Struggle for control over wetland resources in Zimbabwe

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Wetlands are key resources for both agriculture and grazing in the drylands of Africa. They are often central to local contests for control and access. The article examines the struggle for control over wetland resources in Zimbabwe by exploring means by which different local actors have made claims over dambo resources for both agriculture and grazing. The impact of the state, mediated through environmental legislation, technical research, and development projects, is also examined. A case study of resource management conflict is presented that highlights the political and economic dimensions of wetland control for grazing use.

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