Tag: natural resources
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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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The International association for the study of the commons : the leading professional association dedicated to the commons
Abstract: The IASC is a nonprofit association devoted to understanding and improving institutions for the management of resources that are (or could be) held or used collectively by communities in developing or developed countries. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 International association for the study of the commons (IASC), Mexico City (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.iasc-commons.org/
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Forest governance reforms in eastern Africa : a comparative analysis of institutional, livelihood and forest sustainability outcomes
Abstract: Author(s): Banana, A.Y. Source(s): , 29 p., ill., graphs, map, tabs Published: 2010 Indiana university. Digital library of the commons (DLC), [Bloomington, IN (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://dlc.dlib.indiana.edu/dlc/bitstream/handle/10535/7279/1230.pdf
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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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Decentralisation and boundary setting in Mali : the case of Kita district
Abstract: This paper asks whether territorial decentralisation in Mali should address the issue of land tenure. Examples are used from the district of Kita to try to tackle this issue, starting with a look at the way that local government boundaries have been set in Mali. Author(s): Idelman, Eric Source(s): , Issue paper / Drylands…
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Voluntary guidelines for good governance in land and natural resource tenure : civil society perspectives
Abstract: This paper examines the FAO initiative to adopt guidelines for land and natural resources tenure from a civil society’s point of view, highlighting the role of a human rights framework to improve such a governance system and to make it accountable, transparent, democratic and participatory. Author(s): Suárez, Sofía Monsalve; Osorio, Leticia Marques; Langford, Malcolm…
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Repertoires of domination in decentralization : cases from Botswana and Senegal
Abstract: Government officials, local elites, and commercial interests in Botswana and Senegal have used their so-called repertoires of domination to limit the extent of local-level democratization achieved through the decentralization of natural resource management. Author(s): Poteete, Amy R.; Ribot, Jesse C. Source(s): , 36 p. draft Published: 2009 Indiana university. Digital library of the commons…