Investing in multi-stakeholder dialogue to address natural resource competition and conflict. Issue 6 (18th August 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ratner, Blake; Burnley, Clementine; Mugisha, Samuel; Madzudzo, Elias; Oeur, Il; Mam, Kosal; Rüttinger, Lukas; Chilufya, Loziwe; Adriázola, Paola
• Is Part Of: Development in practice. Volume 28:Issue 6(2018)
• Page Start: 799
• Page End: 812
• Publication Date: 2018-08-18
• Subjects: Civil society – Participation -- Conflict and reconstruction -- Governance and public policy -- Labour and livelihoods -- Environment (built and natural) – Food security -- Sub-Saharan Africa -- East Asia; Technical assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Economic assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Developing countries -- Economic conditions -- Periodicals; 338.91091724
• DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2018.1478950
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0961-4524

Abstract

ABSTRACT: How can multi-stakeholder dialogue help assess and address the roots of environmental resource competition and conflict? This article summarises the outcomes and lessons from action research in large lake systems in Uganda, Zambia, and Cambodia. Dialogues linking community groups, NGOs and government agencies have reduced local conflict, produced agreements with private investors, and influenced government priorities in ways that respond to the needs of marginalised fishing communities. The article details policy guidance in four areas: building stakeholder commitment, understanding the institutional and governance context, involving local groups in the policy reform process, and embracing adaptability in programme implementation.