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May 1, 2012
Bill Gates and the Hunger Game
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“When Bill Gates speaks, the world tends to listen,” says Eric Reguly of the Globe and Mail’s Report on Business Magazine. But when it comes to agriculture, especially smallholder farmers in developing countries, Reguly suggests it’s Bill who needs to do some listening. This ROB article is definitely worth the read.

Apr 18, 2012
What a Difference a Decade Makes!
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Former USC employee Friederike Knabe decided to visit Mali in December – 15 years after her last visit – to see how work was progressing. She brought back some fantastic before-and-after success stories that she has graciously offered to share. Read about her visit to a school arboretum and the awe-inspiring forest that awaited her.

Apr 16, 2012
Mali Turmoil Affects USC Programming
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We’re continuing to look into how we might sustain operations in Douentza, Mali in the wake of both a military coup in the Capital, Bamako, and a Touareg separatist group offensive in the north of the country. We’re hopeful the political situation will be sorted in the coming weeks, but the situation in the North is complex and a quick resolution seems less likely. Read More about the impact on our work with farmers… Read More ...

Apr 16, 2012
Spotlight on Burkina Faso
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With support from our partner APN Sahel – in land rehabilitation, community seed banking, and market gardening – many families in Burkina Faso have actually been able to boost food production. But as you’ll see from these photos taken late in 2011, there are still vulnerabilities. Insufficient and erratic rainfall, poor harvests, and overpriced food are creating a severe food crisis that will last for at least a few months, if not longer. Read More…

Apr 4, 2012
Update: Mali Coup Situation
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As you may already know, there has been an apparent coup attempt in Mali. Government offices in Bamako have been shut down, awaiting further notice. We’ve been in contact with our partners and colleagues there, and are relieved to hear from them that all are safe and sound. Read More… Read More ...

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