Principles and processes for enhancing sustainable rural livelihoods: Collaborative learning in Uganda

被引:17
作者
Butler, Loma Michael [1 ]
Mazur, Robert E. [1 ]
机构
[1] Iowa State Univ, Ctr Sustainable Rural Livelihoods, Ames, IA 50011 USA
关键词
food security; rural livelihoods; agriculture; diversification; partner organizations; sustainable development; Africa; Uganda;
D O I
10.1080/13504500709469758
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
Livelihood diversification is essential to food security and improved incomes for human development in African rural communities. Uganda's agrarian economy suffers from limited diversification, environmental degradation, low incomes, and multifaceted negative impacts of AIDS. Efforts to stimulate and support innovation in agricultural production technology, forms of social organization, and poor markets are essential elements in promotion of sustainable rural livelihoods. Iowa State University's Center for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods and its partner organizations are applying a multi-dimensional approach to engage Uganda farmers and rural leaders in community-based learning and capability strengthening. We describe the role played by livelihood diversification and explore the promotion of sustainable livelihoods through scholarship with praxis. Sustainable livelihoods concepts are examined as a means to better understand contemporary African rural development. We identify principles and processes critical to achieving sustainable livelihoods. Their application is highlighted based on our early collaborative experience, including a discussion of the complexities associated with entering into balanced partnerships required for a successful community-based program. We explore the value of social science perspectives and processes for strengthening rural development in developing countries.
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页码:604 / 617
页数:14
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