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Connecting Community Action and Science to Combat Desertification: Evaluation of a Process
Authors:M Seely  P Moser
Institution:(1) Desert Research Foundation of Namibia, Windhoek, Namibia
Abstract:Combating desertification requires the involvement of many people ranging from communities who experience the effects on a daily basis and scientists attempting to understand the biophysical and socio-economic causes and consequences of desertification, to developers and policy makers on all levels. In many instances, however, the understanding, approaches and actions of these different groups contradict rather than support one another. Over the period 2000 to 2002, a conference process undertaken in southern Africa brought together communities, scientists, and development workers to test the concept that they could connect and work together to combat desertification, given an appropriate framework. The conference was a success, and communities, scientists and developers did exchange experience, knowledge and information. Many lessons were learned, although some pitfalls were experienced. Time, funding, enhanced communication, and good will are the primary ingredients for ensuring that different sectors complement one another in their efforts to combat desertification.
Keywords:alternative livelihoods  capacity building  combating desertification  community inter- action  conference process  information exchange  traditional knowledge  training
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