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As Food Crisis Looms in Niger, Lives Hang in the Balance

Concern International focuses on the development of agricultural training and assistance in the Sahel as a means to break the cycle of malnutrition, poverty, and resource degradation. Instead of mere emergency assistance, Concern International is calling for investment in technology and training, as well as drought-resistant seeds, fertilizer, and the introduction of irrigation systems. http://www.care2.com/causes/as-food-crisis-looms-in-niger-lives-hang-in-the-balance.html?page=1

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AfDB Approves U.S.$ 258 Million Loans and Grants to Burkina Faso, Mozambique and Niger

The African Development Bank approved $258 million US in loans and grants to Burkina Faso, Mozambique, and Niger. These grants focus on the creation of a sound business environment, development of policies, land tenure security, new infrastructure, and other issues.

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