Title: Decentralization viewed from inside : the implementation of community forests in East Cameroon

Authors: Etoungou, Patrice

Place: Washington, DC

Publisher: World resources institute. Institutions and governance program

Year: 2003

Journal: Environmental governance in Africa working paper series

Volume: 12

PAGE: --

Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: forestry, forest management, tropical forests, community participation, decentralization in government, environmental law, natural resources development, governance, natural resources, natural resources policy, environmental management, cameroon

Abstract: The question whether community forests are the best alternative for decentralized management in East Cameroon is examined, using cases from Upper Nyong region, Messamena and Lomié counties. Misunderstandings concerning the “development” of forest populations are highlighted.

URL: http://pdf.wri.org/eaa_wp12.pdf

Document type: Other