Status : Verified
| Personal Name | Vinarao, Diana Q. |
|---|---|
| Resource Title | INTEGRATING SOCIAL SOLIDARITY ECONOMY IN COMMUNITY-BASED FOREST MANAGEMENT: ENHANCING PARTICIPATION, CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS |
| Date Issued | January 2026 |
| Abstract | The study generally aims to examine the integration of SSE within CBFM and its role in enhancing community participation, conflict resolution and sustainable livelihoods. Specifically, it seeks to (1) identify the factors that promote strong community participation in CBFM areas engaged in SSE practices, (2) investigate how SSE contributes to reducing forest resource conflicts and the mechanisms behind this reduction, (3) analyze environmental conservation outcomes associated with communities that adopt SSE principles (4) identify key SSE practices, values, and principles within CBFM and assess their influence on governance and livelihoods, and (5) propose policy frameworks that strengthen the integration and institutionalization of SSE in forest management. Findings reveal a distinct gradient in SSE internalization across the three organizations. TKFPI demonstrates the most comprehensive SSE integration. Its practices such as collective decision-making, gender-inclusive participation, transparent benefit sharing and community-driven enterprise development are deeply rooted in shared values of cooperation, stewardship and democratic accountability. These values, in turn, reinforce organizational principles such as participatory governance, equity in resource access, and collective responsibility for forest protection. This cyclical reinforcement between practices, values and principles creates a robust institutional culture that supports long-term ecological and socioeconomic resilience. As Berkes et al. (2000) posit when livelihoods and conservation are mutually reinforcing communities are more likely to protect forest resources. TKFPI exemplifies this synergy its diversified livelihood programs not only reduced dependence on extractive activities but also increased community investment in forest rehabilitation and protection. |
| Degree Course | Doctor of Social Development |
| Language | English |
| Keyword | SSE within CBFM; community participation |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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