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04511nam a22003257a 4500 |
| 001 - CONTROL NUMBER |
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68463 |
| 003 - CONTROL NUMBER IDENTIFIER |
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MX-TxCIM |
| 005 - DATE AND TIME OF LATEST TRANSACTION |
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20250120152407.0 |
| 008 - FIXED-LENGTH DATA ELEMENTS--GENERAL INFORMATION |
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250116s2024 rh ||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d |
| 040 ## - CATALOGING SOURCE |
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| Original cataloging agency |
MX-TxCIM |
| 041 ## - LANGUAGE CODE |
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| Language code of text/sound track or separate title |
eng |
| 110 2# - MAIN ENTRY--CORPORATE NAME |
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| Corporate name or jurisdiction name as entry element |
BioHub TRUST |
| 9 (RLIN) |
37877 |
| 245 14 - TITLE STATEMENT |
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| Title |
The role of culture in transforming individuals, communities, and agrifood systems : |
| Remainder of title |
the role of community dialogues of elders |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) |
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| Place of publication, distribution, etc. |
[Zimbabwe] : |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc. |
CGIAR, |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc. |
2024. |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION |
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| Extent |
20 pages |
| 500 ## - GENERAL NOTE |
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| General note |
Open Access |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. |
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| Summary, etc. |
The Community Dialogue of Elders (CDE) was established under the Agroecology Initiative (AEI) in Zimbabwe to facilitate agroecological transformation by integrating Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) with modern agroecological practices. Led by Biohub Trust in collaboration with CIMMYT, the Initiative aims to leverage the wealth of traditional knowledge possessed by elders, spiritual leaders, and local authorities to foster sustainable agricultural practices, promote social equity, and drive behavior change. The dialogues in Mbire and Murehwa districts focused on key themes such as traditional agricultural practices, governance of natural resources, gender inclusion, intergenerational knowledge transfer, human-wildlife conflict management, and integration of modern agroecological techniques. A carefully structured process was followed to establish the CDE, including stakeholder engagement, agenda-setting, and capacity-building efforts. Traditional leaders, spiritual figures, women, youth, and local government authorities were actively involved to ensure inclusivity and legitimacy. The dialogues emphasized the critical role of cultural practices in fostering ecological stewardship and social cohesion, highlighting rituals such as seed sanctification and rain-making as essential mechanisms for sustaining agroecosystems. The communication plan, developed to support these dialogues ensures that information flows effectively across different levels of governance and community structures. It emphasizes structured engagement, feedback loops, and capacity-building to enhance participation, motivation, and long-term behavior change. Traditional communication methods, complemented by modern tools, were used to disseminate information and gather feedback, ensuring cultural sensitivity and inclusiveness. The CDE aligns with the broader aspirations of the Agroecology Living Landscapes (ALLs) approach by promoting co-design and knowledge integration. The CDE fosters Trust and community buy-in by involving key opinion leaders such as elders and spiritual guides, which are critical for successful agroecological transformation. However, challenges remain, particularly in ensuring greater gender equity and addressing structural barriers faced by women and youth. The findings from the Vision to Action (V2A) report (Sibanda et al., 2024) underscore the importance of leveraging local actors and participatory processes to bridge these gaps and create a more inclusive food system. Key lessons from the CDE process highlight the importance of cultural relevance, stakeholder ownership, and intergenerational knowledge transfer in driving sustainable change. Integrating traditional and modern knowledge systems, policy support, and resource allocation presents an opportunity to scale the Initiative across other communities. The CDE offers a model for promoting socially inclusive, culturally grounded agroecological transitions in Zimbabwe by institutionalizing the dialogues and fostering partnerships between local leaders and government authorities. |
| 546 ## - LANGUAGE NOTE |
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| Language note |
Text in English |
| 597 ## - CGIAR Initiative |
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| CGIAR Initiative |
Agroecology |
| CGIAR Action areas |
Systems Transformation |
| CGIAR Impact area |
Climate adaptation & mitigation |
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Environmental health & biodiversity |
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Gender equality, youth & social inclusion |
| Donor or Funder |
CGIAR Trust Fund |
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Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) |
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Ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangères (MEAE) |
| CGSpace handle |
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/169476 |
| 650 #7 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM |
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| Topical term or geographic name as entry element |
Agroecology |
| 9 (RLIN) |
3995 |
| Source of heading or term |
AGROVOC |
| 650 #7 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM |
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| Topical term or geographic name as entry element |
Indigenous peoples' knowledge |
| 9 (RLIN) |
17988 |
| Source of heading or term |
AGROVOC |
| 650 #7 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM |
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| Topical term or geographic name as entry element |
Traditional farming |
| 9 (RLIN) |
6660 |
| Source of heading or term |
AGROVOC |
| 650 #7 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM |
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| Topical term or geographic name as entry element |
Sustainable agriculture |
| 9 (RLIN) |
2327 |
| Source of heading or term |
AGROVOC |
| 650 #7 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM |
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| Topical term or geographic name as entry element |
Social inclusion |
| 9 (RLIN) |
28724 |
| Source of heading or term |
AGROVOC |
| 650 #7 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM |
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| Topical term or geographic name as entry element |
Elderly |
| 9 (RLIN) |
21539 |
| Source of heading or term |
AGROVOC |
| 651 #7 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--GEOGRAPHIC NAME |
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| Source of heading or term |
AGROVOC |
| 9 (RLIN) |
4496 |
| Geographic name |
Zimbabwe |
| 700 1# - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME |
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| 9 (RLIN) |
19177 |
| Personal name |
Chimonyo, V.G.P. |
| Field link and sequence number |
001712688 |
| Miscellaneous information |
Sustainable Agrifood Systems |
| 856 4# - ELECTRONIC LOCATION AND ACCESS |
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| Link text |
Open Access through DSpace |
| Uniform Resource Identifier |
https://hdl.handle.net/10883/35323 |
| 942 ## - ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA) |
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| Koha item type |
Report |
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No |
| Source of classification or shelving scheme |
Dewey Decimal Classification |