Forest protection in Central India: do differences in monitoring by state and local institutions result in diverse social and ecological impacts?
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DOI: 10.1007/s10531-017-1344-6
Abstract: Protection of forests and wildlife outside protected areas (PAs) is necessary for the conservation of wildlife. Extension of conservation efforts outside the existing PA may result in restrictions on local forest resource use. Such situations… read more here.
Keywords: protection; state local; conservation; central india ... See more keywords
Local institutions and pandemics: City autonomy and the Black Death
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apgeog.2021.102582
Abstract: Abstract Local institutions have long been regarded as key drivers of economic development. However, little is known about the role of institutions in preparing places to cope with public health crises and pandemics. This paper… read more here.
Keywords: local institutions; city autonomy; black death; city ... See more keywords
The role of local institutions in governance of MPAs
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DOI: 10.1016/j.marpol.2020.103906
Abstract: Abstract In recent years, marine protected areas (MPAs) have been perceived as a major tool to enhance marine conservation. The range of institutional approaches as well as the range of goals in defining and managing… read more here.
Keywords: institutions governance; governance mpas; role local; governance ... See more keywords
The neglected role of local institutions in the ‘resource curse’ debate. Limestone mining in the Krobo region of Ghana
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DOI: 10.1016/j.resourpol.2017.08.005
Abstract: The intense scholarly debate on the resource curse and political initiatives aimed at preventing it have largely focused on macro-economic aspects and national-level institutions and policies. Sub-national structures have received clearly less attention. We argue… read more here.
Keywords: mining; resource curse; role; debate ... See more keywords
Foreign direct investment in Vietnam: how local institutions matter?
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DOI: 10.1080/14631377.2025.2493511
Abstract: ABSTRACT This study examines how local institutional factors influence the location of foreign direct investment (FDI) across Vietnamese provinces, using panel data from 2008 to 2018. By performing the Durbin spatial model, we can investigate… read more here.
Keywords: vietnam local; investment vietnam; direct investment; foreign direct ... See more keywords
Political accountability and social equity in public budgeting: Examining the role of local institutions
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DOI: 10.1111/puar.13905
Abstract: This paper examines how local institutions in U.S. municipalities can affect budget allocations for socially disadvantaged groups, specifically focusing on eight key institutions related to electoral rules, power dynamics, and bureaucratic authority. Additionally, we develop… read more here.
Keywords: budget allocations; political accountability; local institutions; social equity ... See more keywords
Oaxaca and global forest governance: Indigenous autonomy, local institutions, and forest outcomes in Southern Mexico
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DOI: 10.2458/jpe.2296
Abstract: Oaxaca is the most biologically-and culturally-diverse state of Mexico, and considered by many to be a source of best practices for the role of Indigenous peoples in forest governance. Utilizing an original data set containing… read more here.
Keywords: mexico; institutions forest; forest governance; forest loss ... See more keywords