Ribot, J.2016-04-192016-04-1920021-56973-522-0361_ddnr_full_revised.pdfhttp://hdl.handle.net/10919/65426This brief presents preliminary findings and recommendations from research on natural resources in decentralization efforts around the world. All the cases explore the degree toapplication/pdfen-USCommunity rightsSocial impactsEnvironmental impactsGovernment policyLocal policyGovernment institutionsDecentralizationDemocratizationNatural resource managementLocal governanceAccountable representationLocal institutionsEnvironmental managementCommunity-Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM)Power transferEnvironmental subsidarity principlesEnvironmental standardsGovernanceTechnical report