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Landscape-Level Ecosystem-Based Management

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The Governance Assessment Framework

Landscape-Level Governance Assessment Framework, version 2.1

Assessment Reports

A governance system assessment for the Muskwa-Kechika Management Area. Law, Lauren. 2013. LLEBM Working Paper no. 1.
An assessment of the governance system for the Mt. Marsabit landscape ecosystem. Robinson, Lance W. 2013. LLEBM Working Paper no. 2.
A governance system assessment for the Greater Serengeti Ecosystem in Tanzania. Kisingo, Alex W. 2013. LLEBM Working Paper no. 3.

Briefing Notes

The Way Forward for Environmental Management and Coordination in Marsabit. Robinson, Lance W. 2013. LLEBM Briefing Note no. 1.
Framework for Natural Resource Governance in Dryland Landscapes in Kenya: Making Ecsosystem-Based Management a Reality. Robinson, Lance W., et al. LLEBM Briefing Note no. 2.