Managing soil moisture: the waterpads in Turkey
Managing soil moisture: the waterpads in Turkey The key to better water productivity is often not through managing water as … Continued
By Frank van Steenbergen & Femke van Woesik In the field of development, communication is often viewed as a means for promotion or public relations. Its potential is far greater. Strategic communication can be a strategic tool that fosters ownership, builds coalitions, and drives change. Strategic communication brings together stakeholders, allowing them to craft stronger messages collectively. This enhances the ownership and commitment of each individual and organization, fostering a powerful, unified voice. A collective force becomes a strong platform for shared ideas. It creates a sense of community and pride, energizing people to share their stories more effectively. One-way communication, even with the best intentions, misses this opportunity of using communication to build coalitions. Many organizations do not get around individually to formulate their statements, though they have a lot of learning. Here, communication through coalitions is a powerful approach. By pooling resources and expertise, organizations can overcome individual limitations and achieve a greater collective impact. This strategic alliance also… Continued
Managing soil moisture: the waterpads in Turkey The key to better water productivity is often not through managing water as … Continued
Frank van Steenbergen (MetaMeta), Judith de Bruijn (Mott Macdonald) June 19, 2018 Multiple cropping in coastal Bangladesh. The improved amon … Continued
Its Own Deep Source By Frank van Steenbergen, June 2018 The austere beauty of the Kairouan Grand Mosque in Tunisia … Continued
Hydraulic World Wonders: The Aghlabid Pools By Frank van Steenbergen, May, 2018 Picture from the Aghlabid Pools and small … Continued
Fodder production with road water harvesting in African drylands Posted by Kevin Mganga May 22/05/2018 Drylands provide a vital livelihood stream … Continued
Ingenuity: ancient water harvesting in the Altiplano of Bolivia Posted by Francesco Sambalino and Martha Agujetas May 22/05/2018 Water scarcity … Continued
The Tube recharge system Our Earth has no scarcity of water and hence the name “the blue planet”. But ironically … Continued
Tackling Dust Posted by Frank van Steenbergen and Marta Agujetas March 09/03/2018 Planting trees, shrubs and grasses along the road … Continued
Using hydrological modelling to improve drainage in Polder 26, Bangladesh Posted by Flavia Simona Cosoveanu, Anisul Haque, and Marta Agujetas … Continued
We have a deal for you… Posted by Frank van Steenbergen March 23, 2018 We have a deal for you. … Continued
The potential of Roadwater Harvesting: A Malawian Demonstration Posted by Macpherson Nthara and Abraham Abhishek March 21, 2018 Farmers examining … Continued
Igunga ecovillage: a success story from the water scarcity trenches Posted by Eduardo Tovar López March 20, 2018 Igunga is one … Continued
Food Miles Posted by Mekdelawit Messay Deribe December 18,2017 Food Miles. Does it ring any bells? If yes, great! If … Continued
Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals(EDCs) Posted by Mekdelawit Messay Deribe December 11,2017 More than 25 years ago, a group of school kids … Continued
Turkana: From Desolation to Hope by Recognizing the Potential of Floods Posted by Elly Yaluk and Loes van der Pluijm … Continued
Glaciers in Tajikistan: Pulling the Climate Change Trigger Posted by Frank van Steenbergen and Jonathan Demenge November 13, 2017 With … Continued
The Badakhshan Landslide By Frank van Steenbergen and Marta Agujetas Perez November 7, 2017 We are in Badakhshan. This is … Continued
A Lecture on Water, by Professor Nature By Blessings Jeranji September 29, 2017 Water has obvious beneficial effects for the … Continued
by Cecilia Borgia October 03, 2017 This story is about the ingenuity of women and men farmers in Lanzarote island … Continued