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: https://documents1.worldbank.org/curated/en/300351468321286575/pdf/341140Resource0rights0EDP0110401public1.pdf

Document type: E-article