Tag: natural resources
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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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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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Natural resources and environment = Ressources naturelles et environnement = Recursos naturales y medio ambiente
Abstract: These web pages provide key information related to land, water and genetic resources, and the access to and tenure of these resources. They also address the challenges and opportunities of bioenergy, agriculture, fisheries, and forestry in the light of climate change. Author(s): FAO Source(s): , Published: 2011 Food and agriculture organization of the United…
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Can islands of effectiveness thrive in difficult governance settings? : the political economy of local-level collaborative governance
Abstract: Theory and evidence suggest that in countries with poor governance progress could be driven by local collaborative governance, i.e. narrowly-focused initiatives that combine high-quality institutional arrangements at the micro-level, plus supportive, narrowly-targeted policy reforms. Author(s): Levy, Brian Source(s): , Policy research working paper; WPS 5842 23 p., ill., tabs Policy research working paper WPS…
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Building bridges between the state & the people : an overview of trends and developments in public administration and local governance
Abstract: This publication provides an analytical overview of trends in public administration and civil service reform, decentralization and local governance at country, regional and global levels. It looks at PA&LG interventions in post-conflict contexts and addresses emerging issues and challenges. Author(s): Keuleers, Patrick Source(s): , 74 p., ill., graphs Published: 2010 United nations development programme…
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The impact and effectiveness of transparency and accountability initiatives : a review of the evidence to date : synthesis report
Abstract: This report distils findings from reviews of transparency and accountability initiatives in the areas of public service delivery, budget processes, freedom of information, natural resource governance and aid transparency. Author(s): McGee, Rosemary; Gaventa, John; Barrett, Greg Source(s): , 53 p., ill., tabs Published: 2010 University of Sussex]. Institute of development studies (IDS), [Brighton (English…
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CBNRM net : the Community-based natural resource management network = das Netzwerk für die gemeinschaftliche Nutzung natürlicher Ressourcen = Gestión comunitaria de los recursos naturales la red = Gestion communautaire des ressources naturelles = Gestão dos recursos naturais em parceria com a comunidade
Abstract: CBNRM Net aims to enhance the role of civil society, participatory approaches, local social organization, and traditional knowledge in connection with managing natural resources. It also provided a broad network interface for the use of the global CBNRM community of practice. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 Community based natural resources management (CBNRM), Gaborone (English;…
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Community conservation in Namibia : devolution as a tool for the legal empowerment of the poor
Abstract: Namibia‘s successful community-based natural resource programme (CBNRM) is described. It involves devolving use and management rights over wildlife and other resources to local communities (as opposed to local governments), who self-organize into communal conservancies. Author(s): Boudreaux, Karol C. Source(s): , Working paper / Mercatus center, George Mason university; 10-64 [26] p. Working paper /…
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Conflict and cooperation in local water governance : inventory of local water-related events in Namwala District, Zambia
Abstract: The Competing for Water Research programme developed a conceptual and methodological framework for developing comprehensive inventories of local water related conflict and cooperation. This report documents results of application of it in Namwala District, Southern Province in Zambia. Author(s): Mweemba, Carol Emma Source(s): , DIIS working paper; 2010/15 64 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs…
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Recognising indigenous rights in land use planning governance
Abstract: Established planning texts appoint Indigenous peoples to pre-defined positions and create authority structures that are often grounded in Western legal and political conventions traditions and may not correspond to the governance aspirations or structures of individual Indigenous groups. Author(s): Barry, Janice; Porter, Libby Source(s): , 19 p. draft Published: 2010 University of Warwick, [Coventry…