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    Multiple Use Water Services for the Poor: Assessing the State of Knowledge

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    This study aims to guide prospective investments in the water sector by: 1) assessing the relative costs, benefits and poverty impacts of multiple-use approaches over single-use approaches; and 2) evaluating the potential market for multiple-use approaches focusing on South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa

    Research and Development of Vegetables in the Tropics: Summary Report of a Conference

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    Summary report of a January 1986 conference at Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development regarding the proposed development of a global network devoted to research and development of vegetables in the tropics, and the roles of tropical vegetables in the diets and incomes of targeted populations.Principal agenda document for the discussion of vegetable research at TAC 42

    Assessment of Animal Agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa

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    Report of a study assessing animal agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa managed by Winrock International. The study was supported by TAC, ILRAD, ILCA and several donors. Its purpose was to recommend a strategy and program actions that will enable animal agriculture to contribute to the optimization of food production and human development in sub-Saharan Africa on an equitable, sustainable, and environmentally sound basis. The strategy presented addressed agroecological zones, types of production systems, research priorities and institutions including crop oriented IARCs, extension, education, and support, as well as environmental issues.This study was discussed at TAC 56 in October 1991, and was revised for further discussion at TAC 58 in June 1992

    Programs for building professional capacity in Asia : a seminar report; report of the Human Capital Development Seminar, Bangkok, Thailand, Sept. 25-27, 1988

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    Proceedings of a seminar on Programs for Building Professional Capacity in Asi
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