The role of community benefit agreements in natural resource governance and community development: Issues and prospects. (October 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gunton, Cameron; Markey, Sean
• Is Part Of: Resources policy. Volume 73(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-10
• Subjects: Mines and mineral resources -- Periodicals; Ressources minérales -- Périodiques; Ressources naturelles -- Gestion -- Périodiques; Environnement -- Politique gouvernementale -- Périodiques; 333.8
• DOI: 10.1016/j.resourpol.2021.102152
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0301-4207

Abstract

Highlights: Community benefit agreements have become common resource governance instruments. Systematic review reveals conflicting views on role of community benefit agreements. Interplay between conflicting views of agreements leads to better agreements. Research priority is to evaluate agreements and develop best practice guidelines.