Last Modified: 2008/09/30

Topics: Forest Conservation

Indonesia Country Report 2004: Local People in Forest Management and The Politics of Participation

Editing Author: Nanang, Martinus and Devung, G. Simon|2004|148pp..|Publisher: IGES

Language: English|Publication Type: Book / Report|ISBN/ISSN: 4887880081|Copyright: IGES

Abstract:

Collaborative research reports regarding local participation in forest management in Indonesia, especially useful reference to gain a deeper understanding of the current situation in West Kutai, Indonesia.

This report is the result of collaborative research conducted in Indonesia from 2001 to 2003 by IGES, the Center for Social Forestry (CSF) of Mulawarman University, Samarinda, and the Center for Society and Culture, Indonesian Institute of Sciences (PMB-LIPI) in Jakarta. This research was conducted by using Participatory Action Research (PAR) techniques and focusing on the politics and legal framework relating to local participation in forest management at the local and national level.

Keywords:

PARTICIPATORY FOREST POLICY, LOCAL PARTICIPATION, FOREST MANAGEMENT, EAST KALIMANTAN

Geographic area:

Indonesia

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