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Networked Research Case Study
Waterways & Livelihoods
The Waterways and Livelihoods programme carried out a networked research project with 10 researchers across Asia, Africa, and Latin America (2001 - 2003). The immediate impact has been:
- the demand for advocacy tools to enable the researchers and others to advocate for improved rural water transport in their countries
- discussion around the issue in countries bordering Lake Victoria;
- a planned exchange visit of artisans from Madagascar to their counterparts in Vietnam to understand and adopt the technology of Longtail engines.
A community of practice that began with 10 researchers and some interested IFRTD members has grown to include the participants of an international workshop and other individuals and organisations that have heard about the programme and expressed their interest. This community of over 70 people communicates through an un-moderated email discussion group.
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