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Briefs-Published date2020
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Access to information in Africa
World Resources Institute (WRI) is an environmental think tank that goes beyond research to find practical ways to protect the earth and improve people’s lives.
Published date2011 -
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The potential of open data to impact resource allocation for poverty eradication in Kenya and Uganda
In Kenya, strengthening the political and legal aspects of open data is necessary, while in Uganda financial investment in the open data process, building multi-stakeholder engagement, capacity building, and strengthening the legal and political e
Published date2014 -
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Wetland use/cover changes in Uganda from 1986-2011
Rapid change in wetland cover has been hastened by increasing annual population growth
Published date2013 -
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Economic value of wetlands products and services in Uganda
Wetlands provide an estimated net contribution of approximately US$ 10,491 per hectare annually from both products and services.
Published date2013 -
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Contribution of wetlands to household food security in Uganda
75% of populations living near wetlands have better food security, mainly through direct consumption of wetland products such as fish, vegetables and fruits, along with the use of wetlands for growing crops (rice, vegetables, coco yams and maize).
Published date2013 -
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Natural resources : the foundation for sustainable development and peace in the horn of Africa
Non-traditional agricultural commodities (hides, sesame seeds, medicinal plants, gums and resins) are neglected by national policies and development interventions.
Published date2009 -
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Potential of open data to impact resource allocation for poverty eradication in Kenya and Uganda : policy brief
Uganda was the first country in Sub-Saharan Africa to enact legislation on Access to Information, while Kenya was the first to set up an Open Data Web Portal.
Published date2014