Tag: natural resources
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Decentralization and local institutional arrangements for wetland management in Ethiopia and Sierra Leone
Abstract: Author(s): Maconachie, Roy; Dixon, Alan B.; Wood, Adrian Source(s): , Applied geography; vol. 30 p. 1-11, ill., maps Applied geography vol. 30 Published: 2008 Elsevier, [Amsterdam etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: /0143-6228 Link: http://eprints.worc.ac.uk/606/1/Maconachie_Dixon___Wood_(In_Press)_Decentralization_and_local_institutional_arrangements.pdf
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Governing the commons in the new millennium : a diversity of institutions for natural resource management
Abstract: It is argued that under appropriate conditions, communities can devise appropriate collective-choice arrangements that enable sustainable resources management. This can avoid the so-called “Tragedy of the Commons” and the need to create alternative, but ineffectual governance arrangements. Author(s): Nagendra, Harini; Ostrom, Elinor Source(s): , 7 p. Published: 2008 The Encyclopedia of earth (EoE), [S.l.]…
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Decentralization and ignored local dynamics : a case study on CBFM in the Philippines
Abstract: An empirical study of community-based forest management (CBFM) in the Philippines was conducted to shed new light on how decentralized natural resource governance affects both user and non-user groups of a common resource. Author(s): Sugimoto, A. Source(s): , 9 p., ill., tabs Published: 2008 Indiana university. Digital library of the commons (DLC), [Bloomington, IN…
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Elusive meanings : decentralization, conservation, and local democracy
Abstract: This paper questions the concept of democratic decentralization and its reductionist focus on state, powers, and subsidiarity. Part of the problem lies with the ways conservation discourse and decentralization theory are de-linked from more complex concepts of governance. Author(s): Diaw, Mariteuw Chimère; Blomley, David; Lescuyer, Guillaume Source(s): , 27 p., ill., graphs Published: 2008…
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Local communities and natural products : a manual for organizing natural resource management groups for resource management planning, enterprise development and integration into value chains
Abstract: This Manual intends to serve the needs of agencies and organizations that are interested in facilitating community organizing, NRM planning and implementation, community-based natural product enterprise development, and the integration of those into rewarding value chains. Author(s): Subedi, Bhishma Source(s): , iv, 61 p., ill., tabs Published: 2007 United States agency for international development…
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Community-based natural resource management in the southern Africa region : an annotated bibliography and general overview of literature, 1996-2004
Abstract: This annotated bibliography cum general literature overview over the period 1996-2004 covers the theme of community-based natural resource management in the southern Africa region. Author(s): Whande , Webster Source(s): , Research report / Programme for land and agarian studies, School of government, University of the Western Cape; 24 ii, 58 p Research report /…
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A review of tools for incorporating community knowledge, preferences, and values into decision making in natural resources management
Abstract: The authors survey and evaluate selected participatory tools that have been proven effective in natural resources management and research with forest communities. Based on an analysis framework, each tool is evaluated and its strengths, weaknesses and adaptability examined. Author(s): Lynam, Timothy Source(s): , Ecology and society (E&S); vol. 12, nr. 1 [15] p., ill.,…
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Going beyond panaceas
Abstract: In the context of governance of human–environment interactions, a panacea refers to a blueprint for a single type of governance system. The aim of this special feature is to provide theoretical analysis and empirical evidence to caution against the panacea trap, including decentralization. Author(s): Ostrom, Elinor; Janssen, Marco A.; Anderies, John M.; Turner, B.L.…
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International journal of the commons / International association for the study of the commons (IASC)
Abstract: As an interdisciplinary peer-reviewed open-access journal, the IJC is dedicated to furthering the understanding of institutions for use and management of resources that are (or could be) enjoyed collectively. Author(s): IASC Source(s): , Published: 2007 IASC, Bloomington, IN (English ISBN/ISSN: /1875-0281 Link: http://www.thecommonsjournal.org/index.php/ijc/index
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Devolved natural resource management as a means of empowering the poor : rhetoric or reality?
Abstract: The issue of control over natural resources is considered closely linked to issues of power or good governance, in particular within resource-rich African countries. The NWP framework may be useful in developing a more realistic and field-oriented approach. Author(s): Campbell, Tom Source(s): , Trócaire development review p. 117-133 Trócaire development review Published: 2006 Trócaire,…