Policies and institutions: Enabling factors for PES

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2007
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Blacksburg, VA: SANREM CRSP, OIRED, Virginia Tech
Abstract

Introduction: This brief examines policy and institutional issues that are important for PES. It addresses various aspects of the local policy environment, institutional issues related to property rights, collective action, and issues of public sentiments and norms that may influence the feasibility of a PES approach.

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Payments for environmental services, Local policy, Government policy, Land tenure, Laws and regulations, Collective action, PES, Policy, Institutions, Property rights, Social norms, Willingness to pay, Laws, Ecosystem Farm/Enterprise Scale Governance
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USAID PES Brief 5