Transforming Konso towards Green Economy through Integrated Land Management

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

2. A Brief Background about Konso Woreda

3. A Brief Literature Review
3.1. Definition of Key Concepts
3.1.1. Land
3.1.2. Land Degradation
3.2. Major Cause of Land Degradation
3.3. Impact of Land Degradation

4. Conceptual Framework

5. What are the Drivers of Land Degradation in Konso?
5.1. High Population Growth
5.2. High Demand for Land Resources
5.3. Poverty
5.4. Current Generations’ Work Ethics and Attitude
5.5. Motivation to Expand Territories (Informal Institutions)
5.6. Cultural Practices
5.7. Climate Change (Rainfall Variability, Drought)
5.8. Formal Institutions

6. What are the Pressures that Cause Land Degradation in Konso?
6.1. Over Intensive Land Use
6.2. Deforestation and Removal of Natural Vegetation
6.3. Soil Erosion
6.4. Reduction of the Quantity and Quality of Water Resource

7. State of Quality of Land Resource in Konso

8. What are the Impacts of Land Degradation in Konso?
8.1. Impact on Ecosystem Services
8.2. Impact on Livelihood
8.2.1. Impact on physical Asset
8.2.2. Impact on Financial Asset
8.2.3. Impact on Natural Asset
8.2.4. Impact on Human Capital
8.2.5. Impact on Social Capital

9. What Is Being Done and How Effective Is It?
9.1. Soil and Water Conservation
9.2. Livelihood Diversification

10. Where is the Woreda Heading? (Conclusion)

11. What Actions Could Be Taken for a More Sustainable Future? (Recommendations)

References