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Article Author: Sea buckthorn comes to the rescue of Pakistan's mountain villages
Media Source: Dawn (Pakistan)
Date: 17 September 2017
Sea buckthorn has gained popularity in recent years. The state government of Gilgit-Baltistan and some NGOs such as the Aga Khan Rural Development Programme (AKRSP) and the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) have jumped into the fray, promoting it as a way to improve the livelihoods of communities.…
Sea buckthorn has gained popularity in recent years. The state government of Gilgit-Baltistan and some NGOs such as the Aga Khan Rural Development Programme (AKRSP) and the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) have jumped into the fray, promoting it as a way to improve the livelihoods of communities. With the help of ICIMOD, AKRSP has launched training, awareness and exposure programmes on value chains for local communities in Ghizer district and in the upper Hunza valley.