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Working for Water’s Research Unit
As part of its commitment to the sound management
of invasive alien plants, the Working for Water programme
maintains a small, productive research unit.
The research carried out by this unit has formed
an integral part of the development of the Working for Water
programme since its inception in 1995.
The research sub-programme consists of a Research
Management Unit supported by five research review panels for each of
the research themes. Members of the research review panels are drawn
from government and non-government organizations. They play an
advisory role to the Research Management Unit and ensure that the
research commissioned remains credible and provides optimum returns
on investment.
The Research Management Unit coordinates research
within the following themes (click on each for more detail on
research findings, future projects, research panel members etc):
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Biological control
The identification, screening, release and monitoring of
biological agents for long term, cost-effective control of
invading alien plants.
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Social development
The assessment of major impacts of Working for Water on
the socio-economic status of participants and local communities.
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Hydrology
The assessment of major impacts of invading alien plants on
hydrological processes and water yields.
- Ecology
The assessment of major impacts of alien invading plants on
ecological processes and biodiversity.
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Resource economics
The assessment of the overall costs and benefits of the Working
for Water programme.
- Research Publications
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