The Integrated Natural Resources Management in the Highlands of Eastern Africa: From Concept to Practice

Content Type: 
Curated Content
Author or Institution as Author: 
Laura German
Co-authors: 

Jeremias Mowo, Tilahun Amede, Kenneth Masuki

Date of publication: 
February, 2020
Edition or Version: 
1.00
Institution: 
World Agroforestry (ICRAF)
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Description/Abstract: 

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 develop innovation as a means to enhance the impact of their research. This book summarizes the experiences of farmers, research and development workers, 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.
 

Other Partners: 

International Development Research Centre,  (CAPRi, CIAT, ICRAF, IFPRI, ILRI, CIMMYT, CIP, and ICRISAT); non-governmental organizations (CARE International—Uganda, Africare, Africa 2000 Network, Action Aid, Farm Africa, and SOS-Sahel); the National Agricultural Advisory Services of Uganda (NAADS); extension organizations in AHI benchmark sites; the Kapchorwa District Landcare Chapter (KADLACC); and a host of farmers’ organizations in AHI benchmark sites.  

Keywords: 
Integrated, Natural Resources Management, Highlands, Eastern Africa, From concept to Practicel
Contact name (for further information): 
Laura German
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Citation: 

Laura German et al (2012) The integrated Natural Resources Management in the Highlands of Eastern Africa -From Concept to Practice, 341pg,

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