Chaos and complexity in development

Ekstrand, Lars; Ray, Rita

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“…Rather, a more promising starting point is unsustainability -which can be observed. What is known to be unsustainable may evolve with social learning (Lee 1993) and self-organization (Ekstrand and Ray 2001), making the process of sustainability dynamic rather than static.…”

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Local level sustainability planning for livelihoods: A Cambodian experience

Marschke¹,

Berkes²

2005

International Journal of Sustainable Development & World Ec

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SUMMARYHow do Cambodian villagers perceive sustainability and what do they do 'on the ground'? Looking at sustainability issues through the lens of two local resource management committees, and using a triangulation of social science research methods, this paper examines the roles and responsibilities of these groups and how they grapple with resource degradation and related activities. The committees have experimented with a range of resource management strategies, from creating fishing sanctuaries to resolving fishing gear theft. The results indicate that one reason villagers are willing to engage in community-based management is when they believe that they can improve livelihoods within their community. Community-based management is being carried out in the absence of formal legislation; it is recognized through government policy and administrative approvals. In this regard, local-level support and leadership has been key, and the current arrangement has created the political space for experimentation and learning.

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confidence: 99%