A framework for linking forestry co-management institutional arrangements with their associated livelihood outcomes. (October 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ming'ate, Felix Lamech Mogambi
• Is Part Of: Progress in development studies. Volume 16:Number 4(2016:Oct.)
• Page Start: 329
• Page End: 347
• Publication Date: 2016-10
• Subjects: framework -- forestry -- co-management -- institutional arrangements -- livelihood outcomes; Economic development -- Periodicals; Development economics -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Developing countries -- Periodicals; 307.14
• DOI: 10.1177/1464993416657210
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1464-9934

Abstract

Co-management of forest resources has gained acceptance among governments, development agencies and development practitioners as an alternative natural resources management strategy to the top-down or centralized government management approach. However, a significant methodological issue in the current literature on evaluation of co-management institutional arrangement is how to link these institutions with sustainable livelihood outcomes of the poor forest dependent communities. To address this limitation, there is need for linking co-management with the sustainability of the community, effectively for the sustainability of its livelihood. This article links two theoretical concepts—co-management and sustainable livelihood approach (SLA)—to formulate an evaluative framework for co-management of forest institutions and their associated livelihood outcomes.