research and innovation for development Harrington, Larry W. Fisher, Myles. text bibliography enk London |a New York Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group c2014 2014 monographic eng

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xiv, 245 pages ; 25 cm. "This volume reviews the evolution of ten years' learning and discovery about water scarcity, livelihoods, and food security within the CGIAR Challenge Program on Water and Food. It draws on the experiences of over 100 projects conducted in ten river basins in the developing world. The book describes how the program's design evolved from an emphasis on water scarcity, water productivity, and water access to an emphasis on using water innovations to improve livelihoods and address development challenges in specific river basins. It shows how the research was used to foster change in stakeholder behavior, linking it to improved knowledge, attitudes, and skills, which were fostered by stakeholder participation, innovation, dialogue, and negotiation. The authors describe development challenges, their drivers and their political context, how to address them through technical, institutional, and policy innovations; and the consequences of change at different scales, time frames on equity, resilience, and ecosystem services. Overall, the work represents a major synthesis and landmark publication for all concerned with water resource management and sustainable development"-- edited by Larry W. Harrington and Myles J. Fisher. Includes bibliographical references and index. Challenge Program on Water and Food. Water resources development International cooperation Water-supply International cooperation Food security International cooperation Agriculture Research International cooperation SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Hydrology HD1691 .W363 2014 333.91 9780415728461 (hardback) 9780415728478 (pbk) 2014007179 DLC 150314 20150314120140.0 28992 eng