Engaging communities in decentralization: Contribution of local institutions in managing Kenyan forests

Date
2010Author
Mogoi, Jephine
Obonyo, Emily
Ongugo, Paul O.
Oeba, Vincent Onguso
Mwangi, Esther
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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.