dveloppeurs. Si sectoriellement cette politique se justifie, les consquences se rpercutent sous la forme d'une dchirure entre groupes sociaux. L'volution conomique des rapports d'exploitation dans le delta intrieur de Niger durant ces vingt dernires annes le reflte bien. Une pression accrue sur les ressource naturelles disponible gnre des tensions parfois explosives au sein d'un mme systme d'exploitation et ce type de conflit est majoritaire. ; Available in SANREM office, FS

Metadata only record ; Ce livre dcrit le contexte technique, socio-conomique et institutionnel de la collecte de l'eau en Afrique de l'Ouest et en Afrique Centrale. Les auteurs reconnaissent l'existence d'une varit de technologies endognes adaptes aux conditions de la rgion. Ils prennent en compte leur historie, leur impact conomique et environnemental ainsi que leur acceptabilit sociale. Dans les rapports des pays respectifs, l'accent est mis sur le dveloppement historique et les changements dans les politiques de conservation de l'eau et des sols. ; Available in SANREM office, FS

The guide addresses some major issues related to the agronomic management of plant nutrients in an attempt to ensure both enhanced and sustainable agricultural production and to safeguard the environment. In this context, the guide proposes the adoption of Integrated Plant Nutrition Systems (IPNS) which enhance soil productivity through a balanced use of local and external sources of plant nutrients in a way that maintains or improves soil fertility and is environmentally-friendly. The guide also emphasizes the need for national policies facilitating the development of sound plant nutrition management and the investments needed to intensify production while conserving the natural resource base.

Metadata only record ; This document emphasizes the importance of being gender inclusive to increase the possibility for success with forest development programs. By focusing on men and women's differences and complementarities, this document analyses forest activities from a gender perspective. The issues explored are: 1) Natural resources, rights and laws may differ for men and women for land tenure laws, trees, and crops. 2) Work, where men and women carry different responsibilities. 3) Credit and Technology, these often differ in terms of access for men and women. 4) Education, training and extension, also show discrepancies in access and service provide. 5) Knowledge and conservation of the environment, women and men possess different knowledge about the use and conservation of natural resources. 6) Contribution to food security, some studies indicate that women spend a larger percentage of their income with their families. 7) Legislation, which can be discriminatory for women, often are the reinforcement of norms, traditions, and religious beliefs. 8) Representation and decision-making, inclusion of both men and women is desirable at every stage of the development process. The document then explores ways to consider gender at all stages of national forest programs. It ends with a printable checklist with several questions related to gender and national forest programs.

Metadata only record ; The promotion of commercial livestock husbandry has long been seen as a means of destocking African rangelands and increasing livestock output through increased offtake. This paper argues that commercialization does exact a long-term downward pressure on African stocking densities, which will make many policy makers, administrators, and range scientists happy. However, the shift form subsistence to market-oriented forms of range livestock husbandry also exerts downward pressure on total rangeland output and undermines the capacity of rangelands to support human populations, a possibility that is no likely to be warmly welcomed by displaced pastoralists.

Intro -- Title -- Copyright -- Acknowledgements -- Explanatory notes -- Foreword -- Executive summary -- Table of contents -- Chapter I: Global economic outlook -- Prospects for the world economy in 2018-2019 -- Global growth has strengthened -- Benign global inflation against a backdrop of stronger growth -- Scope to reorient policy towards longer-term issues -- Investment and productivity -- Conditions for investment have improved -- Productivity growth strengthening from a low level -- Modest progress in renewable energy investment -- International trade and commodities -- Emerging Asia drives rebound in international trade flows -- Trade in services -- International transport and the environment -- Commodity prices -- Global financial flows -- Revival in capital flows to emerging economies -- Trends in net resource transfers and international reserves -- Trends in public resources -- Inclusiveness of economic growth -- Labour market challenges -- The challenge of eradicating poverty -- Appendix -- Global assumptions -- Baseline forecast assumptions -- Commodity prices -- Monetary policy -- Fiscal policy -- Exchange rates -- Chapter II: Uncertainties, risks and policy challenges -- Uncertainties and risks -- Rising trade protectionism and prolonged policy uncertainty -- Renewed stress in global financial markets -- Rising geopolitical tensions and natural disasters -- Policy challenges -- Raising the potential for sustainable growth -- Making the international financial system work for sustainable development -- Using trade integration as an engine for global growth and development -- Chapter III: Regional developments and outlook -- Developed economies -- United States: Stronger growth supported by an improvement in business investment -- Canada: Sharp growth acceleration in 2017 -- Japan: Domestic demand growth leads the economic expansion.

Cover -- Book Title -- Copyright -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- Chapter 1. An introduction to the United Nations -- Quick facts about the United Nations -- History -- The idea of a peaceful world community -- The League of Nations -- Creation of the United Nations -- What is the United Nations? -- A forum for countries, not a world government -- Guiding principles of the United Nations -- Emblem -- Flag -- Structure of the Organization -- United Nations Headquarters -- Membership and budget -- Good value for money -- Becoming a Member State of the United Nations -- Permanent Observer States -- Official languages -- Chapter 2. The United Nations family -- Quick facts about the United Nations family -- Principal organs of the United Nations -- General Assembly -- Security Council -- Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) -- Trusteeship Council -- International Court of Justice -- Secretariat -- The United Nations: a family of specialized entities -- Agencies -- Funds and programmes -- Research and training institutes -- Other entities -- Related organizations -- Messengers of Peace and Goodwill Ambassadors -- Chapter 3. Economic and social development -- Quick facts on economic and social development -- Development: a priority for the United Nations -- Poverty and development -- Globalization -- United Nations action -- Sustainable Development Goals -- The 17 goals -- Development for today and tomorrow -- Sustainable development -- Linking environment and development -- Chapter 4. international peace and security -- Quick facts on international peace and security -- Poverty causes conflict, which results in poverty -- How do we break the cycle? -- Local consequences of a conflict -- The cost of conflict is felt throughout a region -- The United Nations: created to keep peace -- Preventing conflict -- Other accomplishments.

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface -- PART I. OVERVIEW OF AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT -- Chapter 1. Introduction -- Africa: A Continent in Crisis -- Analyzing African Development -- Need and Usefulness -- Quantitative Framework of African Economies -- Background and Content -- Background -- Content -- References -- Chapter 2. The African Crisis -- Overview of the Current Situation -- The Development Crisis in Africa -- The Food Crisis in Africa -- The Financial Crisis in Africa -- Structural Changes in African Economies -- Overall Structural Changes -- Growth and Change in Agriculture and Industry -- Social Changes -- Development Gaps -- The Savings Gap -- The Trade Gap -- External Financing and the Savings and Trade Gaps -- Development Prospects -- References -- Chapter 3. The Political Economy of African Development -- Africa in the World Economy -- Human Resources -- Natural Resources -- Trade with the Developed and Other Developing Economies -- The Political Environment -- The Inheritance of the Colonial Past -- The Tendency Toward Balkanization with Independence -- Internal Political Instability and Authoritarianism -- Intra-African Relations -- Urbanization in Africa -- The Rate of Urbanization -- Rural-Urban Migration -- Effects of the Urban Population Explosion -- An Agenda for Urban Policies -- Income Distribution in Africa -- Present Income Distribution -- Income Redistribution Schemes -- References -- PART II. DIMENSION OF AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT PROBLEMS -- Chapter 4. Obstacles to African Development -- The Present Role of Agriculture -- Internal Constraints -- Exogenous Factors -- Policies to Overcome Agricultural Problems -- Limited Savings and Investment Opportunities -- Unfavorable External Environment -- References -- Chapter 5. Social Aspects of African Development -- Causes of Poverty in Africa

The SARD Policy Brief describes the problem that sub-Saharan Africa faces with their increasing population and decreasing food production. The brief presents actions that need to be taken in order to improve Africa's situation. While recognizing the need for a policy that will respond to the growing food demand, the authors understand and address the issues that will need to be taken into consideration. Different policy options are described and are followed by reminders of the commitments that will be met when a policy is developed. [summary by record creator]