Does gender-based leadership affect good governance in community forest management ? A case study from Bhaktapur district

Authors

  • S. Thapa Tribhuvan University, Institute of Forestry, Hetauda Campus, Makwanpur, Nepal.
  • R. Prasai Wildlife, Sustainability and Ecosystem Science, Tarleton State University, Stephenville, Texas, USA;
  • R. Pahadi Tribhuvan University, Institute of Forestry, Hetauda Campus, Makwanpur, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/banko.v30i2.33479

Keywords:

Community forestry, decision making, gender, good governance, leadership

Abstract

In spite of policy programs in place, good forest governance does not still persist in community forestry sector of Nepal. This study aims to understand how genderbased leadership affects good forest governance in the two community forest user groups, viz. the Bandeshwori CFUG and the Suryamod Perunge CFUG of Bhaktapur district, Nepal from gender perspective. Both the primary and secondary methods were employed for data collection. The collected data were screened, and analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. The study compares the individual elements (transparency, accountability and participation) of the governance with the overall governance scenarios between the two community forests. As per the findings of this study, the female leadership was found to be better in forest management by maintaining all aspects of governance as compared to the male. This was because of the higher participation of all the users, regular audit of income and expenditure, accountability of executive committee towards user group, high-level of transparency and predictability. The study concludes that decentralization of power to female, and their active participation in leadership position are needed for maintaining good governance and proper management of community forest.

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Published

2020-12-17

How to Cite

Thapa, S., Prasai, R., & Pahadi, R. (2020). Does gender-based leadership affect good governance in community forest management ? A case study from Bhaktapur district. Banko Janakari, 30(2), 59–70. https://doi.org/10.3126/banko.v30i2.33479

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