Danish International Development Assistance

Danish International Development AssistanceDANIDA

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Projects sponsored by DANIDA

Genetic characterization of field strains and laboratory stocks of the tick Rhipicephalus appendiculatus, the main vector of the cattle disease East Coast Fever

The ixodid tick Rhipicephalus appendiculatus, the main vector of Theileria parva, is the causative agent of East Coast Fever ( ECF ), a disease of cattle. ECF is a fatal lymphoproliferative disease, considered to be most economically important tick -borne disease in East, Central and Southern...

Mar 2012Jun 2015

Reducing vulnerability of Somali communities by raising the capacity of indigenous systems and enhancing market access and consumer welfare

The overall objective will be achieved by (1) enhancing local capacity to access indigenous and other knowledge on Somali livestock and mobilize it for decision-makers and (2) engaging industry and government in improving the marketing and safety of livestock products. The project focuses on...

Aug 2010Dec 2011

Development of Prototype Tools to Support Resource Mapping, Land Use Development and Planning in Kenya’s Arid and Semi-Arid Lands

Throughout the dry lands in East Africa, the issue of “alternative” land use investments in traditional pastoral grazing lands is contentious and wide-spread. In addition, new large infrastructure projects such as roads are being implemented to improve market access. The environmental and social impacts of such projects need careful evaluation. Finally, the impacts of climate change for ecosystem goods and services, as well as pastoral livelihoods, bring new uncertainties to prospects for pastoral areas.