Systematic Literature Review on Congo Basin Forest Governance

A systematic literature review synthesizes 150 peer-reviewed studies published between 1992 and 2025. It maps the evolution of governance in the Congo Basin across 15 thematic clusters. The review was authored by Gabriel Osei Forkuo and shared on figshare in April 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze thematic clusters to identify trends in governance research topics over time.
• Map the frequency and focus of studies on specific programs like REDD+ and EUDR.
• Evaluate the intertwinement of local economies and national sovereignty as documented across the reviewed literature.

Strengths

• Synthesizes 150 peer-reviewed studies for a substantial evidence base.
• Covers a 33-year time range from 1992 to 2025.
• Structured eligibility framework ensures a systematic review methodology.

Limitations

• The dataset is small at 11.4 MB, suggesting limited primary data.
• Thematic analysis is based on a review of literature, not original empirical observations.
• Specific sample data and column structures are unavailable for direct analysis.

Provenance

Source

Gabriel Osei Forkuo via figshare.

Collection Method

Systematic literature review using a structured eligibility framework.

Time Range

Literature published from 1992 to 2025.

Freshness

Last updated April 2026, with literature coverage through 2025.

Geography

Focus on the Congo Basin in Central Africa.