Micronesia and South Pacific Program

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The Micronesia and South Pacific Program was established in 1988 at the University of Oregon to assist with the development of sustainable communities in the Pacific islands.The university affiliation faculty development program linked the University of Oregon with the University of the South Pacific and the College of Micronesia-FSM, Palau Community College, and the College of the Marshall Islands. The program was closed in 2001. Information can be obtained from Maradel Gale at the contact below.

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    Arno Farm: Replanting for Self-Reliance
    (University of Oregon, Micronesia and South Pacific Program, 1993-10-15) Finney, Kevin; Laukon, Alexander; Marshall Islands. Ministry of Resources and Development; University of Oregon. Micronesia and South Pacific Program
    The Marshall Islands, once self sufficient in food production, have become dependent on imported foods. In addition to the economic problems created by this situation, the Marshallese people suffer a high incidence of malnutrition and diet-related diseases. In an effort to address these problems, the Ministry of R&D, Agriculture Division has developed its Replanting for Self-Reliance Program with the following goals: • Promote opportunities for increased production of basic staple crops. • Promote higher yielding varieties of root crops and improved fruit tree varieties. • Provide training and technical assistance in the crop scheme.