GhanaWoman preparing Banku consisting of maize granules fermented and stirred over a fire. - - General: General.

CongoView of sunset over oil palms. - -

NigerProject nursery at Gour. The young trees will be planted in arid zones to prevent desertification. - - Fight against desertification of agricultural land in Niger: NER/89/004. Various ways are used to...

NigerWomen pounding millet in southern Niger. - -

NigerA strong sand-laden wind often blows in the Sahel zone of southern Niger. Millet, the most common crop in ths area, is being cultivated. - -

NigerUse of traditional implements to prepare land for planting crops in southern Niger. - -

NigerTraditional granaries for storing millet - a very common crop in Niger. - -

NigerFences have been erected to prevent the advance of sand dunes at Gour. - - Fight against desertifiction of agricultural land in Niger: NER/89/004. Various ways are used to stop the desert from advanci...

NigerWomen fetching water from well in southern Niger. - -

NigerWomen fetching water from well in southern Niger. - -

NigerTypical method of ploughing in the Sahel area. - -

NigerCloseup of woman collecting water from a well in southern Niger - -

NigerDeforestation in southern Niger. The piles of wood will be used for fuel. - -

NigerCultivation of millet, a very common crop in southern Niger. - - Fight against desertification of agricultural land in Niger: NER/89/004. Various ways are used to stop the desert from advancing. Fence...

NigerTypical method of ploughing used in in this area. - -

NigerTraditional granaries for storing millet - a very common crop in Niger. - -

NigerCloseup of woman with small child on her back at a well in southern Niger. - - General: General.

NigerCloseup of project officer with tree seedlings in nursery at Gour. The young trees will be planted in arid zones to combat desertification. - - Fight against desertification of agricultural land in Ni...

NigerCloseup of women who are processing millet in southern Niger. - -

NigerWoman carrying water she has just collected from the River Niger, near Niamey. - -

NigerTraditional granaries for storing millet - a very common crop in Niger. - -

NigerWomen pounding millet in southern Niger. - -

NigerRural women collecting water from a well southern Niger. - -

NigerFish culture on River Niger. - -

NigerCuvettes de culture (cultivation areas). The presence of water allows the cultivation of various fruits at Zinder. - -

NigerWomen fetching water from well in southern Niger. - -

NigerPhoto shows an old sand dune which used to be fenced in as a means of halting desertification. It i now surrounded by wire netting to prevent cows from eating the grass. The fact that the dune is cove...

NigerTypical method of ploughing used in this area. - -

NigerTraditional granaries for storing millet - a very common crop in Niger. - -

NigerWomen collecting water from a well in southern Niger. - -

NigerFish culture on River Niger, near Niamey. The fish (tilapia, carp) are kept in the flat platforms. - -

NigerBuilding barriers (fences) to prevent advance of sand dunes at Gour. - - Fight against desertification of agricultural land in Niger: NER/89/004. Various ways are used to stop the desert from advancin...

NigerA strong sand-laden wind often blows in the Sahel zone of southern Niger. The photo shows cultivation of millet which is the most common crop in this area. - -

NigerWomen fetching water from well in southern Niger. - -

NigerFirewood in southern Niger - -

NigerWoman winnowing millet. - -

NigerFish culture on River Niger, near Niamey. The fish (tilabia, carp) are kept in the flat platform. - -

NigerCuvettes de culture (cultivation areas). The presence of water allows the cultivation of various fruits at Zinder. - -

NigerWomen fetching water from well in southern Niger. - -

NigerView of arid zone with village in the background in the Sahel, southern Niger. - -

NigerFruits of Acacia tree are eaten by both humans and animals. Such trees are planted by FAO as part of the project. - - Forest, water and soil management: NER/90/016. Tree planting is carried out on a l...

GhanaImproved energy saving cooking stoves introduced by the Department of Women in Agricultural Development. - - Integrated Development of Artisanal Fisheries: IDAF/GHA/93/008. The project aims at improvi...

GhanaTypical fishing village. - - Integrated Development of Artisanal Fisheries: IDAF/GHA/93/008. The project aims at improving the working and living conditions of over 75,000 inhabitants in Yeji sector o...

GhanaCloseup of a child eating - -

GhanaClose up of a child eating - -

GhanaSelling fruit and vegetables along the road. - -

GhanaVillagers, assisted by an extension officer, are involved in tree planting - - Integrated Development of Artisanal Fisheries: IDAF/GHA/93/008. The project aims at improving the working and living cond...

GhanaA closeup of a woman with a tray of fruit and wood on her head. - -

GhanaFarmer inspecting a cashew tree. - - Support to National Agro-forestry Programme: GHA/88/007. This project assisted by the UNDP/Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) operates various demonstration p...

GhanaSmoking fish in a Ghanian market. - -

NigerFAO tree plantation - - Forest, water and soil management: NER/90/016. Tree planting is carried out on a large scale with the assistance of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations...

GhanaBananas on sale. - -

GhanaCarpenters at work at the boat-building yard. - - Integrated Development of Artisanal Fisheries: IDAF/GHA/93/008. The project aims at improving the working and living conditions of over 75,000 inhabit...

GhanaBeetle eating the cashew tree leaves - -

GhanaCloseup of a mother feeding her child. - - General: General.

GhanaTransportation of bamboo on the shore. - -

GhanaWoman cooking on an improved smokeless oven in her home. - - Integrated Development of Artisanal Fisheries: IDAF/GHA/93/088. The project aims at improving the working and living conditions of over 75,...

GhanaProcessing manioc, a flour made from cassava. - -

GhanaA closeup of a woman with a basket of pineapples on her head. - -

GhanaTeak seedlings growing in nursery. - - Integrated Development of Artisanal Fisheries: IDAF/GHA/93/008. The project aims at improving the working and living conditions of over 75,000 inhabitants in Ye...

NigerSmall tree (Bauhinca rupescens). Cattle show a preference for this tree and, if allowed to stray into the plantation, will graze on it. - - Forest, water and soil management: NER/90/016. Tree planting...

GhanaVillage children involved in tree planting. - - Integrated Development of Artisanal Fisheries: IDAF/GHA/93/008. The project aims at improving the working and living conditions of over 75,000 inhabitan...

GhanaCarpenters/carpenter at work at the boat-building yard - - Integrated Development of Artisanal Fisheries: IDAF/GHA/93/008. The project aims at improving the working and living conditions of over 75,00...

GhanaPicking coconut - -

GhanaFAO expert at work in the stock assessment laboratory - - Integrated Development of Artisanal Fisheries: IDAF/GHA/93/008. The project aims at improving the working and living conditions of over 75,000...

GhanaCarpenters/carpenter at work in a boat-building yard - - Integrated Development of Artisanal Fisheries: IDAF/GHA/93/008. The project aims at improving the working and living conditions of over 75,000...

GhanaPreparing fufu, a traditional Ghanian meal made with manioc flour. - -

GhanaCloseup of children sharing a bowl of rice - -

GhanaA man shelling palm nuts. They are used to make soap, red oil and a clear oil. - -

NigerFarmer tending a small tree planted by FAO as part of the project. - - Forest, water and soil management: NER/90/016. Tree planting is carried out on a large scale with the assistance of the Food and...

GhanaCarpenters/carpenter at work in boat-yard. - - Integrated Development of Artisanal Fisheries: IDAF/GHA/93/008. The project aims at improving the working and living conditions of over 75,000 inhabitant...

GhanaOutboard engine mechanics at work in IDAF mechanical workshop. - - Integrated Development of Artisanal Fisheries: IDAF/GHA/93/008. The project aims at improving the working and living conditions of ov...

GhanaCloseup of a child eating rice - -

GhanaCloseup of a woman eating - -

GhanaVillage children involved in tree planting. - - Integrated Development of Artisanal Fisheries: IDAF/GHA/93/008. The project aims at improving the working and living conditions of over 75,000 inhabitan...

GhanaFruit and vegetables sold along the road. - - General: General.

GhanaA closeup woman with a tray of bananas on her head. - -

GhanaWoman cooking cassava at a market. - -

GhanaExtension officer speaking to villagers. Local people are introduced to improved fish smoking techniques and energy saving cooking stoves. - - Integrated Development of Artisanal Fisheries: IDAF/GHA/9...

GhanaProcessing manioc, a flour made from cassava. - -

GhanaOutboard engine mechanics at work in IDAF mechanical workshop - - Integrated Development of Artisanal Fisheries: IDAF/GHA/93/008. The project aims at improving the working and living conditions of ove...

NigerWeeds and grass are carefully removed from the vicinity of newly planted tree seedlings. - - Forest, water and soil management: NER/90/016. Tree planting is carried out on a large scale with the assis...

GhanaA closeup of a beetle attacking a cashew plant - -

GhanaVillage child carrying a tree seedling that he will plant under the project. - - Integrated Devlepment of Artisanal Fisheries: IDAF/GHA/93/008. The project aims at improving the working and living con...

GhanaYoung woman learning bookkeeping under the project. - - Integrated Development of Artisanal Fisheries: IDAF/GHA/93/008. The project aims at improving the working and living conditions of over 75,000 i...

GhanaSmoking fish in Ghanian market. - -

GhanaDigging a field. - -

GhanaClose-up of a mother with her child. - - General: General.

GhanaTeak seedlings growing in nursery. - - Integrated Development of Artisanal Fisheries: IDAF/GHA/93/008. The project aims at improving the working and living conditions of over 75,000 inhabitants in Yej...

GhanaWoman with bread in a tray on her head. - -

GhanaSmoked fish ready to be taken to the local market. - - Integrated Development of Artisanal Fisheries: IDAF/GHA/93/008. The project aims at improving the working and living conditions of over 75,000 in...

GhanaCultivating maize - -

GhanaWeeding of rice in project's experiment field. The rice that is ready to be harvested (top of picture) is separated from the younger rice by a small canal. - - Implementation of Integrated Pest Manag...

NigerAcacia senegal, one of the tree species planted as part of the project. - - Forest, water and soil management: NER/90/016. Tree planting is carried out on a large scale with the assistance of the Food...

GhanaSpraying cowpeas with pesticide. - -

GhanaVillage child carrying a tree seedling that she will plant under the project. - - Integrated Development of Artisanal Fisheries: IDAF/GHA/93/008. The project aims at improving the working and living c...

GhanaIDAF fisheries research laboratory. - - Integrated Development of Artisanal Fisheries: IDAF/GHA/93/008. The project aims at improving the working and living conditions of over 75,000 inhabitants in Ye...

GhanaSmoking fish in a Ghanian market. - -

GhanaDrawing water at a shared village tap - -

NigerWorker weeding near a small tree planted under the auspices of project. - - Forest, water and soil management: NER/90/016. Tree planting is carried out on a large scale with the assistance of the Food...