Author: Ward Tipton
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Decentralization, Distance, and Dictators
To ensure that operations remain contextually appropriate and community-driven, OPISAC supports a decentralized framework where local autonomy is prioritized as a central tenet of its program design Read more
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Sustainable Forest Management Programme
The Sustainable Forest Management Programme, known as PGDF (Programme de Gestion Durable des Forêts), is a major sustainable initiative launched in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Read more
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Barter, Co-Ops, and Poverty Eradication
Some existing co-ops already use a barter system inside the group. In a barter system, people trade goods or services directly, without using money Read more
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Philippine Development Plan
The Philippine Development Plan or PDP 2023-2028 is the main plan for domestic growth and progress. The government created this plan to guide the country over six years. Read more
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Sustainable Timber and Lumber Production
The money generated by harvesting the timber and lumber of the Paulownia trees can be substantial. It is theoretically possible to replace the money lost from the illegal harvest of hardwoods like teak and mahogany. Read more
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The Green Economy Transition in the DRC
The Green Economy Transition is a process where countries move toward economic systems that protect the environment, create jobs, and improve the quality of life for people Read more
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Department of Social Welfare and Development and Sustainability
The cooperation of the Department of Social Welfare and Development is imperative for the success of OPISAC and the stated goals and objectives of the organization Read more
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Authoritarian Sustainability and the Local Context
The authoritarian sustainability and environmental experts do not see the problems with their approach. They do not understand that people do not like being forced to follow rules just for the common good. Read more
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Socioeconomic vs Economic Systems
A socioeconomic system looks at both the economy and society. It studies how people live, work, and relate to each other. Read more
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Unintended Consequences and Good Intentions
The Law of Unintended Consequences explains what happens when people do something with good intentions, but the result is not what they expected Read more
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Rainforests and Global Reforestation
Reforestation efforts have already begun in the Republic of the Philippines and for the rainforests in and around the Democratic Republic of the Congo. OPISAC has actively engaged in negotiations with both Private and Public Sector interests Read more
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Academic Theory and Practical Application
The integration of ideas needed for the practical application of academic theory requires an integrated and adaptive approach. Read more