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interlinkages between the sectors (e.g. water degradation due to livestock drinking). To reverse this and achieve more effective planning of integrated RMS, this project will improve the 2-way
communication with decision makers through (1) involving them in learning alliances and (2) providing access to evidence-based information on RMS. This project will strengthen the skills of
the public sector in applying tools and guidelines for developing integrated RMS.

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