Beyond boundaries : transboundary natural resource management in Sub-Saharan Africa

This publication presents a framework for TBNRM, including general concepts, the transboundary process, and lessons learned, based on a review and analysis of TBNRM experiences to date in sub-Saharan Africa. Chapter 1 provides an overview of TBNRM, while chapter 2 outlines its key elements, covering stakeholders and their interests, the different roles people play in the TBNRM process, levels in the TBNRM process (both within and across countries), the need for and types of agreements in TBNRM, organizational and individual capacity and communication needs, and constraints and enabling conditions. Chapter 3 describes the process of scoping and analysis to help assess whether or not it makes sense to apply this approach in a particular situation. This also helps to distinguish objectives that can be achieved effectively by working collaboratively across borders and those for which internal actions alone would suffice. The chapter then covers the need for developing a joint vision, and the planning and design of the initiative. The first part of chapter 3 is most relevant to those considering whether to adopt a transboundary approach and those in the early stages of planning and developing transboundary initiatives. The final section on monitoring, evaluation, and adaptive management is relevant for people already working in TBNRM. Finally, chapter 4 outlines major findings and conclusions from the project, and reviews gaps and future needs. Includes references. (Author abstract, modified)