LSP Working Paper 17

LSP Working Paper 17

Access to Natural Resources Sub-Programme

Examining access to natural resources
and linkages to sustainable livelihoods

A case study of Mozambique

Simon Norfolk

2004

 

FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS
Livelihood Support Programme (LSP)
An inter-departmental programme for improving support for enhancing
livelihoods of the rural poor.
   
 

Table of Contents



The cover photograph shows people at a meeting on the delimitation
and titling of their community land under the new Land Law.
Photo by Stefano Gasparini

This paper was prepared under contract with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The positions and opinions presented are those of the author alone, and are not intended to represent the views of FAO.


TABLE OF CONTENTS

THE LIVELIHOOD SUPPORT PROGRAMME

ACCESS TO NATURAL RESOURCES SUB-PROGRAMME

1. INTRODUCTION

2. SETTING THE SCENE

2.1 Rural livelihoods in context

The vulnerability context of rural livelihoods
Natural resource use as part of livelihood strategies

2.2 Background to policy development processes and an overview of existing policy and institutions

Constitutional principles of importance to natural resource policies
Policy formulation processes in natural resource sectors
New policy tools and concepts
The governance context

2.3 The implementation of natural resource policies

Information on rights and entitlements
Consultations in land and forest resource allocation procedures
Land delimitation exercises
The award of forest concessions to private sector entities
Community forestry and other CBNRM initiatives
Decentralization initiatives

3. ASSESSING THE IMPACT

3.1 Local communities, new institutions, representation and participation
3.2 Forms of benefits for local communities

Social capital
Human capital
Natural capital
Physical capital
Financial capital

3.3 Community incentives and capacities to claim and secure rights and manage resources
3.4 Social differentiation and marginalization
3.5 Conflicts and dispute resolution

4. KEY LESSONS, PRESENT AND FUTURE CHALLENGES

4.1 Policy gaps and implementation shortfalls

Policy issues
An enabling environment
Implementation issues

4.2 Understanding and monitoring impact
4.3 Supporting local institution building

Direct funding support
Training and support

4.4 Independent institutions
4.5 Capacity building for civil society

REFERENCES

FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE LSP

LSP WORKING PAPERS TO OCTOBER 2004