Tag Archives | Farming

Working together to stop fake agricultural products in Uganda

28 August 2014 in Access to information, Accountability, Africa and Middle East, Civil society, Poverty and development, Private sector

Last month Emmanuel was in despair. His entire crop of maize had perished after he used a fertiliser product he now realised was fake. What could he do now that he and his family of six had nothing left to live on? In Uganda, the sale of counterfeit agricultural inputs is a problem that affects […]

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Ugandan politicians, communities sign pact against corruption

17 December 2012 in Africa and Middle East, Health, People power, Poverty and development

We told communities to pick their own development agenda, then asked local politicians to commit to fulfilling that agenda. People were able to pick the issues that matter to them, and clearly described what they expect their leaders to deliver.

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