Comparison of experts' opinions on international organizations' and two Koreas' roles for reforestation in North Korea

This study aimed to clarify the roles of the major stakeholders involved with reforestation in North Korea, and to suggest an effective strategy for future progress. The participation experience, the need for international cooperation, and the nature of the various roles involved were surveyed throu...

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Published inForest science and technology Vol. 11; no. 3; pp. 133 - 138
Main Authors Kim, Seongil, Kang, Mihee
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Taylor & Francis 03.07.2015
Subjects
expert opinion
experts
international cooperation
international organizations
leadership
reforestation
stakeholders
South Korea
North Korea
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Summary:This study aimed to clarify the roles of the major stakeholders involved with reforestation in North Korea, and to suggest an effective strategy for future progress. The participation experience, the need for international cooperation, and the nature of the various roles involved were surveyed through the eyes of South and North Korean and international forestry experts. As a result, international organizations’ active participation and international cooperation were deemed necessary in reforestation projects. Furthermore, the majority of experts consider that North Korean reforestation attempts must be led by North Korea, even though financial and technical support would be provided by international organizations and South Korea. The leadership role of North Korea would include the establishment of detailed plans, conflict adjustment, encouraging stakeholder participation, evaluating the results, and so on. An approach model that benefits all stakeholders through step-by-step cooperation projects must be implemented.
Bibliography:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21580103.2014.966865
ISSN:2158-0715
2158-0715
DOI:10.1080/21580103.2014.966865