Rural Self‐Reliance in Bondolfi, Zimbabwe: the role of beekeeping

Nel, Etienne; Illgner, Peter M.; WlLKlNS, K.; Robertson, Mark P.

doi:10.1111/j.1475-4959.2000.tb00004.x

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“…However, developmental schemes provide mixed results and a number failed because they were based on honeybeee colonies imported from Europe or Australasia (Lohr, 1998;Nel et al, 2000). Additional reasons for failure were the lack of appropriate socioeconomical models, low support from local government, and the absence of a support strategy.…”

Section: Developmental Projectsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Is there a need for conservation of honeybees in Africa?

2009

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-Honeybees are native to Africa and Europe but have been spread worldwide as the basis for an apicultural industry. To date, large and diverse wild populations only remain in Africa. On this continent the beekeeping industry is relatively undeveloped and relies on trapping swarms from wild populations to constitute the managed stocks. Bee breeding is seldom practiced. The situation is therefore different from that of Europe or North America where wild or feral honeybees have almost disappeared and this distinction is important when assessing the conservation status of African honeybees. While African honeybees appear to be more resistant to major diseases, the history of honeybee populations worldwide suggests that their conservation is a necessity. After analyzing the threats to which honeybees are exposed in Africa, we argue that preventive conservation measures are required to maintain the present favorable situation and avoid the declines in populations experienced elsewhere.conservation / honeybee / Apis / Africa / diseases / beekeeping

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Section: Developmental Projectsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Is there a need for conservation of honeybees in Africa?

2009

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“…Several commentators have stressed that to be sustainable any new direction should ideally build on local initiative and self-reliance (Clay 1996, Taylor 1999, i.e. on what already exists at the local level, a core principle also advocated in the small, medium and micro-enterprise literature (Nel et al 2000, UNDP South Africa 2003. Ultimately, a combination of both strong domestic and export markets that allow for diversification and choice will assist in minimising livelihood risk due to dependence on and fluctuations in any single market (Terry 1999).…”

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confidence: 98%

“…In contrast, the demands of the export trade and formal markets, particularly in terms of quantity of product delivered, seldom allow the same degree of flexibility. Flexibility should thus be viewed as a strength rather than a weakness of local markets (Nel et al 2000).…”

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Invisible but viable: recognising local markets for non-timber forest products

2007

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An emphasis on global markets for non-timber forest products (NTFPs) often overshadows attention to the local trade in many traditionally important products. Inattention to local markets can result in diminished appreciation of their role in supporting livelihoods and potentially lead to further marginalisation of the low-income groups involved. This paper draws on the literature and the research experience of the authors in three different regions of the world to demonstrate the significance of local markets for NTFPs and to build a case for recognising and strengthening support to them. Discussion includes: features of these markets and current trends favouring them; the benefits they bring to producers and traders; their comparative advantages and disadvantages in relation to their role in strengthening livelihoods; and the policy reforms and development support required to improve them. We conclude that a combination of both strong local and export markets permits diversification and choice, assisting poor local people to minimise livelihood risk due to dependence on any single market.Invisibles mais viables: reconnaître les marchés locaux pour les produits forestiers autres que le bois S.SHACKLETON,P.SHANLEY et O.NDOYE L'accent sur les marchés globaux pour les produits forestiers autres que le bois (NTPFs) obscurcit souvent l'attention qui devrait être portée au commerce local pour nombre de produits traditionnellement importants. Le manque d'attention portée aux marchés locaux peut résulter en une appréciation diminuée de leur rôle dans le soutien des populations locales, et ammener potentiellement à une marginalisation aggravée des groupes locaux à maigres revenus impliqués. Cet article puise dans la littérature et l'expérience de recherche des auteurs dans trois régions différentes du monde, pour prouver l'importance des marchés locaux pour les NTPFs, et pour former un dossier pour appeler à leur reconnaissance et leur fortification. Le débat inclut: les traits de caractère de ces marchés et les courants actuels les favorisant, les bénéfices qu'ils apportent aux producteurs et aux commerçants, leur avantages et désavantages reliés à leur rôle pour solidifier les revenus, et les réformes de politique et le support de développement nécessaire pour les améliorer. Il en est conclu qu'une combinaison des marchés locaux forts et des marchés d'exportation permet une diversification du choix, aide les populations locales démunies à minimiser le risque auquel leurs revenus sont vulnérables dû à leur dépendance sur un marché unique.Invisibles pero viables: localización de mercados locales para productos forestales no maderables S. SHACKLETON, P. SHANLEY y O. NDOYE En cuanto a los productos forestales no maderables (PFNMs), un énfasis sobre los mercados globales hace olvidar a menudo la importancia del comercio local para muchos productos que tengan una importancia tradicional. Esta falta de atención a los mercados locales puede llevar a una infravaloración del papel que juegan en el sustento de los habitantes local...

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“…7. For example, Nakazato (1999) and Nel et al (2000) dealt with development projects deeply related to women. However, they hardly men tioned the impact of projects on women in detail.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The first point is usually called 'indigenous knowledge,' such as 'tradi tional' rural technology (e. g. Adams et al 1994) and 'traditional' productive activities (e. g. Nel et al 2000) in project sites. Generally speaking, local people are well accustomed to so-called ' traditional' skills, so that 'indigenous knowl edge' is regarded as an effective method to pro mote people's participation in not only produc tive work, but also its management.…”

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What is ^|^lsquo;the Local^|^rsquo; in Women's Participation The Contexts of Two Development Programs in Samoa

Kuramitsu

2001

Geogr. Rev. Jpn, Ser B

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Abstract:In these two decades, interest in 'local' has gradually increased in development theory and practice. 'Participation,' one of the most prominent concepts in emphasizing 'local,' has the purpose of implementing development projects based on people's needs at local level. Such needs are assumed to consist of 'local' factors. However, there are many meanings of 'the local' in development practice, and most of them are likely to converge on social and cultural aspects. This article attempts to examine factors influencing women's participation in two development programs in Samoa, in order to reconsider the meanings of 'the local' in relation with development practice. Comparing the two programs, factors influencing the possibility of women's participation were derived from various aspects; from human relations among the group to economic conditions in both individual households and residential villages. On the other hand, women's motivations to participate were basically determined by cultural norms. As a consequence, it is apparent that factors affecting the situations of women's participation are considerably diverse in terms of the projects themselves and women's daily lives. To comprehend the meanings of `the local,' it is necessary to consider the scales and the contents, which are regarded as 'local' in development practice.

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Rural Self‐Reliance in Bondolfi, Zimbabwe: the role of beekeeping

Cited by 12 publications

References 6 publications

Is there a need for conservation of honeybees in Africa?

Is there a need for conservation of honeybees in Africa?

Invisible but viable: recognising local markets for non-timber forest products

What is ^|^lsquo;the Local^|^rsquo; in Women's Participation The Contexts of Two Development Programs in Samoa

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