Replication and scaling up: Where to from here?

Abstract

Synopsis: The concepts of replication, and scaling-up are being increasingly promoted as important elements of efforts to combat desertification and arrest and reverse land degradation by donors, governments, and non-governmental and community organizations. In this chapter the opportunities, problems and prospects for scaling - up and replication are discussed. Key Points The proven practices described in this book include practical, on-the-ground measures as well as legislative and policy initiatives that have been effective. Where success has been observed with a demonstrable development dividend there is a desire to advance that success on a larger scale through scale-up and replication The more common questions posed by the international development community are: how can successful ideas be grown and adapted to other regions, countries and sectors, in order to fast track progress towards development goals, including arresting and reversing land degradation? Communicated effectively, success stories can create a demand driven approach whereby communities actively seek opportunities to apply proven technologies and management models in their communities. The examples outlined in this book are from a wide range of environments and social and political systems and should provide encouragement to local communities both within the countries from which the Case Studies are drawn.