This article argues that decentralization of natural resource management is a political process resisted by the central government due to the feared loss of power and/or economic resources to local governments. In Nicaragua, although the formal process of power transfers largely stagnated from 19...
Larson, A.M.
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[Formal decentralisation and the imperative of decentralisation 'from below': a case study of natural resource management in Nicaragua]
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Formal decentralisation and the imperative of decentralisation 'from below': a case study of natural resource management in Nicaragua
Larson, A.M.
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Ribot, J.C.
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[Democratic decentralisation through a natural resources lens: an introduction]
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Democratic decentralisation through a natural resources lens: an introduction
Local governments are increasingly important actors in forest management. Looking at roughly 20 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America, this paper identifies common patterns and extracts lessons that will allow us to better understand decentralization successes and failures. It begins by bri...
Larson, A.M.
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[Democratic decentralization in the forestry sector: lessons learned from Africa, Asia and Latin America]
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Democratic decentralization in the forestry sector: lessons learned from Africa, Asia and Latin America
Kowler, L.F.
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Tovar, J.G.
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Ravikumar, A
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Larson, A.M.
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[The legitimacy of multilevel governance structures for benefit sharing: REDD+ and other low emissions options in Peru]
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The legitimacy of multilevel governance structures for benefit sharing: REDD+ and other low emissions options in Peru
Kowler, L.F.
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Tovar, J.G.
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Ravikumar, A.
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Larson, A.M.
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[La legitimidad de las estructuras de gobernanza multinivel para la distribución de beneficios: REDD+ y otras opciones de bajas emisiones en Perú]
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La legitimidad de las estructuras de gobernanza multinivel para la distribución de beneficios: REDD+ y otras opciones de bajas emisiones en Perú