Browsing by Author "Bah, Alagie"

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    Factors Influencing Agroforestry Practices Adoption in the Central River Region Of the Gambia
    (Elsevier, 2024-08-10) Muthee, Kennnedy; Wainaina, Priscilla; Duguma, Lalisa; Mucheru-Muna, Monica; Mutune, Jane; Foundjem-Tita, Divine; Bah, Alagie; Minang, Peter; Majale , Christine
    The world’s multiple landscape crises have placed agroforestry among the cost-effective nature-based solutions with numerous ecological, social, and economic benefits. This study examined the farmer and land factors influencing the adoption of agroforestry practices in the Gambia’s Central River Region. Stratified random sampling was used to collect primary data from 377 households using semi-structured questionnaires and farmlevel walkabout observations. The study used purposive and snowball sampling methods to engage different key informants. The results indicated that the agroforestry adoption rate in the study area was 52.3 %. Significant differences between the means of agroforestry adopters and non-adopters were observed. Adopters held more land size 0.66ha vs. 0.55ha, owned more livelihood assets (private land and livestock), and had significantly more fenced lands. The binary regression model established that livelihood assets, land size, land fencing, and gender were positively associated with agroforestry adoption in the study area. Conclusively, land-related factors emerged as more predictable determinants of agroforestry adoption than farmer-related factors. Notably, age and education, though important socioeconomic attributes, remained relatively the same between adopters and nonadopters, and were not statistically significant. The study recommends cross-cutting farmer and land-related policies, as well as other interventions to boost agroforestry adoption. It further suggests a follow-up study to quantify the actual cost and benefits associated with agroforestry adoption in the area.
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    Factors Influencing Agroforestry Practices Adoption in the Central River Region of the Gambia
    (Elsevier Inc., 2024-08-01) Muthee, Kennedy; Wainaina, Priscilla; Duguma, Lalisa; Majale, Christine; Muna, Monica Mucheru; Mutune, Jane; Tita, Divine Foundjem; Bah, Alagie; Minang, Peter
    The world's multiple landscape crises have placed agroforestry among the cost-effective nature-based solutions with numerous ecological, social, and economic benefits. This study examined the farmer and land factors influencing the adoption of agroforestry practices in the Gambia's Central River Region. Stratified random sampling was used to collect primary data from 377 households using semi-structured questionnaires and farm-level walkabout observations. The study used purposive and snowball sampling methods to engage different key informants. The results indicated that the agroforestry adoption rate in the study area was 52.3 %. Significant differences between the means of agroforestry adopters and non-adopters were observed. Adopters held more land size 0.66ha vs. 0.55ha, owned more livelihood assets (private land and livestock), and had significantly more fenced lands. The binary regression model established that livelihood assets, land size, land fencing, and gender were positively associated with agroforestry adoption in the study area. Conclusively, land-related factors emerged as more predictable determinants of agroforestry adoption than farmer-related factors. Notably, age and education, though important socioeconomic attributes, remained relatively the same between adopters and non-adopters, and were not statistically significant. The study recommends cross-cutting farmer and land-related policies, as well as other interventions to boost agroforestry adoption. It further suggests a follow-up study to quantify the actual cost and benefits associated with agroforestry adoption in the area.
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    Mangrove Ecosystems Mapping in Parts of Ghana and the Gambia for Sustainable Regeneration and Utilization
    (Anthropocene Coasts, 2025) Muthee, Kennedy; Carsan, Sammy; Bah, Alagie; McMullin, Stepha; Obiri, Beatrice Darko; Kent, Karen; Minang, Peter
    This study was conducted in parts of Ghana and The Gambia using remote sensing and participatory geographic information system (PGIS) to map mangrove vegetation and associated land use land cover types. The selected sites support shellfshery activities, and mangrove loss threatens ecosystem functionality and local communities’ livelihoods. The results revealed that mangroves are more fragmented and declining in Ghana sites, while in The Gambia, they are more extensive and stable, with a clear zonation of Rhizophora and Avicennia species. PGIS revealed that communities value mangrove species diferently, informing the management systems. Avicennia species that were more abundant in Ghana sites were mainly used for livelihood activities such as fuelwood and the construction of fsh traps. Rhizophora species that were more dominant in The Gambia sites have better oyster attachments due to their root systems and were more valued by the shellfshing communities. Triangulated results from remote sensing and PGIS established various drivers and threats to mangrove vegetation, including mangrove dieback, illegal harvesting, soil salinity, land use changes/conversion, waste dumping/pollution, and the efects of climate change. Lessons for sustainable mangrove area co-management included context-specifc interventions based on livelihood needs, continuous community awareness, capacity development for efective mangrove restoration and conservation, and diversifcation of livelihood options. It is also crucial to develop the enabling environment through policies that strengthen co-management, local and national governance systems, and enforcement of existing policies. The study reiterated the value of integrated resource mapping and results validation with stakeholders who are either users or managers of these resources.