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A global LADA workshop took place in Mendoza, Argentina, from 26 to 31 January 2009, with the purpose of finalizing the local assessment methodology of the LADA project. All six LADA pilot countries participated in the workshop with their delegations. Five international consultants, including representatives of WOCAT and UEA, attended the workshop. The workshop was organized by the LADA Coordination in Argentina with the local LADA team in Mendoza. During the workshop, all countries presented their experiences in implementing the local assessment methods. The workshop included two days of field activity and was characterized by a friendly and constructive atmosphere. During the workshop, key indicators were identified for each section of the methodology. The results of the workshop were integrated in the revised English version early March. Further country experiences in applying the manual will be reviewed for a final version to be published by the end of LADA project in 2010.

The African part of the GlobalSoilMap.net was launched in Nairobi on 13th January 2009. This large collaborative effort, involving JRC, CSIRO, NRCS, ISSAS, CIAT and EMBRAPA, is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates foundation and the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA)