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Post disaster damage, loss and needs assessment in agriculture

Year of publication 2012

Product type Book (stand-alone)

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) This guidance note has been prepared as a guide to assist Pacific Island Countries following disasters affecting the agriculture sector. It describes the requirements and steps required in undertaking post-disaster damage, loss and needs assessment in all of the sub-sectors of agriculture.

Language English

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