IMPLICATIONS DE L’ANALYSE DES RESSOURCES COMMUNES POUR LES POLITIQUES ET LES INSTITUTIONS : UNE NOUVELLE APPROCHE DE LA GOUVERNANCE

Abstract

The methodology developed by Elinor Ostrom seems relevant to the problems of governance of the
commons. It holds, through two case studies in the Alpine regions of Switzerland: Törbel grassland
and forest management (example cited by E.O) and irrigation consortages (called “Bisses”).
Moreover, questions have arisen regarding extensions and relations with public authorities, “external” activities to affected communities as well as issues of scale.