Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: D08698
Notes:
Pages 65-75 in Gordon Wilson, Pamela Furniss and Richard Kimbowa (eds.), Environment, development and sustainability: perspectives and cases from around the world. Oxford University Press, Oxford, England. 290 pages.
search through journal, The article discusses the convergence of two potentially positive trends that may help to reduce poverty and environmental deterioration in Central America - the creation of networks by grassroots and environmental organizations, and the spread of information and communications technology. The article is based on research in six highly endangered, protected areas in Central America. it discusses emerging trends in "connectedness" at local, national, regional, and international levels. Looking to the future, it concludes that "informational empowerment" can be a practical strategy for reducing poverty and environmental degradation.
Garforth, Chris (author) and Harford, Nicola (author / University of Reading, UK)
Format:
Book chapter
Publication Date:
1997
Published:
UK
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C12030
Notes:
Pages 23-33 in: Vanessa Scarborough, Scott Killough, Debra A. Johnson and John Farrington (eds.), Farmer-led extension: concepts and practices. Intermediate Technology Publications, Ltd., London. 214 p. The book reports on a 1995 workshop co-organized by the International Institute for Rural Reconstruction, the Overseas Development Institute, and World Neighbors.
Malik, Abinta (author) and Kalleder, Sandra (author)
Format:
Book chapter
Publication Date:
1996
Published:
Pakistan
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: D00557
Notes:
Pages 21-43 in Marilyn Carr, Martha Chen and Renana Jhabvala (eds.) Speaking out: women's economic empowerment in South Asia. Intermediate Technology Publications, London, UK. On behalf of Aga Khan Foundation Canada and United Nations Development Fund for Women. 238 pages.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C29865
Notes:
Pages 163-168 in Ian Scoones and John Thompson (eds.), Farmer First revisited: innovation for agricultural research and development. Practical Action Publishing, Warwickshire, U.K. 357 pages.
