Tag: forest management
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Common-pool resources, livelihoods, and resilience : critical challenges for governance in Cambodia
Abstract: This paper examines strategic policy choices and governance challenges facing Cambodia‘s forests and fisheries. Policy support for community-based management depends on governance reforms that address issues of stakeholder representation, mechanisms of accountability, and institutional capacity. Author(s): Ratner, Blake D. Source(s): , IFPRI discussion paper; 1149 v, 14 p IFPRI discussion paper 1149 Published: 2011…
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Rights, responsibilities and resources : examining community forestry in south Asia
Abstract: This paper shows that decentralized management of forests can reduce forest loss in developing countries. It also suggests that clarity over rights, local monitoring and recognition of differences in intra-community needs are issues that require policy support to meet livelihood expectations. Author(s): Shyamsundar, Priya; Ghate, Rucha Source(s): , SANDEE working papers; WP 59-11 16…
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Module 15: Using ICT to improve forest governance
Abstract: This module of the ICT in Agriculture sourcebook uses the World Bank Framework for Forest Governance to assess the potential of ICT applications to address different aspects of forest governance. Topics include transparency, accountability, public participation and forest administration. Author(s): Castrén, Tuukka; Pillai, Madhavi Source(s): , [30] p., ill., tabs Published: 2011 World bank.…
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Decentralization and community forest management in Burkina Faso : constraints and challenges
Abstract: This study examines the constraints of a decentralizing, participatory forest management program in Burkina Faso. Forest management groups found their authority weakened by limited local competence and a lack of transparency and accountability. Author(s): Coulibaly-Lingani, P. Source(s): , International forestry review; vol. 13, no. 4 p. 476-486 International forestry review vol. 13, no. 4…
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CIPEC : Center for the study of institutions, population and environmental change
Abstract: CIPEC studies processes of change in forest environments as mediated by institutional arrangements, demographic factors, and other major human driving forces. CIPEC activities include interdisciplinary training and research. Its focus is on the Western Hemisphere. Author(s): Indiana University Source(s): , Published: 2011 Indiana university, Bloomington, IN [etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.indiana.edu/~cipec/
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The Center for people and forests (RECOFTC)
Abstract: RECOFTC is an international organization with a vision of local communities actively managing forests in Asia and the Pacific to ensure optimal social, economic, and environmental benefits. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 The Center for people and forests (RECOFTC), Bangkok (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.recoftc.org/site/
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Decentralization and REDD+ in Brazil
Abstract: Central states will be accountable for REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) money, and may keep a significant share. Supporters of decentralization argue that centralized implementation of REDD+ will be ineffective and inefficient. Author(s): Toni, Fabiano Source(s): , Forests; 2 p. 66-85, ill., graphs, tabs Forests 2 Published: 2011 MDPI. Open access…