Good governance in natural resource management: a case study from Dolpa district, Nepal

Abstract

Present paper analyses good governance practices of community based organizations of Dolpa district in management of natural resources. Adequate participation, fund mobilization for livelihood diversification and transparent & accountable financial transactions were efficient proponents. However, participatory monitoring, post formation supports and incentives for income generation and entrepreneurship were imperative for sustainable natural resource management and livelihoods which are possible through clarifying resources, roles, responsibilities, rules and rights among stakeholders. Key words: Good governance, natural resource management, participation, livelihood, Dolpa Banko Janakari: A journal of forestry information for Nepal Vol.17(1) 2007 pp.17-24