Community-based natural resource management in Southern Africa
Subtitle: an introduction
By: Kutlwano Mulale, Collen Matema, Xolani Funda, Sandy Slater-Jones, Daliso Njovu, Grace Kangueehi, Duncan Hay, and Vicky Crookes ; editor, Charles Breen
Contributors: University of Florida. Center for African Studies
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Bloomington, IN
Language: eng
Number of pages: 272
ISBN-13: 9781481757638
Subjects: Natural resources; Co-management; Community-based conservation; Ressources naturelles; Cogestion; Conservation communautaire des ressources naturelles
Description: Community-based natural resource management (CBNRM) is a compelling concept - if people are allowed to be custodians of their resources, better management of the resources will result. CBNRM is much more complex and challenging than has commonly been understood, but can provide a way to achieve a more equitable and sustainable approach to the use of natural resources. This book has a focus on Southern Africa. Part I consists of ten chapters. After introducing the CBNRM concept, consideration is given to the following: History as a Determinant of Progress; Economic Foundations; Well-Being, Livelihoods and Business; Institutions and Governance; Stakeholder Analysis; Adaptive Management; Capacity Development and Learning; and Communication for Effective Implementation. Part II is devoted to eight case studies from the Southern Africa region that illustrates some of the issues considered in Part I. They are included to provide material that can be used as site-specific examples and teaching aids to complement general discussion of the issues -- page 4 of cover.
Notes: Copyright with the Center of African Studies at the University of Florida.

Includes bibliographical references.