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Report of the regional workshop on salt-affected soils from sea water intrusion: strategies for rehabilitation and management

Year of publication 2005

Pages 62

Author Agriculture Group

Product type Book (stand-alone)

Series title RAP Publication

Series number 1020-6221|1014-2789|18194591|0428-9560

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) The 26 December 2004 earthquake and tsunami devastated the lives of millions. With considerable determination, local communities have joined national and international organizations and governments to bring relief and start the recovery work. FAO has been involved in assisting the affected countries in numerous ways so that agricultural activities may be resumed. While short-term assistance is indispensable, strategic planning for medium and long-term rehabilitation in collaboration with partner s and governments is required for appropriate intervention. To strengthen regional coordination and collaboration in support of rural development and food security, the above workshop was organized in Bangkok, Thailand from 31 March to 1 April 2005. The overall goal was to enhance rehabilitation efforts for the reclamation of salt-affected soils in tsunami-affected areas and to identify suitable management practices for sustainable crop production. A major outcome of the workshop was a regional strategic framework for coordinating the actions to be taken at the regional level for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the affected areas.

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