Tag: natural resources
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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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Understanding land investment deals in Africa : FAQs on how land grabs contribute to hunger and conflict
Abstract: According to the Oakland Institute, land grabs – largely unregulated land deals involving foreign corporations – continue to be promoted as a development solution for African nations.These deals create additional food insecurity, fail to deliver jobs and biofuel, and impoverish nations. Author(s): Source(s): , [5] p. Published: 2011 Oakland institute], [Oakland, CA (English ISBN/ISSN:…
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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…
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Rights and resources initiative : supporting forest tenure, policy and market reforms
Abstract: The Rights & Resources Initiative promotes reforms that secure local communities’ and indigenous peoples’ rights to own, control and benefit from land and forests. It aims to double the global forest area under local ownership and administration, with secure rights to use products, by 2015. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 Rights and resources initiative…
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International forestry resources and institutions
Abstract: The IFRI research initiative examines how governance arrangements affect forests and the people who depend on them. The IFRI network is comprised of 12 Collaborating Research Centers (CRCs) located around the globe. Our goal is to help design and implement improved evidence-based forest policies. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 International forestry resources and institutions…
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Wageningen centre of governance (WGC)
Abstract: The Wageningen Centre of Governance (WCG) brings together a diverse array of scholars across Wageningen University with a shared interest in analyzing, evaluating and contributing to reform of multi-level and multi-actor governance arrangements. Author(s): WUR Source(s): , Published: 2010 Wageningen UR (WUR), Wageningen (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.governance.wur.nl/UK/