This book examines forest governance in African countries and concentrates in particular on decentralisation and its outcomes, most of which suggest an underperformance of governance reforms. It also examines African forest governance in a global context, comparing what is happening there with other world areas.
This book examines forest governance in African countries and concentrates in particular on decentralisation and its outcomes, most of which suggest a...
Many countries around the world are engaged in decentralization processes, and most African countries face serious problems with forest governance, from benefits sharing to illegality and sustainable forest management. This book summarizes experiences to date on the extent and nature of decentralization and its outcomes - most of which suggest an underperformance of governance reforms - and explores the viability of different governance instruments in the context of weak governance and expanding commercial pressures over forests. Findings are grouped into two thematic areas:...
Many countries around the world are engaged in decentralization processes, and most African countries face serious problems with forest governance, fr...
