Forest-based settlement project and its impacts on community livelihood in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, Bangladesh

摘要: SUMMARY This study used two contrasting sample villages (one relatively successful and the other unsuccessful) as case sites to investigate impacts of a forest-based settlement project on community livelihood. It was found that although since customary forestry practices (shifting cultivation) could not support participants' livelihoods all year, joining had improved their livelihoods. Many participants have given up completely diversified livelihood strategies. Due budget allocation disparities, differences in raising awareness about benefits, inconsistencies monitoring motivation, outcomes varied between villages. Several factors were identified underlay success or failure achieving targeted project's objectives. A recommendation is made for effective participation by would heighten sense ownership, enhance collective mana...