ABSTRACT
Chapter 7 evaluates the prevalence of REDD+-related participatory governance features in the African context. Specifically, the authors evaluate the socio-technical interactions of REDD+ and measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) systems particularly, focusing on the degree of inclusiveness of transnational advocacy networks (TANs) and the empowerment of African state and non-state actors within these systems. The chapter adopts an agential constructivist approach that highlights the significance of empowering African state and non-state actors and applies an analytical lens to natural resource governance and socio-technical interactions that recognizes the unequal footing of North–South relations. The chapter offers insight into how to improve participatory governance of REDD+ and socio-technical interactions in the context of natural resource governance.
