How to Assist the Small-Scale Farmer
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چکیده
The key messages in my presentation are taken from the recently completed International Assessment of Agricultural Science and Technology for Development (IAASTD), which was approved by 60 developed and developing countries in South Africa in April, 2008. The IAASTD was co-sponsored by the World Bank, FAO, UNEP, UNESCO, UNDP, WHO and the GEF. The key findings of the Global Summary for Decision-makers and the executive summary of the Synthesis Report are attached to this presentation (web address: http://www.agassessment.org/)
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