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Rural Forest Management in Sierra Leone: The Role of Economic (In)Equality in Facilitating Collective Action

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  • Marcus Wangel
  • Hans Blomkvist

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While significant theoretical developments have been made in the research on common pool resources, heterogeneity remains a contested issue. Focusing on economic inequality, one particular aspect of heterogeneity, we examine its impact in facilitating cooperation in two rural forest communities in Sierra Leone. The findings reinforce prevalent ambiguities in the literature: in the context of economic inequality cooperation was thriving, while in the setting of uniform poverty cooperation was largely absent. Though further research is imperative, the key recommendation is that policies directed towards rural communities should take into account their ability to craft robust self-governing systems.

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  • Marcus Wangel & Hans Blomkvist, 2013. "Rural Forest Management in Sierra Leone: The Role of Economic (In)Equality in Facilitating Collective Action," Journal of Development Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 49(11), pages 1564-1578, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:jdevst:v:49:y:2013:i:11:p:1564-1578
    DOI: 10.1080/00220388.2013.800860
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