Factors driving utilization patterns of marshlands in the vicinity of South-Kivu urban agglomerations based on Rapid Assessment of Wetland Ecosystem Services (RAWES)

Chuma, Géant Basimine; Mondo, Jean M.; Karume, Katcho; Mushagalusa, Gustave Nachigera; Schmitz, Serge

doi:10.1016/j.envc.2021.100297

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“…The agriculture contribution to GHG emission is related to the expansion of cropping to forest areas in search of more fertile lands since Congolese agriculture is still extensive, with less external farm inputs [40]. In eastern DRC, there is also a rapid conversion of wetlands into farmlands, altering its ability to sequestrate the carbon [41,42].…”

Section: Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Emissionsmentioning

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Current Practices and Prospects of Climate-Smart Agriculture in Democratic Republic of Congo: A Review

Karume

Mondo²,

Chuma³

et al. 2022

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Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) is one of the innovative approaches for sustainably increasing the agricultural productivity, improving livelihoods and incomes of farmers, while at the same time improving resilience and contributing to climate change mitigation. In spite of the fact that there is neither explicit policy nor practices branded as CSA in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), farmers are utilizing an array of farming practices whose attributes meet the CSA criteria. However, the intensity, distribution, efficiency, and dynamics of use as well as the sources of these technologies are not sufficiently documented. Therefore, this review paper provides a comprehensive evidence of CSA-associated farming practices in DRC, public and private efforts to promote CSA practices, and the associated benefits accruing from the practices as deployed by farmers in the DRC. We find evidence of progress among farming communities in the use of practices that can be classified as CSA. Communities using these practices are building on the traditional knowledge systems and adaptation of introduced technologies to suit the local conditions. Reported returns on use of these practices are promising, pointing to their potential continued use into the future. While progressive returns on investment are reported, they are relatively lower than those reported from other areas in sub-Saharan Africa deploying similar approaches. We recommend for strategic support for capacity building at various levels, including public institutions for policy development and guidance, extension and community level to support uptake of technologies and higher education institutions for mainstreaming CSA into curricula and training a generation of CSA sensitive human resources.

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Section: Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Emissionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Current Practices and Prospects of Climate-Smart Agriculture in Democratic Republic of Congo: A Review

Karume

Mondo²,

Chuma³

et al. 2022

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“…Despite both provinces having high poverty and unemployment rates, South Kivu has faced significantly higher challenges due primarily to armed conflict and insecurity, which caused a mass rural exodus and increased impoverishment [14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31]. Being around Bukavu town, Kabare has recorded a rise in demand for land, leading to rapid marshland conversion for growing food [32]. In Kabare, 65% of marshland farmers are women, and the income generated from vegetable sales has contributed to women's financial autonomy [33].…”

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Determinants of credit-seeking among women farmers in southeastern Democratic Republic of Congo

Balasha

Fyama

Lenge

et al. 2023

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Smallholder women farmers play a crucial role in agricultural food production and rural development but have limited access to the necessary productive resources. This study sheds light on factors associated with credit-seeking among smallholder women farmers in the Democratic Republic of Congo, explores priority areas for credit allocation, and investigates the role of Village Savings and Loan Associations in providing mutual financial assistance. We collected data from 232 women marshland farmers in Kabare, South Kivu, and Mulungwishi, Upper Katanga, through interviews and two focus groups. Findings indicate that more female farmers in Upper Katanga (60%) intended to seek credit than in South Kivu (48%). Their intention to do so was associated with factors such as age, discussion with fellow farmers, landholding status perception, market access, income generated, and decision-making within the household. Further, findings showed that the absence of microfinance institutions, the lack of credit-related information, and stereotypes around women are considered major limiting factors to accessing credit. This situation has prompted 35% of women farmers to engage in Village Savings and Loan associations, enabling them to support each other and overcome financing challenges. Although there is a notable contrast between the two study areas and the type and amount of credit needed, purchasing agricultural inputs to enhance agricultural productivity is the primary focus for most farmers. The findings provide directions for formulating policies and initiatives that support financial inclusion and offer credit products that meet the specific needs of farmers to sustain inclusive rural development.

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“…They applied to site selection, tourism, and habitat (Yuan et al, 2022). Among these studies, the work by Chuma et al (2021) stands out, which applies the AHP to analyze the suitability of land use for agroforestry around the Itombwe Nature Reserve (RNI) in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo; Sari et al (2020) apply the AHP to assess the suitability of the site for beekeeping to increase the productivity of the activity; and Bartzas and Komnitsas (2019) use the AHP to propose a holistic methodology that integrates life cycle analysis and environmental risk assessment to identify the most sustainable practices of sustainable agricultural management at a regional level on the island of Aegina, Greece.…”

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Determining Priority and Sustainable Strategies in Agribusiness Management using an Analytic Hierarchy Process model

Agripino,

Maracajá,

Batalhão

2023

BAR, Braz. Adm. Rev.

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Determining priority and sustainable strategies in agribusiness management using an Analytic Hierarchy Process model" published by BAR -Brazilian Administration Review [Data set]. Mendeley Data. https://data.mendeley.com/datasets/362vp4yyw9/1. The authors claim that they do not have authorization from the ECF platform to make the survey data available to the public. BAR -Brazilian Administration Review encourages data sharing but, in compliance with ethical principles, it does not demand the disclosure of any means of identifying research subjects.Plagiarism Check: BAR maintains the practice of submitting all documents received to the plagiarism check, using specific tools, e.g.: iThenticate.Peer review: is responsible for acknowledging an article's potential contribution to the frontiers of scholarly knowledge on business or public administration. The authors are the ultimate responsible for the consistency of the theoretical references, the accurate report of empirical data, the personal perspectives, and the use of copyrighted material. This content was evaluated using the double-blind peer review process. The disclosure of the reviewers' information on the first page is made only after concluding the evaluation process, and with the voluntary consent of the respective reviewers.

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Factors driving utilization patterns of marshlands in the vicinity of South-Kivu urban agglomerations based on Rapid Assessment of Wetland Ecosystem Services (RAWES)

Cited by 10 publications

References 34 publications

Current Practices and Prospects of Climate-Smart Agriculture in Democratic Republic of Congo: A Review

Current Practices and Prospects of Climate-Smart Agriculture in Democratic Republic of Congo: A Review

Determinants of credit-seeking among women farmers in southeastern Democratic Republic of Congo

Determining Priority and Sustainable Strategies in Agribusiness Management using an Analytic Hierarchy Process model

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