Tag: natural resources
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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/
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Repertoires of domination : decentralization as process in Botswana and Senegal
Abstract: The concept of “repertoires of domination” is used to describe the many tactics government ocials and non-state actors use to limit meaningful shifts of authority associated with decentralization related to wildlife management in Botswana and forestry management in Senegal. Author(s): Poteete, Amy R.; Ribot, Jesse C. Source(s): , World development; Vol. 39, No. 3…
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Commission on environmental, economic and social policy (CEESP)
Abstract: CEESP, the IUCN Commission on Environmental, Economic and Social Policy, is a professional network that provides guidance and support towards effective policies and practices in environmental and biodiversity conservation, natural resources management, and sustainable development. Author(s): IUCN Source(s): , Published: 2010 International union for conservation of nature and natural resources (IUCN). Commission on environmental,…
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Looking beyond the obvious : uncovering the features of natural resource conflicts in Uganda
Abstract: Even though most people turn to the local government (a formal institution) for arbitration, customary institutions still play an important role in conflict management, especially for the poorer communities where formal institutions are weak. Author(s): Nkonya, Ephraim; Markelova, Helen; Kato, Edward Source(s): , CAPRi working paper; 95 34 p., ill., tabs CAPRi working paper…
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Digital library of The Commons (DLC) repository
Abstract: The Digital Library of the Commons (DLC) is a gateway to the international literature on the commons. Author(s): Indiana University Source(s): , Published: 2009 Indiana university, Bloomington (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://dlc.dlib.indiana.edu/dlc/
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Making decentralized coastal zone management work in Indonesia : case studies of Kabupaten Konawe and Kabupaten Pangkajene dan Kepulauan
Abstract: This dissertation calls for better understanding of the role of various forms of accountability in decentralized coastal zone management in Indonesia, and its linkage with local-central governance arrangements. Author(s): Siry, Hendra Yusran Source(s): , xxvi, 367 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2009 Australian national university (ANU), Canberra (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://dspace.anu.edu.au/bitstream/1885/49360/2/02whole.pdf.pdf