The Role Of Indigenous Knowledge And Water Harvesting In Sustainable Agricultural Systems In Tigrai Ethiopia
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The Role Of Indigenous Knowledge And Water Harvesting In Sustainable Agricultural Systems In Tigrai Ethiopia
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Author : Desalegn Abera
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012
The Role Of Indigenous Knowledge And Water Harvesting In Sustainable Agricultural Systems In Tigrai Ethiopia written by Desalegn Abera and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with categories.
Indigenous Management Of Wetlands Experiences In Ethiopia
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Author : Alan Dixon
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2018-02-06
Indigenous Management Of Wetlands Experiences In Ethiopia written by Alan Dixon and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-06 with Social Science categories.
This title was first published in 2003. There has been increasing recognition around the world that wetlands are fragile ecosystems which require sensitive and sustainable management if they are to continue to provide their range of functions and benefits. These functions and benefits, which include contributions to food security and environmental regulation, play a critical role in sustaining rural livelihoods in many developing countries. Drawing upon research carried out in the area, this book identifies and discusses the importance of wetlands to local communities in south-west Ethiopia, and in particular, how indigenous wetland management practices contribute to sustainable wetland use. As the basis of wetland management, particular attention is paid to the role of Indigenous Knowledge Systems, and how knowledge of wetland functioning is acquired, disseminated, developed and applied by local communities in their wetland management strategies. Critically, this community knowledge is examined in the context of scientific data, specifically that obtained from a wetland hydrology monitoring programme, thereby drawing attention to the strengths and weaknesses of both systems. This has major implications not only for the ways in which wetlands and other natural resources are managed at the local level, but also for the wider rural development strategies of governments and non-governmental organizations.
The Economics Of Incorporating Indigenous Knowledge Systems Into Agricultural Development
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Author : Sunday O. Titilola
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1990
The Economics Of Incorporating Indigenous Knowledge Systems Into Agricultural Development written by Sunday O. Titilola and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Political Science categories.
Irrigation And Water For Sustainable Development
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Author : Awulachew, Seleshi Bekele
language : en
Publisher: IWMI
Release Date : 2011-09-07
Irrigation And Water For Sustainable Development written by Awulachew, Seleshi Bekele and has been published by IWMI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-09-07 with Irrigation farming categories.
Indigenous Knowledge Systems In Ethiopia
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002
Indigenous Knowledge Systems In Ethiopia written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Ethiopia categories.
Indigenous Water Harvesting Systems In West Asia And North Africa
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Author : Theib Yousef Oweis
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004
Indigenous Water Harvesting Systems In West Asia And North Africa written by Theib Yousef Oweis and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Rainwater categories.
The role of indigenous knowledge in improving present water-harvesting practices; Water-harvesting systems in Tunisia; Indigenous water-harvesting systems in Jordan; Indigenous water-harvesting techniques in Marocco; Water-harvesting techniques in Syria; Indigenous systems of harvesting rainwater and runoff for agriculture in Lybia; Indigenous water-harvesting systems in Iraq; Rainwater harvesting systems in Egypt; Indigenous water-harvesting in Yemen; Indigenous water-harvesting systems in Pakistan.
Sustaining The Soil
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Author : Chris Reij
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-11-19
Sustaining The Soil written by Chris Reij and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-19 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Indigenous soil and water conservation practices are rarely acknowledged in the design of conventional development projects. Instead, the history of soil and water conservation in Africa has been one of imposing external solutions without regard for local practice. There is a remarkably diverse range of locally developed and adapted technologies for the conservation of water and soil, well suited to their particular site and socio-economic conditions. But such measures have been ignored, and sometimes even overturned, by external solutions. Sustaining the Soil documents farmers' practices, exploring the origins and adaptations carried out by farmers over generations, in response to changing circumstances. Through a comparative analysis of conservation measures - from the humid zones of West Africa to the arid lands of the Sudan, from rock terraces in Morocco to the grass strips of Swaziland - the book explores the various factors that influence adoption and adaptation; farmers' perceptions of conservation needs; and the institutional and policy settings most favorable to more effective land husbandry. For the first time on an Africa-wide scale, this book shows that indigenous techniques work, and are being used successfully to conserve and harvest soil and water. These insights combine to suggest new ways forward for governments and agencies attempting to support sustainable land management in Africa, involving a fusion of traditional and modern approaches, which makes the most of both the new and the old.
Water Resources Management In Ethiopia
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Author : Helmut Kloos
language : en
Publisher: Cambria Press
Release Date : 2010
Water Resources Management In Ethiopia written by Helmut Kloos and has been published by Cambria Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Business & Economics categories.
Sub-Saharan Africa, the poorest region worldwide, has only recently begun to fully address the issues of meeting the water needs of its rapidly growing population, to reduce the deepening poverty besetting the region and to accelerate economic growth. The Nile Basin, characterized by sharp spatial and temporal variations in water resources and including countries with different economies, social and political structures and capacities, illustrates the challenges of developing and managing the waters of the Nile River and its tributaries, lakes and wetlands equitably among its 10 riparian countries. Ethiopia, the major source of the Nile but one of the poorest countries in the Nile Basin, has recently begun to implement plans to harness more Nile water through hydroelectric and irrigation development both for national use and for transboundary development as part of the Nile Basin Initiative. The Ethiopian government and communities, by using different management approaches and resources, are trying to boost water, energy and food production, strengthen conservation efforts and mitigate potential repercussions of water resources development. These initiatives and programs have not been comprehensively examined. In this study, the editors address these and other issues surrounding water resources management in all economic and water sectors in Ethiopia within the setting of the Nile Basin, the first comprehensive treatment of this subject. The wide scope of this book is consistent with the tenets of integrated water resources management, which demand that all water uses be managed in an integrated fashion for optimum and sustainable benefits to all water users, both humans and ecosystems. This book reveals the impacts of various resource management approaches and practices in Ethiopia and the Nile Basin. Specifically, it examines how deforestation and prevailing land use practices have exacerbated soil aridity and flood events, why irrigated agriculture and hydropower development have caused floodplain degradation, livelihood hardships and water-related diseases, where industrial and agricultural development is increasingly polluting water resources, how household water supplies can be obtained through rainwater harvesting and the dependence on hydropower reduced through alternative energy sources and how misguided government policies have impeded efforts to deal with these and other challenges. Results reveal dynamic interrelationships between these processes and identify the human and environmental driving forces, which must be understood in effective integrated water resources management. Another unique contribution of this book is the examination of the role of government and communities in managing water resources in Ethiopia. Results show that the top-down approach used by the socialist Derg government in soil and water conservation and social programs exacerbated water problems and reduced community participation. Moreover, the failure of its economic program reduced agricultural production, increasing dependency on relief food and further impeding community initiatives in soil and water conservation activities. Many elements of central planning persist in spite of the decentralization drive by the current government, but there is evidence that integration of the top-down and bottom-up approaches to water resources management is necessary (and feasible) to strengthen and up-scale programs to the national level. The book identifies a number of customary water and soil management practices and institutions that may strengthen especially community-based rainwater harvesting, small-scale irrigation, reforestation, soil and water conservation and flood control efforts. This is an important book for researchers and students of resources management, rural development, hydrology and African studies.
Indigenous Knowledge And Change In African Agriculture
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Author : William M. Adams
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997
Indigenous Knowledge And Change In African Agriculture written by William M. Adams and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Rainwater Smart Agriculture In Arid And Semi Arid Areas
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Author : Walter Leal Filho
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2017-12-28
Rainwater Smart Agriculture In Arid And Semi Arid Areas written by Walter Leal Filho and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-12-28 with Science categories.
This book introduces state-of-the-art approaches, methods and research, focusing on smart management of rainwater. In addition, it provides an overview of projects from across the world, illustrating how rainwater-smart management has been implemented in drylands. Focusing on the scientific perspective it demonstrates how rural dryland agriculture can be improved. It also documents the wealth of rainwater-smart know-how available today, and replicates and transfers results to other countries and regions, to encourage cross-sector interactions among various stakeholders, such as practitioners from governmental and public organisations, policy- and decision-makers, and teaching staff from academic scientific institutions. The contributors showcase vital lessons learned from research, field projects and best-practice examples. They address the integrated use of rainwater harvesting management with landscape restoration practices and water-, and climate-smart agriculture for food security and poverty alleviation in arid and semi-arid areas. Original research, combined with the contributors’ synthetic approach, lays a foundation for new concepts and ideas. Through case studies and research reports, the book discusses all the relevant issues necessary for the comprehensive analysis and successful implementation of the technologies in rainwater management. Highlighting the working principles and technical recommendations with regard to cost-efficient rainwater-smart solutions, it is of interest to practitioners. It is also a valuable resource for academic specialists, professionals and students, since many development agencies are funding rainwater harvesting for irrigation purposes.