A growing concern about the limited impact of agricultural research and development on natural-resources management (NRM) and livelihoods in the highlands of East and Central Africa led to the establishment in 1995 of the African Highlands Initiative, with a mandate to develop methodologies for integrated NRM and institutionalise them in partner organisations. Emerging lessons show that a combination of innovative approaches is necessary for enhanced uptake of NRM practices. These approaches include working with strategic partners and multidisciplinary teams; involving multiple stakeholders; adopting appropriate entry points based on farmers' priorities; and use of linked technologies with complementary and synergetic effects.
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1080/09614524.2010.513727Altmetric score:
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Publication year
2010
Authors
Mowo G J; Opondo C J; Nyaki A; Adimassu, Z.
Language
English
Keywords
research and development, highlands, ecosystem, stakeholders
