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Closing workshop for the FAO regional project On emergency preparedness and response to strengthen capacities for near east and North Africa region to mitigate the risk of fall armyworm (FAW) Amman, Jordan 13-14 March, 2023

Year of publication 2023

Place of publication Amman, Jordan ;

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Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

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Synopsis (short abstract) Backdrop banner to display during the closing workshop for project TCP/RAB/3803 (E)

Language English

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