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Community-based natural resource management

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Publication date
29/06/1995
Number of Pages
48
Language:
English
Type of Publication:
Studies
Focus Region:
Global
Focus Topic:
Land / Water / Resource Management
Type of Risk:
Biological & environmental
Type of Risk Managment Option:
Risk reduction/mitigation
Commodity:
Crops
Author
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
Organization
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

Natural resources are the foundation from which rural poor people can overcome poverty. However, planners and implementers of natural resource development projects do not always profit from the lessons learned – either information is lost or it is not easily accessible or changing circumstances may limit its value. Whatever the reason, learning from the past still makes sense. Knowledge does not wear out – although it is sometimes difficult to find, synthesize and use. It is against this challenging background that IFAD has targeted learning as one of its key products.