Title: Devolution of resource rights, poverty, and natural resource management : a review

Authors: Shyamsundar, Priya and Araral, Eduardo and Weeraratne, Suranjan

Place: Washington, DC

Publisher: World bank

Year: 2005

Journal: Environmental economics series

Volume: 104

PAGE: --

Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: natural resources, environmental management, decentralization in government, poverty alleviation, empowerment, community development, asia, africa, latin america

Abstract: This paper explores the impact, success factors and emerging challenges of decentralized natural resource management. These issues are looked at in relation to community-based wildlife management, irrigation management transfer, and community forestry.

URL: http://www-wds.worldbank.org/external/default/WDSContentServer/WDSP/IB/2005/11/10/000090341_20051110144328/Rendered/PDF/341140Resource0rights0EDP0110401public1.pdf

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