Browsing by Author "Ongugo, Paul O."

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    The effect of internal human conflicts on forest conservation and sustainable development in Kenya
    Ongugo, Paul O.; Obonyo, Emily; Mogoi, J. N.; Oeba, V. O. (Nairobi, Kenya: Kenya Forestry Research Institute, 2008)
    Sustainable management of forest resources in Kenya will only be possible if we
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    Engaging communities in decentralization: Contribution of local institutions in managing Kenyan forests
    Mogoi, Jephine; Obonyo, Emily; Ongugo, Paul O.; Oeba, Vincent Onguso; Mwangi, Esther (World Agroforestry Center, Kenya Forestry Research Institute, CIFOR, 2010)
    This paper aims to analyze the role of these community forest associations based on their past experience by evaluating aspects of forest management that communities can undertake effectively after decentralization and some of the challenges in performing these functions. It concludes with suggesting recommendations on strategies towards improving their effectiveness in forest management.
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    Examining the roles of community forest associations (CFAs) in the decentralization process of Kenyan forests
    Ongugo, Paul O.; Mogoi, J. N.; Obonyo, Emily; Oeba, V. O. (Nairobi, Kenya: Kenya Forestry Research Institute, 2008)
    The introduction of Participatory Forestry Management (PFM) in Kenya from
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    Exclusion, poverty and inequality in decentralized Kenyan forests: Bridging the divide
    Obonyo, Emily; Ongugo, Paul O.; Mogoi, Jephine; Njuguna, Jane (IASC, 2007)
    Women's contributions are essential to the functioning of Kenya's economy. However, because women's contributions are not valued in the same way as men's, women consistently find themselves at a lower economic status than men. Women are largely excluded from economic decision-making, face low wages, have poor working conditions, limited employment and professional opportunities. Their unpaid work is also not measured and not valued in national accounts. Women often face inequality due to the fact that they earn less income and face unequal distribution of resources. The situation is further aggravated by lack of access to education and job segregation.
  • Gender and forest conservation: Cases from East Africa and Latin America
    Mwangi, Esther; Meinzen-Dick, Ruth S.; Sun, Y.; Banana, Abwoli Y.; Leon, R.; Merino, Leticia; Ongugo, Paul O. (2008)
    This presentation discusses a cross country study on gender in community forest management. Analyzing gender participation in Kenya, Uganda, Mexico and Bolivia, the research demonstrates that participation in community forestry user groups varies by geographic region. More specifically, the research shows how gender is related to access to forest resources and participation in forest governance.
  • Institutions for Sustainable Forest Management: Proceedings of the 2nd biennial meeting of the International Forestry Resources & Institutions (IFRI) Research Network
    Ongugo, Paul O.; Njuguna, J. W. (ed.); Mwanyiky, S. W. (ed.) (Nairobi, Kenya: Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI), 2002)
    The articles that appear in this book cover various aspects of institutions, organizing and governing of natural resources, and the improvement of livelihoods. A majority of the papers discuss how innovative forest management institutions resulted in the significant improvement of the status of forests.
  • Internal human conflicts, forest conservation and sustainable development: The case of 5 forests in Kenya
    Ongugo, Paul O.; Mogoi, J.; Njuguna, J. (Nairobi, Kenya: KEFRI, 2007)
    Findings of ongoing studies of Mount Elgon (a SANREM site), Eburru, Mau, Tugen and Gathiuru (Mt. Kenya) forests, which have witnessed a wave of internal displacement incidences that have not only affected the conservation of the forest resource but also the livelihoods of the forest adjacent communities. The studies conclude that there was need to involve members of communities in direct dialogue and eventual participation in managing the forests to not only sustain their livelihoods but to also contribute to the general development of the area and the country as a whole. The study further recommends the adoption of participatory principles and their application in natural resource management.
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    Local institutions in forest management
    Mogoi, Jephine; Obonyo, Emily; Ongugo, Paul O. (Nairobi, Kenya: Kenya Forestry Research Institute, 2008)
    This policy brief discusses the impact of community organizations/capacity on successful management of natural resources, including forests. Specifically, the brief highlifghts two research sites near Mt. Kenya and in the Kakamega Forest. Local institutions discussed include management,benefit sharing, capacity building and conflict resolution.
  • Mt. Kenya's Gathiuru forest block: Hope for securing a future through joint forest management with the community
    Ongugo, Paul O.; Mogoi, J. N.; Obonyo-Kamau, E. (2006)
    This brief highlights the major findings at Mt. Kenya's Gathiuru forest, reports on the problems experienced by the community and proposes some possible solutions to those problems. By sharing this information with the community and other stakeholders, the IFRI programme aims at highlighting issues that would eventually influence policy makers in making decisions taking into consideration the community's perspectives regarding forest resource utilization, conservation and management. IT also trains the community members on nursery establishment, management and other techniques.
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    Property rights and forest management: Whose reality counts?
    Mogoi, Jephine; Obonyo, Emily; Ongugo, Paul O. (Nairobi, Kenya: KEFRI, 2008)
    This policy brief outlines a brief history of the land tenure system in Kenya from colonization to modern land management practices. Kenya has a mixed system of land tenure between resources held in common by the state and those traditionally owned by the people with limited accession and transfer rights. Special attention is given to the issue of squatters, or those disenfranchised by the current land tenure system and opportunities for collaborative processes between local formal and informal institutions are explored.
  • Resource, recourse and decisions: Incentive structures in forest decentralization and governance in East Africa
    Banana, Abwoli Y.; Ongugo, Paul O.; Bahati, Joseph; Mwangi, Esther; Andersson, Krister P. (Nairobi, Kenya: Kenya Forestry Research Institute, 2008)
    This paper asks: what is it that gets decentralized in the forestry and natural resources sector? And is decentralization effective in meeting the goals of equity, sustainability and poverty reduction? Using two ecologically similar forests, Mabira forest in Uganda and Kakamega forest in Kenya, the authors finds some sharp differences in the institutional regimes for their management.
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    Sacred groves: Biodiversity conservation hotspots
    Ongugo, Paul O.; Mogoi, Jephine; Obonyo, Emily; Omenda, T.; Sigu, G. (Nairobi, Kenya: KEFRI, 2008)
    This policy brief explores the significance of and pressures affecting sacred groves in Kenya. Sacred forests are celebrated for their culturally and traditionally important sites and resources, even drawing visitors from abroad to appreciate their cultural value and to restock medicinal supplies. Even with the cultural value of sacred forests, they are still threatened by population pressures and more needs to be done to improve the livelihoods of those living adjacent to the forest. The brief recommends combining modern knowledge with traditional, indigenous knowledge to enhance forest conservation efforts.
  • SANREM CRSP project: Kakamega site report
    Ongugo, Paul O.; Obonyo, Emily; Oeba, Vincent O.; Mogoi, Jephine; Omedo, Dickens (Kenya Forest Resources and Institutions program, 2007)
    Site report for the SANREM Kakamega study site in Kenya.
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    SANREM-CRSP Kenya Brochure
    Ongugo, Paul O. (Nairbi, Kenya: Kenya Forestry Research Institute, 2007)
    Brochure produced by Kenya research team to explain the SANREM project in Kenya. The brochure discusses the aim, objective, areas of coverage, current work and ways to learn more about the SANREM CRSP activities in Kenya.
  • Security of tenure in natural resource management: An insight into property rights in Kenya
    Ongugo, Paul O.; Obonyo, Emily; Mogoi, Jephine; Njuguna, Jane (Nairobi, Kenya: KEFRI, 2007)
    Explores the development of Kenya's property rights system and its effects on both forest and people.
  • Thimlich Ohinga Forest: Preserving an endangered heritage
    Ongugo, Paul O.; Mogoi, J. N.; Kamau, E. O. (2006)
    This article gives the background of settlement of Thimlich Ohinga and the dry stone structures that exist. The preservation of these structures and the forest is this discussed, along wit the potential problems of solutions for managing the forest.