Assessing the effectiveness of community-based watershed management practices in reversing land degradation in the Finchwuha watershed, Gojjam, Ethiopia

Mekuriaw, Asnake; Amsalu, Tadesse

doi:10.1080/15715124.2022.2079658

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“…Ong and Ballesteros (2021) evaluate the effectiveness of community-based ecotourism initiatives in the Philippines from a social-ecological systems perspective, highlighting the interplay between community participation, environmental conservation, and tourism sustainability. Ortega and Ramos (2022) assess the impacts of communitybased watershed management initiatives in the Philippines, providing insights into the lessons learned and challenges faced in managing water resources at the local level. Baguio and La Viña (2022) explore the connections between community-based forest management and biodiversity conservation in Mindanao, Philippines, discussing the lessons learned and challenges encountered in sustainable forest management practices.…”

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Empowering Change at the Grassroots: Community-Led Initiatives for Local Environmental Protection

Eslit

2023

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Community-led initiatives have emerged as powerful drivers of change in the realm of local environmental protection. This qualitative study, conducted in Acmac, Iligan City in 2020, delves into the motivations, strategies, challenges, and outcomes of community-led initiatives, shedding light on their transformative potential. Through interviews, participant observations, and document analysis, the study explores the themes of community empowerment, collaborative decision-making, environmental justice, sustainable practices, and policy advocacy. The findings reveal the significance of bottom-up approaches, emphasizing the role of community engagement in achieving environmental sustainability. The study contributes to the literature by filling gaps in understanding and providing insights into the dynamics and effectiveness of community-led initiatives. The implications of the findings extend beyond the local context, highlighting the need for inclusive environmental practices and policy frameworks. By fostering community empowerment and collaborative action, this research sets the stage for future research and the promotion of community-led initiatives worldwide.

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Empowering Change at the Grassroots: Community-Led Initiatives for Local Environmental Protection

Eslit

2023

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“…Experience from various countries reveals that government-led activities in soil conservation and watershed management alone are not sufficient. Hence, it becomes essential to formulate a systematic strategic plan that encourages the voluntary participation of the local communities in these projects (Mekuriaw & Amsalu 2022). Consequently, a prerequisite for any executive plan is the identification of both incentives and barriers to people's participation in SCWMPs.…”

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Barriers to people's participation in watershed intervention projects: perspectives of experts and local communities

Noor,

Tabe,

Salehpour Jam

et al. 2024

AQUA — Water Infrastructure, Ecosystems and Society

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The present study aimed to identify and prioritize people's participation barriers (PPBs) in watershed intervention projects (WIPs), considering the perspectives of both experts and local people in the Dastgerd watershed, Iran. Thirteen important PPBs in the implementation of WIPs were identified in the study. The findings indicated that a lack of participatory guidelines, an expert-oriented decision-making process, and a deficiency in economic incentives during the implementation of WIPs constituted the most crucial PPBs. In addition, according to the two-sample Kolmogorov–Smirnov test, there is a significant difference in the perspectives of the two groups regarding the importance of 60% of PPBs. The biggest differences were observed concerning the two barriers of ‘ignoring people's benefit from the project’ and ‘lack of people consultation and attention to their suggestions’. Given the substantial impact of expert opinions on policy-making in watersheds, any misconceptions they hold regarding barriers and incentives for people's participation can lead to adverse outcomes in the planning of soil and water conservation projects. To address this issue, the establishment of think tanks and the facilitation of brainstorming sessions play a pivotal role in fostering mutual understanding, aligning the perspectives of local people and experts, and making informed decisions to overcome challenges.

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Enhancing watershed management in developing countries: insights from Ethiopia

Naji,

Teka,

Alemu

2024

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Natural resource degradation poses a major challenge to the sustainable livelihoods of farmers in developing countries, hindering progress toward achieving sustainable rural development. Watershed development and management practices (WDMPs) are powerful tools for enhancing sustainable rural development in developing countries. These practices have been shown to significantly improve livelihoods and food security. This research examined how WDM programs help achieve sustainable development in rural areas, focusing on examples from Ethiopia. This study used a systematic literature review (SLR) approach following a PRISMA review protocol. The research question was formulated using the CIMO (context, intervention, mechanisms, and outcomes) approach: “Does the watershed development and management (WDM) initiative lead to sustainable rural livelihoods?” Considering this research question, the findings indicated that WDM contributes to the socioeconomic and environmental sustainability of rural communities. It does this by enhancing households’ livelihood in terms of income generation, employment opportunities, agricultural productivity, and improvements in social services and infrastructure, as evidenced by numerous studies, thereby leading to better livelihoods and food security. This research also emphasizes the importance of community participation and supportive policies and legal frameworks for successful WDM. Overall, the systematic literature review highlights the potential of WDMPs in promoting sustainable rural development in developing countries such as Ethiopia while also highlighting the need for a supportive policy and institutional environment.

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Assessing the effectiveness of community-based watershed management practices in reversing land degradation in the Finchwuha watershed, Gojjam, Ethiopia

Cited by 5 publications

References 49 publications

Empowering Change at the Grassroots: Community-Led Initiatives for Local Environmental Protection

Empowering Change at the Grassroots: Community-Led Initiatives for Local Environmental Protection

Barriers to people's participation in watershed intervention projects: perspectives of experts and local communities

Enhancing watershed management in developing countries: insights from Ethiopia

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