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... writes : It is most encouraging to observe the enormous improvement achieved over the last several decades . . . . Now , it is expected that an acceptable resettlement plan will be made an integral part of all projects where such an ...
... writes : It is most encouraging to observe the enormous improvement achieved over the last several decades . . . . Now , it is expected that an acceptable resettlement plan will be made an integral part of all projects where such an ...
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Edward Goldsmith, Nicholas Hildyard. up the rising cost curve , " writes Bruce Stokes of the Washing- ton - based Worldwatch Institute , " one of the inherent contradic- tions of large - scale irrigation programs will become apparent ...
Edward Goldsmith, Nicholas Hildyard. up the rising cost curve , " writes Bruce Stokes of the Washing- ton - based Worldwatch Institute , " one of the inherent contradic- tions of large - scale irrigation programs will become apparent ...
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... writes : " By supporting and keeping one family in a po- sition of power ; by changing a chief to a landlord ; by concentrat- ing wealth while inducing individuals to take up small , fixed plots ; by imposing yearly taxes and ...
... writes : " By supporting and keeping one family in a po- sition of power ; by changing a chief to a landlord ; by concentrat- ing wealth while inducing individuals to take up small , fixed plots ; by imposing yearly taxes and ...
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BEFORE THE FLOOD | 17 |
AFTER THE FLOOD | 51 |
Management and MaintenancePerennial Problems | 163 |
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