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February 27, 2026Open Access

Certification Impact on Virunga Youth Livelihoods: A Comparative Study of Forest Management Practices in Democratic Republic of Congo

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KNKamanda NgoyeMMMandima Muhindo

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Overview

Mixed-methods study reveals certification boosts youth livelihoods through economic diversification in DRC, suggesting enhanced community benefits.

Key Points

  • The study aims to assess the impact of forest management certification on local youth livelihoods in Virunga National Park.
  • Utilized a mixed-method approach combining surveys and qualitative interviews.
  • Assessed economic metrics and community perceptions regarding certification's influence.
  • Compared income growth rates between certified and uncertificated forest management areas.
  • Certified forest management areas showed a 12% higher average annual income growth.
  • Certification positively affected economic diversification in local communities.
  • Increased market access and profitability were observed in certified regions.

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Ngoye et al. (2003) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a13591ed1d949a99abf963https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18768303
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