The complex and dynamic interlinks between natural resource management
(NRM) and development have long been recognized by national and
international research and development organizations and have generated
voluminous literature. However, much of what is available in the form of
university course books, practical learning manuals and reference
materials in NRM is based on experiences from outside Africa. Managing
Natural Resources for Development in Africa: A Resource Book provides an
understanding of the various levels at which NRM issues occur and are
being addressed scientifically, economically, socially and politically.
The book's nine chapters present state-of-the-art perspectives within a
holistic African context. The book systematically navigates the tricky
landscape of integrated NRM, with special reference to Eastern and
Southern Africa, against the backdrop of prevailing local, national,
regional and global social, economic and environmental challenges. The
authors' wide experience, the rich references made to emerging
challenges and opportunities, and the presentation of different tools,
principles, approaches, case studies and processes make the book a rich
and valuable one-stop resource for postgraduate students, researchers,
policymakers and NRM practitioners. The book is designed to help the
reader grasp in-depth NRM perspectives and presents innovative guidance
for research design and problem solving, including review questions,
learning activities and recommended further reading. The book was
developed through a writeshop process by a multi-disciplinary team of
lecturers from the University of Nairobi, Egerton University, Kenyatta
University, the University of Zimbabwe, the University of Malawi,
Makerere University and the University of Dar es Salam. In addition,
selected NRM experts from regional and international research
organizations including the World Agroforestry Center (ICRAF), the
Africa Forest Forum, RUFORUM, IIRR and the International Development
Research Centre (IDRC) participated in the writeshop and contributed
material to the book.
