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Countries: | India |
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Basins: | Arabian Sea (253) (Indus) |
Project SDGs:
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Sustainable Agriculture (SDG 2.4)
Water Use Efficiency (SDG 6.4) |
Services Needed: | No services needed/offered |
Desired Partner: | Business |
Language: | English |
Start & End Dates: | Jan. 01, 2013 » Ongoing |
Project Source: | CDP |
Profile Completion: | 59% |
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International Finance Corporation (Organization)
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Olam International Ltd (Organization)
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Solidaridad (Organization)
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