Nick Foster obituary
Written by Patrick Foster-Devaney
My father, Nick Foster, who has died aged 61 after suffering a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm, was an agricultural engineer devoted to improving conditions for rural people in the developing world.
He wanted to empower communities by encouraging participation and education, and established water-user groups that led to the sustainable management of irrigation schemes.
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