Natural resource management problems are power problems. Many people manage and use natural resources daily, but never get the chance to contribute to the definition of policies and institutions that govern this management. Farmers also face difficulties getting policy makers to listen. Persuading decision makers not just to listen but to change how things are done is even more of a challenge. This article describes the tactics used by farmers to influence government policy in two very different situations:
- Vegetable growers in Grenada;
- Producers of timber, bamboo and cinnamon in Vietnam.
