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Can REDD+ Programmes Compensate Adequately the Forest-dependant Livelihoods in Tanzania? Insights from choice model Analysis in Kilosa District

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dc.creator Mwakaje, Agnes G.
dc.date 2016-03-16T09:38:32Z
dc.date 2016-03-16T09:38:32Z
dc.date 2013
dc.date.accessioned 2018-04-18T11:17:56Z
dc.date.available 2018-04-18T11:17:56Z
dc.identifier 11.18 Mwakaje A.G (2013): Can REDD+ Programmes Compensate Adequately the Forest-dependant Livelihoods in Tanzania? Insights from choice model Analysis in Kilosa District. International Journal of Advanced Research. Volume 1 (10) pp 435-450.
dc.identifier http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/997
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/9474
dc.description Tanzania is one of the nine pilot countries for the United Nation‟s Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD+). It has been receiving significant funding from development partners including the World Bank. Under the REDD+, countries on a voluntary basis, aim to reduce the rate of deforestation and receive compensation in proportion to the carbon emissions saved following the intervention. It creates incentives for developing countries to invest in low-carbon paths to sustainable development. The question however is whether REDD+ will compensate adequately the forest-dependent livelihoods. This information is important for sustainable development as poor communities depend on forest goods and services for their livelihoods. A total of 110 households were selected randomly for interviews to determine the preferred incentive package and analyse the REDD+ governance structures. Through Choice Model analysis, the findings showed a high preference by the respondents on sustainable utilisation of forest resources; improved farm productivity and markets access for agricultural commodities. While REDD+ has the potential to address deforestation, it is questionable whether the livelihood aspect as preferred by communities will be achieved due to mainly inefficient governance structures in place. This will undermine the spirit of sustainable development that emphasize on socio-economic and environmental sustainability.
dc.language en
dc.subject REDD+
dc.subject forest conservation
dc.subject forest livelihood dependants
dc.subject sustainable development
dc.subject Tanzania
dc.title Can REDD+ Programmes Compensate Adequately the Forest-dependant Livelihoods in Tanzania? Insights from choice model Analysis in Kilosa District
dc.type Journal Article, Peer Reviewed


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