This paper presents a case study of how three agencies and local farmers have responded to complexities of implementing mutually consistent policies for achieving objectives of growth, equity, and resource conservation in a regional watershed project area in an erosion zone in Cauca, Colombia. It...
Ashby, J.A.
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Pachico, Douglas H.
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[Co-ordinating the planning and implementation for growth and equity objectives in rural development agencies: A case studies from Colombia]
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Co-ordinating the planning and implementation for growth and equity objectives in rural development agencies: A case studies from Colombia
Deforestation due to farmland expansion, fragile soils, undulating terrain, and heavy seasonal rains makes the highlands of Ethiopia vulnerable to soil erosion. The diverse terrain of the rural highlands requires spatially explicit investments in land management structures. This paper utilizes re...
Schmidt, E.
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Zemadim, Birhanu
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[Expanding sustainable land management in Ethiopia: scenarios for improved agricultural water management in the Blue Nile]
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Expanding sustainable land management in Ethiopia: scenarios for improved agricultural water management in the Blue Nile
Climate change has resulted in increased vulnerability of smallholder farmers in marginal areas of Zimbabwe where there is limited capacity to adapt to changing climate. One approach that has been used to adapt to changing climate is in-field water harvesting for improved crop yields in the semi-...
Nyamadzawo, George
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Wuta, Menas
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Nyamangara, Justice
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Gumbo D
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[Opportunities for optimization of in-field water harvesting to cope with changing climate in semi-arid smallholder farming areas of Zimbabwe]
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Opportunities for optimization of in-field water harvesting to cope with changing climate in semi-arid smallholder farming areas of Zimbabwe
This study was conducted on Eutric Nitisols of Holeta Agricultural Research Center (HARC) in the humid highlands of Ethiopia. The main objective was to assess the effect of tillage and crop residue management on runoff, soil loss and wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) yield over three years (2009–2011)...
Adimassu, Zenebe
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Alemu, G.
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Tamene, L.
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[Effects of tillage and crop residue management on runoff, soil loss and crop yield in the humid highlands of Ethiopia]
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Effects of tillage and crop residue management on runoff, soil loss and crop yield in the humid highlands of Ethiopia
The humid tropics are exposed to an unprecedented modernisation of agriculture involving rapid and mixed land-use changes with contrasted environmental impacts. Afforestation is often mentioned as an unambiguous solution for restoring ecosystem services and enhancing biodiversity. One consequence...
Lacombe, Guillaume
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Ribolzi, Olivier
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Rouw, Anneke de
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Pierret, A.
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Latsachak, K.
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Silvera, N.
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Dinh, R.P.
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Orange, D.
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Janeau, Jean L.
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Soulileuth, B.
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Robain, H.
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Taccoen, A.
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Sengphaathith, P.
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Mouche, E.
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Sengtaheuanghoung, Oloth
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Tran Duc, T.
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Valentin, Christian
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[Contradictory hydrological impacts of afforestation in the humid tropics evidenced by long-term field monitoring and simulation modelling]
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Contradictory hydrological impacts of afforestation in the humid tropics evidenced by long-term field monitoring and simulation modelling
Rehabilitation of large valley bottom gullies in developing countries is hampered by high cost. Stopping head cuts at the time of initiation will prevent large gullies from forming and is affordable. However, research on practices to control shallow gully heads with local materials is limited. Th...
Addisie, Meseret B.
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Langendoen, E.J.
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Aynalem, D.W.
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Ayele, Getaneh K.
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Tilahun, S.A.
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Schmitter, Petra
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Mekuria, Wolde
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Moges, M.M.
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Steenhuis, Tammo S.
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[Assessment of practices for controlling shallow valley-bottom gullies in the sub-humid Ethiopian Highlands]
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Assessment of practices for controlling shallow valley-bottom gullies in the sub-humid Ethiopian Highlands
The Ethiopian government has been implementing a land restoration program that aimed to restore degraded ecosystems and double agricultural productivity throughout the country since 2010. However, the success of the restoration program has been limited due to the lack of integrating gully erosion...
Zegeye, Assefa D.
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Steenhuis, Tammo S.
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Mekuria, Wolde M.
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Dagnaw, D.C.
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Addisse, M.B.
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Tilahun, Seifu A.
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Kasse, T.A.
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[Effect of gully headcut treatment on sediment load and gully expansion in the sub humid Ethiopian Highlands]
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Effect of gully headcut treatment on sediment load and gully expansion in the sub humid Ethiopian Highlands
This paper reviewed the prospects for climate-smart agriculture (CSA) development and promotion in West Africa as well as lessons learnt and challenges with a focus on climate change and variability. It was evident from the literature that West Africa is vulnerable to climate change and variabili...
Partey, Samuel T.
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Zougmoré, Robert B.
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Ouédraogo, Mathieu
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Campbell, Bruce M.
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[Developing climate-smart agriculture to face climate variability in West Africa: challenges and lessons learnt]
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Developing climate-smart agriculture to face climate variability in West Africa: challenges and lessons learnt
Egah Janvier
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Baco Mohamed Nasser
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Akponikpè, Pierre B.I.
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Djenontin, André Jonas
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Moutouama Fidèle T.
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Tossou Rigobert
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Fatondji, Dougbedji
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Koala, Saidou
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Assogba, Perceval
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Kimaro, Anthony A.
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Sokpon Nestor
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[Impacts of water and soil conservation strategies on households’ food security in North West of Benin.]
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Impacts of water and soil conservation strategies on households’ food security in North West of Benin.
To tackle the problem of soil erosion and moisture stress, the government of Ethiopia introduced a yearly mass campaign where communities get together and implement various soil and water conservation (SWC) and water harvesting (WH) practices. Although the interventions are believed to have reduc...
Yaekob, Tesfaye
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Tamene, Lulseged
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Gebrehiwot, Solomon G.
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Demissie, Solomon S.
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Adimassu, Zenebe
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Woldearegay, Kifle
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Mekonnen, Kindu
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Amede, Tilahun
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Abera, Wuletawu
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Recha, John W.
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Solomon, Dawit
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Thorne, Peter J.
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[Assessing the impacts of different land uses and soil and water conservation interventions on runoff and sediment yield at different scales in the central highlands of Ethiopia]
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Assessing the impacts of different land uses and soil and water conservation interventions on runoff and sediment yield at different scales in the central highlands of Ethiopia