Tag: natural resources
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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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Environment, livelihoods and local institutions : decentralization in mainland Southeast Asia
Abstract: This report provides an overview of the decentralization of natural resources decision-making and management in mainland Southeast Asia during the past 20 years. Based on seven case studies, the report analyzes the implications of these reforms for upland ecosystems and livelihoods. Author(s): Dupar, Mairi; Badenoch, Nathan; Dang Thanh, Ha Source(s): , v, 77 p.,…
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Community-based natural resources management : experiences and lessons linking communities to sustainable resource use in different social, economic and ecological conditions in South Africa
Abstract: Lessons are drawn from the TRANSFORM project in South Africa. TRANSFORM helps communities living in or near Kruger Park to develop viable ways of enhancing their livelihoods through community-based nature conservation and ecotourism. Author(s): Turner, Stephen; Collins, Steve; Baumgart, Johannes Source(s): , Research report / Programme for land and agarian studies, School of government,…
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Participatory monitoring and evaluation (PM&E) with pastoralists : a review of experiences and annotated bibliography
Abstract: This report reviews documented experiences, including “grey” literature, on participatory monitoring and evaluation with pastoralists and other livestock-keepers. It is divided into an analytical assessment and an annotated bibliography. Key websites for further information are given in an annex. Author(s): Bayer, Wolfgang; Waters-Bayer, Ann Source(s): , xiv, 89 p., ill., tabs Published: 2002 Deutsche…
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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
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Transforming bureaucracies : institutionalising participation and people centred processes in natural resource management : an annotated bibliography
Abstract: This guide to pre-2000 literature on organizational change and the institutionalization of participation in natural resource management served as a background for a reseach programme to scale up participatory initiatives in Burkina Faso, India, Indonesia, Mexico, and Senegal. Author(s): Bainbridge, Vanessa Source(s): , 248 p. Published: 2000 International institute for environment and development] (IIED)…
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Enhancing participation in local governance : experiences from the Philippines
Abstract: This source book on decentralization, devolution, participation and governance shares results in public sector reform and highlights successful experiences in health service delivery, natural resources management and the promotion of local economic development. Author(s): Mercaida, Enrique G. Source(s): , 197 p., ill., tabs Published: 2000 International institute of rural reconstruction (IIRR) [etc.], Silang [etc.]…
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Aladin : Association for law and administration in developing and transition countries
Abstract: Under its 3-year programme, ALADIN has looked at the policy theories and actual practice of decentralized NRM. It has also investigated in what way local governments can shape environmental governance. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2000 Aladin secretariat, Leiden (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://aladinweb.org/
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Market access & institutional choice : working papers / World resources institute (WRI)
Abstract: Author(s): WRI [World Resources Institute] Source(s): , Published: 2000 WRI, Washington, DC (English; French ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.wri.org/publication/market-access-working-papers#9394