INTEGRATED NATURAL RESOURCE AND CONSERVATION DEVELOPMENT PROJECT: A REVIEW OF SUCCESS FACTORS FROM A SYSTEMS PERSPECTIVE

Abstract Integrated Natural Resource and Conservation Development (INRCD) Projects is an umbrella term for a variety of (ICDPs), concept first introduced by the World Wide Fund Nature in mid 1980s to target practice-oriented efforts developing countries; Management (INRM) research development projects as adaptive management fisheries, wildlife, forest, rangeland analysis-oriented developed countries. Both seek balance economic natural resource conservation. This paper reviews literature over past four decades attempt determine which planning execution methods lead greater success. A thematic analysis revealed three broad areas importance: community inclusion income diversification, inadequate training management, inability properly quantify data. systems design optimization approach such advocated support project decision making these importance.