Learning to govern: how to improve monitoring system in community forestry in Nepal?

Ojha, H.; Pokharel, B.; McDougall, C.; Paudel, K.

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2003

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Ojha, H., Pokharel, B., McDougall, C., Paudel, K. 2003. Learning to govern: how to improve monitoring system in community forestry in Nepal? . Journal of Forests and Livelihoods 2 (2) :23-34. ISSN: 1684-0186.

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Forest governance is now recognized as a critical factor for effective resource management and enhancing livelihood outcomes. This paper recognizes the need for having learning element in the governing process, for which there has to be a continuous monitoring process in place. Based on recent studies, the current monitoring system at different layers in Nepal's community forestry is reviewed, and opportunities for improved micro-macro linkages and forest governance are identified.