Implementation of participatory forest management in Kenya: a case study of Karima Forest
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Implementation of participatory forest management in Kenya : a case study of Karima Forest. / Løber, T.; Skensved, E.M.; Hansen, Christian Pilegaard; Thygesen, S.H.
In: International Forestry Review, Vol. 18, No. 3, 2016, p. 357-368.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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T1 - Implementation of participatory forest management in Kenya
T2 - a case study of Karima Forest
AU - Løber, T.
AU - Skensved, E.M.
AU - Hansen, Christian Pilegaard
AU - Thygesen, S.H.
PY - 2016
Y1 - 2016
N2 - This paper analyzes the distribution of powers before and after the implementation of participatory forest management (PFM) in Kenya. The paper is a case study of the Karima forest in the Central Highlands of Kenya. The study relies primarily on 34 semi-structured interviews with key actors involved in and affected by the PFM. The paper finds that the established Community Forest Association (CFA) has not been entrusted with significant powers; all powers and benefits remain with the local authority (county government). Moreover, the paper documents that the CFA offers a poor representation of the forest communities and weak downward accountability relations. Finally, it illustrates a planning process, which has weaknesses in participation and inclusiveness. Consequently, the paper suggests three areas for PFM policy reform in Kenya: (i) the role (powers) and function of CFAs; (ii) benefit sharing; and (iii) ways to make the PFM process more participatory and inclusive.
AB - This paper analyzes the distribution of powers before and after the implementation of participatory forest management (PFM) in Kenya. The paper is a case study of the Karima forest in the Central Highlands of Kenya. The study relies primarily on 34 semi-structured interviews with key actors involved in and affected by the PFM. The paper finds that the established Community Forest Association (CFA) has not been entrusted with significant powers; all powers and benefits remain with the local authority (county government). Moreover, the paper documents that the CFA offers a poor representation of the forest communities and weak downward accountability relations. Finally, it illustrates a planning process, which has weaknesses in participation and inclusiveness. Consequently, the paper suggests three areas for PFM policy reform in Kenya: (i) the role (powers) and function of CFAs; (ii) benefit sharing; and (iii) ways to make the PFM process more participatory and inclusive.
KW - accountability
KW - benefit sharing
KW - Democratic decentralization
KW - rights
U2 - 10.1505/146554816819501673
DO - 10.1505/146554816819501673
M3 - Journal article
AN - SCOPUS:84986268104
VL - 18
SP - 357
EP - 368
JO - International Forestry Review
JF - International Forestry Review
SN - 1465-5489
IS - 3
ER -
ID: 177413724