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Nile Basin Research Programme
| Spring 2010: A time for publication and dissemination |
After hosting six groups of researchers during its three years existence, there are no research groups at NBRP during spring 2010.
During the term, 10 books and a number of articles are planned for publication, and there will be book launch seminars in Uganda, Kenya, Sudan, Egypt, Ethiopia and Rwanda, as well as a major research conference.
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The Nile Basin Research Programme (NBRP) is a strategic, multidisciplinary programme for research and education on topics related to the Nile Basin.
The NBRP will serves as an overall framework and catalyst for activities and initiatives reflecting research and educational priorities of Nile Basin researchers. The programme targets both post doctoral and senior researchers at institutions of research and higher education in the Nile Basin countries. |
| The Nile Basin Research Programme is: |
- a guest research programme
- a research component of the Nile Basin Initiative
- located at the University of Bergen, Norway
- aiming at senior researcher and post doctoral level
- officially supported by the governments in the region
- funded by the Norwegian Government
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| The Nile Basin Research Programme will: |
- focus thematically on contested resources,
climate dynamics, health and socio-economic aspects
- bring researchers from different countries together
- stimulate work and cooperation in a fertile
academic environment
- enhance exchange and interaction
- promote confidence through competence building
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Research topics:
Spring 2007: Development and planning in the post-colonial period
Autumn 2007: Climate change and health
Spring 2008: Water, culture and identity
Autumn 2008: Shaping research universities
Spring 2009: Biodiversity and land-use change
Autumn 2009: The international aid system in the Nile Basin |
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News:
New book: The River Nile in the Post-Colonial Age.
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New book: Water, Culture and Identity.
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Margaret Kyakuwa - new regional coordinator for NBRP.
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Nile bibliographies available for free download.
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Maps of the Nile Basin now available for download.
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