Lessons from forestry decentralisation

REDD+ is more likely to be just and locally legitimate if the design, implementation and allocation of benefits represent local needs and aspirations. Decentralisation of meaningful decisions to locally accountable and responsive (e.g., representative) local authorities would promote local engagemen...

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Autores principales: Larson, A.M., Ribot, J.C.
Formato: Capítulo de libro
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: Center for International Forestry Research 2009
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/20288
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Sumario:REDD+ is more likely to be just and locally legitimate if the design, implementation and allocation of benefits represent local needs and aspirations. Decentralisation of meaningful decisions to locally accountable and responsive (e.g., representative) local authorities would promote local engagement in REDD+ decision making. The level at which rules are made and benefits distributed will be a key issue in the legitimacy, effectiveness, efficiency and equity of REDD+.