Participatory Analysis of Heterogeneity, an Approach to Consolidate Collaborative Initiatives at Community Level

Pokorny, Benno; Cayres, G.; Nunes, W.

doi:10.1080/14728028.2003.9752452

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“…The insights and inferences gained from this study are consistent with results reported by other authors particularly Kearney et al (1999) and Pokorny and Bauch (2003). Using statistical methods and clustering techniques, this study confirms what the two previous studies have concluded using other analytical tools-e.g.…”

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Analysis of local perspectives on sustainable forest management: an Indonesian case study

Purnomo

Mendoza

Prabhu

2005

Journal of Environmental Management

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Analysis of local perspectives on sustainable forest management: an Indonesian case study

Purnomo

Mendoza

Prabhu

2005

Journal of Environmental Management

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“…For them, the family is the definitive economic and social unit (Pinedo-Vasquez et al, 2001;Pokorny et al, 2003b). Although collaboration among families is common, collaboration among extra-familial groups is not, even in cases where postmarital residence places biologic siblings in close proximity to their former familial group.…”

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confidence: 98%

Participatory Extension as Basis for the Work of Rural Extension Services in the Amazon

2005

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Public extension services play a key role in the implementation of strategies for rural development based on the sustainable management of natural resources. However, the sector suffers from restricted financial and human resources. Using experiences from participatory action research, a strategy for rural extension in the Amazon was defined to increase the efficiency and the relevance of external support for local resource users. This strategy considered activities initiated and coordinated by local people. Short-term facilitation visits provided continuous external support for the purpose of establishing locally based planning and learning mechanisms. In collaboration with the municipality of Muaná in the Eastern Amazon, the strategy was tested in two traditional communities -Monte Moriat and Boa Esperança. Both communities recognized as most important the need to reduce their dependence on açaí (Euterpe oleracea Mart.), the principal source of food and income. This forest resource has been overexploited, seriously affecting ac¸aı´stands and diminishing the forest benefits fundamental for survival. Two local groups decided to raise chickens as a way to reduce nutritional problems and as an alternative source of income. Supported by monthly, short-term planning and evaluation visits, the groups managed to achieve significant progress in their endeavor. The groups identified (1) the control of decision-making and information, and (2) the absence of external obligations to be the greatest advantages of the development initiative. The study confirmed the potential of participatory strategies for public extension in the Amazon. Special attention was given to realistically define the role of forests for local development. However, drastic measures are necessary to smooth the way for real participation in governmental and non-governmental organizations acting in the Brazilian Amazon.

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“…In some cases these projects may even negatively affect communities' social capital by generating conflicts and enhancing existing social gaps (Porro et al, 2008;Pokorny et al, 2003Pokorny et al, , 2010b. Also critical is the fact that very few families seem to adopt the socio-productive models proposed in these pilot initiatives, if they are not strongly supported with financial and human resources (Pokorny & Johnson, 2008).…”

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“…Several authors (Ruiz-Pérez & Byron, 1999;Marshall et al, 2006;Pokorny & Phillip, 2008;Pokorny et al, 2010b) have analysed the reasons for the unsatisfactory success of combined development-conservation initiatives, and identified barriers for success such as market constraints, inadequate technology packages, and bureaucratic impediments provoked by incompatible legal-institutional frameworks. Most studies conclude that these projects lack of a sufficient consideration of local schemes for the management and commercializing of NTFP, referring to both, the way in which local people get organized to manage NTFP as well as with regards to their management practices normally based on their traditional knowledge (Leakey et al, 1998;Lecup et al, 1998;Neumann & Hirsch, 2000).…”

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Coming down to Earth: a critical analysis of a project for the commercialization of non-timber forest products in a community of the Eastern Amazon

Herrero‐Jáuregui¹,

Pokorny²

2011

Pesq. flor. bras.

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Participatory Analysis of Heterogeneity, an Approach to Consolidate Collaborative Initiatives at Community Level

Cited by 5 publications

References 3 publications

Analysis of local perspectives on sustainable forest management: an Indonesian case study

Analysis of local perspectives on sustainable forest management: an Indonesian case study

Participatory Extension as Basis for the Work of Rural Extension Services in the Amazon

Coming down to Earth: a critical analysis of a project for the commercialization of non-timber forest products in a community of the Eastern Amazon

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