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Analysis of bonding social capital towards co-management of dry lands

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Associate Professor, Department of Reclamation of Arid and Mountainous Regions, Natural Resources Faculty, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran

2 Former M.Sc. Student in Combat Desertification, Department of Reclamation of Arid and Mountainous Regions, Natural Resources Faculty, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran

3 M.Sc. in Watershed Management, Department of Reclamation of Arid and Mountainous Regions, Faculty of Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran

4 Former M.Sc. in Combat Desertification, Department of Reclamation of Arid and Mountainous Regions, Natural Resources Faculty, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran

Abstract

     Social capital is a prerequisite of co-management and local sustainable development. Present study makes an attempt to evaluate bonding social capital pre and post RFLDL project implementation in Deh-e-Reza village in Reagan County of Kerman province. Statistical population of this study consists of rural development groups’ members totaling 133 persons in 9 groups. The level of trust and collaboration ties of the beneficiaries’ network were examined through network analysis questionnaires, direct observation, and an interview with all beneficiaries based on network indicators including density, reciprocity, transitivity, and average Geodesic distance both prior to and post RFLDL project implementation. It was found out that the level of trust, collaboration, and social capital was moderate pre project implementation but there was an increase in these components following project implementation. Trust and collaboration exchange speed as well enhanced following project implementation and solidarity and unity increased on the whole. Last but not least, it can be claimed that implementation of this project boosted bonding social capital and co-management was established in the region.

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Iranian Journal of Range and Desert Research
Volume 25, Issue 2
August 2018
Pages 378-387
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