Good Governance Practices by Local Organization in Forest Resource Management
Abstract. Centralized approach
is no longer perceived as effective in managing natural resources such as the
forest. In line with the good governance movement, practices of forest resource
management have changed from one-bureaucratic show into partnership.
Consequently, the concept of transparency, accountability, and broader public
participations should be institutionalized to improve the sustainability of
forest management. By using the experience of Banyumas’ forest communities as
case studies, this research aims to examine the extent to which the practice of
good governance in forest management develops and influences the sustainability
of forest management. Since this study was been intended to reveal the process
of governance practices at the level of community-based organization, it uses
the descriptive-qualitative approach in its analysis. The result of this study
shows that participatory forest monitoring, transparency and accountable asset
utilization have been practiced by the local forestry organization in their
forest management. The researcher also found that strong traditions and local
leadership contributes positively to good governance practices by providing
cultural dialogue forum, social control and a spirit of volunteering.
Author: Slamet Rosyadi
Journal Code: jpadministrasinegaragg120022
