3. Overview of Institutional Analysis and
Development Framework
Developed by Elinor Ostrom, a Nobel Prize-winning economist
Focuses on understanding how institutions shape human behavior
and interactions
Seeks to explain how institutions can be designed to promote
collective action and sustainable outcomes
4. Key Concepts of the Framework
Institutions: Formal and informal rules that govern social
interactions
Collective Action: Cooperation among individuals to
achieve common goals
Common Pool Resources: Shared resources that require
collective management
5. The Theory Seeks to Explain
How institutions influence individual behavior and
decision-making
The conditions under which collective action can be
successful
The role of trust, communication, and monitoring in
sustaining cooperation
6. Applications of the Framework
Environmental Governance: Designing institutions for
sustainable resource management
Community Development: Empowering local
communities to solve collective problems
Public Policy: Informing the design of policies and
regulations to promote cooperation
7. Case Study: Community-Based Forest
Management
- Example of how the framework has been applied in
practice
- Illustrates how local communities can manage forest
resources sustainably through collective action and
institutional design
8. Criticisms and Limitations
Lack of attention to power dynamics and unequal access
to resources
Difficulty in applying the framework to complex, global
issues
Challenges in measuring and evaluating the effectiveness
of institutional arrangements
9. Conclusion
Institutional Analysis and Development Framework by
Ostrom offers valuable insights into the role of institutions
in shaping human behavior and promoting collective action
- By understanding and applying the framework, we can
design more effective institutions for addressing social and
environmental challenges
