Nicol, Alan; Abdoubaetova, A.; Wolters, A.; Kharel, A.; Murzakolova, A.; Gebreyesus, A.; Lucasenco, E.; Chen, F.; Sugden, F.; Sterly, H.; Kuznetsova, I.; Masotti, M.; Vittuari, M.; Dessalegn, Mengistu; Aderghal, M.; Phalkey, N.; Sakdapolrak, P.; Mollinga, P.; Mogilevskii, R.; Naruchaikusol, S. 2020.
Between a rock and a hard place: early experience of migration challenges under the Covid-19 pandemic. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 22p.
(IWMI Working Paper 195) [DOI] Keywords / Abstract |
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This working paper was produced under the European Union Horizon 2020 funded AGRUMIG project and traces the impact of Covid-19 on migration trends in seven project countries China, Ethiopia, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Morocco, Nepal and Thailand.
The context of global migration has changed dramatically due to the coronavirus pandemic. Both within and between countries there has been a substantial curtailment of movement. As a result of multiple lockdowns, economic activity has severely declined and labor markets have ground to a halt, with mass unemployment in industrialized economies looming on the horizon. For both migrant hosting and origin countries some are substantially both this poses a set of complex development challenges.
Partners of the AGRUMIG project undertook a rapid review of impacts across project countries, exploring the impacts on rural households but also identifying the persistent desire to migrate in spite of restrictions.
Uncertainty / Assessment / Policies / Border closures / Travel restrictions / Quarantine / Governance / State intervention / Rural areas / Households / Food supply / Social inequalities / Poverty / Economic activities / Remittances / Income / Health hazards / Livelihoods / Unemployment / Migrant labour / Labour market / Pandemics / COVID-19 / Migration
Record No:H050125
Nikiema, Josiane; Impraim, Robert; Cofie, Olufunke; Nartey, Eric; Jayathilake, Nilanthi; Thiel, Felix; Drechsel, Pay. 2020.
Training manual for fecal sludge-based compost production and application. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE) 63p.
(Resource Recovery and Reuse Series 15) [DOI] Keywords / Abstract |
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Over the last decade, the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) has explored the use of fecal sludge (FS) in combination with other organic waste sources to optimize FS treatment and composting for the production of a safe organic fertilizer, which can depending on demand be enriched with crop nutrients or pelletized for volume reduction, delayed decomposition or easier application. Based on IWMI’s experience, this training manual has been compiled for plant managers and trainers to help ensure that staff involved in FS treatment and production, and application of an FS-based co-compost adopt best practices in all processes involved. The manual can be adapted to local needs as required. It also includes information on compost registration and certification, as well as guidelines for co-compost application in the field.
Product certification / Carbon / Nitrogen / Plant nutrition / Fertilizer application / Fertilizer technology / Environmental effects / Pathogens / Health hazards / Protective clothing / Safety at work / Maintenance / Equipment / Monitoring / Product quality / Pelleting / Enrichment / Decomposition / Aerobic treatment / Sludge dewatering / Feedstocks / Urban wastes / Liquid wastes / Solid wastes / Organic wastes / Best practices / Guidelines / Manuals / Training materials / Organic fertilizers / Composting / Faecal sludge / Waste treatment / Waste management / Reuse / Resource management / Resource recovery
Record No:H049476
Nikiema, Josiane; Mateo-Sagasta, Javier; Asiedu, Zipporah; Saad, Dalia; Lamizana, B. 2020.
Water pollution by plastics and microplastics: a review of technical solutions from source to sea. Nairobi, Kenya: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) 112p.
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Wetlands / Energy recovery / Policies / Developing countries / Health hazards / Public health / Risk / Waste incineration / Landfill leachates / Sewage sludge / Solid wastes / Municipal wastewater / Costs / Industrial wastewater / Drinking water treatment / Technology / Recycling / Treatment plants / Wastewater treatment / Water quality / Contamination / Freshwater pollution / Sea pollution / Waste management / Microplastics / Plastics / Water pollution
Record No:H050126