Title: Forestry and democratic decentralization in sub-Saharan Africa : a rough draft review

Authors: Ribot, J.C.

Place: [Bogor

Publisher: Center for international forestry research (CIFOR)

Year: 2008]

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Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: decentralization in government, forest management, history, local government, social justice, capacity building, africa south of sahara

Abstract: How can forestry interventions support the emergence of local democracy? How can local democracy foster sustainable and just forest management and use? This article explores the history of decentralization reforms in Africa and some learning on local management in the forestry sector.

URL: http://www.cifor.cgiar.org/publications/pdf_files/events/documentations/durban/papers/Paper10Ribot.pdf

Document type: Portal