Ideas drive the world, especially biodiversity conservation. However, many of these ideas do not work as expected. Expectations from many projects have turned into frustrations and disappointments without affecting the reputation of their bearers. In this book, the author shares his extensive experience in the development and implementation of biodiversity conservation programs in Central and West Africa, notably in the Central African Republic, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Nigeria, Senegal and in the framework of a regional program for the integrated management of natural resources in the Fouta Djallon massif.