Diversity of Perceptions on REDD+ Implementation at the Agriculture Frontier in Panama

Table 3

Elements of success for REDD+ implementation in colonist areas that were identified by the different groups of actors during phase two. Each element of success was classified as being mentioned by (+++) all respondents of the group; (++) >50% of the group; (+) ≤50% of the group; or (−) no respondent of the group. The group “international organization” can only be represented by (+++), (+), or (−) because it consisted of only two respondents.

Elements of success (classified in order of importance, i.e., by adding the “+”)	Government	Organizations
	Local/regional (11)	Local colonist (6)	Regional (6)	National (4)	International (2)
(1) Clear benefits	+++	+++	+++	+++	+++
(2) Tech. alternatives and knowledge	+++	+++	+++	+++	+
(3) Efficient project administration	++	+++	+++	++	+++
(4) Environmental awareness	+++	+	++	+++	+++
(5) Participatory process	−	+++	++	+++	+
(6) Demonstration and pilot activities	+	+	+	+++	+++
(7) Binding environmental policies	+++	−	+	++	−