Having worked on SLM issues and after reading this, it is clear that there are multiple development benefits that come out of such initiatives.

There is a definite imperative for the development community to start finding leavers such as these and use them to address development challenges faced by the poor. SLM can be used as a catalyst for SDG implementation, it can also be used to efficiently use resources for multiple outcomes. The UNCCD/GM's Land Degradation Neutrality initiative is one such programme we should look to for such development results.

Thanks for sharing this - any eye opener!