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dc.contributor.author Shapi, Martin
dc.date.accessioned 2026-03-02T08:48:54Z
dc.date.available 2026-03-02T08:48:54Z
dc.date.issued 2003
dc.identifier.uri https://digital.unam.edu.na/xmlui/handle/11070.1/21897
dc.description This study provides a socio‑economic assessment of the Doro !Nawas Conservancy, focusing on livelihoods, resource use, governance, and community participation. Most households rely on small‑stock farming primarily goats for income and food security, with pensions as a secondary source. Household expenditure is dominated by food, and firewood remains the main energy source. Although most residents access water from boreholes, formal rules for water or natural resource use are largely absent. Human–wildlife conflict, especially involving elephants and jackals, poses challenges, though overall crop production remains minimally affected. Conservancy membership is high, yet participation in decision‑making processes is low, and awareness of the constitution and management structures is limited. While several conservancy benefits were identified, many residents perceive uneven distribution, and the payout approach requires improvement. Despite challenges, community members express willingness to coexist with wildlife if compensation for losses is fair. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.subject !Nawas conservancy en_US
dc.subject Small scale farming en_US
dc.title Partially devolution of rights and responsibilities to the community as a solution to sustainability and oonsevation of common pool resources en_US
dc.type Manuscripts en_US


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