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Research and education for sustainability in a beekeeping project in sub-Saharan Africa

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  • F. Nazzi
  • D. Annoscia
  • S. Del Fabbro
  • F. Del Piccolo

Abstract

Support to small farmers is at the heart of the fight against poverty. However, the continuous provision of support poses a major challenge which greatly affects the sustainability of development-related projects. Using a research and education approach, in which beekeeping was introduced into the curriculum of two secondary schools, we tested the potential of knowledge transfer as a means of promoting beekeeping. In this paper, we show that, with an educational program tailored to the audience needs, knowledge transfer and self-start-ups ensure better sustainability than material support. We further discuss the implications of these results in the sustenance of beekeeping as a development-related activity. Copyright Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht 2014

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  • F. Nazzi & D. Annoscia & S. Del Fabbro & F. Del Piccolo, 2014. "Research and education for sustainability in a beekeeping project in sub-Saharan Africa," Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, Springer, vol. 16(3), pages 619-632, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:endesu:v:16:y:2014:i:3:p:619-632
    DOI: 10.1007/s10668-013-9497-2
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