Tag: environmental law

• Allocation of government authority and responsibility in tiered governance systems : the case of environment-related laws in Zimbabwe

  Abstract: The political economy of the allocation of legal powers over natural resource management between the Zimbabwean State, rural district councils and local communities is examined with special attention to citizen empowerment. Author(s): Mandondo, Alois; Mapedza, Everisto Source(s): , Environmental governance in Africa working papers; 11 iv, 27 p Environmental governance in Africa working papers…

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  January 1, 2003

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  civil society, community participation, decentralization in government, Empowerment, environmental law, environmental management, Governance, legislation, Local Government, natural resources, natural resources development, zimbabwe

• Decentralization viewed from inside : the implementation of community forests in East Cameroon

  Abstract: The question whether community forests are the best alternative for decentralized management in East Cameroon is examined, using cases from Upper Nyong region, Messamena and Lomié counties. Misunderstandings concerning the “development” of forest populations are highlighted. Author(s): Etoungou, Patrice Source(s): , Environmental governance in Africa working paper series; 12 iv, 28 p., ill., tabs…

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  January 1, 2003

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  cameroon, community participation, decentralization in government, environmental law, environmental management, forest management, forestry, Governance, natural resources, natural resources development, natural resources policy, tropical forests