Indonesia Sustainable Natural Resources Management through PNPM Green Investments
The PNPM Green program has been implemented for four years. The studies reported in summary here were undertaken to identify the benefits of the program, and to examine to what extent the program meets its objective to make the utilization of natural resources by rural communities sustainable. PNPM Green aims to improve environmental and natural resources management (NRM) and associated governance, while increasing household incomes in poor communities, and empowering local groups who prepare and execute the sub-projects and activities. To assess the effects and outcomes of PNPM Green in targeting these objectives, the Economic and Livelihoods Study applied the concepts of financial, natural, human, and social assets, as well as influence and access . The Micro-Hydropower Return on Investment (MHP ROI) Study analyzed Micro-Hydropower (MHP) schemes using a business assessment methodology. This was expanded by incorporating non-tangible and social benefits of MHP schemes. The Spillover Effect Study measured the extent of benefits in non-participating communities. These studies indicate that participation of beneficiaries in PNPM Green sub-projects and activities is likely to be higher if the sub-project: (a) conforms to the priority needs of participants livelihoods; (b) provides immediate benefits to the community; (c) directly increases household incomes in participating communities; (d) is supported by local values, local regulations, or local knowledge; and (e) is co-facilitated by community leaders and local government officials. Sub-projects with these characteristics are also more likely to be replicated by other villages.
Summary: | The PNPM Green program has been
implemented for four years. The studies reported in summary
here were undertaken to identify the benefits of the
program, and to examine to what extent the program meets its
objective to make the utilization of natural resources by
rural communities sustainable. PNPM Green aims to improve
environmental and natural resources management (NRM) and
associated governance, while increasing household incomes in
poor communities, and empowering local groups who prepare
and execute the sub-projects and activities. To assess the
effects and outcomes of PNPM Green in targeting these
objectives, the Economic and Livelihoods Study applied the
concepts of financial, natural, human, and social assets, as
well as influence and access . The Micro-Hydropower Return
on Investment (MHP ROI) Study analyzed Micro-Hydropower
(MHP) schemes using a business assessment methodology. This
was expanded by incorporating non-tangible and social
benefits of MHP schemes. The Spillover Effect Study measured
the extent of benefits in non-participating communities.
These studies indicate that participation of beneficiaries
in PNPM Green sub-projects and activities is likely to be
higher if the sub-project: (a) conforms to the priority
needs of participants livelihoods; (b) provides immediate
benefits to the community; (c) directly increases household
incomes in participating communities; (d) is supported by
local values, local regulations, or local knowledge; and (e)
is co-facilitated by community leaders and local government
officials. Sub-projects with these characteristics are also
more likely to be replicated by other villages. |
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