Kader Baba
Research Associate / Country Programme Manager - Benin
Kader manages TMG’s work programme in Benin, building on over 15 years of experience in development cooperation. His research focuses on innovative knowledge sharing approaches such as the Tem Sesiabun Gorado model, a farmer-led approach for sharing knowledge on good agricultural practices.
Against the odds: Advancing land tenure and synergies at COP16
Knowledge that lasts: Repurposing farmer-led extension models in Benin
Info Brief
Strengthening social participation in the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification
Strengthening civil society participation is key for inclusive governance and effective land restoration outcomes. COP16 can advance civil society participation in UNCCD processes and foster consensus for reform, and momentum must carry into COP17.
Written by Frederike Klümper
Published on Dec 10, 2024
Policy Brief
Secure land tenure: the key to climate resilience? Strengthening land rights in climate change adaptation and mitigation policies.
This policy paper argues for the integration of land rights into global and national climate policies.
Written by Land Governance Team
Published on Oct 31, 2024
Report
Land Rights: A Powerful Foundation for Climate Action and Justice
This discussion paper analyses the various linkages between land rights and climate action.
Written by Land Governance Team
Published on Oct 30, 2024
Report
The significance of community-level land and forest governance institutions for land restoration and land degradation neutrality programmes: A case study of Bua catchment area in Malawi
TMG and Total LandCare Malawi implemented the GSW project activities to Malawi. The study , examined tenure rights in Bua catchment area within the context of national efforts to achieve LDN by protecting Mchinji Forest Reserve and Kasungu National Park.
Written by Washe Kazungu, Kader Baba, Frederike Klümper, Jephthah Maliro
Published on Jul 16, 2024
Working Paper
Opportunities for enhancing recognition of tenure rights for community forests: The case of Loita Community Forest in Narok County, Kenya
Examining the contribution of community forests to national Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) and land restoration targets: a follow-up to the implementation of the UNCCD Decision 26/COP.14 on land tenure.
Written by Washe Kazungu, Check Abdel Kader Baba, William Onura, Frederike Klümper
Published on Jan 31, 2024
Working Paper
The role of community forests in national LDN and land restoration programmes: A case study of community forest parcels in Taita Taveta County, Kenya
Examining the contribution of community forests to national Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) and land restoration targets: a follow-up to the implementation of the UNCCD Decision 26/COP.14 on land tenure.
Written by Washe Kazungu, Frederike Klümper, Check Abdel Kader Baba
Published on Sep 19, 2023
Working Paper
Responsible land governance in LDN programmes: The risks of decoupling forest conservation from legitimate tenure rights in Madagascar
Examining the challenges to safeguard and integrate legitimate tenure rights in management and policy decisions: a follow-up to the implementation of the UNCCD Decision 26/COP.14 on land tenure.
Written by Check Abdel Kader, Baba, Frederike Klümper, Harifidy Rakoko Ratsimba, Washe Kazungu, Jes Weigelt
Published on Sep 19, 2023
Working Paper
Responsible land governance in LDN programmes - Malawi Case Study
Monitoring the impact of Land Degradation Neutrality measures on legitimate tenure rights of forest-adjacent communities: a follow-up to the implementation of the UNCCD Decision 26/COP.14 on land tenure.
Written by Washe Kazungu, Check Abdel Kader Baba, Frederike Klümper, Jes Weigelt
Published on Aug 03, 2023
Policy Brief
Le modèle Tem Sesiabun Gorado
Une approche de mise à l‘échelle des innovations agricoles au Bénin
Written by Check Abdel Kader Baba, Larissa Stiem-Bhatia and Ismail M. Moumouni
Published on Oct 17, 2022
Policy Brief
The Tem Sesiabun Gorado (TSG) model
An innovate farmer-to-farmer knowledge transfer approach
Written by Check Abdel Kader Baba, Larissa Stiem-Bhatia and Ismail M. Moumouni
Published on Oct 17, 2022
Info Brief
Transforming food systems from the bottom up
How locally developed social innovations can strengthen enabling environments for soil restoration
Written by Larissa Stiem-Bhatia, Jes Weigelt and Kader Baba
Published on Jul 13, 2022
Report
Responsible Land Governance in Land Degradation Neutrality Programmes: Insights from Benin and Kenya
Global Soil Week 2021 Synthesis Report
Written by Check Abdel Kader Baba, Brian Washe Kazungu, Jes Weigelt & Anna Kramer
Published on May 06, 2022
Working Paper
Governance foncière responsable dans les programmes de la NDT au Bénin
Ce rapport de la Global Soil Week 2021 fait le suivi des effets des mesures de la neutralité en matière de dégradation des terres sur la gouvernance foncière au Bénin
Written by Kader Baba, Anna Kramer, Charles Tamou
Published on Feb 07, 2022
Working Paper
Responsible Land Governance in LDN Programmes - Benin
This report from the Global Soil Week 2021 monitors the effects of Land Degradation Neutrality measures on land governance in Benin.
Written by Kader Baba, Anna Kramer, Charles Tamou
Published on Dec 17, 2021
Info Brief
Global Soil Week - Benin Pilot Study
Info brief on the Benin pilot study of the Global Soil Week project for sustainable soil management and responsible land governance
Written by Oscar Schmidt, Check Abdel Kader Baba
Published on Sep 29, 2021
Technical Guide
The Tem Sesiabun Gorado model - A farmer-led knowledge diffusion approach to promote sustainable agriculture in northern Benin
This guide is designed to facilitate understanding, and implementation of the Tem Sesiabun Gorado (TSG) model, a farmer-led knowledge diffusion approach.
Written by Check Abdel Kader Baba, Dr. Ismail Moumouni Moussa
Published on Oct 05, 2020
Technical Guide
Modèle Tem Sesiabun Gorado - Une approche de partage des connaissances sur les bonnes pratiques agricoles
Approche de gestion durable des terres
Written by Check Abdel Kader Baba, Dr. Ismail Moumouni Moussa
Published on Aug 17, 2020
Technical Guide
Approche de diffusion des connaissances et competences sur la gestion durable des terres et l’adapatation aux changements climatiques (GDT/ACC) au Benin - Guide de facilitation des rencontres de concertation villageoise
C’est un outil de facilitation conçu pour les techniciens et agents de vulgarisation agricole. Il s’inspire de l’expérimentation pilote du modèle TSG réalisée dans les villages de Kabanou et Sinawongourou.
Written by Check Abdel Kader Baba
Published on Mar 24, 2020
Technical Guide
Approche de diffusion des connaissances et competences sur la gestion durable des terres et l’adapatation aux changements climatiques (GDT/ACC) au Benin - Guide de facilitation des rencontres de selection des agriculteurs-relais
C’est un outil de facilitation conçu pour les techniciens et agents de vulgarisation agricole. Il s’inspire de l’expérimentation pilote du modèle TSG réalisée dans les villages de Kabanou et Sinawongourou.
Written by Check Abdel Kader Baba
Published on Mar 20, 2020
Working Paper
Reaching farmers beyond project beneficiaries - The Tem Sesiabun Gorado model for improving farmer-to-farmer extension approaches
In sub-Saharan Africa, an estimated 750 million hectares of land are affected by soil degradation, constituting an area 20 times the size of Germany. This affects about 180 million people, or roughly the combined populations of France, Germany, and Poland.
Written by Check Abdel Kader Baba, Nicolas Patt
Published on May 15, 2019