Tag: natural resources

• Decentralization and rural service delivery in Uganda

  Abstract: The paper documents the state of knowledge regarding rural service provision in Uganda under decentralization and identifies knowledge gaps for further investigation. Its focus is on education, health, and agricultural advisory services, as well as the management of natural resources in Uganda. Author(s): Bashaasha, Bernard; Mangheni, Margaret Najjingo; Nkonya, Ephraim Source(s): , IFPRI discussion…

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  agricultural extension, decentralization in government, education, health, natural resources, public services, research, rural areas, Uganda

• Forests and governance programme

  Abstract: The overall goal of CIFOR’s Forests and Governance Programme is to promote good forest governance based on social justice, equity, and accountability. Its priority themes are: (1) governance and multistakeholder forests; and (2) forest finance, trade, law enforcement, and corporate accountability. Author(s): CIFOR Source(s): , Published: 2011 Center for international forestry research (CIFOR), Bogor…

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  accountability, community participation, forest management, Governance, natural resources, private sector, Public Sector, social justice

• Challenges and opportunities for collaborative landscape governance in the east Usambara mountains, Tanzania

  Abstract: The workings of the governance of natural resources at local and district levels was studied in the East Usambara Mountains, Tanzania, in order to strengthen collaboration between the actors and institutions at these levels. Author(s): Rantala, Salla Source(s): , Working paper / ICRAF; 127Working paper / CIFOR; 61 iv, 75 p., ill., graphs, maps,…

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  co-operation between organizations, community organization, Governance, institutional infrastructure, Local Government, natural resources, tanzania

• Land information management in Uganda : current status

  Abstract: This paper presents the current status of land information management system in Uganda, the different problems faced with the system and the practical solutions to the problems. Currently, there are 112 districts, each of which mandated to have its own land office. Author(s): Wabineno, L.M.; Musinguzi, M.; Ekbäck, P. Source(s): , p. 211-223, ill.,…

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  decentralization in government, land rights, land tenure, Local Government, natural resources, Uganda

• Community forest management and the emergence of multi-scale governance institutions : lessons for REDD+ development from Mexico, Brazil and Bolivia

  Abstract: The role of multi-scaled governance institutions in the development of community forest management (CFM) is examined, using cases from Mexico, Brazil, and Bolivia. The article shows how the establishment of a local organizational base for CFM is crucial. Author(s): Cronkleton, Peter; Bray, David Barton; Medina, Gabriel Source(s): , Forests; 2 p. 451-473 Forests 2…

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  bolivia, Brazil, community organization, forest management, Governance, institution building, Mexico, natural resources

• It takes more than a village : the challenges of co-management in Uganda’s fishery and forestry sectors

  Abstract: Successful natural resource decentralization in Uganda requires strengthening local-level natural resource institutions with increased fiscal flow, enforcement, monitoring and judicial powers. The partnership between local-level resource users and the central government must be reinforced. Author(s): Lawrence, Theodore J.; Watkins, Cristy Source(s): , International journal of sustainable development and world ecology p. 1-11 International journal…

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  community organization, decentralization in government, Fiscal policy, institution building, legal aspects, natural resources, resources conservation, Uganda

• FRAMEweb

  Abstract: FRAME is a peer-to-peer network of Natural Resource Management practitioners, facilitating knowledge transfer and relationships building, enabling members to grow best practices around development challenges. Author(s): USAID Source(s): , Published: 2011 United States agency for international development (USAID), [Washington, DC] (English; French; Spanish ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.frameweb.org/

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  environmental management, natural resources, natural resources policy

• CAPRi : CGIAR systemwide program on collective action and property rights

  Abstract: The CAPRi programme fosters research and promote collaboration on institutional aspects of natural resource management between CGIAR research centers, national agricultural research institutions, and other sources. Author(s): CGIAR Source(s): , Published: 2011 Consultative group on international agricultural research (CGIAR), Washington, DC (English; Spanish; French ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.capri.cgiar.org/

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  Governance, institutional infrastructure, international co-operation, natural resources, research centres, resources conservation

• Livelihoods and natural resource management

  Abstract: This section of the ELDIS website provides recommended reading and a regularly updated list of resources on livelihoods approaches to the management of natural resources, including land, soil and water, forests and fisheries. Author(s): IDS Source(s): , Published: 2011 University of Sussex. Institute of development studies (IDS). Eldis, Brighton (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.eldis.org/index.cfm?objectid=42B5FBED-9DD0-1A91-0F656CA2621F67EE&id=2&pageNo=2

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  management, natural resources, poverty alleviation, resources conservation, rural areas

• The rural hub : supporting rural development in western and central Africa = Le hub rural : appui au développement rural en Afrique de l’ouest et du centre

  Abstract: Some of the topics dealt with in The Rural Hub are : local development, decentralization, and land tenure. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 Immeuble Ousseynou Thiam Guéye, [Dakar (English; French ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.hubrural.org/spip.php?page=documentation&var_mode=recalcul&id_rubrique=2&opt=result&pages=1

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  agricultural development, decentralization in government, food security, land tenure, natural resources, resources conservation, rural development, west africa