Social Networks and Local Collaboration in Natural Resources Management in Developing Countries: A Review of the Theoretical and Empirical Literature

Authors

  • Mathew Senga University of Dar es Salaam
  • Diane Payne University of Dar es Salaam

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56279/tjpsd.v24i1-2.78

Keywords:

social networks, natural resources management, local collaboration, network dynamics, stochastic actor-based modelling

Abstract

While there has been a growth of literature in the area of social networks and natural resources management (NRM), the theoretical and empirical literature on social network dynamics of local collaboration in NRM in developing countries, and Africa
in particular, remains underdeveloped. This paper reviews the theoretical and empirical literature of social networks and local collaboration in NRM, and develops a conceptual framework for examining social network dynamics of local collaboration
in NRM. Its discussion centres on considerations for applying a stochastic actor-based modelling approach of network dynamics, which offers one of the several noteworthy approaches to social network analysis. The paper concludes that understanding the
mechanisms that underpin the dynamic nature of social networks and local collaboration in NRM helps in developing appropriate policies that encourage collaborative efforts, and foster local commitment to sustainable NRM.

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Published

2017-12-31

How to Cite

Senga, M., & Payne, D. (2017). Social Networks and Local Collaboration in Natural Resources Management in Developing Countries: A Review of the Theoretical and Empirical Literature. Tanzania Journal for Population Studies and Development, 24(1-2). https://doi.org/10.56279/tjpsd.v24i1-2.78