Effects of land fragmentation on the governance of the commons: Theory and evidence from 284 villages and 17 provinces in China

Zang, Liangzhen; Araral, Eduardo; Wang, Yahua

doi:10.1016/j.landusepol.2018.12.042

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“…On the one hand, 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Kurian & Dietz, 2004;Sijbrandij & Van Der Zaag, 1993;Tang, 1991;Trawick, 2001;Vandersypen et al, 2007). On the other hand, the structural path answers in what ways cooperation may be influenced by community structures (Dayton- Johnson, 2003), such as size of irrigation system (Meinzen-Dick et al, 2002;Trawick, 2002;Wang & Wu, 2018), number of water users (Ireson, 1995;Norman, 1997), degree of heterogeneity (Baker, 1997;Ruttan, 2006;Luo et al, 2019), landholding situation (Bardhan, 2000;Dayton-Johnson, 2000a;Zang et al, 2019). These studies were motivated by the pursuit of a better mode of community-based irrigation governance and aimed at addressing the dilemma of collective action.…”

Section: Discussion Frequency Of First-tier Variables Of Ses Frameworkmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Wang & Wu, 2018;Amirova et al, 2019) Inter-departmental relations (e.g. Lam & Chiu, 2016;Singh, 2019;Zang et al, 2019)…”

Section: Micro Perspectivementioning

confidence: 99%

“…When combining agricultural conditions and institutions, the stronger water-holding capacity of soil may compensate for any weaker formal monitoring institutions and a lack of water quota transfer, thereby contributing to productivity and cooperation, and vice-versa (Villamayor-Tomas, 2014). The congruence between the patterns of agricultural production and water allocation rules has a positive effect on irrigation outcomes (Niranjan, 1998;Norman, 1997;Zang et al, 2019).…”

Section: The Effects Of Combinations Of Local Institutions and Contexts On Irrigation Performancementioning

confidence: 99%

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Integrating Institutions with Local Contexts in Community-Based Irrigation Governance: A Qualitative Systematic Review of Variables, Combinations, and Effects

Wang

Chen²

2021

Int J Commons

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The literature on common-pool resources (CPRs) has mostly focused on institutional conditions for successful governance of the commons. However, many scholars have emphasized that the explanatory power of institutional variables per se is limited and that institutions should not be isolated from the context in which they operate. Consequently, the success of CPR governance requires a more nuanced understanding of specific combinations of institutions in a specific social-ecological context. Using communitybased irrigation systems as an example, this paper examines how combinations of institutions and contexts affect irrigation governance based on a qualitative systematic review of 83 English language peer-reviewed articles published since 1990. The review firstly summarizes the basic characteristics, main research subjects, and development trends in the literature on community-based irrigation governance. Then, revealing the specific effects of major combinations of institutional variables and contextual variables on the performance of irrigation governance, the review suggests that (a) the congruence of institutional arrangements with attributes of actors (e.g., group size, group heterogeneity, and social capital), (b) the specific combination of institutions and contexts of resource system and related ecosystems (e.g., hydrology, soil, and agriculture), and (c) the market incentives (e.g., irrigation systems' spatial proximity to markets) associating with formal governance organizations, are important for improving irrigation governance performance. The main findings not only reveal existing gaps in understanding how institutions and contexts interact in community-based irrigation governance, but also indicate potential pathways to theoretical construction in complex CPR systems by further exploring the relationships between institutions and the contexts in which they operate.

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Section: Discussion Frequency Of First-tier Variables Of Ses Frameworkmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Wang & Wu, 2018;Amirova et al, 2019) Inter-departmental relations (e.g. Lam & Chiu, 2016;Singh, 2019;Zang et al, 2019)…”

Section: Micro Perspectivementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: The Effects Of Combinations Of Local Institutions and Contexts On Irrigation Performancementioning

confidence: 99%

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Integrating Institutions with Local Contexts in Community-Based Irrigation Governance: A Qualitative Systematic Review of Variables, Combinations, and Effects

Wang

Chen²

2021

Int J Commons

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“…3. Socio-demographics: Previous studies have found that certain personal and household demographics are related to the amount of NTFP income and participation in CFM (Lise 2000; Dolisca et al 2006;Babulo et al 2008;Coulibaly-Lingani et al 2011;Heubach et al 2011;Mutenje et al 2011;Kar and Jacobson 2012;Bahdur et al 2013;Melaku et al 2014;Schaafsma et al 2014;Musyoki et al 2016;Aminu et al 2017;Suleiman et al 2017;Yeo-Chang 2019a, 2019b;Zang, et al 2019). The 10 factors selected as variables are: gender, age, marital status, household status, education levels, number of household members, main occupation, household income, land ownership, and land rental.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Certain socio-demographics of a community can also impact forms and levels of engagement (Babulo et al 2008;Coulibaly-Lingani et al 2011;Heubach et al 2011;Mutenje et al 2011;Kar and Jacobson 2012;Melaku et al 2014;Schaafsma et al 2014;Aminu et al 2017;Suleiman et al 2017;Soe and Yeo-Chang 2019a) and participation in CFM (Lise 2000;Dolisca et al 2006;Coulibaly-Lingani et al 2011;Bahdur et al 2013;Musyoki et al 2016;Soe and Yeo-Chang 2019b;Zang et al 2019). Knowledge of these relationships can help to inform effective management practices.…”

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Non-timber forest product utilization under community forest management in northern Thailand

Thammanu

Han

Marod

et al. 2020

Forest Science and Technology

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Forest resources are a salient and critical issue requiring ongoing attention by the Thai government. Community forest management (CFM) is a practice used to, among other things, resolve land use issues and regulate the extraction and use of non-timber forest product (NTFPs). Managing as a community forest can not only enhance the livelihoods of the local people but also improve their socio-economic condition. This research was conducted at the Ban Mae Chiang Rai Lum Community Forest located in Pa Mae Phrik National Forest Reserve in Thailand's northern province of Lampang. We collected species biodiversity data of the forest's total area of 3,925 ha using a systematic sampling method, and twenty-five 40 Â 40 m (0.16 ha) survey plots were established in the community forest. Interviews of 159 household heads and/or other household representatives were conducted using a designed questionnaire. The questionnaire focused on information regarding the households' NTFP utilization habits and engagement in CFM processes. A forest survey was conducted which found that there were 197 plant species, 144 genera, and 62 families in the community forest. Of these, 160 plant species were classified as having medicinal uses, 89 were used as food, 37 as extractives, 32 for firewood, and 12 for fibers. This study also revealed that unmonitored over-exploitation of NTFPs may negatively impact forest biodiversity. As surveyed, 68.55% of households depended on NTFPs. The value of the harvested NTFPs was 6.35% of the total community income. A positive correlation between NTFP income and CFM suggests that utilization of NTFPs combined with CFM can create income opportunities and promote participation in CFM. In addition, income earned from NTFPs and participation in CFM were directly related to the socio-economics of identifiable groups in this community. Laborers, merchants, and low-income families utilized NTFPs to a lesser degree. Single people, household heads, those with a bachelor's degree, and low income families were less likely to participate in CFM while land owners were more likely to do so. This study implies that the harvesting of NTFPs should not go unchecked, especially of species that are threatened or likely to be threatened if over-harvested. Efforts to enhance lower income household utilization, to more equitably distribute the benefits, and to incentivize community involvement should be prioritized as doing so is crucial to maintaining a healthy supply of NTFPs and safeguarding the community forest biodiversity.

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Impact of institutional constraints on participatory irrigation management: The regulating role of moral obligation*

Liu

Yang

Tang

et al. 2021

Irrigation and Drainage

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Participatory irrigation management is key to realizing the virtuous circle in which irrigation facilities are used and managed in rural China. Therefore, it is essential to explore the key factors influencing participatory irrigation management. This paper innovatively analyses the impact of external institutional constraints and internal moral obligation of farmers on participatory irrigation management by using a structural equation model (SEM) and drawing on survey data from 1543 householders in the Yellow River basin. The results indicate that: (i) generally, both institutional constraints and moral obligation have significant positive impacts on collective action in participatory irrigation management; (ii) moral obligation plays an active regulating role in the process of institutional constraints affecting collective action; (iii) collective action contributes positively to the performance of participatory irrigation management. This paper shows that institutional constraints and moral obligation need to be taken into account in participatory irrigation management, and these considerations can offer some insights into governments in managing irrigation systems.

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Effects of land fragmentation on the governance of the commons: Theory and evidence from 284 villages and 17 provinces in China

Cited by 55 publications

References 38 publications

Integrating Institutions with Local Contexts in Community-Based Irrigation Governance: A Qualitative Systematic Review of Variables, Combinations, and Effects

Integrating Institutions with Local Contexts in Community-Based Irrigation Governance: A Qualitative Systematic Review of Variables, Combinations, and Effects

Non-timber forest product utilization under community forest management in northern Thailand

Impact of institutional constraints on participatory irrigation management: The regulating role of moral obligation*

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