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The Politics of Decentralization: Forests, Power and People
Decentralization is sweeping the world and having dramatic and far-reaching impacts on resource management and livelihoods, particularly in forestry. This book presents an examination of the themes, experiences and lessons learned from decentralization worldwide.
Author(s) | Edited by Carol J. Pierce Colfer, Doris Capistrano. |
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Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
Format | Hardback |
Pages | 336 |
Published in | United Kingdom |
Published | 1 Jun 2005 |
Availability | Available |
Decentralization is sweeping the world and having dramatic and far-reaching impacts on resource management and livelihoods, particularly in forestry. This book presents an examination of the themes, experiences and lessons learned from decentralization worldwide.
PART I THEMES IN DECENTRALIZATION * Forest Governance in Federal Systems: An Overview of Experiences and Implications for Decentralization * Democratic Decentralization in the Forestry Sector: Lessons Learned from Africa, Asia and Latin America * Paths an
Carol J. Pierce Colfer is a Principal Scientist at the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR). Doris Capistrano is a Program Director and resource economist at CIFOR.