Title: Rights, responsibilities and resources : examining community forestry in south Asia

Authors: Shyamsundar, Priya and Ghate, Rucha

Place: Kathmandu

Publisher: South Asian network for development and environmental economics (SANDEE)

Year: 2011

Journal: SANDEE working papers

Volume: WP 59-11

PAGE: --

Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: development policy, poverty alleviation, environmental policy, community participation, forest management, decentralization in government, india, nepal

Abstract: This paper shows that decentralized management of forests can reduce forest loss in developing countries. It also suggests that clarity over rights, local monitoring and recognition of differences in intra-community needs are issues that require policy support to meet livelihood expectations.

URL: http://www.sandeeonline.org/uploads/documents/publication/933_PUB_Working_Paper_59_Rucha_Priya.pdf

Document type: Portal