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January 2008

Development Marketplace 2008 - Uganda: Renewable Energy-Powered Milk Coolers

Submitted by Aaron Leonard on Thu, 01/10/2008 - 01:00

William Kisaalita of the University of Georgia discusses his project to test a new milk cooling system with a pilot group of 50 small-scale farmers to keep milk fresh overnight so it can be safely transported.

Development Marketplace 2008 - Nigeria: Cash on Trash: Off-Grid Lighting from Animal Manure

Submitted by Aaron Leonard on Thu, 01/10/2008 - 00:00

Dr. Joseph Adelegan of Global Network for Environment and Economic Development Research talks about his project to stop pollution and mitigate greenhouse gas emission in order to improve the ecosystem and human health.

Development Marketplace 2008 - Colombia: Composting of Urban Waste Using Beetles

Submitted by Aaron Leonard on Thu, 01/10/2008 - 00:00

Antione Santiago Criniere of Semillas y Raices discusses this project to implement an integrated and sustainable waste management program using beetles to collect organic waste and transform it into a highly enriched organic soil fertilizer.

Development Marketplace Ecuador: Farmers Adapting to Climate Change

Submitted by Aaron Leonard on Thu, 01/10/2008 - 00:00

Chris Sacco of World Neighbors speaks of this project to develop the program Katalysis, a knowledge-based, people centered approach to increase on farm sustainable production, overall food security, and mitigate climate change through improved water efficiency.