SECURITY SECTOR REFORM, LOCAL OWNERSHIP AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Security Sector Reform, Local Ownership and Community Engagement

Local ownership is widely considered to be one of the core principles of successful Security Sector Reform (SSR) programmes.Nonetheless, there remains a gap between policy and practice.This article examines reasons for this gap, including concerns regarding limited capacity and lack of expertise, time and cost constraints, the allure of quantifiabl

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Can we reestablish a self-sustaining population? A case study on reintroduced Crested Ibis with population viability analysis

Abstract Background One of the most challenging tasks in wildlife conservation and management is clarifying which and how external and intrinsic Set Of Two Acrylic Keychains factors influence wildlife demography and long-term viability.The wild population of the Crested Ibis (Nipponia nippon) has recovered to approximately 4400, and several reintro

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High-density genetic map construction and QTL mapping of a zigzag-shaped stem trait in tea plant (Camellia sinensis)

Abstract The highly unique zigzag-shaped stem phenotype in tea plants boasts significant ornamental VITAMIN K2 value and is exceptionally rare.To investigate the genetic mechanism behind this trait, we developed BC1 artificial hybrid populations.Our genetic analysis revealed the zigzag-shaped trait as a qualitative trait.Utilizing whole-genome rese

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