Survival In The Sahel

Practical examples and data show how past development strategies have contributed to the deteriorating socio-economic and environmental conditions of the Sahel zone of Africa. It also shares some of the success stories, recommending new development approaches and presenting some alternative ways to deal with the present Sahelian situation

The sahel; Geographic overview; Historical overview; Population; Agricultural production; Climate and natural resources; Environmental degradation; Women and the struggle for survival; Sustainable development; Problems in sub-Saharan Africa to be Addressed bu agricultural research; Mali: a typical sahelian country; The economy; The political situation; Environmental and socio political problems; Agriculture; Quality seed for the sahel.

Euforic presents the full text of an article entitled "Survival in the Sahel: Problems with Applying Participatory Methods," by Christiane Kahrmann. The article discusses the causes of desertification, survival with external aid, and the implementation of participatory methods in which the affected populations have a say in designing and implementing development projects.

How do people adapt and survive in the harsh environment of the drought-prone Sahelian region to the south of the Sahara desert? The author attempts to answer this by examining choices facing farmers in this region. The work includes a discussion of the choice of crops, attempts to improve yields, investments made in equipment, and effects of these decisions on the family and household organization.

This book sketches the emergence and history of Niger, showing how its component societies were influenced by changes in the physical environment, the introduction of beliefs, and patterns of world trade. It presents a sharply drawn portrait of factors shaping the contemporary Sahelian nation.