Browsing by Author "Travis, A."

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    Achieving biodiversity conservation through food security and rural livelihoods in Zambia: The COMACO model
    Travis, A. (2007)
    This presentation outlines the fact that the problems facing conservation are the same problems facing rural development. It gives a background on the history of conservation strategies before focusing on the Community Markets for Conservation (COMACO) model. The presentation gives an overview of the pilot project, how it has been implemented and the benefits to this form of conservation strategy. It then discusses the primary data obtained in accordance with the project, the aims of the COMACO model and the research being conducted to prove the effectiveness and sustainability of the model in rural areas of Zambia.
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    A collaborative model for value added and safe food production in Zambia
    Seeley, C.; Chikahya, J.; Lewis, D.; Travis, A.; Moraru, C. I. (2010)
    Zambia, a country of about 12 million people located in Sub-Saharan Africa, is currently affected by the “triple threat” of poor governance, high prevalence of HIV/AIDS, and chronic and acute food insecurity. Over 60 percent of the people in Zambia live in rural areas, with limited access to clean water, electricity, and quality education. Development of agriculture and food production could be key for the development of the country and for pulling the impoverished masses into a more healthy and sustainable class. COMACO, a local cooperative organization that operates in the Luangwa Valley, has made significant efforts in recent years to improve the livelihoods for rural farmers in Zambia. Adding value to the locally grown food crops through processing was identified as a critical component for the long-term success and sustainability of COMACO. This paper will illustrate how a collaborative effort between Cornell University and COMACO, with financial support from USAID and additional support from the US Company General Mills, has helped enhance the technical capabilities and human resources at COMACO. The key issues that were the object of this collaboration include: 1) capacity building for hygienic and safe food processing; and 2) expanding the range of value added foods processed within COMACO through collaborative product development efforts, as a means for economical growth. The paper will illustrate some of the challenges, as well as the most significant successes of this collaborative effort. This work is viewed as an example of how well focused efforts can help alleviate poverty and hunger in Africa, by building the human resources and better using the natural resources of the country. Ultimately, this can lead to sustainable development of the region and diminished dependence on foreign aid. (Authors' abstract)
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    Developing a participatory socio-economic model for food security, improved rural livelihoods, watershed management and biodiversity conservation in southern Africa
    Travis, A. (Blacksburg, VA: Office of International Research, Education, and Development, Virginia Tech, 2009)
    This presentation summarizes the research of the SANREM project on an agricultural markets model for biodiversity conservation. The main research objectives were to determine the ability for an agricultural market development program to sustain itself and the "cost" of biodiversity conservation by way of this kind of a model.
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    Diverse approaches to wildlife conservation: From animal stem cells to rural business development in Zambia (and how a Rotary Graduate Fellowship changed my life)
    Travis, A. (2007)
    This presentation works along side Travis' other presentations in the area of reproductive technologies and conservation strategies in Zambia. In this presentation, he begins with an overview of his involvement in the Rotary Club and its work in providing the opportunity for research in this area. Following this information is an overview of reproductive technologies and their use in species preservation and information regarding the Community Market for Conservation (COMACO) model for rural conservation.
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    From the bench to the bush: New approaches to wildlife conservation
    Travis, A. (2007)
    This presentation introduces the benefits of using reproductive technologies for species preservation and conservation. It highlights the complementary aspects of this approach to that of habitat conservation techniques. It outlines some of the methods of reproductive biology that are being utilized in species protection. The presentation then covers an overview of the Community Markets for Conservation (COMACO) model and the steps that Cornell University is taking to develop conservation strategies in Zambia.
  • Trends and patterns in Luangwa River Valley fires 2003-2007
    Her, Y.; Heatwole, Conrad D.; Lewis, D.; Travis, A. (St. Joseph, MI: American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE), 2008)
    Efforts at improving resource management, sustainability, and wildlife habitat in the
  • Vaccination trials for Newcastle Disease virus: Impacts on poultry production and bushmeat consumption
    Travis, A. (2008)
    A recent work from LTR-2, this presentation examines the human and animal health interface through a study that demonstrates whether Newcastle disease vaccinations may have poultry and human health benefits. It is further supposed that the increased availability of poultry will serve as an alternative to killing wild animals or bushmeat for food.