Tag: resources conservation
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The complexities of decentralization in a globalizing world
Abstract: The interplay of decentralization and globalization in affecting environmental outcomes and community welfare is analysed through a game-theoretic model of community-firm interactions. This will require a mix of policies, including secure property rights and poverty alleviation. Author(s): Engel, Stefanie; Palmer, Charles Source(s): , IED working paper; 8 18 p., ill IED working paper 8…
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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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Decentralized governance and ecological health : why local institutions fail to moderate deforestation in Mpigi district of Uganda
Abstract: Factors that affect the effectiveness of decentralization of authority over forests to local user groups, traditional leaders, or officials of local governments in Uganda were identified. Author(s): Banana, Abwoli Y. Source(s): , Scientific research and essay; Vol. 2, No. 10 p. 434-445, ill., maps, tabs Scientific research and essay Vol. 2, No. 10 Published:…
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Decentralization policy and the struggle for authority over forest resources in Tebo regency, Jambi
Abstract: A case study of forest management from Jambi Province on Sumatra, Indonesia, shows that decentralization does not automatically mean that local communities or groups have a higher capacity for sustainable forest management. Author(s): Nurrochmat, Dodik Ridho; Krott, M.; Birner, R. Source(s): , Jurnal manajemen hutan tropika (JMHT); Vol. 12, No. 2 p. 27-35, ill.,…
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People, land and water : participatory development communication for natural resource management
Abstract: Author(s): Bessette, Guy Source(s): , xx, 313 p., ill., 24 cm Published: 2006 Earthscan [etc.], London [etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: 978-1-84407-343-6/ Link: http://www.idrc.ca/openebooks/224-4/
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Decentralization reforms : help or hindrance to forest conservation?
Abstract: The paper argues that even in instances where local governments effectively carry out their decentralized mandate it is unreasonable to expect that decentralization will lead to conservation of all forests, all the time. Author(s): Andersson, Krister P.; Gibson, Clark C. Source(s): , 24 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs draft Published: 2004 Indiana university. Digital…
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Lands of the poor : local environmental governance and the decentralized management of natural resources
Abstract: This paper argues that good, local-level mechanisms for environmental governance are likely to lead to productive natural resource management practices that improve the productivity of local rural economies. At the same time they can enhance local responsibility, accountability and local democracy. Author(s): Bonfiglioli, Angelo Source(s): , viii, 150 p., ill. Published: 2004 United nations…
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Mali, Botswana, Namibia, and Malawi : institutional aspects of renewable natural resources governance and management through special districts : final report
Abstract: This document presents eleven cases studies of formal and non-formal special districts, offering promise as an institutional means to improve the sustainable governance and management of renewable natural resources in Africa. Author(s): Source(s): , xii, 234 p., ill., maps, tabs Published: 2004 United nations capital development fund (UNCDF), New York, NY (English ISBN/ISSN: /…
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Realities or rhetoric? : revisiting the decentralization of natural resources management in Uganda and Zambia
Abstract: The reasoning underlying decentralization reforms for natural resource management in east and southern Africa is analysed, using cases from Uganda and Zambia. There may be better ways for establishing local environmental management. Author(s): Lind, Jeremy; Cappon, Jan Source(s): , vi, 80 p. Published: 2001 ACTS press, Nairobi (English ISBN/ISSN: 9966-41-110-0/ Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20050317082423/http://www.acts.or.ke/Rhetoric.htm