Good Governance Assessment in Nepal's Community Forestry

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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How Good is the Governance Status in Community Forestry? A Case Study from Midhills in Nepal

Journal of Ecosystems ◽

10.1155/2014/541374 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2014 ◽

pp. 1-7 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Dhananjaya Lamichhane ◽

Rajan Parajuli

Keyword(s):

Distribution System ◽

Community Forestry ◽

Good Governance ◽

Forest Products ◽

Poor Women ◽

The Status ◽

User Groups ◽

The Rich ◽

Community Forest User Groups

Five representative community forest user groups (CFUGs) from Gorkha district in Nepal were studied in order to evaluate the status of good governance in community forestry (CF). Eight criteria and their local indicators were employed to quantify the governance status in CF using simple mathematical procedures. Results show that overall governance level ranges from 70.7% to 79.8%. Among the eight criteria, “consensus-oriented” received the highest score (90.72%), and “accountability” acquired the lowest score (65.34%). Lack of accountability was the striking factor in all CFUGs. Crafting CFUGs and their executive committees more accountable and responsive to all CFUG users including poor, women, and disadvantaged groups, was one of the major challenges. However, the practice of regular auditing of CFUG funds, maintenance of records and other documents, and inclusion of women and poor in the executive committee were some striking opportunities. Because of the inequitable distribution system of forest products, the gap between the rich and poor users is widening and the involvement of poor and marginalized members in CFUG activities has been decreasing.

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Assessing Governance Status: Learning from Community Forest User Groups, Nepal

Journal of Forest and Natural Resource Management ◽

10.3126/jfnrm.v2i1.40217 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 1-18

Author(s):

Sameen Raut ◽

Suraj Upadhaya ◽

Sagar Godar Chhetri ◽

Murari Raj Joshi

Keyword(s):

Community Forestry ◽

Good Governance ◽

Benefit Sharing ◽

Governance System ◽

Group Discussions ◽

Forestry Practices ◽

Decision Making Processes ◽

User Groups ◽

Community Forest User Groups ◽

Forest User

Community forestry practices have proven to be successful in forest resource conservation and utilization in Nepal. Nevertheless, inclusive decision-making processes and equitable benefit-sharing among each household pose significant challenges to the Community Forestry Users Groups (CFUGs). The four key elements of good governance: Participation, Transparency, Accountability, and Predictability, each with their four own local indicators, were employed to measure the governance status in two CFUGs: Bosan and Hattiban Mahila in Kathmandu district. We collected data through a questionnaire survey (n=95), focus group discussions, and key informant surveys. The results showed that the general status of governance in Bosan CFUG was 'Good' (43 out of a total attainable score of 64), whereas that of Hattiban Mahila CFUG was 'Medium'(32 out of a total attainable score of 64). Scores for Transparency, Accountability, and Predictability in Bosan CFUG managed by men and women alike were found to be higher than those of Hattiban Mahila CFUG, which was managed mostly by women. Both the CFUGs received the same score for good governance element: Participation. This study helps policymakers to formulate effective programs for CFUGs members to improve the governance system in such forestry user groups.

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Analysis of Forest Governance in Far-Western Terai Region of Nepal

Contemporary Research: An Interdisciplinary Academic Journal ◽

10.3126/craiaj.v5i1.40481 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 35-50

Author(s):

Keshab Raj Pant

Keyword(s):

Community Forestry ◽

Good Governance ◽

Group Discussion ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Ethnic Composition ◽

Primary Data ◽

Economic Activities ◽

The Status ◽

User Groups ◽

Community Forest User Groups

To explore the status of governance in Community Forestry (CF) user groups (CFUGs) in Far- Western Terai region of Nepal, six community forest user groups were selected from Kailali and Kanchanpur districts considering ethnicity, gender, size of households and accessibility. UNESCAP’s eight criteria of good governance and their respective local indicators were employed to explore the governance status of CF. Direct observation; key informant’s survey, focus group discussion and household interview with questionnaire format were used to collect the primary data where secondary data were collected from operational plan of CFUGs and other published literatures. Simple mathematical procedures were used to analyze the data. The study findings show that overall governance level is very good in women managed CFs then mixed managed CFs as well as the relationships of governance with economic activities and ethnic composition of community. This study also shows that women managed CFs is more transparent and responsive to users. Which shows that the fairness in responsibility in woman managed CF is very good and their executive committee was more responsive to their users and disadvantaged groups.

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The Challenges of Good Governance: The Case of Fukushima Nuclear Disaster

OUGHTOPIA ◽

10.32355/oughtopia.2020.02.34.4.89 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 34 (4) ◽

pp. 89-117

Author(s):

Jina Choi

Keyword(s):

Good Governance ◽

Nuclear Disaster ◽

Fukushima Nuclear Disaster

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Promote Good Governance in Public Financial: The Practice of Local Budget (APBD) Transparency Through Open Data Jakarta in Jakarta Provincial Government

Jurnal Good Governance ◽

10.32834/gg.v15i1.41 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Dodi Faedlulloh ◽

Fetty Wiyani

Keyword(s):

Public Finance ◽

Good Governance ◽

Open Data ◽

Public Trust ◽

Provincial Government ◽

Financial Governance ◽

One Stop ◽

Data Portal ◽

Data Transparency ◽

Local Budget

This paper aimed to explain public financial governance based on good governance implementation in Jakarta Provincial Government. This paper specifically discussed towards transparancy implementation of local budget (APBD) through open data portal that publishes budget data to public. In general, financial transparency through open data has met Transparency 2.0 standards, namely the existence of encompassing, one-stop, one-click budget accountability and accessibility. But there are indeed some shortcomings that are still a concern in order to continue to maintain commitment to the principle of transparency, namely by updating data through consistent data visualization.Transparency of public finance needs to continue to be developed and improved through various innovations to maintain public trust in the government.Keywords: Public Finance, Open Data, Transparency

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Faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi good governance di Kelurahan Depok Sleman Yogyakarta

Jurnal Good Governance ◽

10.32834/gg.v13i1.27 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Kurnia Ningsih

Keyword(s):

Good Governance ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Technology Training ◽

Simple Linear Regression ◽

Business World ◽

Managerial Values ◽

Financial Governance ◽

The Government ◽

Quantitative And Qualitative Methods ◽

Positive Effect

One important principles of good governance in public services is public participation. since good governance is a conception of a clean, democratic, and effective governmental administration, it regulate a synergistic and constructive relationship between the government, private business world and society. This research combines both quantitative and qualitative methods as mixed methods. Based on simple linear regression analysis results, it is found that technological training, participation in law and government, financial governance and assets and development of managerial values have a significant positive effect on implementation of good governance. The advice in this research is the application of technology training should be done effectively, with technological training to the employees themselves, especially in the use of computerization and internet in order to achieve tujuan that want to be achieved by trade and industry service.Keywords:good governance, technology training, participation in law and government

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Tata kelola internal dan eksternal untuk mengatasi permasalahan pangan di Indonesia

Jurnal Good Governance ◽

10.32834/gg.v13i1.26 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Reza Hendriyantore

Keyword(s):

Good Governance ◽

National Level ◽

Open Government ◽

Agricultural Cooperatives ◽

Methodological Framework ◽

Agricultural Cooperative ◽

The Reformation ◽

The Government ◽

Good Access ◽

Descriptive Method

The effort to put good governance in development in Indonesia is basically not new. Since the Reformation, the transformation of closed government into an open government (inclusive) has begun to be pursued. Highlighting the conflicts in the land sector that tend to strengthen lately, there are some issues that have intensified conflicts in the field, such as the lack of guaranteed land rights in various legal and policy products. In this paper, a descriptive method is considered important in identifying the applicable issue and methodological framework for addressing governance issues in Indonesia. To reduce such agrarian conflicts between farmers and the government, and as an effort to increase farmers' income, all farmers are incorporated into agricultural cooperatives. Agricultural cooperatives are structured down to the National Level. Thus, farmers participate in good access to the marketing of agricultural produce.Keywords:good governance, agrarian conflict, agricultural cooperative

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Charismatic Movements, State Relations and Public Governance in Sierra Leone

Studies in World Christianity ◽

10.3366/swc.2017.0194 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 23 (3) ◽

pp. 237-256

Author(s):

Joseph Bosco Bangura

Keyword(s):

Economic Development ◽

Sierra Leone ◽

Good Governance ◽

Christian Faith ◽

Church Development ◽

Public Governance ◽

Socio Economic Development ◽

State Relations ◽

New Church Development ◽

The Church

Sierra Leone has seen the rise of Charismatic movements that are bringing about greater levels of co-operation with the state. This new church development aims at renewing the Christian faith and projecting a more proactive role towards public governance. This ecclesial development shows that African Pentecostal/Charismatic theology appears to be moving away from the perceived isolationist theology that once separated the church from involvement with the rest of society. By reapplying the movement's eschatological beliefs, Charismatics are presenting themselves as moral crusaders who regard it as their responsibility to transform public governance. The article probes this relationship so that the Charismatic understanding of poverty, prosperity, good governance and socio-economic development in Sierra Leone can be more clearly established.

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