1.2 Contact details of resource persons and institutions involved in the assessment and documentation of the Approach

1.3 Conditions regarding the use of data documented through WOCAT

The compiler and key resource person(s) accept the conditions regarding the use of data documented through WOCAT:

Yes

1.4 Reference(s) to Questionnaire(s) on SLM Technologies

2.1 Short description of the Approach

Ordering a land user through the act to implement the SWC.

2.2 Detailed description of the Approach

Detailed description of the Approach:

Aims / objectives: The overall purpose of this approach was (and still is) to make the land user aware of SWC, as it was obvious that he does not intend to solve the problem of soil erosion by himself. The objective was to convince the land user to implement the technology (water run-off control planning) by building the necessary soil conservation works (via watercourses and contours and explaining in detail to him what this technology comprises:

Stages of implementation: first to make the necessary surveys from which the watercourses could be designed, then to construct the watercourse. Thirdly the watercourses must be established with a perennial grass and lastly the land user must see to it that the necessary contours are surveyed and constructed and maintained. It was also explained to the land user (farmer) that the Provincial Department of Agriculture Technical division could provide him with services regarding the planning surveying and design of the soil conservation works. The major objective was to convince the farmer that if he did not comply with the directive, legal steps could be taken against him. Fortunately, he was convinced and put in an application for a water run-off control plan after he harvested his crop in 1992. Due to a shortage in personnel, surveying only started in November 1993.

2.3 Photos of the Approach

2.5 Country/ region/ locations where the Approach has been applied

2.6 Dates of initiation and termination of the Approach

2.7 Type of Approach

• project/ programme based

2.8 Main aims/ objectives of the Approach

The Approach focused on SLM only

1.) Construction of watercourses 2.) Establish grass in the watercourses 3.) Construction of contours

The SLM Approach addressed the following problems: The attitude of the farmer and to prevent conflict. To convince the farmer to give his co-operation without treading him with legal steps.

2.9 Conditions enabling or hindering implementation of the Technology/ Technologies applied under the Approach

3.1 Stakeholders involved in the Approach and their roles

3.2 Involvement of local land users/ local communities in the different phases of the Approach

	Involvement of local land users/ local communities	Specify who was involved and describe activities
initiation/ motivation	none
planning	none
implementation	none
monitoring/ evaluation	none
Research	none

3.3 Flow chart (if available)

3.4 Decision-making on the selection of SLM Technology/ Technologies

Specify who decided on the selection of the Technology/ Technologies to be implemented:

• SLM specialists alone

Explain:

directive (top-down). Directive from the act after discussed with the land user.

Decisions on the method of implementing the SLM Technology were made by by SLM specialists alone (top-down). directive (top-down). Including discussions with farmer

4.1 Capacity building/ training

Was training provided to land users/ other stakeholders?

Yes

Form of training:

• farmer-to-farmer

Subjects covered:

Informal regarding how to maintain the soil conservation works and how to cultivate the lands with contours.

4.2 Advisory service

Do land users have access to an advisory service?

Yes

Specify whether advisory service is provided:

• on land users' fields

Describe/ comments:

Convincing and persuasion; Key elements: Understanding of how the technology function, Important aspects of maintenance, Technical support free of charge; 1) Advisory service was carried out through: government's existing extension system 2) Advisory service was carried out through: government's existing extension system; Extension staff: mainly government employees 3) Target groups for extension: land users (one); Activities: Explaining how the technology function.

Advisory service is totally inadequate to ensure the continuation of land conservation activities; A huge amount of cultivated land needs protection through this technology. The government cannot offer enough personnel to deliver the service.

4.4 Monitoring and evaluation

Is monitoring and evaluation part of the Approach?

Yes

Comments:

technical aspects were ad hoc monitored through observations

area treated aspects were ad hoc monitored through observations

There were several changes in the Approach as a result of monitoring and evaluation: The farmer is well informed how the technology function as well as how to maintain it.

5.1 Annual budget for the SLM component of the Approach

If precise annual budget is not known, indicate range:

• 2,000-10,000

Comments (e.g. main sources of funding/ major donors):

Approach costs were met by the following donors: government (national - Subsidy scheme): 70.0%; other (land owner (farmer)): 30.0%

5.3 Subsidies for specific inputs (including labour)

If labour by land users was a substantial input, was it:

• paid in cash

Comments:

Contractor

5.4 Credit

Was credit provided under the Approach for SLM activities?

No

6.1 Impacts of the Approach

6.3 Sustainability of Approach activities

Can the land users sustain what has been implemented through the Approach (without external support)?

• no

If no or uncertain, specify and comment:

Not the approach itself but the effect of the approach.

6.4 Strengths/ advantages of the Approach

Strengths/ advantages/ opportunities in the land user’s view
Trigger what he already planned to do and implement the technology (How to sustain/ enhance this strength: Sound maintenance)

Strengths/ advantages/ opportunities in the compiler’s or other key resource person’s view
Supported by legislation (How to sustain/ enhance this strength: Sound persuasion skills)

6.5 Weaknesses/ disadvantages of the Approach and ways of overcoming them

Weaknesses/ disadvantages/ risks in the land user’s view	How can they be overcome?
Dislike of law enforcement	Sound persuasion skills from inspector
Resistance to cooperate	Sound persuasion skills from inspector

Weaknesses/ disadvantages/ risks in the compiler’s or other key resource person’s view	How can they be overcome?
Great possibility for confrontation	Sound persuasion skills

7.1 Methods/ sources of information