Tag: community organization
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Managing natural resources for sustainable livelihoods : uniting science and praticipation
Abstract: Shows how management of local resources can be done best by the local community for the local community. Presents successful new approaches to collective decision-making and principles of good practice. Covers common property, protected areas, forests, soil and water management. Author(s): Pound, Barry Source(s): , xx, 252 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2003 Earthscan…
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Governing the commons : the evolution of institutions for collective action
Abstract: [PARTIAL PREVIEW] In this pioneering book Elinor Ostrom tackles one of the most enduring and contentious questions of positive polical economy, whether and how the exploration of common-pool resources can be organized in a way that avoids both excessive consumption and administrative cost. Author(s): Ostrom, Elinor Source(s): , xviii, 281 p., ill. repr Published:…
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Decentralization of governance and development
Abstract: A critical discussion of decentralization in developing and transition countries is presented. In their fight against the central state, free market advocates and community governance proponents often ignore that community failures may be as serious as market failures or government failures. Author(s): Bardhan, Pranab Source(s): , Journal of economic perspectives (JEP); Vol. 16, No.…
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Local economic development : new generations of actors, policies and instruments : a summary report prepared for…
Abstract: In this overview of trends in local economic development in sub-Saharan Africa, three categories of local economic development initiatives are distinguished: (1) community based economic development; (2) business or enterprise development; and (3) locality development. Author(s): Helmsing, Albertus Hendrikus Johannes Source(s): , p. 59-78 draft papers Published: 2001 Human development resource network (HDRNet), [S.l.]…