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FAO’s Commission ensures sustainability of Desert Locust preventive control in West and Northwest Africa

Year of publication 2016

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 2p.

Author FAO;

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

ISBN No ISBN

Edition Second edition

Synopsis (short abstract) The FAO COMMISSION for controlling the Desert Locust in the Western Region (CLCPRO) strengthens national capacities of locust-affected countries in West and Northwest Africa in planning, training, research and effective and timely response to Desert Locust invasions in order to prevent upsurges and plagues. The Commission contributes significantly to food and livelihoods security in northern Africa through its regional approach in preventing serious damage that locusts can inflict on pastures an d agricultural production in the concerned member countries.

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