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4 How do they interact with local government institutions?5 What is the populations‟ previous or current experience with forest andbiodiversity conservation and what is their view on REDD?6 What are the major challenges for an effective REDD pilot project in Kilosa?1.5 Structure of ThesisIn chapter two, our theory is presented, first explaining the two approaches we use inour analysis, before we address REDD as a resource regime. In chapter three,methods are put forward explaining the tools used when collecting and analysing data.Chapter four gives an introduction on the local study area is contextualized, beforeintroducing Tanzania‟s national structure for environmental and forest management inchapter five. From here on, our objectives are presented in three chapters, first bypresent the process of developing a national REDD architecture in Tanzania inchapter six, followed by an assessment of current livelihood situation and forestdependence in three REDD pilot villages in Kilosa District, Morogoro. Based on ourfindings, we do a real-time evaluation of the pilot project in Kilosa District in chaptereight. Lastly, in chapter nine, we present our conclusion and our recommendations.19