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Making markets work for forest communities

This policy brief lays out strategies to improve the contribution of forest markets to local livelihoods. It is offered as a first step in a longer-term effort to promote forest markets that enhance the livelihoods of poor people while conserving forest resources. While forests are providing critica...

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Main Authors: Scherr, Sara J., White, A., Kaimowitz, D.
Format: Brief
Language:Inglés
Published: Forest Trends and CIFOR 2002
Subjects:
forest economics
markets
economic policy
rural communities
low income groups
private sector
partnerships
forestry policies
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/18500
Summary:This policy brief lays out strategies to improve the contribution of forest markets to local livelihoods. It is offered as a first step in a longer-term effort to promote forest markets that enhance the livelihoods of poor people while conserving forest resources. While forests are providing critical safety nets and subsistence for the poor there are specific niches where large numbers of low-income producers have-or could develop-competitive advantage.It is vital to alter the policies that hinder forest producers' income opportunities, and to engage the private sector in forging successful community business partnerships.

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