COMMUNITY-BASED NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ( CBNRM ) IN SOUTHERN AFRICA An Occasional Paper Series Commons Southern Africa (original) (raw)

The paper discusses the state of community-based natural resource management (CBNRM) in Southern Africa, focusing on its evolution and current challenges, especially in the context of post-apartheid governance. The authors highlight the importance of co-management frameworks in promoting participatory democracy and improving resource management, while pointing out that existing initiatives often fail to adhere to co-management principles. The need for redefining co-management to better accommodate the realities of rural communities and address historical injustices is emphasized.