Vermiculture: Turkey’s new booming agro-business
Vermiculture: Turkey’s new booming agro-business Posted by Sukru Esin April 16, 2019 A culture of dynamism and a entrepreneurship is … Continued
Frank van Steenbergen & Femke van Woesik Language matters a lot. It is not only the words themselves but who controls their usage, who decides how to communicate, and whether to do this on equal terms. This control shapes the conversation, often leading to an uneven playing field where some voices are amplified while others are silenced. Those who steer language influence how ideas are framed and perceived, making certain concepts seem universally accepted or unavoidable. Nearly 30 years ago, Robert Chambers, in his work ‘Whose Reality Counts?’ highlighted this power dynamic and his insights remain powerful today. He argued that language plays a crucial role in shaping development outcomes. He contends that those in positions of power often dictate the terms and concepts used in development discourse. Imposed standards, such as "income poverty" or "employment," frequently fail to capture the complex realities on the ground. Chambers emphasized that this control over language often leads to policies that miss the… Continued
Vermiculture: Turkey’s new booming agro-business Posted by Sukru Esin April 16, 2019 A culture of dynamism and a entrepreneurship is … Continued
Small Blessings By Frank van Steenbergen, March 26, 2019 On 22 March 2019 at the Sumatrakade in Amsterdam a delicate … Continued
Safe house. Postcard from Boschplaat, Terschelling. By Frank van Steenbergen, March 19, 2019 The Safe house at Terschelling. (Credit … Continued
The winter riddle Frank van Steenbergen | March 8, 2019 Here is the winter riddle. If one flies over a … Continued
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Appeal to the Negotiators at the Yemen Peace Talks in Sweden This is to appeal to the wisdom of all … Continued
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How can we save the seeds? By Sukru Esin , November 2018 In horticulture sector, seed is one of the most … Continued
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Rodent control By Mekdelawit Messay Deribe August, 2018 Damage by rodents is extremely severe in the Wewa Keble in Amhara … Continued
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Low Cost Smart Technologies for Improved Livelihoods Posted by Macpherson Nthara October 09, 2018 The Smart Center (Malawi) located … Continued
Climate change: Droughts and Floods in Malawi Posted by Macpherson Nthara, Flood Based Livelihoods Network Malawi October 05, 2018 Climate … Continued
Everybody loves excavators? By Frank van Steenbergen, Michael Green and Saroj Yakami November 2018 Excavators: they move where no machine … Continued
By Saroj Yakami, Frank van Steenbergen September 2018 The Karnali mountain region of Western Nepal is a fascinating treasure trove … Continued