This paper focuses on the conceptual evolution of wate rshed management within the context of an action research program operating in the highlands of eastern Af rica, as informed by both theory and practice. After situating the AHI watershed program within th e global context, the paper explores the conceptual underpinnings of watershed management within AHI. The paper summarizes progress made thus far in conceptualizing “watershed issues” (NRM problems at landscape or watershed scale and related incentives) and “stakeholders”, and how such clarifications hav e helped to operationalize “integration” and “participation” in watershed management. By discussi ng these concepts one by one in the context of an implementation process, the influence of practice ( approaches and lessons) on th e program’s conceptual development are brought to light. The paper concludes w ith a discussion of implications for agricultural R&D in the eastern African region.
Publication year
2022
Authors
German, L.; Mansoor H A; Alemu G; Mazengia W; Amede, T.; Stroud A
Language
English
Keywords
watershed management
