Tag: natural resources development

• International journal of the commons / International association for the study of the commons (IASC)

  Abstract: As an interdisciplinary peer-reviewed open-access journal, the IJC is dedicated to furthering the understanding of institutions for use and management of resources that are (or could be) enjoyed collectively. Author(s): IASC Source(s): , Published: 2007 IASC, Bloomington, IN (English ISBN/ISSN: /1875-0281 Link: http://www.thecommonsjournal.org/index.php/ijc/index

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  January 1, 2007

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  Capacity Building, community participation, environmental management, Governance, information management, natural resources, natural resources development

• 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

• 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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  January 1, 2002

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  community participation, environmental management, mali, natural resources development, rural planning

• Realities or rhetoric? : revisiting the decentralization of natural resources management in Uganda and Zambia

  Abstract: The reasoning underlying decentralization reforms for natural resource management in east and southern Africa is analysed, using cases from Uganda and Zambia. There may be better ways for establishing local environmental management. Author(s): Lind, Jeremy; Cappon, Jan Source(s): , vi, 80 p. Published: 2001 ACTS press, Nairobi (English ISBN/ISSN: 9966-41-110-0/ Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20050317082423/http://www.acts.or.ke/Rhetoric.htm

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  January 1, 2001

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  community participation, decentralization in government, environmental management, institution building, Local Government, natural resources, natural resources development, natural resources policy, resources conservation, Sustainable development, Uganda, zambia