Title: Environment, livelihoods and local institutions : decentralization in mainland Southeast Asia

Authors: Dupar, Mairi and Badenoch, Nathan and Dang Thanh, Ha

Place: Washington, DC

Publisher: World resources institute (WRI)

Year: cop. 2002

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Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: decentralization in government, local government, community participation, institution building, natural resources, environmental management, rural development, sustainable development, comparative analysis, vietnam, laos, cambodia, yunnan, china, thailand, south east asia

Abstract: This report provides an overview of the decentralization of natural resources decision-making and management in mainland Southeast Asia during the past 20 years. Based on seven case studies, the report analyzes the implications of these reforms for upland ecosystems and livelihoods.

URL: http://pdf.wri.org/decentralization_msea.pdf

Document type: Portal