| ID | 151141 |
| Title Proper | Decentralised and effective forest resource governance in India |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Suresh, Lavanya |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Within the context of decentralised environmental governance, this article seeks to answer the question which institutional arrangements may be most effective in delivering the promise of better community-centred forest governance. The specific objective is to analyse the impact that decentralisation of resource management has on the effectiveness of forest governance. Using a comparative case study framework, the article finds that decentralisation functions better when nested structures with a plurality of bodies are in operation. However, the case studies also highlight the need for constant monitoring as a necessarily ongoing crucial process to protect the ecological sustainability of forest resource governance as well as strengthening equitable social structures at the village level. |
| `In' analytical Note | South Asia Research Vol. 37, No.1; Feb 2017: p. 78–92 |
| Journal Source | South Asia Research 2017-04 37, 1 |
| Key Words | Environment ; India ; Decentralisation ; Tamil Nadu ; Adivasi ; Forest Governance ; Nested Structures ; Nilgiris |