Essays about: "Kagera and Nyando catchments"

Found 1 essay containing the words Kagera and Nyando catchments.

  1. 1. Participatory watershed management to decrease land degradation and sediment transport in Kagera and Nyando catchments of Lake Victoria basin

    University essay from Tema vatten i natur och samhälle

    Author : James Gunya Kenge; [2009]
    Keywords : Kagera and Nyando catchments; Lake Victoria basin; land degradation; participatory watershed management; policy;

    Abstract : Attention to participatory watershed management is increasing across the developing world as soil erosion continues to degrade agricultural land; reservoirs and irrigation infrastructure are clogged with sediment. The realization of the importance of watersheds is crucial for sustainable utilization especially in developing countries where rural livelihoods and economies are highly dependant on the exploitation of natural resources. READ MORE