Tag: forestry

• Governing Africa’s forests in a globalized world

  Abstract: sl276slmult1In 2008, a workshop on forest governance and decentralization in Africa was held in Durban, South Africa, with the aim to support African decision-makers at diverse levels to better leverage governance transitions for the benefit of forest communities and society at large. Author(s): German, Laura A.; Karsenty, Alain; Tiani, Anne-Marie Source(s): , Earthscan forest…

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  Africa, africa south of sahara, community participation, decentralization in government, decision-making, forest management, forest policy, forestry, forestry industry, forestry legislation, Governance, tropical forests, tropical timber

• People, land and water : participatory development communication for natural resource management

  Abstract: Author(s): Bessette, Guy Source(s): , xx, 313 p., ill., 24 cm Published: 2006 Earthscan [etc.], London [etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: 978-1-84407-343-6/ Link: http://www.idrc.ca/openebooks/224-4/

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  January 1, 2006

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  Africa, Asia, communication process, community participation, environmental management, farmers, forestry, mass communication, Middle East, natural resources, popular participation, resources conservation

• 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

• Commerce, Kings and local government in Uganda : decentralizing natural resources to consolidate the central state

  Abstract: This study explores the decentralization of forest management powers in Uganda in order to determine the extent to which powers have shifted to popularly elected and downwardly accountable local governments. The experience of decentralization in Uganda’s forestry sector is highly uneven. Author(s): Muhereza, Frank Emmanuel Source(s): , Environmental governance in Africa working papers; 8…

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  community participation, decentralization in government, environmental management, forest management, forestry, Governance, illegality, natural resources, natural resources policy, privatization, Uganda

• 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…

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  community participation, Conflict, decentralization in government, environmental management, forest management, forestry, forestry legislation, Local Government, natural resources, natural resources policy, nepal