This book brings together a collection of papers on Indigenous Social Security Systems
(ISSS) in ... more This book brings together a collection of papers on Indigenous Social Security Systems (ISSS) in Southern and West Africa. The chapters of the book are written by various researchers and policy-makers who have an interest in ISSS matters in Africa. The authors contend that ISSS should constitute an important basis for the formulation of public policies in Africa. The background to this book involved a process of conceptualising a research project on ISSS in several countries in Southern and West Africa followed by the implementation of a research phase and thereafter, documentation of the findings. This introductory chapter of the book retraces the stages that led to this final product.
This book analyzes the state and management of national parks in Africa. It discusses the state o... more This book analyzes the state and management of national parks in Africa. It discusses the state of ecosystems of national parks in the continent and assesses the capacity of environmental leadership and management to positively impact on biodiversity conservation in national pakrs. The book also examines the economic, social, and environmental performance of national parks in Africa and the role of stakeholders in the reailzation of the anticipated benefits of national parks in Africa. A number of key challenges facing the sustainability of national parks in the contin
Many countries in the world, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), are battling with fundamenta... more Many countries in the world, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), are battling with fundamental sustainable development challenges such as widespread poverty, hunger, food and nutrition insecurity and limited access to vital social services like education and healthcare. Climate change impacts during the past decades have exacerbated the situation in the region and pushed several policy-makers, researchers and the international community to vigorously search for appropriate development models that can help to effectively fix the problems in a sustainable manner. The concept of circular economy (CE) has received wide recognition as a feasible accelerator of sustainable development in the world. CE is based on three main principles: controlling finite stock of natural resources and regenerating natural systems; closing loops; and designing out waste. Employing a mixed methodological approach, the paper examines the importance and relevance of the CE model to SSA, with particular re...
ABSTRACT There is increased interest in the academic world with regards to tree and shrub species... more ABSTRACT There is increased interest in the academic world with regards to tree and shrub species richness and diversity within the Miombo Woodlands and to determine the potential for biodiversity conservation. This study assessed species richness, diversity, dominance ...
... Several alternative terms have been suggested for prod-ucts from man-made vegetation types, s... more ... Several alternative terms have been suggested for prod-ucts from man-made vegetation types, such as forest garden products (Senanayake 1999), non-timber plantation products (Ros-Tonen 2000) or agroforestry products (Ottens 1999). ...
... Tanzania Emmanuel B. Musamba1, Yonika M. Ngaga2, Emmanuel K. Boon3 and Richard A. Giliba4 ...... more ... Tanzania Emmanuel B. Musamba1, Yonika M. Ngaga2, Emmanuel K. Boon3 and Richard A. Giliba4 ... economy. They are natural assets which make significant contributions to the Tanzania's national economy (Munishi et al. 2003; URT 2007). ...
An ethonobotanical study was conducted to document the traditional use of plants and to find out ... more An ethonobotanical study was conducted to document the traditional use of plants and to find out the potential economic value of plants used by the indigenous 'Bankariya'people of Central Nepal. Personal interviews and group discussions were conducted to gather information on the indigenous knowledge of this ethnic group. A checklist of 'categories of plant use'was developed and used to identify, categorize and document plant species in the Twanrakhola community. Altogether, 109 plant species belonging to 49 families and 84 ...
This book brings together a collection of papers on Indigenous Social Security Systems
(ISSS) in ... more This book brings together a collection of papers on Indigenous Social Security Systems (ISSS) in Southern and West Africa. The chapters of the book are written by various researchers and policy-makers who have an interest in ISSS matters in Africa. The authors contend that ISSS should constitute an important basis for the formulation of public policies in Africa. The background to this book involved a process of conceptualising a research project on ISSS in several countries in Southern and West Africa followed by the implementation of a research phase and thereafter, documentation of the findings. This introductory chapter of the book retraces the stages that led to this final product.
This book analyzes the state and management of national parks in Africa. It discusses the state o... more This book analyzes the state and management of national parks in Africa. It discusses the state of ecosystems of national parks in the continent and assesses the capacity of environmental leadership and management to positively impact on biodiversity conservation in national pakrs. The book also examines the economic, social, and environmental performance of national parks in Africa and the role of stakeholders in the reailzation of the anticipated benefits of national parks in Africa. A number of key challenges facing the sustainability of national parks in the contin
Many countries in the world, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), are battling with fundamenta... more Many countries in the world, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), are battling with fundamental sustainable development challenges such as widespread poverty, hunger, food and nutrition insecurity and limited access to vital social services like education and healthcare. Climate change impacts during the past decades have exacerbated the situation in the region and pushed several policy-makers, researchers and the international community to vigorously search for appropriate development models that can help to effectively fix the problems in a sustainable manner. The concept of circular economy (CE) has received wide recognition as a feasible accelerator of sustainable development in the world. CE is based on three main principles: controlling finite stock of natural resources and regenerating natural systems; closing loops; and designing out waste. Employing a mixed methodological approach, the paper examines the importance and relevance of the CE model to SSA, with particular re...
ABSTRACT There is increased interest in the academic world with regards to tree and shrub species... more ABSTRACT There is increased interest in the academic world with regards to tree and shrub species richness and diversity within the Miombo Woodlands and to determine the potential for biodiversity conservation. This study assessed species richness, diversity, dominance ...
... Several alternative terms have been suggested for prod-ucts from man-made vegetation types, s... more ... Several alternative terms have been suggested for prod-ucts from man-made vegetation types, such as forest garden products (Senanayake 1999), non-timber plantation products (Ros-Tonen 2000) or agroforestry products (Ottens 1999). ...
... Tanzania Emmanuel B. Musamba1, Yonika M. Ngaga2, Emmanuel K. Boon3 and Richard A. Giliba4 ...... more ... Tanzania Emmanuel B. Musamba1, Yonika M. Ngaga2, Emmanuel K. Boon3 and Richard A. Giliba4 ... economy. They are natural assets which make significant contributions to the Tanzania's national economy (Munishi et al. 2003; URT 2007). ...
An ethonobotanical study was conducted to document the traditional use of plants and to find out ... more An ethonobotanical study was conducted to document the traditional use of plants and to find out the potential economic value of plants used by the indigenous 'Bankariya'people of Central Nepal. Personal interviews and group discussions were conducted to gather information on the indigenous knowledge of this ethnic group. A checklist of 'categories of plant use'was developed and used to identify, categorize and document plant species in the Twanrakhola community. Altogether, 109 plant species belonging to 49 families and 84 ...
Uploads
Books
(ISSS) in Southern and West Africa. The chapters of the book are written by various
researchers and policy-makers who have an interest in ISSS matters in Africa. The authors
contend that ISSS should constitute an important basis for the formulation of public
policies in Africa. The background to this book involved a process of conceptualising a
research project on ISSS in several countries in Southern and West Africa followed by
the implementation of a research phase and thereafter, documentation of the findings.
This introductory chapter of the book retraces the stages that led to this final product.
Papers
(ISSS) in Southern and West Africa. The chapters of the book are written by various
researchers and policy-makers who have an interest in ISSS matters in Africa. The authors
contend that ISSS should constitute an important basis for the formulation of public
policies in Africa. The background to this book involved a process of conceptualising a
research project on ISSS in several countries in Southern and West Africa followed by
the implementation of a research phase and thereafter, documentation of the findings.
This introductory chapter of the book retraces the stages that led to this final product.