TY - JOUR
T1 - Local perceptions of the livelihood and conservation benefits of small-scale livelihood projects in rural Madagascar.
AU - Harvey, Celia
AU - Rambeloson, Andoniaina
AU - Andrianjohaninarivo, Tokihenintsoa
AU - Andriamaro , Luciano
AU - Rasolohery, Andriambolantsoa
AU - Randrianarisoa, Jeannicq
AU - Ramanahadray, Soloson
AU - Christie, Michael
AU - Siwicka, Ewa
AU - Remoundou, Kyriaki
AU - Vílchez-Mendoza, Sergio
AU - MacKinnon, James
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2018, Published with license by Taylor & Francis © 2018 Celia A. Harvey, Andoniaina M. Rambeloson, Tokihenintsoa Andrianjohaninarivo, Luciano Andriamaro, Andriambolantsoa Rasolohery, Jeannicq Randrianarisoa, Soloson Ramanahadray, Michael Christie, Ewa Siwicka, Kyriaki Remoundou, Sergio Vílchez-Mendoza, James L. MacKinnon.
PY - 2018/9/2
Y1 - 2018/9/2
N2 - Small-scale livelihood projects are widely used in forest conservation and Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD)+ initiatives; however, there is limited information on how effective these projects are at delivering livelihood and conservation benefits. We explored local perceptions of the effectiveness of small-scale livelihood projects in delivering livelihood and conservation benefits in eastern Madagascar. Our results suggest that small-scale livelihood projects vary greatly in their ability to deliver livelihood benefits, and that the type of livelihood project (e.g., agriculture, beekeeping, fish farming, or livestock production) has a significant impact on which livelihood benefits are delivered. Many small-scale livelihood projects, regardless of project type, are perceived to contribute to forest conservation efforts. Our study highlights that small-scale livelihood projects have the potential to contribute to both improved livelihoods and enhanced forest conservation, but also illustrates the need for more information on the factors that lead to project success.
AB - Small-scale livelihood projects are widely used in forest conservation and Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD)+ initiatives; however, there is limited information on how effective these projects are at delivering livelihood and conservation benefits. We explored local perceptions of the effectiveness of small-scale livelihood projects in delivering livelihood and conservation benefits in eastern Madagascar. Our results suggest that small-scale livelihood projects vary greatly in their ability to deliver livelihood benefits, and that the type of livelihood project (e.g., agriculture, beekeeping, fish farming, or livestock production) has a significant impact on which livelihood benefits are delivered. Many small-scale livelihood projects, regardless of project type, are perceived to contribute to forest conservation efforts. Our study highlights that small-scale livelihood projects have the potential to contribute to both improved livelihoods and enhanced forest conservation, but also illustrates the need for more information on the factors that lead to project success.
KW - Agriculture
KW - Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD+)
KW - alternative livelihoods
KW - forest conservation
KW - impact evaluation
KW - rural livelihoods
UR - https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/suppl/10.1080/08941920.2018.1484974?scroll=top
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U2 - 10.1080/08941920.2018.1484974
DO - 10.1080/08941920.2018.1484974
M3 - Article
SN - 0894-1920
VL - 31
SP - 1045
EP - 1063
JO - Society & Natural Resources
JF - Society & Natural Resources
IS - 9
ER -