Stallings, J.2016-04-192016-04-1920011-59111-009-2366_intro.pdfhttp://hdl.handle.net/10919/65432Integrated Conservation and Development Projects (ICDPs) operate from the working hypothesis that rural poverty is one of the primary factors contributing to over-exploitation of the natural resource base, leading to encroachment on protected areas. the specific objectives of ICDPs are:application/pdfen-USIn CopyrightRural developmentCommunity institutionsNongovernmental organizations (NGOs)Program planningLocal NGOsQuality of lifeInternational NGOsPovertyConservationIntegrated Conservation and Development Projects (ICDPS)SUBIRCARE EcuadorProject implementationConsortiumConsolidated project management modelEcosystem WatershedBookCopyright 2001 by SANREM CRSP and CARE-SUBIR. All rights reserved