Enabling equitable collective action and policy change for poverty reduction and improved natural resource management in the Eastern African highlands

The role of local and external institutions in natural resource management (NRM) is gaining attention in the literature, fostering greater understanding of the relationship between collective action and poverty, collective action and equity, and the conditions under which collective action instituti...

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Main Authors: German, L., Ayele, Seife, Tanui, J., Nyangas, S., Taye, H., Admassu, Z., Mazengia, W., Tirwomwe, W., Begashaw, L., Tsegaye, M., Alinyo, F., Mekonnen, A., Aberra, K., Chemangeni, A., Cheptegei, W., Tolera, T., Jotte, Z., Bedane, K.
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Published: International Food Policy Research Institute 2008
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/19914
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author German, L.
Ayele, Seife
Tanui, J.
Nyangas, S.
Taye, H.
Admassu, Z.
Mazengia, W.
Tirwomwe, W.
Begashaw, L.
Tsegaye, M.
Alinyo, F.
Mekonnen, A.
Aberra, K.
Chemangeni, A.
Cheptegei, W.
Tolera, T.
Jotte, Z.
Bedane, K.
author_browse Aberra, K.
Admassu, Z.
Alinyo, F.
Ayele, Seife
Bedane, K.
Begashaw, L.
Chemangeni, A.
Cheptegei, W.
German, L.
Jotte, Z.
Mazengia, W.
Mekonnen, A.
Nyangas, S.
Tanui, J.
Taye, H.
Tirwomwe, W.
Tolera, T.
Tsegaye, M.
author_facet German, L.
Ayele, Seife
Tanui, J.
Nyangas, S.
Taye, H.
Admassu, Z.
Mazengia, W.
Tirwomwe, W.
Begashaw, L.
Tsegaye, M.
Alinyo, F.
Mekonnen, A.
Aberra, K.
Chemangeni, A.
Cheptegei, W.
Tolera, T.
Jotte, Z.
Bedane, K.
author_sort German, L.
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description The role of local and external institutions in natural resource management (NRM) is gaining attention in the literature, fostering greater understanding of the relationship between collective action and poverty, collective action and equity, and the conditions under which collective action institutions take root. It has also led to increased understanding of how uncritical practices by external development institutions can propagate social inequities in NRM. Yet little research has been conducted to understand how to foster local collective action institutions where they are absent, or to improve institutional practice. This research integrates empirical and action research in an effort to generate ‘working solutions’ to problems facing rural communities in their efforts to manage their natural resources in the highlands of Ethiopia and Uganda. Following a brief introduction to the literature and the research, findings are presented according to two distinct phases of research. Data are first presented on existing forms of collective action, the influence of local and external institutions on economic development, and NRM problems that persist despite their negative livelihood consequences. Action research themes selected from a list of identified problems are then presented in greater detail, with lessons learnt thus far in attempting to overcome institutional barriers to improved NRM. The paper concludes with a discussion of the implications of findings for research, institutional practice, and policy.
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spelling CGSpace199142025-11-12T05:31:29Z Enabling equitable collective action and policy change for poverty reduction and improved natural resource management in the Eastern African highlands German, L. Ayele, Seife Tanui, J. Nyangas, S. Taye, H. Admassu, Z. Mazengia, W. Tirwomwe, W. Begashaw, L. Tsegaye, M. Alinyo, F. Mekonnen, A. Aberra, K. Chemangeni, A. Cheptegei, W. Tolera, T. Jotte, Z. Bedane, K. natural resources management poverty policies participation The role of local and external institutions in natural resource management (NRM) is gaining attention in the literature, fostering greater understanding of the relationship between collective action and poverty, collective action and equity, and the conditions under which collective action institutions take root. It has also led to increased understanding of how uncritical practices by external development institutions can propagate social inequities in NRM. Yet little research has been conducted to understand how to foster local collective action institutions where they are absent, or to improve institutional practice. This research integrates empirical and action research in an effort to generate ‘working solutions’ to problems facing rural communities in their efforts to manage their natural resources in the highlands of Ethiopia and Uganda. Following a brief introduction to the literature and the research, findings are presented according to two distinct phases of research. Data are first presented on existing forms of collective action, the influence of local and external institutions on economic development, and NRM problems that persist despite their negative livelihood consequences. Action research themes selected from a list of identified problems are then presented in greater detail, with lessons learnt thus far in attempting to overcome institutional barriers to improved NRM. The paper concludes with a discussion of the implications of findings for research, institutional practice, and policy. 2008 2012-06-04T09:12:51Z 2012-06-04T09:12:51Z Working Paper https://hdl.handle.net/10568/19914 en Open Access application/pdf International Food Policy Research Institute German, L., Ayele, S., Tanui, J., Nyangas, S., Taye, H., Admassu, Z., Mazengia, W., Tirwomwe, W., Begashaw, L., Tsegaye, M., Alinyo, F., Mekonnen, A., Aberra, K., Chemangeni, A., Cheptegei, W., Tolera, T., Jotte, Z., Bedane, K. 2008. Enabling equitable collective action and policy change for poverty reduction and improved natural resource management in the Eastern African highlands. CAPRi Working Paper No.86. 48p. doi: https://doi.org/10.2499/CAPRiWP86. https://www.cifor.org/knowledge/publication/2513
spellingShingle natural resources management
poverty
policies
participation
German, L.
Ayele, Seife
Tanui, J.
Nyangas, S.
Taye, H.
Admassu, Z.
Mazengia, W.
Tirwomwe, W.
Begashaw, L.
Tsegaye, M.
Alinyo, F.
Mekonnen, A.
Aberra, K.
Chemangeni, A.
Cheptegei, W.
Tolera, T.
Jotte, Z.
Bedane, K.
Enabling equitable collective action and policy change for poverty reduction and improved natural resource management in the Eastern African highlands
title Enabling equitable collective action and policy change for poverty reduction and improved natural resource management in the Eastern African highlands
title_full Enabling equitable collective action and policy change for poverty reduction and improved natural resource management in the Eastern African highlands
title_fullStr Enabling equitable collective action and policy change for poverty reduction and improved natural resource management in the Eastern African highlands
title_full_unstemmed Enabling equitable collective action and policy change for poverty reduction and improved natural resource management in the Eastern African highlands
title_short Enabling equitable collective action and policy change for poverty reduction and improved natural resource management in the Eastern African highlands
title_sort enabling equitable collective action and policy change for poverty reduction and improved natural resource management in the eastern african highlands
topic natural resources management
poverty
policies
participation
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/19914
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