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      The political economy of public-private partnerships : forestry co-management in northwest Saskatchewan

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      Date
      2008
      Author
      Orb, Jocelyn D
      Type
      Thesis
      Degree Level
      Masters
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      Abstract
      This thesis examines the political economy of public-private partnerships (PPPs), specifically how power has been shared among the partners involved in the co-management of forestry lands in Northwest Saskatchewan. It uncovers the political agendas of the groups involved, how decisions have been made and costs/benefits been shared, and considers the implications this model of co-management has for the future of forestry in this province. This study reveals a complex partnership in which power is not being shared equally. A private corporation, Mistik Management Ltd., possesses power over production, knowledge and credit. It purports to be working together with stakeholders in the co-management of forestry lands in Northwest Saskatchewan, but in truth Mistik is managing this resource with minimal input from forest users and residents in the region. The company does, however, appear sincere in its consultation process with stakeholders and is trying to improve the level of their engagement in day to day forestry operations. In addition, and despite this deficiency in stakeholder engagement, Mistik is practicing what is arguably the most environmentally sustainable forestry management in the province.
      Degree
      Master of Arts (M.A.)
      Department
      Political Studies
      Program
      Political Studies
      Supervisor
      Phillips, Peter W. B.
      Committee
      Natcher, David; Hunter, Anna; Garcea, Joseph
      Copyright Date
      2008
      URI
      http://hdl.handle.net/10388/etd-04302008-104741
      Subject
      traditional ecological knowledge
      power
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