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Application of crop insurance to alleviate poverty in Mongolia and Xinjiang

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DelPHE round two projects
41 projects were supported under round two 2007-2010; 26 from Africa and 15 from Asia. Participating countries are listed below in alphabetical order.

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Bangladesh
Partners: Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Bangladesh - Royal Veterinary College, London, UK - University of Liverpool, UK - Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, India - Arid Agricultural University, Pakistan
Title/ Subject Area: Development of an Integrated Veterinary Undergraduate Curriculum and Extension of Educational Practice
Summary/ Aim: Design, implement and evaluate new curriculum. Disseminate curriculum to veterinary academics, practitioners, educational leaders and policymakers.

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Cambodia
Partners: Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP), Cambodia - University of Brighton, UK - Roehampton University, UK
Title/ Subject Area: Strengthening and Expanding the Curriculum at the Royal University of Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Summary/ Aim: Develop a new Psychology Masters programme; equip new graduates with counselling skills and research techniques to explore the various areas of need in Cambodia, particular those related to HIV/AIDS in families and communities.  

China
Partners: Nanjing University, China - University of Southampton, UK
Title/ Subject Area: Public health strategies to effectively tackle the spread of HIV/AIDS among the economic migrants of China
Summary/ Aim: Develop a methodology to measure levels of HIV/AIDS and routes of transmission amongst the economic migrants in China, propose public health interventions specific to the needs of the migrant population.

China
Partners: Xian Jiaotong University School of Medicine, China - London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK
Title/ Subject Area: Improving capacity to conduct evaluations of health interventions in Western China
Summary/ Aim: Develop a course and training materials, conduct high quality research, and publish findings in international journals.

China
Partners: Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China - Inner Mongolia Agricultural University - University of Manitoba, Canada - Capital University of Economics & Business, China - University of Nottingham, UK - Washington State University, USA
Title/ Subject Area: The Application of Crop Insurance to Alleviate Poverty
Summary/ Aim: To manage risks in farming through implementing crop insurance in China’s Western rural areas that are subject to severe cyclical droughts with severe poverty.

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Ethiopia
Partners: Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia - University of Peace, Ethiopia - University of Bradford, UK
Title/ Subject Area: Institutional Capacity Building for Sustainable Peace in Ethiopia: Establishing the Institute for Peace and Security Studies
Summary/ Aim: Build capacity in education, training and research into peace and security related issues. The institute will serve as a training hub for the local peacekeeping and diplomatic community.

Ethiopia
Partners: Ababa University, Ethiopia - University of York, UK - University of Gonder, Ethiopia
Title/ Subject Area: Bioenergy for Sustainable Development and Environmental Rehabilitation in Ethiopia
Summary/ Aim: Develop capacity and technology in bio-energy research in Ethiopia. Train experts from regional government and NGOs to help transfer the technology throughout Ethiopia.

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Ghana
Partners: University of Cape Coast, Ghana - Open University, UK
Title/ Subject Area: Resource packs in experimental science for teachers to enable both face-to-face and distance learning in practical work
Summary/ Aim: Develop experiments for distance-learning students and staff who do not have access to laboratories and equipment.

Ghana
Partners: University for Development Studies, Ghana - University of Glasgow, UK - Animal Research Institute, Nyankpala, Ghana;
Title/ Subject Area: Matching small Ruminant Production with Commercial Cotton Production in the Northern Region
Summary/ Aim: To streamline and formalise an agreement to help farmers improve their livestock production.

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India
Partners: Bishop Heber College (BHC), India - Liverpool Hope University, UK - Madras Christian College, India - Stella Maris College, India
Title/ Subject Area: Building Sustainable Communities
Summary/ Aim: Develop research and appropriate teaching practice to work towards social and environmental sustainability. Establish a health Research Institute at BHC.

India
Partners: Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, India - LSE, UK - Imperial College of Science, Technology & Medicine, UK
Title/ Subject Area: IT for improving Public Health Systems in rural Karnataka
Summary/ Aim: To determine the effectiveness of district-level public health management information systems (HMIS) for improving evidence-based decision making in rural health in the state of Karnataka, India.  

Indonesia
Partners: Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia - University of East Anglia, UK - Bureau for Volcanic Investigation and Technology Development, Indonesia
Title/ Subject Area: Seismicity and landslide research towards public empowerment for hazard prevention
Summary/ Aim: Establish more sustainable land use management in areas vulnerable to geo hazard. Research will be carried out to provide multi hazard mapping.

Indonesia
Partners: Brawijaya University, Indonesia - University of London, UK
Title/ Subject Area: Promoting appropriate use of medicines for poorer patients through pharmacy service development
Summary/ Aim: To promote effective, safe, rational and cost-effective use of medicines, and increase the quality and provision of health services in particular for the rural and urban poor.

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Lesotho
Partners: National University of Lesotho (NUL) - Lesotho College of Education (LCE), Lesotho; University of Durham, UK
Title/ Subject Area: Curriculum development for effective and relevant teacher education in Lesotho
Summary/ Aim: To improve academic programmes and train primary level English and numeracy teachers for sustainable development and to assist learners with Special Education Needs

Lesotho
Partners: National University of Lesotho - University of Dundee, UK
Title/ Subject Area: Towards sustainable human and information resources for health in Lesotho
Summary/ Aim: To increase capacity to develop and implement training programmes for nurses and midwives to improve maternal and child health.

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Malawi
Partners: University of Malawi - University of Strathclyde, UK
Title/ Subject Area: Increasing access of female students in Science, Mathematics and Technology (SMT)
Summary/ Aim: A collaborative approach to address low female access to SMT; capacity building of staff in gender responsive learning materials and pedagogies of SMT.

Malawi
Partners: University of Malawi - University of Strathclyde, UK
Title/ Subject Area: To enhance and sustain the newly established Centre for Water, Sanitation, Health & Appropriate Technology (WASHTED)
Summary/ Aim: To develop an active, self sustainable Centre for WASHTED to train personnel, and conduct research and consultancy in water, sanitation, public health, environmental management and health education and promotion.

Mozambique
Partners: Universidade Católica de Moçambique - International Centre for Health and Population Research, Bangladesh - Northumbria University, UK
Title/ Subject Area: Infectious Disease Risk Reduction in Mozambique and Bangladesh (IDRR)
Summary/ Aim: To exchange and progress the knowledge of infectious disease risk reduction and link directly to practitioners

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Nepal
Partners: Tribhuvan University, Nepal; - Liverpool John Moores University, UK - Dhaka University, Bangladesh
Title/ Subject Area: Higher Education and Research in the Contexts of Gender and Development Issues in Nepal and Bangladesh
Summary/ Aim: Promote gender equity and empower women through curriculum development, improving the teaching of gender studies and enhancing local level research capacity.

Nepal
Partners: Nepal Engineering College, Nepal - Imperial College, London, UK - Preston University, Pakistan
Title/ Subject Area: Appropriate Safe Drinking Water (SDW) Supply and Sanitation System for Slum Dwellers and Squatters
Summary/ Aim To reduce the child mortality rate, reduce maternal mortality, improve female empowerment, help reduce poverty and create environmental sustainability by improving safe drinking water and sanitation in the slums of Nepal.

Nigeria
Partners: Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria - University of Southampton, UK - University of the Witwatersrand, SAF
Title/ Subject Area: HIV/AIDS Research and Policy Development
Summary/ Aim: Design, conduct, and disseminate HIV/AIDS related research, training in research methodologies, sourcing for research grants, and research management.

Nigeria
Partners: Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Nigeria - University of Wales, Swansea, UK
Title/ Subject Area: Development of fungal bio control agents for use in sustainable, environmentally friendly, integrated pest management programmes in Nigeria
Summary/ Aim: To develop an environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides for the control of major arthropod pests on crops in Nigeria

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Pakistan
Partners: University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Pakistan - University of Glasgow, UK - James Cook University, Australia - WWF, Pakistan
Title/ Subject Area: Developing Sustainable Livelihoods for Communities
Summary/ Aim: To assess the potential for the establishment of a conservation economy within the Makran Coastal Wetland Complex.

Pakistan
Partners: Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Pakistan - National Centre for Excellence in Analytical Chemistry, University of Sindh,  Pakistan - University of Exeter, UK - Sindh Agriculture University Tando Jam, Pakistan
Title/ Subject Area: Capacity Building for Urban Water Demand Management
Summary/ Aim: To develop a research base on aspects related to urban water demand management and enhance capacity at institutional and national level.

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Rwanda
Partners: Kigali Health Institute, Rwanda - Makerere University, Uganda - Public Health National Institute, Burundi
Title/ Subject Area: Environmental health training in East Africa
Summary/ Aim: To develop the regional human resource capacity to respond to the environmental health challenges of East Africa.

Rwanda
Partners: Kigali Health Institute, Rwanda - Curtin University of Technology, Australia
Title/ Subject Area: Capacity building through flexible learning: E-learning Nursing education in Rwanda
Summary/ Aim: To develop and implement a country-wide flexible learning programme for Rwandan auxiliary nurses which will lead to qualification as a registered nurse.

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Sierra Leone
Partners: University of Sierra Leone - University of Portsmouth, UK - Wageningen University, Holland
Title/ Subject Area: Reducing poverty and enhancing equity in the artisanal fisheries of post war Sierra Leone
Summary/ Aim: Enhance capacity in the socio-economic aspects of fisheries management; identifying constraints and opportunities presented in fisheries governance.

Sierra Leone
Partners: University of Sierra Leone - University of Otago, New Zealand - University of Manchester, UK - University of Gloucestershire, UK
Title/ Subject Area: Urban and peri-urban agriculture (UPA) in Freetown: Food security and income generation in post-conflict SL
Summary/ Aim: Undertake a detailed evaluation of the significance of urban and peri-urban agriculture in Greater Freetown.

Sudan
Partners: University of Khartoum, Sudan; University of Bradford, UK - University of El Gadarif, Sudan - University of Zalingi, Sudan
Title/ Subject Area: Capacity Building of State Universities and Development Institutions in Post Conflict Areas in Sudan
Summary/ Aim: To develop professional training, research and gender sensitivity in universities and development organizations.

South Africa
Partners: University of Cape Town, SAF - University of Warwick, UK - University of Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Title/ Subject Area: Implementing Constitutional Choices: Enhancing Accountable Government on the African Continent
Summary/ Aim: Research the implementation of constitutional choices in Africa, feed into existing courses; and share research with academics and policymakers.

South Africa
Partners: University of Witwatersrand, SAF - University of Fort Hare, SAF - Umalusi (Educational statutory body), SAF
Title/ Subject Area: Improving the ability of HE institutions to support FET colleges to respond to the shortage of skilled labour
Summary/ Aim: Establish a research base to develop quality vocational education qualifications; strengthen FET colleges; develop teacher education policies and quality assurance.

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Tanzania
Partners: Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology, Tanzania - Chainama College of Health Sciences, Zambia - Leeds Metropolitan University, UK
Title/ Subject Area: Solid Waste Management for small and medium enterprises in Tanzania and Zambia
Summary/ Aim: Develop a network of CBOs and CBEs providing solid waste services as part of regional trainers network to share knowledge, skills, experience and ideas.

Tanzania
Partners: Aga Khan University, Tanzania - University of Cambridge, UK
Title/ Subject Area: Capacity Development of Tanzanian University Teachers and Researchers in Educational Development
Summary/ Aim: Develop a quality teaching, research and policy studies institute. Build the capacity of indigenous university faculty in East Africa and develop research principles and policies.

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Uganda
Partners: Ugandan Christian University, Uganda - McMaster University, Canada - Makerere University, Uganda - Ministry of Health, Uganda
Title/ Subject Area: Project planning and evaluation for indigenous health and human development leaders
Summary/ Aim: To increase the capacity of indigenous professional health and human development leaders to participate in the creation, monitoring and evaluation of projects.

Uganda
Partners: Makerere University, Uganda - Stranmillis University College (Queens Belfast), UK - Kigali Institute of Education, Rwanda - University of Sierra Leone - Kyambogo University, Uganda
Title/ Subject Area: Capacity building programme for teachers in post conflict areas: a pilot project for teachers in northern Uganda
Summary/ Aim: Develop a sustainable capacity building programme for teachers in post-conflict areas in psychological skills and peace building education.

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Vietnam
Partners: Hanoi University of Science, Vietnam - University of Liverpool, School of tropical Medicine, UK - London Natural History Museum, UK - National Institute of Malariology, Parasitology and Entomology, Vietnam
Title/ Subject Area: New approaches to malaria and other tropical diseases
Summary/ Aim: Develop tools for local vector population monitoring; enable laboratories to rapidly identify and mass screen mosquito vector population to enhance accurate diagnosis; launch a Masters programme in Molecular Biology by 2011.

Vietnam
Partners: Southern Institute of Water Resources Research, Vietnam - Royal University of Phnom Penh, Cambodia - Southampton University, UK
Title/ Subject Area: Sustainable Management of River Bank Erosion along the Mekong River in Cambodia and Vietnam
Summary/ Aim: To ensure cost-effective use of technology & local knowledge in sustainable development of river bank protection & policies for rural communities

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Zambia
Partners: University of Zambia - University of Nottingham, UK
Title/ Subject Area: Promoting self management and shared health related decision making in young people
Summary/ Aim: Empower young people to protect and improve their mental, physical and sexual health through peer-led health education programmes.

Zambia
Partners: University of Zambia - Kasanka Trust, Zambia; University of Glasgow, UK; University of Aberdeen, UK
Title/ Subject Area: Capacity building for sustainable biodiversity management in Zambia
Summary/ Aim: Implement sustainable management of natural habitats for ecotourism.  Improve HEI capacity in skills development, knowledge sharing and problem-solving research

Zimbabwe
Partners: University of Zimbabwe - Bunda College of Agriculture, University of Malawi - Eduardo Mondlane, Mozambique - University of Reading, UK
Title/ Subject Area: Improve livelihoods of poor farmers through improved livestock production and environmental management
Summary/ Aim: Develop an MSc programme and short courses in livestock and the environment that expose students and agricultural professionals to field-based and problem-oriented learning

Zimbabwe
Partners: University of Zimbabwe - University of Greenwich, UK
Title/ Subject Area: Alleviating Chronic Hunger and Malnutrition among the Rural Poor of Zimbabwe
Summary/ Aim: To collect indigenous knowledge on wild plant foods in the Buhera district and analyze their nutritional value. To prepare seasonal diet timetables linked to nutrient requirements.

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