This book presents novel approaches to collaborative learning by drawing on research and practical experiences from China , South Asia, and Southeast Asia . The case studies show how local communities address and learn from challenges in managing natural resources through joint efforts with researchers and other actors. They demonstrate the merits of learning strategies that use a variety of methods. These methods are grounded in the local context that involves ...
Social and Gender Analysis in Natural Resource Management: Learning Studies and Lessons from Asia
Asian Societies are not only complex but are also undergoing rapid change in the face of the forces of globalization and privatization. Issues of gender, class caste, ethnicity and age are central to understanding power relations and decision-making processes concerning the access to, use of and management of natural resources. This necessitates a sound understanding of social realities in order to ensure proper participation in, and the equitable distribution of ...
