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Knowledge-based Entry Point for Enhancing Community Participation in Integrated Watershed Management

author(s) Wani, S P - Sahrawat, K L - Sreedevi, T K - Pardhasaradhi, G - Dixit, S
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Wani, S P and Sahrawat, K L and Sreedevi, T K and Pardhasaradhi, G and Dixit, S (2009) Knowledge-based Entry Point for Enhancing Community Participation in Integrated Watershed Management. In: Best-bet Options for Integrated Watershed Management Proceedings of the Comprehensive Assessment of Watershed Programs in India, 25-27 July 2007, ICRISAT Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh,India
Knowledge-based Entry Point for Enhancing Community Participation in Integrated Watershed Management

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Abstract

Introducing watershed development program to the community has always been recognized as an important activity. This is done through what are called ‘entry point activities’ (EPA) in the parlance of watershed literature. It involves building the rapport with the community, strengthening and sustaining it through out the program and beyond. Knowledge-based EPAs are found more e)ective to build rapport with the community by ensuring tangible economic bene*ts for the community

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