Nourishing the land, nourishing the people: a Madagascar success story

This book (consisting of 13 chapters) tells the story of a development initiative in southern Madagascar, the Upper Mandrare River Basin Development Project (PHBM), which enabled a region suffering from chronic drought and famine to become the breadbasket of the south. The PHBM is also an example of integrated rural development. Available In Print Chapter: 1 (Page no: 27) The Red Island, its people and its economy. Author(s): Shapiro, B. Woldeyes, A. Ramilison, H. Rakotondratsima, A. Chapter: 2 (Page no: 39) "TSY Mitolike" and the birth of a project. Author(s): Shapiro, B. Woldeyes, A. Ramilison, H. Rakotondratsima, A. Chapter: 3 (Page no: 47) Using and managing irrigation, a complex process. Author(s): Shapiro, B. Woldeyes, A. Ramilison, H. Rakotondratsima, A. Chapter: 4 (Page no: 70) More water, more rice: a green revolution. Author(s): Shapiro, B. Woldeyes, A. Ramilison, H. Rakotondratsima, A. Chapter: 5 (Page no: 84) Involving the communities. Author(s): Shapiro, B. Woldeyes, A. Ramilison, H. Rakotondratsima, A. Chapter: 6 (Page no: 106) The power of onions and garlic. Author(s): Shapiro, B. Woldeyes, A. Ramilison, H. Rakotondratsima, A. Chapter: 7 (Page no: 117) Where the Zebu reigns. Author(s): Shapiro, B. Woldeyes, A. Ramilison, H. Rakotondratsima, A. Chapter: 8 (Page no: 141) Money matters - savings and loans. Author(s): Shapiro, B. Woldeyes, A. Ramilison, H. Rakotondratsima, A. Chapter: 9 (Page no: 156) Acknowledging the role of women in development. Author(s): Shapiro, B. Woldeyes, A. Ramilison, H. Rakotondratsima, A. Chapter: 10 (Page no: 168) Restoring the forests. Author(s): Shapiro, B. Woldeyes, A. Ramilison, H. Rakotondratsima, A. Chapter: 11 (Page no: 176) Spreading the word. Author(s): Shapiro, B. Woldeyes, A. Ramilison, H. Rakotondratsima, A. Chapter: 12 (Page no: 184) Working with others. Author(s): Shapiro, B. Woldeyes, A. Ramilison, H. Rakotondratsima, A. Chapter: 13 (Page no: 188) When the project leaves... Author(s): Shapiro, B. Woldeyes, A. Ramilison, H. Rakotondratsima, A. As accelerated urbanization widens the gap between rich and poor and population growth becomes a global phenomenon, key strategies promoting rural economic development need to be implemented. This book covers the progress of a development initiative in Madagascar that enabled a region suffering from chronic drought and famine to provide food and become the area's breadbasket. Working with local people, the project delivered increased new cultivations, abundant harvests and improvements in infrastructure, media access, education and health. This is an indispensable book for development practiti The Red Island, Its People And Its Economy -- Tsy Mitolike And The Birth Of A Project -- Using And Managing Irrigation -- A Complex Process -- More Water, More Rice -- A Green Revolution -- Involving The Communities -- The Power Of Onions And Garlic -- Where The Zebu Reigns -- Money Matters: Savings And Loans -- Acknowledging The Role Of Women In Development -- Restoring The Forests -- Spreading The Word -- Working With Others -- When The Project Leaves. Benoit Thierry ... [et Al.]. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 201-202). This book covers a development initiative in Madagascar that enabled a region suffering drought and famine to become the area's breadbasket. Working with local people, it delivered new cultivations, abundant harvests and improvements in infrastructure, media access, education and health.