Postcard from Harla: erosion, the full brunt
Postcard from Harla: erosion, the full brunt Posted by Lakew Desta and Frank van Steenbergen April 26, 2017 Here is … Continued
by Frank van Steenbergen and Mohammed Ehsan Leghari Flood resilience and the management of land and water resources The floods of 2022 of Pakistan were episodical in their devastation – covering one third of the country. They were caused by unusual high rainfall, but in an equal measure they were the result of a distorted land management system that was unable to evacuate the high volumes of water. The flood – following on flood events in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2016 and 2020 - triggered a highly needed discussion – how do we make sure that another undue water event does not create the same deep effect and lasting impact? What changes are required? Do we need to change the system? Where do conventional flood embankments fit in, not always liked, not always well-constructed, and sometimes unnecessary? Instead, what is the alternative approach of avoiding that floods built up vehemently and become devastating? And: can we turn the floods in… Continued
Postcard from Harla: erosion, the full brunt Posted by Lakew Desta and Frank van Steenbergen April 26, 2017 Here is … Continued
The Maize Trap “Maize is not food – food is maize” Posted by Luwieke Bosma, Theophilus Kioko, and Michaeel Nzuki … Continued
Watershed improvement: The upstream – downstream question Frank van Steenbergen, Tesfa-alem Gebreegziabher Embaye and Eyasu Hagos April 14, 2017 If … Continued
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Somaliland: the camelback is broken By James Firebrace and Frank van Steenbergen March 16, 2017 Famished camels cross barren landscape … Continued
Life Skills – the missing foundation to improving socio-economic growth Posted by Otto Hoffman February 15, 2017 Image courtesy Wikimedia … Continued
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Roads to the Rescue Posted by Cecilia Borgia Februray 8, 2017 Coastal Bangladesh is a vast area. It spans over … Continued
The Kenyan farmer who traveled his country got inspired to harvest road water and is telling others to do the … Continued
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