Polycentric governance of commons through multi-stakeholder platforms: Insights from two case studies in India
This paper examines the complexities of commons governance, focusing on the role of multistakeholder platforms (MSPs) in addressing tensions among diverse decision-making centers. Drawing on the experiences of the Indian NGO Foundation for Ecological Security (FES) in Gujarat and Odisha, the study a...
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| author | ElDidi, Hagar Rawat, Shivanyaa Meinzen-Dick, Ruth S. Chaturvedi, Rahul Sanil, Richu |
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| description | This paper examines the complexities of commons governance, focusing on the role of multistakeholder platforms (MSPs) in addressing tensions among diverse decision-making centers. Drawing on the experiences of the Indian NGO Foundation for Ecological Security (FES) in Gujarat and Odisha, the study analyzes two MSPs operating at the block level, engaging communities, government, and private sector actors. Through surveys, interviews, and analysis of institutional reports, the research identifies key benefits of MSPs, including enhanced multi-stakeholder engagement, scale, and enabling conditions. It argues that MSPs can effectively support polycentric governance by facilitating inter-community collaboration, strengthening local voices, and building trust over time. The study also underscores the importance of external actors like NGOs in supporting community agency and fostering collaboration across different governance levels. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1414612025-12-11T22:06:29Z Polycentric governance of commons through multi-stakeholder platforms: Insights from two case studies in India ElDidi, Hagar Rawat, Shivanyaa Meinzen-Dick, Ruth S. Chaturvedi, Rahul Sanil, Richu commons multi-stakeholder processes governance stakeholders non-governmental organizations collective action This paper examines the complexities of commons governance, focusing on the role of multistakeholder platforms (MSPs) in addressing tensions among diverse decision-making centers. Drawing on the experiences of the Indian NGO Foundation for Ecological Security (FES) in Gujarat and Odisha, the study analyzes two MSPs operating at the block level, engaging communities, government, and private sector actors. Through surveys, interviews, and analysis of institutional reports, the research identifies key benefits of MSPs, including enhanced multi-stakeholder engagement, scale, and enabling conditions. It argues that MSPs can effectively support polycentric governance by facilitating inter-community collaboration, strengthening local voices, and building trust over time. The study also underscores the importance of external actors like NGOs in supporting community agency and fostering collaboration across different governance levels. 2025-12 2024-04-12T20:47:42Z 2024-04-12T20:47:42Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/141461 en https://doi.org/10.2499/p15738coll2.134845 Limited Access Springer ElDidi, Hagar; Rawat, Shivanyaa; Meinzen-Dick, Ruth; Chaturvedi, Rahul; and Sanil, Richu. 2025. Polycentric governance of commons through multi-stakeholder platforms: insights from two case studies in India. Environment, Development and Sustainability 27(12): 29797–29823. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-024-04896-9 |
| spellingShingle | commons multi-stakeholder processes governance stakeholders non-governmental organizations collective action ElDidi, Hagar Rawat, Shivanyaa Meinzen-Dick, Ruth S. Chaturvedi, Rahul Sanil, Richu Polycentric governance of commons through multi-stakeholder platforms: Insights from two case studies in India |
| title | Polycentric governance of commons through multi-stakeholder platforms: Insights from two case studies in India |
| title_full | Polycentric governance of commons through multi-stakeholder platforms: Insights from two case studies in India |
| title_fullStr | Polycentric governance of commons through multi-stakeholder platforms: Insights from two case studies in India |
| title_full_unstemmed | Polycentric governance of commons through multi-stakeholder platforms: Insights from two case studies in India |
| title_short | Polycentric governance of commons through multi-stakeholder platforms: Insights from two case studies in India |
| title_sort | polycentric governance of commons through multi stakeholder platforms insights from two case studies in india |
| topic | commons multi-stakeholder processes governance stakeholders non-governmental organizations collective action |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/141461 |
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