Envolvimento das comunidades locais na tomada de decisões sobre os recursos florestais. Estudo de caso de Mucombezi, Nhamatanda

Abstract

The present project was carried out in the community management area of ​​Mucombezi, district of Nhamatanda, province of Sofala, with the aim of analyzing the involvement of the community in decision-making on access, use of natural resources, distribution of benefits from this management, as well as as the level of participation in the process. Data analysis was based on methodological triangulation, content analysis and pattern matching, the Arnstein scale of participation and statistical analysis of the data. The management has direct and indirect benefits, but these until then revert to the Committee. For an effective management of natural resources, it is recommended the formation of grassroots structures that are legitimate and recognized by the community, endowed with power and authority to make decisions and with responsibilities for their implementation. Likewise, for the formation of COGEP, the traditional structure must be used as a platform, taking into account traditional practices and values. Also to ensure greater community involvement in sustainable management, clear and fair mechanisms must be designed to channel the 20% of exploration fees and 50% of the co-payment of fines for the construction and rehabilitation of social infrastructures, such as schools, hospitals and water holes.