Conference/Workshop/Seminar Papers: Recent submissions
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Development of decision support system for sustainable participatory sub-catchment water resources management in the face of deteriorating climatic conditions
(JOOUST, 2015-06-24)Kenya has put in a lot of effort to enhance water resources management for the last 20years. This is evident in the review of the National Policies on Water Resources Management to focus on separation of functions, ... -
Socio-economic, environmental and institutional dimensions of micro-scale traditional gold mining in Vihiga county, Kenya
(JOOUST, 2015-06-24)The fact that Kenya is poorly endowed with precious minerals such as gold is not in dispute! However, insignificant quantities of gold exist in various parts of the county in general and western part of Kenya in particular. ... -
Beyond research and teaching: the role of higher public educational institutions in management of forests in the era of climate change
(JOOUST, 2015-06-24)Climate change is one of the most important long-term environmental issues of out time and requires both mitigation and adaptation. Interventions in forest establishment and management are some of the proven mechanisms for ... -
Geospatial technologies in climate change resilience: opportunity for local SDI interventions in Kenya
(JOOUST, 2015-06-24)Climate change is a challenge of our times, with devastating negative impacts in absence of prompt and realistic interventions. Combating negative impacts of climate change and building resilience arguably require application ... -
Adaptive capacity of small-scale farmers to climate induced vulnerability in Rachuonyo sub- county, Kenya
(JOOUST, 2015-06-24)Environmental degradation reduces plant cover leading to increase in concentration of greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere that ultimately leads to climate change. One effect of climate change is an increase the intensity ... -
Best practices to solid waste management within informal settlement - the case of Kisumu
(JOOUST, 2015-06-24)Kisumu City generates about 437 tons of solid waste per day, 63% of which is organic in nature. With a collection efficiency of 20%, most of the solid waste remains uncollected especially within the informal settlements ... -
The 1st JOOUST International Scientific Conference
(Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, 2015-06-26)I take this opportunity to welcome you all to the 1st JOOUST International Scientific Conference starting from 24th to 26thJune, 2015 at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science & Technology (JOOUST), Bondo Main Campus. ... -
Linking farmers to markets through modern information and communication technologies in Kenya
(AAAE Ghana Conference Proceedings 2007, 2007)This paper highlights a market information and linkage system (MILS) developed and tested by the Kenya Agricultural Commodity Exchange Limited (KACE) that increases the efficiency of agricultural markets to work better for ...
