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Trust: A precondition for succesful implementation of redd initiatives? : a study of local empowerment and community involvement in Papua Barat, Indonesia

Banerjee-Wøien, Tanushri
Master thesis
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2010
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Abstract
The purpose of this thesis is to discuss the issue of whether trust is a precondition for the

successful implementation of sustainable REDD initiatives in Papua Barat, Indonesia.

Research objectives have been to assess the forest dependency of the indigenous peoples of

Kampung Mokwam and Manokwari Utara and how this dependency affects their choice of

livelihoods. Involvement of governmental and nongovernmental organizations in the past and

present has given an indication of the trust levels that prevail in the Papua Barat setting. The

main objective has been to analyze how trust builds social capital, thus empowering

indigenous communities to actively participate in collective action through self-governance to

enhance common-pool resource management.

The theoretical basis of this research has had a focus on Elinor Ostrom´s (1990) work on

common-pool resource management with a basis on Hardin´s (1968) Tragedy of the

Commons. Coleman´s (1988) work on social capital and Kristiansen´s (2004) model on social

networks have also contributed to a better understanding of common-pool resource

management implementation in Papua Barat. Theories on empowerment, self-governance,

and good governance have aided in strengthening the theoretical framework for the purpose

of analysis. The contextual information on the history of Indonesia and Papua Barat in

addition to the presentation of the concept of REDD have also been of use in analyzing trust

as a precondition for successful implementation of sustainable REDD initiatives.

The methodology used for the purpose of research was of a qualitative nature whereby

research was conducted through interviews and focus group discussions. Findings of the

research show that livelihoods of the two research areas reflect levels of indigenous forest

dependency and that both indigenous communities actively engage in small-scale

deforestation. However, in being aware of the environmental effects caused by deforestation,

the indigenous peoples are willing to engage in REDD initiatives with the assistance of

foreign organizations, as the levels of distrust between these peoples, the government, and

nongovernmental organizations is high, thus causing a social trap whereby all parts are

skeptical of engaging in collective action with one another. The social trap has its roots in the

history of the province, the lack of infrastructure, the blatant and apparent corruption issues

prevailing in the archipelago, and finally, a general lack of human capital and knowledge in

the setting of Papua Barat. Thus, trust is, without doubt, a vital precondition for the successful

implementation of REDD initiatives through empowerment and social capital build-up in

rural Papua Barat, Indonesia.
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Masteroppgave i development management- Universitetet i Agder 2010
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Universitetet i Agder, University of Agder

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