Tag: environmental management
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Decentralization, politics, and environment in Uganda
Abstract: The main environmental issues in the decentralization reforms of Uganda with regard to natural resources management (NRM) are identified, including the lack of devolution of powers over NRM and the failure of local governments to exercise their limited powers. Author(s): Bazaara, Nyangabyaki Source(s): , Environmental governance in Africa working paper series; 7 iv, 39…
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Devolution as a threat to democratic decision-making in forestry? : findings from three states in India
Abstract: The conflict between the state devolution policy of Joint Forest Management and the exercise of democratic local control over forest management in India is examined with regard to livelihood and forest quality improvement. Author(s): Sarin, Madhu; Singh, Neera M.; Sundar, Nandini; Bhogal, Ranu K. Source(s): , Working paper / Overseas development institute (ODI); 197…
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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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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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Decentralization and wildlife management : devolving rights or shedding responsibility? : Bwindi impenetrable national park, Uganda
Abstract: The roles of local institutions involved in natural resource management under the community conservation approach to protected area management around Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda are analysed with special emphasis on effective local participation and empowerment. Author(s): Namara, Agrippinah; Nsabagasani, Xavier Source(s): , Environmental governance in Africa working papers; 9 iv, 43 p.,…
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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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Democratic decentralization of natural resources : institutionalizing popular participation
Abstract: The degree to which natural resource decentralizations have taken place and their measurable social and environmental outcomes are examined, using cases from a number of countries on forestry, wildlife, and water management. Author(s): Ribot, Jesse C. Source(s): , iv, 30 p. Published: 2002 World resources institute (WRI), Washington, DC (English ISBN/ISSN: 1-56973-522-0/ Link: http://pdf.wri.org/ddnr_full_revised.pdf
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Participating or taking control? : an experience in rural planning from Mali
Abstract: This paper describes the steps taken in a project in rural Mali in order to help the Rural Council to consult and engage with their constituents and to apply the concept of social inclusion. It describes the lessons learned from facilitating this iterative, process-led approach. Author(s): Diakité, Mamadou Source(s): PLA notes; (2002)44, p. 23-27,…
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Potential for conflict : community forestry and decentralisation legislation in Nepal
Abstract: Contradictions and conflicts in the Nepalese legislation regarding decentralization and the devolution of powers to local communities over forest resources are analysed. There is a need for more consultation between forest user groups and local, elected institutions. Author(s): Belbase, Narayan; Regmi, Dhrubesh Chandra Source(s): , Talking points; 1/02 38 p., ill., tabs, 25 cm…