Identification of potential areas for out-scaling sustainable land management options in West Asia, North Africa, and Central Asia

Abstract

Water scarcity and land degradation are among the most important factors affecting agricultural production and sustainability in the West Asia and North Africa (WANA) region and in Central Asia (CA). Various sustainable land management (SLM) technologies that help conserve and better use natural resources and hence improve the incomes and livelihoods of farmers are available and being adapted to these regions. However, to achieve better adoption by farmers and to ensure positive results from implementation, the SLM technologies in WANA and CA need to be disseminated on a large scale. Identifying the potential areas to target the implementation of selected SLM practices is necessary to help decision makers and facilitate the out-scaling process.