North Rupununi Communities

From very early in its history Iwokrama focused on building strong participatory mechanisms and partnerships with stakeholders at all levels. This is especially true with the indigenous communities of the North Rupununi District that adjoins the Forest.

Iwokrama was instrumental in the formation of the North Rupununi District Development Board (NRDDB). The Board represents the communities and takes responsibility for the planning and coordination of many Iwokrama educational, developmental, cultural and research programmes in the North Rupununi.

Iwokrama seeks to make this a model partnership that other forest managers and owners may replicate with local peoples.

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