s:931:"%T Revitalizing grassroots knowledge systems: farmer learning cycles in AGILE: developing landcare ideals through AGILE 
%A Tanui J K 
%X Landcare is an approach to community-based environmental management. It is based on local voluntary groups working collectively and in partnership with local government units to foster better land management for improved livelihood. The African Grassroots Innovation for Livelihoods and the Environment (AGILE) is a spin-off movement applied to the eastern African context but rooted in the principles and ideals of Landcare. These include a shared conservation ethic and philosophy manifest through local collective action, local ownership and grassroots innovations (local issues, resources and solutions), flexibility and adaptability at all levels, voluntary and partnership-based and sustainability as defined by a “triple bottom line” of stewardship, profitability and community 
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