Strategic power and power struggles in the national REDD+ governance process in Tanzania: any effect on its legitimacy?
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Date
2013
Authors
Manyika, K.F.K
Kajembe, G. C
Silayo, D. A.
Vatn, A.
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Publisher
Tanzania Journal of Forestry and Nature Conservation
Abstract
Tanzania is currently undertaking a
number of initiatives related to the
development
of
national
REDD+
governance structures. These initiatives,
among others, include process to establish
a national REDD+ Trust Fund (NRTF) and
the National Carbon Monitoring Centre
(NCMC). In this paper, the on-going
national REDD+ governance structure
establishment processes at both local and
national levels are analysed. The study
focused on REDD+ governance process,
the participating actors, power and power
struggle and its effects on the political
legitimacy underlying the REDD+
governance process. The study was
undertaken through intensive review of
literature and relevant reports and
documents, and dialogue with actors
involved in the process. It was found that
while REDD+ governance continues to
evolve, some non-economic actors are
transforming themselves into economic
actors and ‘Power brokers’ in order to
enhance their position in protecting their
interests during the process. It was noted
as well that strategic power and power
struggles are emerging as part of the
evolving processes at both local and
national levels. The study concludes that
strategic
intervention/decision
was
required to facilitate smooth process and
avoid the stalemate that can be caused by
emerging power struggles in the national REDD+ governance structure development
process.
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Keywords
Tanzania, REDD+, Governance structures, Institutions, Power struggle, Legitimacy