Trans Boundary Natural Resource Management
Governments of Southern Africa have come to realize that natural resources
do not recognize political boundaries. Under this programme ZELA seeks
to promote the equitable use of natural resources that are commonly shared
through harmonization of laws and policies. Trans-boundary natural resources
management skills are particularly important to rural disadvantaged communities
who live along national borders. Without being adequately empowered, they
are left in the cold as the rich and powerful from either side of the
borders exploit natural resources for their own benefit at the expense
of the people who are directly dependent on the use of the resources.
There is need for laws and policies which recognize the communities as
important stakeholders.
Chibhememe Community Project
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