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Normal 0 21 false false false TR X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Normal Tablo"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} Bu calisma Kilis kecilerinin canli agirlik ve vucut olculerine ait verilerin guncellenmesi amaciyla gerceklestirilmistir. Arastirma materyalini, irkin yogun yetistirildigi Kilis Basmagara ve Merkez koylerinde Gida Tarim ve Hayvancilik Bakanligi'nin proje kapsaminda koruma altina aldigi ve irk ozelliklerini en iyi sekilde temsil eden kecilere sahip iki isletmeden saglanan ve farkli yaslarda toplam 201 bas Kilis irki keciler olusturmustur. Arastirma bulgularina gore canli agirlik, vucut uzunlugu, cidago yuksekligi, kurekler arkasi gogus genisligi, sirt yuksekligi, sagri yuksekligi, gogus cevresi, gogus derinligi, kulak uzunlugu ve on incik cevresine ait ortalamalar sirasiyla; 46.00±0.98 kg, 71.82±0.53, 70.97±0.43, 25±0.67, 67.88±0.39, 69.47±0.39, 89.47±0.64, 30.53±0.22, 30.53±0.21 ve 9.29±0.08 cm olarak bulunmustur. Canli agirliklara ait veriler uzerinde yapilan hesaplamalarda yas gruplari, cinsiyet ve isletme etkisinin onemli oldugu saptanmistir. Vucut olculerinden on incik cevresi bakimindan cinsiyet gruplari arasindaki farklilik onemli, isletmeler arasinda, gogus cevresi ve kulak uzunlugu disindaki farkliliklar onemli (P<0.05-P<0.01), vucut olculeri arasindaki farkligin yas gruplarina gore degerlendiriliginde ise, on incik cevresi disindaki vucut olculerinin istatistik olarak onemli oldugu bulunmustur (P<0.05-P<0.01). Canli agirlik ve vucut olculeri arasindaki fenotipik korelasyonlar da P<0.01) seviyesinde onemli bulunmustur.
Arastirma materyali 15 bas Ankara kecisi erkek oglagi, Tarim Orman ve Koyisleri Bakanliginin, Yozgat Ili Yerkoy Ilcesinde bulunan Hayvancilik Arastirma Enstitusu surusunden temin edilmislerdir. Oglaklar, Ankara Universitesi Ziraat... more
Arastirma materyali 15 bas Ankara kecisi erkek oglagi, Tarim Orman ve Koyisleri Bakanliginin, Yozgat Ili Yerkoy Ilcesinde bulunan Hayvancilik Arastirma Enstitusu surusunden temin edilmislerdir. Oglaklar, Ankara Universitesi Ziraat Fakultesi Zootekni Bolumu deneme agilina getirilene kadar (4 aylik yasta) ana sutune ek olarak kuzu buyutme yemi ile beslenmislerdir. Deneme, Ankara kecisi oglaklarinin besi, kesim ve karkas ozelliklerinin belirlenmesi amaci ile duzenlenmistir. Denemeye alinan 15 bas erkek oglaga 71 gun sureyle ad-libitum olarak entansif besi uygulanmis, kaba yem olarak 100 g/gun/bas kuru yonca otu verilmistir. Besi basi ve besi sonu agirliklari sira ile 14.45 kg ve 24.06 kg olarak gerceklesmistir. Besi boyunca oglaklar ortalama 135.9 g. gunluk canli agirlik artisi saglamislardir. Beside, hayvan basina gunluk ve 1 kg canli agirlik artisi icin kesif yemi tuketimi sirasi ile 0.806 kg ve 6.069 kg olarak belirlenmistir. Besi sonunda kesilen 13 bas Ankara kecisi erkek oglaginda...
Turkiye hayvanciliginda nitelikli damizlik materyal ihtiyacini gidermek uzere Il Damizlik Koyun Keci Yetistirici Birlikleri onemli bir adim atarak damizlik Koc- Teke depolari kurma calismalarina baslamislardir. Bu calismalar dogrultusunda... more
Turkiye hayvanciliginda nitelikli damizlik materyal ihtiyacini gidermek uzere Il Damizlik Koyun Keci Yetistirici Birlikleri onemli bir adim atarak damizlik Koc- Teke depolari kurma calismalarina baslamislardir. Bu calismalar dogrultusunda bazi il birlikleri, damizlik niteligi tasiyan hayvanlari toplayarak yetistiricilerin talebini karsilama yoluna gitmistir. Bir kisim birlikler de daha bilimsel bir yol izlemis ve test istasyonu veya damizlik test istasyonu niteligi tasiyan uniteler kurma calismalarina baslamistir. Ancak bu tur uniteler gerek planlanmasi gerek isleyisi acisindan bazi ozellikleri ve teknik donanimlari bunyesinde barindirmak zorundadir.Bu yazida Yetistirici Birliklerinin koc-teke deposu kurma faaliyetlerinin gerekliligi ve bu planlamalar yapilirken dikkate alinmasi gerekli olan bazi konular, gelismis ulkelerdeki uygulamalardan hatirlatmalar yapilarak ortaya konulmaya calisilmistir
Ulkemizde bircok tarimsal faaliyet alaninda oldugu gibi Ankara (Tiftik) kecisi yetistiricisi ve yetistiriciligi hizla degisen sosyo-ekonomik ve teknolojik kosullara uyum saglama konusunda sikintili bir surec yasamaktadir. Turkiye’de son... more
Ulkemizde bircok tarimsal faaliyet alaninda oldugu gibi Ankara (Tiftik) kecisi yetistiricisi ve yetistiriciligi hizla degisen sosyo-ekonomik ve teknolojik kosullara uyum saglama konusunda sikintili bir surec yasamaktadir. Turkiye’de son yirmi yil icinde elde edilen istatistiki veriler analiz edildiginde, diger keci irklarinda oldugu gibi, Ankara Kecisi populasyonun da geriledigi dikkati cekmektedir (yaklasik 80%). Tiftik uretimindeki ve hayvan sayisindaki azalisi onlemek icin devlet destegi devam etse dahi ozellikle sut keciciligi acisindan ulkemizin gelisme gostermesi ve sutun ekonomik onemi keci yetistiricilerinin tercihlerinin bu yonde degistigi gorulmektedir. Devlet politikasi olarak bu degerli gen kaynaginin gelistirilmesine yonelik yapilan desteklemeler sonucu Ankara Kecisi sayisindaki azalis yavaslamis, yetistiricinin konuya olan ilgisi artmaya baslamistir. Bu calismanin amaci Ankara ilinde tiftik kecisi yetistiren isletmelerin guncel analizinin yapilmasi ve yetistirici beyan...
Article No.: 052616099 DOI: 10.15580/GJAS.2016.6.052616099 The objective of this study was to determine the effects of four different oestrus synchronization protocols on some reproductive characteristics in Kilis goats. For this purpose,... more
Article No.: 052616099 DOI: 10.15580/GJAS.2016.6.052616099 The objective of this study was to determine the effects of four different oestrus synchronization protocols on some reproductive characteristics in Kilis goats. For this purpose, 75 heads of goats were used and divided into 5 groups as Progesterone (P4: intravaginal sponges with 20 mg progesterone), Progesterone + Pregnant Mare Gonadotropin Hormone (P4+PMSG: intravaginal sponges + 300 IU intramuscular injection of pregnant mare serum), single dose Prostaglandin F2 Alpha (PgF2α-I: single PgF2α intramuscular injection), double dose Prostaglandin F2 Alpha (PgF2α-II: double PgF2α intramuscular injection) with 11-days interval and Male Effect (Control). All goats were naturally mated. At the end of the study, kidding rates of single and multiple birth types were calculated as 33.34 %, 66.66 % in P4; 40.00 %, 60.00 % in P4+PMSG; 46.67 %, 53.33 % in PgF2α-I; 46.67 %,53.33 % in PgF2α-II and 53.33 %, 46.67 % in control groups, respectively. Inconclusion, it was detected that P4+PMSG application increased kids number. Submitted: 26/05/2016 Accepted: 03/06/2016 Published: 25/06/2016
In the history of Anatolia, the figures resembling the Kangal dogs (Anatolian Shepherd dog) were first discovered in the sites of Hitite civilization (2000-1189 BC). Appearance of'a Kangal dog resembles a lion. It has a large head and... more
In the history of Anatolia, the figures resembling the Kangal dogs (Anatolian Shepherd dog) were first discovered in the sites of Hitite civilization (2000-1189 BC). Appearance of'a Kangal dog resembles a lion. It has a large head and dropping lips. The most significant characteristics of the Kangal dogs are the black mask covering the cars, (he eyes, and the nose. While the male dogs are 50-60 kg of body weight and 74-81 cm of withers height, the body weight and withers height of females are 41-59 kg and 71-79 cm, respectively.
Goat meat is a major red meat protein supplier to populations in many parts of the globe and is be coming a significant contributor to the income of livestock producers in those regions. Over 90% of the world’s goat populations are in... more
Goat meat is a major red meat protein supplier to populations in many parts of the globe and is be coming a significant contributor to the income of livestock producers in those regions. Over 90% of the world’s goat populations are in developing countries. In Turkey, goats have traditionally been reared for subsistence farming purposes in micro and small mixed farming systems. Following a significant decline in numbers over a three-decade period, goats are now being bred in increasing numbers in many regions of Turkey. Whilst sustainable agriculture principles are being promoted in such agricultural development, with consideration to both producer and consumer needs; efforts to organize enterprising marketing channels for goat meat production in Turkey have had limited success. This paper reviews the past and present situation of goat meat production in Turkey, taking into account geographic and landscape limitations, discussing non-suitability of goat breeds being used as a by-prod...
sirasiyla; 38.02, 10.88, 2.17, 30.54, 38.71, 2.76 ve 27.11 bas bulunmustur. Keci yetistiren isletmelerdeki surulerin laktasyon suresinin 2.5-5.5 ay, sutten kesim yasinin ise, 1.5-3.5 ay arasinda degistigi belirlenmistir. Meraya dayali... more
sirasiyla; 38.02, 10.88, 2.17, 30.54, 38.71, 2.76 ve 27.11 bas bulunmustur. Keci yetistiren isletmelerdeki surulerin laktasyon suresinin 2.5-5.5 ay, sutten kesim yasinin ise, 1.5-3.5 ay arasinda degistigi belirlenmistir. Meraya dayali yetistiricilik yapan isletmelerde suruler ortalama 107.92 gun yaylada otlatmaktadirlar. Arastirma materyalini olusturan isletmelerin hayvan barinaklari incelendiginde; agillarin %64’nun tas, %36’sinin ise briketten yapilmis oldugu gorulmustur
Bu çalışma, Kilis keçilerinde laktasyon süt verimi ve süt kalite özellikleri arası ilişkileri belirlemek amacıyla yapılmıştır. Süt verimi ve laktasyon süresinin saptanmasında Kilis merkezde bulunan iki farklı işletmeden toplam 170 baş... more
Bu çalışma, Kilis keçilerinde laktasyon süt verimi ve süt kalite özellikleri arası ilişkileri belirlemek amacıyla yapılmıştır. Süt verimi ve laktasyon süresinin saptanmasında Kilis merkezde bulunan iki farklı işletmeden toplam 170 baş Kilis keçisi deneme materyali olarak kullanılmıştır. Kilis keçilerinde laktasyon süt verimi ve süresine ilişkin tanımlayıcı değerler; 201.05±6.75 kg ve 225.22±7.75 gün olarak bulunmuştur. Çalışma materyali keçilerde, süt kalite özellikleri olarak değerlendirilen toplam kuru madde (TKM), yağ (%), protein (%), laktoz (%), kazein (%) değerleri sırasıyla; 12.175± 0.125, 4.025± 0.088, 3.346±0.054, 4.068± 0,027, 2.563±0,040 olarak belirlenmiştir. Araştırma sonucu, farklı keçi genotipleriyle karşılaştırıldığında, Kilis keçisinin gerek laktasyon süt verimi gerek süt bileşenleri açısından üstün özelliklere sahip olduğu belirlenmiştir. Ayrıca, sütteki protein ve kazein oranının tatmin edici seviyede olması nedeniyle özellikle peynir üretiminde Kilis keçisinin ön...
BINGOL, M., I. DASKIRAN and A. YILMAZ, 2014. A description of growth performances of Norduz kids and milk yield of Norduz goat. Bulg. J. Agric. Sci., In this research, growth performance of Norduz kids and milk yield of Norduz goats, a... more
BINGOL, M., I. DASKIRAN and A. YILMAZ, 2014. A description of growth performances of Norduz kids and milk yield of Norduz goat. Bulg. J. Agric. Sci., In this research, growth performance of Norduz kids and milk yield of Norduz goats, a native gene resource in Turkey, were defined. The animals studied were brought from natural habitats to the animal research farm of Agricultural Faculty, Yuzuncu Yil University. Descriptive statistics for average birth, weaning, 30 th day, 60 th day, 90 th day, 120 th day, 150 th day and 180 th day weights of Norduz kids were found to be 2.98±0.07 , 13.37± 0. 44 , 6.70±0.20, 10.88±0.34, 14.44±0.44, 17.92±0.48, 21.15±0.55 , and 23.09±0.65 kg respectively. Least squares means of single kids and twin kids of Norduz were found to be 3.12±0.06 and 2.57±0.07 kg respectively. Least squares means of single male, single female, twin male and twin female kids of Norduz were found to be 3.23±0.08, 3.01±0.09, 2.81±0.09 and 2.33±0.10 kg respectively. Least squares...
Kanonik korelasyon analizi, her birinde iki veya daha fazla degisken bulunan, iki degisken kumesi arasindaki iliski yapisinin incelenmesinde kullanilan cok degiskenli analiz tekniklerinden birisidir. Kanonik korelasyon analizinde bir... more
Kanonik korelasyon analizi, her birinde iki veya daha fazla degisken bulunan, iki degisken kumesi arasindaki iliski yapisinin incelenmesinde kullanilan cok degiskenli analiz tekniklerinden birisidir. Kanonik korelasyon analizinde bir zorunluluk olmamasina ragmen, degisken kumelerinden biri bagimli, digeri de bagimsiz degisken kumesi olarak dusunulebilir. Analizde, her iki degisken kumesi arasindaki korelasyonu maksimum yapacak sekilde, kumelerde yer alan orijinal degiskenlerin dogrusal kombinasyonlarindan yeni degiskenler elde edilir. Elde edilen bu yeni degiskenler kanonik degiskenler, bunlar arasindaki korelasyonlar da kanonik korelasyonlar olarak adlandirilir. Bu calismada, Ankara kecisi oglaklarinda 6 aylik ve 12 aylik yasta, olculen bazi ozellikler arasindaki iliski yapisi, kanonik korelasyon analizi ile incelenmistir. Sonucta, birinci kanonik degisken cifti arasinda hesaplanan kanonik korelasyon 0. 812 olarak (p< 9.01) bulunmustur.
Goat meat is a major red meat protein supplier to populations in many parts of the globe and is be coming a significant contributor to the income of livestock producers in those regions. Over 90% of the world’s goat populations are in... more
Goat meat is a major red meat protein supplier to populations in many parts of the globe and is be coming a significant contributor to the income of livestock producers in those regions. Over 90% of the world’s goat populations are in developing countries. In Turkey, goats have traditionally been reared for subsistence farming purposes in micro and small mixed farming systems. Following a significant decline in numbers over a three-decade period, goats are now being bred in increasing numbers in many regions of Turkey. Whilst sustainable agriculture principles are being promoted in such agricultural development, with consideration to both producer and consumer needs; efforts to organize enterprising marketing channels for goat meat production in Turkey have had limited success. This paper reviews the past and present situation of goat meat production in Turkey, taking into account geographic and landscape limitations, discussing non-suitability of goat breeds being used as a by-prod...
Abstract: The aim of this study was to determine of the slaughter and carcass characteristics of Norduz male kids raised in either intensive or pasture conditions. Hot and chilled carcass dressing percentages in intensive and pasture... more
Abstract: The aim of this study was to determine of the slaughter and carcass characteristics of Norduz male kids raised in either intensive or pasture conditions. Hot and chilled carcass dressing percentages in intensive and pasture groups were appeared to be 42.94±0.484 % and 41.49±0.503 %; 46.26±1.050 % and 44.63±1.03 %, respectively. In intensive and pasture groups, the omental fat and heart-lungs-liver proportions at slaughter weight of kids were determined as 1.18±0.209 %, 0.29±0.065 %; 4.75±0.107 %, 4.08±0.134 %, respectively. The kidney-knob and pelvic fat proportions at left half carcass weight were determined as 2.05±0.196 % for kids raised in intensive conditions and 1.06±0.182 % for kids raised in pasture conditions. In the rack joints, the lean portions of the intensive group and pasture group kids were 46.42±0.892 % 50.50±1.990 %, respectively. Total fat portions which contain subcutaneous fat and intermuscular fat were determined as 10.05±1.020 % in intensive group an...
BINGOL, M., I. DASKIRAN and A. YILMAZ, 2014. A description of growth performances of Norduz kids and milk yield of Norduz goat. Bulg. J. Agric. Sci., 20: 690-698 In this research, growth performance of Norduz kids and milk yield of Norduz... more
BINGOL, M., I. DASKIRAN and A. YILMAZ, 2014. A description of growth performances of Norduz kids and milk yield of Norduz goat. Bulg. J. Agric. Sci., 20: 690-698 In this research, growth performance of Norduz kids and milk yield of Norduz goats, a native gene resource in Turkey, were defined. The animals studied were brought from natural habitats to the animal research farm of Agricultural Faculty, Yuzuncu Yil University. Descriptive statistics for average birth, weaning, 30 th day, 60 th day, 90 th day, 120 th day, 150 th day and 180 th day weights of Norduz kids were found to be 2.98±0.07 , 13.37± 0.44 , 6.70±0.20, 10.88±0.34, 14.44±0.44, 17.92±0.48, 21.15±0.55 , and 23.09±0.65 kg respectively. Least squares means of single kids and twin kids of Norduz were found to be 3.12±0.06 and 2.57±0.07 kg respectively. Least squares means of single male, single female, twin male and twin female kids of Norduz were found to be 3.23±0.08, 3.01±0.09, 2.81±0.09 and 2.33±0.10 kg respectively. Le...
Bu calismada, Norduz irki koyunlara ait laktasyon egrilerinin tanimlanmasinda kullanilan modeller karsilastirilmis ve laktasyon egrisini en iyi tanimlayan model kullanilarak laktasyon egrisi parametreleri tahmin edilmistir. Daha sonra, bu... more
Bu calismada, Norduz irki koyunlara ait laktasyon egrilerinin tanimlanmasinda kullanilan modeller karsilastirilmis ve laktasyon egrisini en iyi tanimlayan model kullanilarak laktasyon egrisi parametreleri tahmin edilmistir. Daha sonra, bu pametrelere ve laktasyon sut verimine etki eden faktorler arastirilmistir. Analizlerde, 189 tamamlanmis laktasyona ait toplam 2.366 denetim gunu verim kaydi kullanilmistir. Laktasyon egrisinin dogumdan itibaren once bir azalma bunu takiben laktasyon ortasina dogru bir artis ve daha sonra tekrar azalma gosteren sinuzoidal bir sekil gosterdigi gozlenmistir. Dorduncu dereceden Legendre polinomiyal (LEG4) model, halk elinde yetistiriciligi yapilan Norduz koyunlarinin laktasyon egrisini tanimlamakta en yaygin olarak kullanilan matematiksel modellerden daha iyi bir performans gostermistir. 180-gun laktasyon suresine gore standardize edilmis toplam sut verimi 130.9±3.24 kg olarak tespit edilmistir. Laktasyon sirasi, kuzulama yasi ve kuzulama ayi laktasyon...
DASKIRAN, I., S. CANKAYA, N. K. DARCAN and E. GUNES, 2010. A case study for production system analysis of Turkish Angora goat farms. Bulg. J. Agric. Sci.,
The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between daily milk yield and udder traits using multiple regression analyses in order to predict daily milk yield in Norduz goats. 10 udder traits including upper udder height,... more
The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between daily milk yield and udder traits using multiple regression analyses in order to predict daily milk yield in Norduz goats. 10 udder traits including upper udder height, bottom udder height, udder depth, udder width, udder circumference, left teat length, right teat length, left teat circumference, right teat circumference and teat angle. The data was collected from 27 Norduz goats raised in pastoral conditions in the Norduz region of Van province South Eastern Turkey. Factor analysis was employed to simplify the complex relationships between udder traits. After the udder traits were exposed to factor analysis, four factors with Eigen values greater than 1 were selected as explanatory (independent) variables and used for multiple linear regression analysis. First factor was named teat factor, second and third factors were named udder factors while the fourth was udder bottom height. The 2 nd and 3 rd factors, which were ...
DASKIRAN, I., S. CANKAYA, N. K. DARCAN and E. GUNES, 2010. A case study for production system analysis of Turkish Angora goat farms. Bulg. J. Agric. Sci., 16: 512-520 The aim of this study was to determine both the current economic... more
DASKIRAN, I., S. CANKAYA, N. K. DARCAN and E. GUNES, 2010. A case study for production system analysis of Turkish Angora goat farms. Bulg. J. Agric. Sci., 16: 512-520 The aim of this study was to determine both the current economic situation and the major characteristics of Angora goat farms. For this study, 100 goat farms were surveyed in the Ankara province, specifically, the Polatli, Gudul, Ayas, Beypazari, and Nallihan district, to examine the role breeding plays in the rural economy. In addition to technical analyses of Angora goat production, some outstanding traits of Angora goats were determined. There were no significant differences among the Polatli, Nallihan, Ayas and Gudul provinces, except for the Beypazari province in terms of goat population (P < 0.05). Over the last twenty years, the number of angora goats has decreased by almost 89%. Total mohair, milk and meat production has slumped because of the decrease in goat numbers. The main income of these farms is obtai...
Norduz goat is a breed of East-Anatolia localised in Gurpinar district of the province Van. There is neither research work nor documented information concerning this breed in Turkey. Although its origin is uncertain, Norduz goat is well... more
Norduz goat is a breed of East-Anatolia localised in Gurpinar district of the province Van. There is neither research work nor documented information concerning this breed in Turkey. Although its origin is uncertain, Norduz goat is well known and distinguishable by breeders of ...
In this study, a total of 38 adult female and male Kangal dogs were used for craniometric measurements. Average facial width was found 13.09±0.202 mm for females, 14.84 ± 0.197 mm for males (p<0.01). Average facial and skull index were... more
In this study, a total of 38 adult female and male Kangal dogs were used for craniometric measurements. Average facial width was found 13.09±0.202 mm for females, 14.84 ± 0.197 mm for males (p<0.01). Average facial and skull index were found as 122.22±3.709 mm, 55.213±0.984 mm for females, 134.26±3.470 mm and 60.14 ± 1.080 mm for males, respectively. Body weights for females and males were 34.27±0.944 kg and 43.43±1.330 kg. The ratio of skull length to facial width was 1.0:0.55 for females, 1.0:0.60 for males. In conclusion, Kangal dogs can be considered in dolichocephalic group, according to the value of skull length/ facial width ratio.
ABSTRACT Goat livestock is generally considered as an efficient activity for small holders to eradicate poverty in many situations. More and more projects are submitted for donors who have still few references and data to evaluate if... more
ABSTRACT Goat livestock is generally considered as an efficient activity for small holders to eradicate poverty in many situations. More and more projects are submitted for donors who have still few references and data to evaluate if these proposals could be successful or not. A study has been initiated to scale up successful practices. It has been based on Knowledge Harvesting and comparative analysis of several projects around the world. Discussions and focus groups were organized as parts of a seminar during the 11th International Conference on Goats. The general characteristics of goat activities and for each commodity and key success factors have been identified and described. Proposals were elaborated and debated to go forward and propose operational tools to support project donors and designers. A project and investment typology will be built and a goat value chain tool kit will be developed during a write shop. The discussions have enhanced the importance of a cost-benefits analysis and planning return on investments within the project.

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