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Author(s): Kasyoki J

Title: Evolution of the ASB Programme

Publication: ICRAF, Nairobi Kenya p17

Year: 2002

Type: Other Public awareness and information products

Abstract: Evolution of the programme

At International Centers Week 1990, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) inquired about prospects of developing a CGIAR system-wide programme to develop alternatives to slash-and-burn agriculture. In February 1992, the United Nations Development Programme addressed this issue through an inaugural workshop funded by UNDP held in Porto Velho, Rondônia, Brazil, with 26 environmental policymakers and research leaders from eight tropical countries, five non-governmental organizations (NGOs), six international centers, three regional research organizations and six donor agencies. Participants concluded that a global effort was indeed needed and decided to establish a consortium on Alternatives to Slash and Burn Agriculture, which became better known by its acronym, ASB. Participants set the broad basis for collaboration, selected eight benchmark sites, formed a governing body and assigned ICRAF the convening role (ASB, 1994a global strategy).

The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) also supported the programme and developed it as one of its system-wide initiatives in 1994. Funding was provided by the Global Environment Facility (GEF). The International Centre for Research in Agroforestry (ICRAF) took the leadership to implement the programme due to the close link between agroforestry options and alternatives to unsustainable slash-and-burn practices. It is noteworthy that ASB is the first (and still one of very few) systemwide integrated natural resource management (INRM) programmes of the CGIAR. ASB is being looked upon as a model for their continued development. The first CGIAR Review of Systemwide Programmes with an Ecoregional Approach (the Henzell Review of 2000) suggests that these reviews could be a strong influence on the broader CGIAR audience regarding ASB as a successful prototype for INRM.

Keywords: ASB, Slash-and-Burn, Evolution,

Corresponding Author: Joyce Kasyoki (J.Kasyoki@cgiar.org)

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Author(s):	Kasyoki J
Title:	Evolution of the ASB Programme
Publication:	ICRAF, Nairobi Kenya p17
Year:	2002
Type:	Other Public awareness and information products
Abstract:	Evolution of the programme At International Centers Week 1990, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) inquired about prospects of developing a CGIAR system-wide programme to develop alternatives to slash-and-burn agriculture. In February 1992, the United Nations Development Programme addressed this issue through an inaugural workshop funded by UNDP held in Porto Velho, Rondônia, Brazil, with 26 environmental policymakers and research leaders from eight tropical countries, five non-governmental organizations (NGOs), six international centers, three regional research organizations and six donor agencies. Participants concluded that a global effort was indeed needed and decided to establish a consortium on Alternatives to Slash and Burn Agriculture, which became better known by its acronym, ASB. Participants set the broad basis for collaboration, selected eight benchmark sites, formed a governing body and assigned ICRAF the convening role (ASB, 1994a global strategy). The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) also supported the programme and developed it as one of its system-wide initiatives in 1994. Funding was provided by the Global Environment Facility (GEF). The International Centre for Research in Agroforestry (ICRAF) took the leadership to implement the programme due to the close link between agroforestry options and alternatives to unsustainable slash-and-burn practices. It is noteworthy that ASB is the first (and still one of very few) systemwide integrated natural resource management (INRM) programmes of the CGIAR. ASB is being looked upon as a model for their continued development. The first CGIAR Review of Systemwide Programmes with an Ecoregional Approach (the Henzell Review of 2000) suggests that these reviews could be a strong influence on the broader CGIAR audience regarding ASB as a successful prototype for INRM.
Keywords:	ASB, Slash-and-Burn, Evolution,
Corresponding Author:	Joyce Kasyoki (J.Kasyoki@cgiar.org)
Download publication:	EVOLUTION OF ASB PROGRAMME (327 KB)
Region:	Global