Nourishing the land, nourishing the people : the story of one rural development project in the deep south of Madagascar that made a difference / Brett Shapiro ... [et al.] ; under the coordination of Benoit Thierry ... [et al.]
Publisher:
IFAD ;
Copyright Date:
c2010
Description:
202 p., [40] p. of plates : col. ill., col. maps, col. ports. ; 22 cm.
"A Madagascar success story"--Cover and spine. Includes bibliographical references (p. 201-202)
Contents:
The Red Island, its people and its economy -- "Tsy mitolike" and the birth of a project -- Using and managing irrigation -- A complex process -- More water, more rice -- A green revolution -- Involving the communities -- The power of onions and garlic -- Where the zebu reigns -- Money matters: savings and loans -- Acknowledging the role of women in development -- Restoring the forests -- Spreading the word -- Working with others -- When the project leaves.
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