NGOs in helping combat natural resources degradation in the Amhara regional state: an overview
2003
Akalewold Bantirgu (Christian Relief Development Association, Addis Abeba (Ethiopia))
NGO operation country wide has seen a gradual transformation from a mere self-operation to operation in partnership with government agencies and communities. Amhara region is not an exception to this. Likewise, NGO engagement in natural resources which started with self-operated physical and reforestation conservation activities has adopted the integrated approach. Based on lessons of the past, there is a collective will to assist communities to adopt sustainable natural resource management (NRM) interventions that contribute to poverty alleviation. NGOs feel that their focus on biannual and perennial crop production, where the agro-ecology allows, is more environment friendly and has to be mainstreamed and encouraged. The different demands and pressures on NGOs, to participate in annual, field and cereal crop production extension activities has to appreciate the other activities as well. Recently introduced regional policies in the Amhara Region appear to have promising provisions in favor of natural resources management interventions by NGOs. NGOs feel it is possible to make a positive impact on the natural resources management base of the amhara region. Genuine commitment and effective coordination are vital prerequisites for this to happen
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