Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Social and Behavioral Sciences Commons™
Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Articles 1 - 2 of 2
Full-Text Articles in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Implications Of The Forest Charges Law To Rattan-Based Livelihoods Of Indigenous Peoples Of The Philippines, Vince Michael A. Docta, Ramon A. Razal
Implications Of The Forest Charges Law To Rattan-Based Livelihoods Of Indigenous Peoples Of The Philippines, Vince Michael A. Docta, Ramon A. Razal
Journal of Public Affairs and Development
This policy research investigated the question: "What are the implications of Republic Act 7161 (or the Forest Charges Law) as it is interpreted, imposed, and implemented towards sustainable rattan-based livelihoods of indigenous peoples (IP) communities in the Philippines?" An in-depth review and analysis of the Act was undertaken by examining the past policies, relevant administrative orders, and memorandum circulars issued by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and relevant forerunner agencies. The policy performance of forest charges via-a-vis collection and resource conservation targets and the perceptions of the IP communities towards RA 7161 were assessed. Results provide evidence …
Community Participation In The Namha Catchment Area Development Project In Luang Namtha, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Sonephet Ounthala, Josefina T. Dizon, Maria Ana T. Quimbo, Nelson Jose Vincent B. Querijero
Community Participation In The Namha Catchment Area Development Project In Luang Namtha, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Sonephet Ounthala, Josefina T. Dizon, Maria Ana T. Quimbo, Nelson Jose Vincent B. Querijero
Journal of Public Affairs and Development
The study determined the nature and extent of community participation in the planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation phases of the Namha Catchment Area Development Project at the village level in Luang Namtha District, Luang Namtha Province, Lao PDR. It also determined the factors that affected community participation and the latter's relation with the attainment of short-term and long-term goals of the project. A total of 120 respondents from Nam Gnaene and Namha villages in Luang Namtha district were selected randomly using the Slovin's formula. Data were gathered through individual interviews and analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson Chi square test, …