Can multi-stakeholder forums influence good governance in communal forest management? Lessons from two case studies in Ethiopia
Following global trends, Multi-Stakeholder Forums (MSFs) have received attention as mechanisms for addressing deforestation and forest degradation in Ethiopia. However, little is understood on their influence on governance of forests. Based on qualitative research conducted in MSFs organized at Bale...
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| author | Yami, M. Sarmiento Barletti, J.P. Larson, A.M. |
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| description | Following global trends, Multi-Stakeholder Forums (MSFs) have received attention as mechanisms for addressing deforestation and forest degradation in Ethiopia. However, little is understood on their influence on governance of forests. Based on qualitative research conducted in MSFs organized at Bale and Jamma-Urji in Oromia, Ethiopia, this paper examines how MSFs may influence the governance of communal forests. Results indicate that the majority of informants believe that MSFs improve participation, facilitate collaboration across sectors, and have potential to address power imbalances among stakeholders. Yet, failing to substantially engage the government in MSFs could either lower the success of the MSFs in bringing change in the governance of communal forests or limit the changes to the local community level. Embedding MSFs in government structures could increase the enforcement of MSF outcomes and enable resource mobilization. However, caution is required to prevent the government’s control over MSF processes and outcomes. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1135362025-11-05T10:48:55Z Can multi-stakeholder forums influence good governance in communal forest management? Lessons from two case studies in Ethiopia Yami, M. Sarmiento Barletti, J.P. Larson, A.M. community forestry stakeholders Following global trends, Multi-Stakeholder Forums (MSFs) have received attention as mechanisms for addressing deforestation and forest degradation in Ethiopia. However, little is understood on their influence on governance of forests. Based on qualitative research conducted in MSFs organized at Bale and Jamma-Urji in Oromia, Ethiopia, this paper examines how MSFs may influence the governance of communal forests. Results indicate that the majority of informants believe that MSFs improve participation, facilitate collaboration across sectors, and have potential to address power imbalances among stakeholders. Yet, failing to substantially engage the government in MSFs could either lower the success of the MSFs in bringing change in the governance of communal forests or limit the changes to the local community level. Embedding MSFs in government structures could increase the enforcement of MSF outcomes and enable resource mobilization. However, caution is required to prevent the government’s control over MSF processes and outcomes. 2021-04-14 2021-04-27T03:29:17Z 2021-04-27T03:29:17Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/113536 en Open Access Yami, M., Sarmiento Barletti, J.P., Larson, A.M. 2021. Can multi-stakeholder forums influence good governance in communal forest management? Lessons from two case studies in Ethiopia. International Forestry Review 23 (S1). https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/cfa/ifr/pre-prints/content-23si1d# |
| spellingShingle | community forestry stakeholders Yami, M. Sarmiento Barletti, J.P. Larson, A.M. Can multi-stakeholder forums influence good governance in communal forest management? Lessons from two case studies in Ethiopia |
| title | Can multi-stakeholder forums influence good governance in communal forest management? Lessons from two case studies in Ethiopia |
| title_full | Can multi-stakeholder forums influence good governance in communal forest management? Lessons from two case studies in Ethiopia |
| title_fullStr | Can multi-stakeholder forums influence good governance in communal forest management? Lessons from two case studies in Ethiopia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Can multi-stakeholder forums influence good governance in communal forest management? Lessons from two case studies in Ethiopia |
| title_short | Can multi-stakeholder forums influence good governance in communal forest management? Lessons from two case studies in Ethiopia |
| title_sort | can multi stakeholder forums influence good governance in communal forest management lessons from two case studies in ethiopia |
| topic | community forestry stakeholders |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/113536 |
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