Integrated Natural Resource Management In The Highlands Of Eastern Africa

Author : Laura Anne German,Jeremias Mowo,Tilahun Amede,Kenneth Masuki
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2013-06-17
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781136493690

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This book documents a decade of research, methodological innovation, and lessons learned in an eco-regional research-for-development program operating in the eastern African highlands, the African Highlands Initiative (AHI). It does this through reflections of the protagonists themselves—AHI site teams and partners applying action research to development innovation as a means to enhance the impact of their research. The book summarizes the experiences of farmers, research and development workers and policy and decision-makers who have interacted within an innovation system with the common goal of implementing an integrated approach to natural resource management (NRM) in the humid highlands. This book demonstrates the crucial importance of "approach" in shaping the outcomes of research and development, and distils lessons learned on what works, where and why. It is enriched with examples and case studies from five benchmark sites in Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania, whose variability provides the reader with an in-depth knowledge of the complexities of integrated NRM in agro-ecosystems that play an important role in the rural economy of the region. It is shown that the struggle to achieve sustainable agricultural development in challenging environments is a complex one, and can only be effectively achieved through combined efforts and commitment of individuals and institutions with complementary roles.

Author : Laura German
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1137385922

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Integrated Natural Resource Management in the Highlands of Eastern Africa by Laura German Pdf

This book documents a decade of research, methodological innovation, and lessons learned in an eco-regional research-for-development program operating in the eastern African highlands, the African Highlands Initiative (AHI). It does this through reflections of the protagonists themselves-AHI site teams and partners applying action research to development innovation as a means to enhance the impact of their research. The book summarizes the experiences of farmers, research and development workers and policy and decision-makers who have interacted within an innovation system with the common goal of implementing an integrated approach to natural resource management (NRM) in the humid highlands. This book demonstrates the crucial importance of "approach" in shaping the outcomes of research and development, and distils lessons learned on what works, where and why. It is enriched with examples and case studies from five benchmark sites in Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania, whose variability provides the reader with an in-depth knowledge of the complexities of integrated NRM in agro-ecosystems that play an important role in the rural economy of the region. It is shown that the struggle to achieve sustainable agricultural development in challenging environments is a complex one, and can only be effectively achieved through combined efforts and commitment of individuals and institutions with complementary roles.

Author : Michael Loevinsohn
Publisher : World Agroforestry Centre
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Natural resources
ISBN : PSU:000026275222

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Integrated Natural Resource Management Research for the Highlands of East and Central Africa by Michael Loevinsohn Pdf

Author : Laura Anne German,Jeremias Mowo,Tilahun Amede,Kenneth Masuki
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2013-06-17
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781136493706

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Integrated Natural Resource Management in the Highlands of Eastern Africa by Laura Anne German,Jeremias Mowo,Tilahun Amede,Kenneth Masuki Pdf

This book documents a decade of research, methodological innovation, and lessons learned in an eco-regional research-for-development program operating in the eastern African highlands, the African Highlands Initiative (AHI). It does this through reflections of the protagonists themselves—AHI site teams and partners applying action research to development innovation as a means to enhance the impact of their research. The book summarizes the experiences of farmers, research and development workers and policy and decision-makers who have interacted within an innovation system with the common goal of implementing an integrated approach to natural resource management (NRM) in the humid highlands. This book demonstrates the crucial importance of "approach" in shaping the outcomes of research and development, and distils lessons learned on what works, where and why. It is enriched with examples and case studies from five benchmark sites in Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania, whose variability provides the reader with an in-depth knowledge of the complexities of integrated NRM in agro-ecosystems that play an important role in the rural economy of the region. It is shown that the struggle to achieve sustainable agricultural development in challenging environments is a complex one, and can only be effectively achieved through combined efforts and commitment of individuals and institutions with complementary roles.

Author : Washington Odongo Ochola,P. C. Sanginga,Isaac Bekalo
Publisher : IDRC
Page : 572 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789966792099

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Managing Natural Resources for Development in Africa by Washington Odongo Ochola,P. C. Sanginga,Isaac Bekalo Pdf

The complex and dynamic interlinks between natural resource management (NRM) and development have long been recognized by national and international research and development organizations and have generated voluminous literature. However, much of what is available in the form of university course books, practical learning manuals and reference materials in NRM is based on experiences from outside Africa. Managing Natural Resources for Development in Africa: A Resource Book provides an understanding of the various levels at which NRM issues occur and are being addressed scientifically, economically, socially and politically. The book's nine chapters present state-of-the-art perspectives within a holistic African context. The book systematically navigates the tricky landscape of integrated NRM, with special reference to Eastern and Southern Africa, against the backdrop of prevailing local, national, regional and global social, economic and environmental challenges. The authors' wide experience, the rich references made to emerging challenges and opportunities, and the presentation of different tools, principles, approaches, case studies and processes make the book a rich and valuable one-stop resource for postgraduate students, researchers, policymakers and NRM practitioners. The book is designed to help the reader grasp in-depth NRM perspectives and presents innovative guidance for research design and problem solving, including review questions, learning activities and recommended further reading. The book was developed through a writeshop process by a multi-disciplinary team of lecturers from the University of Nairobi, Egerton University, Kenyatta University, the University of Zimbabwe, the University of Malawi, Makerere University and the University of Dar es Salam. In addition, selected NRM experts from regional and international research organizations including the World Agroforestry Center (ICRAF), the Africa Forest Forum, RUFORUM, IIRR and the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) participated in the writeshop and contributed material to the book.

Author : K. K. Kebaara
Publisher : World Agroforestry Centre
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : 9290591080

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Integrated Natural Resource Management Research for the Highlands of East and Central Africa by K. K. Kebaara Pdf

Author : J. Pender,Dr. Frank Place,Simeon Ehui
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780896297579

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Strategies for Sustainable Land Management in the East African Highlands by J. Pender,Dr. Frank Place,Simeon Ehui Pdf

Deforestation, overgrazing, and unsustainable methods of cultivation are threatening agriculture and food security in the highlands of East Africa. In response, economists and other development professionals have turned their attention to combating the pr

Author : Cornelius Mbifung Lambi,Emmanuel Neba Ndenecho
Publisher : African Books Collective
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9789956615483

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Ecology and Natural Resource Development in the Western Highlands of Cameroon. Issues in Natural Resource Management by Cornelius Mbifung Lambi,Emmanuel Neba Ndenecho Pdf

The densely populated Bamenda Highlands of Cameroon remains one of the regions with the greatest land degradation problems in the country. Factors responsible for this include climate change, the hilly nature or topographic layout of the land, and human interference through overgrazing, destructive agricultural practices and the impact of deforestation. This detailed study of resource management and its ecological challenges in the Bamenda Highlands, stresses an important link between falling food output and soil deterioration. While most areas in this predominantly agricultural region enjoy food abundance, the inhabitants of high-density infertile, rugged mountainous areas are forced to resort to double cropping and intensified land exploitation that leave little room for soil regeneration. The population problem in relation to land degradation is infinitely more complicated than the region's sheer ability to produce enough food supply. The authors make a strong case for a delicate balance between human agency and environmental protection in this highly populated and physically challenging region where land is a precious resource and land conflicts are common.

Author : Jonathan Davies
Publisher : IDRC
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Biodiversity conservation
ISBN : 9780415501828

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Conservation and Sustainable Development by Jonathan Davies Pdf

Linking Practice and Policy in Eastern Africa.

Author : Bernard Vanlauwe,Piet van Asten,Guy Blomme
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2013-12-17
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781136292279

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Agro-Ecological Intensification of Agricultural Systems in the African Highlands by Bernard Vanlauwe,Piet van Asten,Guy Blomme Pdf

There is an urgent need to increase agricultural productivity in sub-Saharan Africa in a sustainable and economically-viable manner. Transforming risk-averse smallholders into business-oriented producers that invest in producing surplus food for sale provides a formidable challenge, both from a technological and socio-political perspective. This book addresses the issue of agricultural intensification in the humid highland areas of Africa – regions with relatively good agricultural potential, but where the scarce land resources are increasingly under pressure from the growing population and from climate change. In addition to introductory and synthesis chapters, the book focuses on four themes: system components required for agricultural intensification; the integration of components at the system level; drivers for adoption of technologies towards intensification; and the dissemination of complex knowledge. It provides case studies of improved crop and soil management for staple crops such as cassava and bananas, as well as examples of how the livelihoods of rural people can be improved. The book provides a valuable resource for researchers, development actors, students and policy makers in agricultural systems and economics and in international development. It highlights and addresses key challenges and opportunities that exist for sustainable agricultural intensification in the humid highlands of sub-Saharan Africa.

Author : Martin F. Price
Publisher : Earthscan
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781849772013

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Mountain Area Research and Management by Martin F. Price Pdf

This book brings together scientists and practitioners from five continents to present their experience in undertaking activities that contribute to our understanding and informed management of mountain areas. In particular, they address the challenges of working in interdisciplinary teams and of effectively involving stakeholders. The result is a powerful book that integrates research from different disciplines in the natural and social sciences, and in some cases indigenous knowledge, to address the question of how knowledge is gained about mountain areas and how can it be integrated and used in effective management.A comprehensive introduction covers the challenges in mountain area research and management, and the need for integrated approaches. This is followed by chapters that look at key areas of mountain research and management over the past 25 years, covering inter-and trans-disciplinary research, subsistence cultures and sustainable development, innovations in watershed management and biodiversity conservation. Subsequent chapters cover key areas of research and management on five continents with a focus on comparison of common challenges and solutions across regions. The concluding chapter brings these experiences together.Published with Parks Canada

Author : Mike Young,Christine Esau
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2016-10-04
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317505426

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Transformational Change in Environmental and Natural Resource Management by Mike Young,Christine Esau Pdf

The aim of this book is to catalyse global interest in the pursuit of transformational changes in natural resource and environmental management. It is shown that transformational policy reforms involve fundamental shifts in strategy with far-reaching consequences for the structure of industries, the way people behave and the resources they use. Transformational reforms typically involve a decision to change a suite of institutional arrangements that will result, within a short period of time, in a paradigm shift and the emergence of an approach that will be recognised as being totally different to the arrangements that were previously in place. Transformational change is well established in business and can deliver outstanding results. In the world of policy development, however, many transformational policy reforms flounder. Unlike incremental policy reforms, they are often seen to be politically risky and prone to failure. Using examples of success and failure, coupled with insights from practitioners and academics who have succeeded in getting transformational reforms implemented, this book presents a set of guidelines for excellence in the pursuit of transformational policy reforms. It includes detailed case studies from Australia, China, Europe, New Zealand, South-east Asia and the USA.

Author : Malika Abdelali-Martini,Aden Aw-Hassan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2013-12-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317916345

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Gender Research in Natural Resource Management by Malika Abdelali-Martini,Aden Aw-Hassan Pdf

The aim of this book is to highlight the role that gender research can play in understanding natural resource management and rural development issues in the Middle East and North Africa region and how hands-on training and mentoring can be used as a capacity enhancement approach. It presents findings of four research teams, working in three countries, Algeria, Lebanon and Morocco. The approach was to build the capacity of national teams through hands-on field research, mentoring and technical support, which is different from traditional training. The chapters present the results of the case studies used as learning platforms for the teams and reflections on this approach. The case studies demonstrate the capacity and skills that the teams have acquired. These teams were multi-disciplinary and included social scientists as well as specialists in water management, livestock production and rangelands and agronomy. The book provides grounded empirical examples for MENA academics, practitioners and development students concerned about ensuring gender-balanced rural development.

Author : Dilys Roe,Fred Nelson,Chris Sandbrook
Publisher : IIED
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Conservation of natural resources
ISBN : 9781843697558

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Community Management of Natural Resources in Africa by Dilys Roe,Fred Nelson,Chris Sandbrook Pdf

Provides a pan-African synthesis of community-based natural resource management (CBNRM), drawing on multiple authors and a wide range of documented experiences from Southern, Eastern, Western and Central Africa. This title discusses the degree to which CBNRM has met poverty alleviation, economic development and nature conservation objectives.

Author : Martin F. Price
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : MINN:31951D02647363A

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Mountain Area Research and Management by Martin F. Price Pdf

First Published in 2007. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.