Brukas, Vilis
- Institutionen för sydsvensk skogsvetenskap, Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet
Sammanfattning
Based on a quantitative survey and qualitative interviews, the international assistance to Lithuanian forestry during the 1990s is examined from a power perspective. Direct power analysis reveals a skewed power balance in the decision-making arena where recipients play a reactive role. Indirect power is exerted through a limited involvement of actors in project identification and preparation as well as through poor implementation of assistance goals. Consciousness controlling power manifests itself in the recipients' perception of environmental issues in forestry impelled by the donor agenda. The three mentioned power dimensions are embedded in structural power, which stipulates unreflective acceptance of values, norms and institutional culture. Recommendations for modified approaches to assistance are provided, with an emphasis on the capacity development paradigm.
Nyckelord
capacity development; donor policy; forestry assistance; Lithuania; power relationships
Publicerad i
Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research
2004, volym: 19, sidor: 166-176
Utgivare: TAYLOR & FRANCIS AS
SLU författare
UKÄ forskningsämne
Skogsvetenskap
Publikationens identifierare
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/14004080410034254
Permanent länk till denna sida (URI)
https://res.slu.se/id/publ/3764