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Key Sites for Key Sites for Conservation
Directory of Important Bird Areas in Mongolia: KEY SITES FOR CONSERVATION A project of In collaboration with With the support of Printing sponsored by Field surveys supported by Directory of Important Bird Areas in Mongolia: KEY SITES FOR CONSERVATION Editors: Batbayar Nyambayar and Natsagdorj Tseveenmyadag Major contributors: Ayurzana Bold Schagdarsuren Boldbaatar Axel Bräunlich Simba Chan Richard F. A. Grimmett and Andrew W. Tordoff This document is an output of the World Bank study Strengthening the Safeguard of Important Areas of Natural Habitat in North-East Asia,fi nanced by consultant trust funds from the government of Japan Ulaanbaatar, January 2009 An output of: The World Bank study Strengthening the Safeguard of Important Areas of Natural Habitat in North-East Asia,fi nanced by consultant trust funds from the government of Japan Implemented by: BirdLife International, the Wildlife Science and Conservation Center and the Institute of Biology of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences In collaboration with: Ministry of Nature, Environment and Tourism Supporting organisations: WWF Mongolia, WCS Mongolia Program and the National University of Mongolia Editors: Batbayar Nyambayar and Natsagdorj Tseveenmyadag Major contributors: Ayurzana Bold, Schagdarsuren Boldbaatar, Axel Bräunlich, Simba Chan, Richard F. A. Grimmett and Andrew W. Tordoff Maps: Dolgorjav Sanjmyatav, WWF Mongolia Cover illustrations: White-naped Crane Grus vipio, Dalmatian Pelican Pelecanus crispus, Whooper Swans Cygnus cygnus and hunters with Golden Eagles Aquila chrysaetos (Batbayar Nyambayar); Siberian Cranes Grus leucogeranus (Natsagdorj Tseveenmyadag); Saker Falcons Falco cherrug and Yellow-headed Wagtail Motacilla citreola (Gabor Papp). ISBN: 978-99929-0-752-5 Copyright: © BirdLife International 2009. All rights reserved. The use and reproduction of any part of this publication is welcomed for non-commercial purposes only, provided that the source is acknowledged Suggested citation: Nyambayar, B. -
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Introduction
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Introduction Transport plays a crucial role in the efficient functioning of the domestic economy as well as development of international trade due to dependence on both coal-based energy production and imports. However, the issues in the transport sector of Mongolia are mainly derived from the salient features of a landlocked country with a low population and a long distance between population centers. A major characteristics of transportation in Mongolia is the collection and distribution by road of both passenger traffic and cargo transport from the north-south transport axis centering on Ulaanbaatar. The main north-south axis comprises both rail and road. Within road transport, the density of arterial road network remains very low and unpaved earth roads or multiple shifting tracks occupy a large portion of arterial roads. More than 30% of population and a half of national car ownership are concentrated in Ulaanbaatar City, while very low level of mobility is found in rural area because non-motorized traffic such as horse and cart prevails. Recently, such gap of mobility level is increasing. Under such circumstances, in response to the request of the Government of Mongolia (hereinafter referred to as "GOM"), the Government of Japan decided to conduct the Feasibility Study on Construction of Eastern Arterial Road in Mongolia (hereinafter referred to as "the Study"), in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations in force in Japan. Japan International Cooperation Agency (hereinafter referred to as "JICA"), the official agency responsible for the implementation of the technical cooperation programs of the Government of Japan, dispatched the preparatory study team headed by Mr. -
2016/2017 Dzud Emergency Response, Mongolia Needs Assessment and Response Plan
2016/2017 Dzud Emergency Response, Mongolia Needs Assessment and Response Plan Photo: Regis Defurnaux, 2016 People in Need January 2017 LIST OF FIGURES 2 LIST OF ACRONYMS 2 GLOSSARY 2 INTRODUCTION 3 CONTEXT 3 ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY 5 CURRENT SITUATION 7 DORNOD PROVINCE 11 KHENTII PROVINCE 14 SUKHBAATAR PROVINCE 15 PIN RESPONSE PLAN 16 VULNERABILITY CRITERIA AND BENEFICIARY SELECTION PROCESS 16 1 ESTIMATES OF AFFECTED AND TARGET HOUSEHOLDS IN DORNOD, KHENTII AND SUKHBAATAR PROVINCES 17 AGRICULTURE 18 EARLY RECOVERY 21 COORDINATION & FUNDRAISING 22 UN CERF 22 UN HUMANITARIAN COUNTRY TEAM - AGRICULTURAL CLUSTER 22 ANNEXES 24 Annex 1. Data collection sheet 24 Annex 2: Beneficiary selection process 24 Annex 3: Photos 24 SOURCES 24 2016/2017 Dzud Emergency Response: Needs Assessment and Response Plan People in Need, January 2017 List of Figures FIGURE 1: DZUD CONTRIBUTIONS AND THEIR IMPACT ........................................................................................... 4 FIGURE 2: DATA COLLECTED DURING THE NEEDS ASSESSMENT ........................................................................... 6 FIGURE 3: INDICATORS SIGNALLING THE SEVERITY OF 2016/2017 DZUD COMPARED TO LAST YEAR .................. 7 FIGURE 4: SOUMS EVALUATED AS WITH DZUD IN DORNOD, KHENTII AND SUKHBAATAR PROVINCES .................. 9 FIGURE 5: COMPARISON OF DZUD SITUATION IN MONGOLIA IN DECEMBER 2016 AND JANUARY 2017 ............ 10 FIGURE 6: SOUMS IN DORNOD PROVINCE ........................................................................................................... -
SIS) – 2017 Version
Information Sheet on EAA Flyway Network Sites Information Sheet on EAA Flyway Network Sites (SIS) – 2017 version Available for download from http://www.eaaflyway.net/about/the-flyway/flyway-site-network/ Categories approved by Second Meeting of the Partners of the East Asian-Australasian Flyway Partnership in Beijing, China 13-14 November 2007 - Report (Minutes) Agenda Item 3.13 Notes for compilers: 1. The management body intending to nominate a site for inclusion in the East Asian - Australasian Flyway Site Network is requested to complete a Site Information Sheet. The Site Information Sheet will provide the basic information of the site and detail how the site meets the criteria for inclusion in the Flyway Site Network. When there is a new nomination or an SIS update, the following sections with an asterisk (*), from Questions 1-14 and Question 30, must be filled or updated at least so that it can justify the international importance of the habitat for migratory waterbirds. 2. The Site Information Sheet is based on the Ramsar Information Sheet. If the site proposed for the Flyway Site Network is an existing Ramsar site then the documentation process can be simplified. 3. Once completed, the Site Information Sheet (and accompanying map(s)) should be submitted to the Flyway Partnership Secretariat. Compilers should provide an electronic (MS Word) copy of the Information Sheet and, where possible, digital versions (e.g. shapefile) of all maps. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - 1. Name and contact details of the compiler of this form *: Full name: Gombobaatar Sundev and Tsendgombo EAAF SITE CODE FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: Institution/agency: Mongolian Ornithological Society and Onon and Bali PA Address: Astra Building -1148, Sukhbaatar District, E A A F 0 7 4 Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Telephone: 976-99180148; 976-77460148 Fax numbers: 1 Information Sheet on EAA Flyway Network Sites Email address: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; 2. -
(Additional Financing): Project Administration Manual
Additional Financing for the Southeast Gobi Urban and Border Town Development Project (RRP MON 42184-027) Project Administration Manual Project Number: 42184-027 Loan Number: 3388-MON September 2018 Mongolia: Additional Financing for Southeast Gobi Urban and Border Town Development Project ABBREVIATIONS ADB – Asian Development Bank ADF – Asian Development Fund DMF – design and monitoring framework EIA – environmental impact assessment EMP – environmental management plan IEE – initial environmental examination MCUD – Ministry of Construction and Urban Development MOF – Ministry of Finance NCB – national competitive bidding PAM – project administration manual PMU – project management unit PPMS – project performance management system PUSO – public utility service organization QCBS – quality- and cost-based selection RRP – report and recommendation of the President SGAP – social and gender action plan SOE – statement of expenditure TOR – terms of reference TSA – Treasury single account WSRC – Water Services Regulatory Commission WWTP – wastewater treatment plant CONTENTS Page I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION 1 A. Rationale 1 B. Impact and Outcome 4 C. Outputs 5 II. IMPLEMENTATION PLANS 6 A. Project Readiness Activities 6 B. Overall Project Implementation Plan 6 III. PROJECT MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENTS 7 A. Project Implementation Organizations: Roles and Responsibilities 8 B. Key Persons Involved in Implementation 10 C. Project Organization Structure 11 IV. COSTS AND FINANCING 12 A. Cost Estimates 12 B. Key Assumptions 12 C. Revised Project and Financing Plan 13 D. Detailed Cost Estimates by Expenditure Category 15 E. Allocation and Withdrawal of Loan Proceeds 16 F. Detailed Cost Estimates by Financier ($ million) 17 G. Detailed Cost Estimates by Output ($ million) 18 H. Detailed Cost Estimates by Year ($ million) 19 I. Contract and Disbursement S-Curve 20 J. -
MONGOLIA: Systematic Country Diagnostic Public Disclosure Authorized
MONGOLIA: Systematic Country Diagnostic Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Acknowledgements This Mongolia Strategic Country Diagnostic was led by Samuel Freije-Rodríguez (lead economist, GPV02) and Tuyen Nguyen (resident representative, IFC Mongolia). The following World Bank Group experts participated in different stages of the production of this diagnostics by providing data, analytical briefs, revisions to several versions of the document, as well as participating in several internal and external seminars: Rabia Ali (senior economist, GED02), Anar Aliyev (corporate governance officer, CESEA), Indra Baatarkhuu (communications associate, EAPEC), Erdene Badarch (operations officer, GSU02), Julie M. Bayking (investment officer, CASPE), Davaadalai Batsuuri (economist, GMTP1), Batmunkh Batbold (senior financial sector specialist, GFCP1), Eileen Burke (senior water resources management specialist, GWA02), Burmaa Chadraaval (investment officer, CM4P4), Yang Chen (urban transport specialist, GTD10), Tungalag Chuluun (senior social protection specialist, GSP02), Badamchimeg Dondog (public sector specialist, GGOEA), Jigjidmaa Dugeree (senior private sector specialist, GMTIP), Bolormaa Enkhbat (WBG analyst, GCCSO), Nicolaus von der Goltz (senior country officer, EACCF), Peter Johansen (senior energy specialist, GEE09), Julian Latimer (senior economist, GMTP1), Ulle Lohmus (senior financial sector specialist, GFCPN), Sitaramachandra Machiraju (senior agribusiness specialist, -
World Bank Document
WWF \ ORRI I) fKh K Public Disclosure Authorized AR@ 33100 Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized XaTrHH; OCOHamxHMEHCYXBAATAP XaTI'HH OcopHaMxKHMFiH CYXBAATAP Public Disclosure Authorized MOHrOJI YJICbIH IHHHMJI3X YXAAHbI AIAAEMH X3JI 3OXHOJIbIH XYP33JI3H SACRED SITES OF MONGOLIA MOHFOAbIH TAXHAFAT YYA YCHbI CAHFIHHH CYaAP OPWBOH. 3MX3Tr3H 6ojioBcpyyn,K 3p,3M IUHH)CHJIF33HHR TakIi6ap, cyganraar yr4iiac3H XATIFHH OCOPHAMKIHMbIH CYXLAATAP PEXLAKTOP: ,UOKTOP, npo4eccop HI.XYP3JIEAATAP 93,R ,OKTOp m. COHHHBAIP X. B5IMBA)KAB Translation: B.ELBEGZAYA, Sh.GANBYAMBA, J.DUNN and T.LEWIS Ta]iapxa]¶ Acknowledgments: 3H3Xyy HOMbIr X3BJ WJI3X9JA,3J1XHHH BaHK, MoHroJIbIH BypxaH IIaliiHHTHbI TOB This publication has been made possible with the support of the Gandan Tegehilen (MEHIT) /FaHAaH T3r'HRj3H XHiiA/, lj3JIXHHiH BaHK-rowlaHqbIH 3acrHHH ra3pblH Monastery/ Center of Mongolian Buddhists and The World Bank-Netherlands XaMTbIH axnUuaraaHbI xeTeji6ep 60JIoH IHa1IlHH 6a BaiiraJIb XaMraan.nbIH Xo.u6oo Partnership Program, through a contract with the Alliance for Religions and Con- (IIIBXX) , Ij3JIXHHH BaHK 6a WWF (J3nIXHHH BafiraJlb XaMraajiax CaH) xaMTapcaH servation (ARC), and The World Bank-WWF Alliance for Forest Conservation OfiH HeeIgHHr xaMPaaJIax, TorTBoPToH amIHriax XeOTeJi6epHHH XYP33HA WWF and Sustainable Use, through a contract with WWF Mongolia and the assis- (J1A3nXHHH B,airaJlb XaMraaJlax CaH)-HiiH MoHPoJI Aaxb TOBIiOO 33p3r . 6a9JIXHfiyHayj caHxyyraRb Xamraaj1uiaxH CaHy.)-H H Ma OHi~rOp qaXb TOBquiar, T H tance of the following individuals working with these organizations: 6aRryynvmaryy,q caHxyyrHiiH TycjamIvaar y3yyJIC3H 6a 3Arm3p 6akryy:mara, TyyHHfi wJKMITHyyqa, TaiiapxaJi HJI3pXHHJIbe. MEHUIT/Fauda TqasiuAa Xu2i: ,LDizxuiMn Eaw?C For Gandan Monastery: ForARC: EIx xaM6aj,l. THomKaMuq TOHH YHTeH Hamba Lama D. Choijamts Baatar, Bazar )I3A A°OKTop III. -
Sep 2010, 43-101 Updated Technical Report On
UPDATED TECHNICAL REPORT ON THE COAL RESOURCES OF THE CHANDGANA KHAVTGAI COAL RESOURCE AREA, KHENTII AIMAG, MONGOLIA Prepared for: Prophecy Resource Corporation Vancouver, British Columbia Canada Prepared by: Christopher M. Kravits CPG, LPG Kravits Geological Services, LLC Salina, Utah USA September 28, 2010 Updated Technical Report on the Coal Resources of the Chandgana Khavtgai Coal Resource Area 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................................................ii 1.1 LIST OF FIGURES............................................................................................................... V 1.2 LIST OF TABLES ................................................................................................................ V 1.3 LIST OF MAPS.................................................................................................................. V 2 SUMMARY...........................................................................................................1 3 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................3 3.1 PURPOSE, INFORMATION SOURCES, AND SITE INSPECTION......................................................3 3.2 COMPLETE INFORMATION..................................................................................................4 4 RELIANCE ON OTHER EXPERTS .............................................................................5 5 PROPERTY DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION.............................................................7 -
Searching for Antidotes to Globalization : Local Insitutions at Mongolia’S Sacred Bogd Khan Mountain
SEARCHING FOR ANTIDOTES TO GLOBALIZATION : LOCAL INSITUTIONS AT MONGOLIA’S SACRED BOGD KHAN MOUNTAIN by David Tyler Sadoway B.E.S. Hons. Co-op (Urban & Regional Planning), University of Waterloo, 1991. Research Project Submitted in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Resource Management in the School of Resource and Environmental Management Report No. 291 SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY April 2002 This work may be reproduced in whole or in part. ii Approval page iii A b s t r a c t The Bogd Khan Mountain (Uul) is a sacred natural and cultural site—an island-like forest-steppe mountain massif revered for centuries by Mongolians. This sacred site is also a 41, 651 hectare state-designated ‘Strictly Protected Area’ and a listed UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of global significance (1996). Bogd Khan Uul is adjacent to the nation's capital, largest and fastest growing city—Ulaanbaatar. This case study employs an inter-scale research frame to draw linkages between current resource management problems at Bogd Khan Uul while at the same time examines the capacity of local, national and multilateral institutions to address these. In the process the research provides a glimpse of centuries old Mongol traditions—human ingenuity shaped by understandings that have co-evolved with the cycles of nature. The study provides contemporary insights into the dramatic changes that affected Mongolia and its institutions during its tumultuous global integration in the final decade of the second millennium. The study’s inter-scaled Globalocal Diversity Spiral (GDS) framework focuses upon Bogd Khan Uul site-specific issues of forest and vegetation over-harvest, animal overgrazing and problematic tourism development; and key contextual issues of material poverty and local traditions. -
Tuul River Basin Basin
GOVERNMENT OF MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT MONGOLIA I II III AND GREEN DEVELOPMENT Physical, Tuul river Socio-Economic geographical basin water Development and natural resource and and Future condition of water quality trend of the Tuul river Tuul River basin Basin IV V VI Water Water use Negative TUUL RIVER BASIN supply, water balance of the impacts on consumption- Tuul river basin basin water INTEGRATED WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN use and water resources demand, hydro- constructions VII VIII IX Main challenges River basin The organization and strategic integrated and control of objectives of the water resources the activities to river basin water management implement the Tuul management plan plan measures River Basin IWM INTEGRATED WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN plan Address: TUUL RIVER BASIN “Strengthening Integrated Water Resources Management in Mongolia” project Chingunjav Street, Bayangol District Ulaanbaatar-16050, Mongolia Tel/Fax: 362592, 363716 Website: http://iwrm.water.mn E-mail: [email protected] Ulaanbaatar 2012 Annex 1 of the Minister’s order ¹ A-102 of Environment and Green Development, dated on 03 December, 2012 TUUL RIVER BASIN INTEGRATED WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (Phase 1, 2013-2015; Phase 2, 2016-2021) Ulaanbaatar 2012 DDC 555.7’015 Tu-90 This plan was developed within the framework of the “Strengthening Integrated Water Resources Management in Mongolia” project, funded by the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands at Ministry of Environment and Green Development of Mongolia Project Project Project Consulting Team National Director -
Ìîíãîë Íóòàã Äàõü Ò¯¯Õ, Ñî¨Ëûí ¯Ë Õªäëªõ Äóðñãàë
ÃÎÂÜѯÌÁÝÐ ÀÉÌÃÈÉÍ ÍÓÒÀà ÄÀÕÜ Ò¯¯Õ, ÑΨËÛÍ ¯Ë ÕªÄËªÕ ÄÓÐÑÃÀË ISBN 978-99929-61-98-8 Ñî¨ëûí ªâèéí òªâ ÌÎÍÃÎË ÍÓÒÀà ÄÀÕÜ Ò¯¯Õ, ÑΨËÛÍ ¯Ë ÕªÄËªÕ ÄÓÐÑÃÀË Historical and cultural immovable ProPerties in monGolia YII ÄÝâòÝÐ ÃîâÜѯÌÁÝÐ, ÄÀÐÕÀí-ÓÓë, îÐÕîí ÀéÌÀà 1 ÃÎÂÜѯÌÁÝÐ ÀÉÌÃÈÉÍ ÍÓÒÀà ÄÀÕÜ Ò¯¯Õ, ÑΨËÛÍ ¯Ë ÕªÄËªÕ ÄÓÐÑÃÀË ÌÎíãÎë íóòàã äàõü ò¯¯õ, ñΨëûí ¯ë õªäëªõ äóðñãàë yII äýâòýð ÃÎâÜѯÌÁÝÐ, äÀðÕÀÍ-ÓÓË, ÎðÕÎÍ Àéìàã 1 ÃÎÂÜѯÌÁÝÐ ÀÉÌÃÈÉÍ ÍÓÒÀà ÄÀÕÜ Ò¯¯Õ, ÑΨËÛÍ ¯Ë ÕªÄËªÕ ÄÓÐÑÃÀË DDC 306 Ý-66 Зохиогч: Г.Энхбат б.ДаваацЭрЭн Гэрэл зургийг: б.ДаваацЭрЭн П.Чинбат Гар зургийг: б.ДаваацЭрЭн Дизайнер: б.аЛТАНСҮх Орчуулагч: ц.цОЛМОн Зохиогчийн эрх хамгаалагдсан. © 2012, Copyrigth © 2012 by the Center of Cultural Соёлын өвийн төв, Улаанбаатар, Монгол улс Heritage, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Энэхүү цомгийг Соёлын өвийн төвийн зөвшөөрөлгүйгээр бүтнээр нь буюу хэсэгчлэн хувилан олшруулахыг хориглоно. Монгол улс Улаанбаатар хот - 211238 Сүхбаатар дүүрэг Сүхбаатарын талбай 3 Соёлын төв өргөө б хэсэг Соёлын өвийн төв Шуудангийн хайрцаг 223 веб сайт: www.monheritage.mn и-мэйл: [email protected] Утас: 976-11-312735 ISBN 978-99929-61-98-8 боловсрол, Соёл, Соёлын өвийн төв Говьсүмбэр аймгийн Дархан-Уул аймгийн Орхон аймгийн Шинжлэх ухааны яам ЗДтГазар ЗДтГазар ЗДтГазар 2 ÃÎÂÜѯÌÁÝÐ ÀÉÌÃÈÉÍ ÍÓÒÀà ÄÀÕÜ Ò¯¯Õ, ÑΨËÛÍ ¯Ë ÕªÄËªÕ ÄÓÐÑÃÀË ÃÀÐ×Èà Өмнөх үг 4 Удиртгал 5 Говьсүмбэр аймгийн нутаг дахь түүх, соёлын үл хөдлөх дурсгалын тухай 19 Говьсүмбэр аймгийн нутаг дахь түүх, соёлын үл хөдлөх дурсгалын байршил 23 Говьсүмбэр аймгийн нутаг дахь түүх, соёлын үл хөдлөх дурсгалууд -
MONGOLIA Environmental Monitor 2003 40872
MONGOLIA Environmental Monitor 2003 40872 THE WORLD BANK 1818 H Street, NW Washington, D. C. 20433 U.S.A. Public Disclosure AuthorizedPublic Disclosure Authorized Tel: 202-477-1234 Fax: 202-477-6391 Telex: MCI 64145 WORLDBANK MCI 248423 WORLDBANK Internet: http://worldbank.org THE WORLD BANK MONGOLIA OFFICE Ulaanbaatar, 11 A Peace Avenue Ulaanbaatar 210648, Mongolia Public Disclosure AuthorizedPublic Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure AuthorizedPublic Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure AuthorizedPublic Disclosure Authorized THE WORLD BANK ENVIRONMENT MONITOR 2003 Land Resources and Their Management THE WORLD BANK CONTENTS PREFACE IV ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS V SECTION I: PHYSICAL FEATURES OF LAND 2 SECTION II: LAND, POVERTY, AND LIVELIHOODS 16 SECTION III: LEGAL AND INSTITUTIONAL DIMENSIONS OF LAND MANAGEMENT 24 SECTION IV: FUTURE CHALLENGES 32 MONGOLIA AT A GLANCE 33 NOTES 34 The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / THE WORLD BANK 1818 H Street, NW Washington, DC 20433 The World Bank Mongolia Office Ulaanbaatar, 11 A Peace Avenue Ulaanbaatar 210648, Mongolia All rights reserved. First printing June 2003 This document was prepared by a World Bank Team comprising Messrs./Mmes. Anna Corsi (ESDVP), Giovanna Dore (Task Team Leader), Tanvi Nagpal, and Tony Whitten (EASES); Robin Mearns (EASRD); Yarissa Richmond Lyngdoh (EASUR); H. Ykhanbai (Mongolia Ministry of Nature and Environment). Jeffrey Lecksell was responsible for the map design. Photos were taken by Giovanna Dore and Tony Whitten. Cover and layout design were done by Jim Cantrell. Inputs and comments by Messrs./Mmes. John Bruce (LEGEN), Jochen Becker, Gerhard Ruhrmann (Rheinbraun Engineering und Wasser - GmbH), Nicholas Crisp, John Dick, Michael Mullen (Food and Agriculture Organization), Clyde Goulden (Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia), Hans Hoffman (GTZ), Glenn Morgan, Sulistiovati Nainggolan (EASES), and Vera Songwe (EASPR) are gratefully acknowledged.