Linking Poverty Reduction with Forest Conservation: Case Studies from Lao PDR
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| Author(s) | Morris, J. Hicks, E. Ingles, A.W. Ketphanh, S. |
| Date | 2004 |
| Reference type | Book |
| Pages | 106 pp. |
| Publisher | IUCN Asia Regional Office, Bangkok |
Summary
The current report is a case study of the NAFRI-IUCN NTFP Project in Lao PDR (1995-2001). It focuses on sustainable harvesting regimes for bitter bamboo shoots and wild cardamom in one poor village in the northern mountainous province of Oudomxay. The sustainable harvesting regime for bitter bamboo in Oudomxay generated the most impressive results on poverty alleviation and livelihood development in the NTFP Project and continues to be a shining example in Lao PDR. The current case study has tried to translate these results into economic values through cost-benefit analyses and describe their impacts on local livelihoods and eco-systems through the voices of local people, local leaders and relevant organizations at district, provincial and national levels. The case study showed that the sustainable harvesting regimes played a major role in reducing poverty and sustaining local livelihoods, while providing villagers with enduring incentives and adequate capacities to manage village forests. The achievements were also remarkable for their equitable distribution among villagers, capacity to reach the poorest households, and the interest that they raised in NTFP among development and conservation organizations.
Themes
ICDP
Case study
Geographic coverage
Laos
Available from
http://app.iucn.org/dbtw-wpd/edocs/2004-090.pdf
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- IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) Asia Regional Office (Organisation O0155)