Tag: natural resources policy
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Waiting for democracy : the politics of choice in natural resource decentralization
Abstract: This report examines ways in which reforms of decentralization involving natural resources could be designed and implemented in law and in practice to improve their social and environmental outcomes. Author(s): Ribot, Jesse Craig Source(s): , WRI report ix, 140 p., ill., 26 cm WRI report Published: 2004 World resources institute, Washington, DC (English ISBN/ISSN:…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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