What is concensus-building and why is it important for resource management?

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2003

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Washington, DC: Center for Environmental and Public Policy Dispute Resolution

Abstract

This article provides a comprehensive explanation of alternative dispute resolution processes, focusing in particular on the field of resource management. The author defines terms, explains the uses of different processes, and points out factors which enhance possibilities for successful use of the processes.

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Conflict resolution, Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), Public policy, Environment, Mediation, Consensus building, Resource management, Farm/Enterprise Scale

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