FOSA Country Report : Sierra Leone


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Forestry Outlook Studies in Africa

(FOSA)

SIERRA LEONE

MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES

AND TOURISM

Mr. Emmanuel K. ALIEU

Please note that the views expressed in this paper reflect those of the authors and should not be attributed to any of the institutions.

This paper has been minimally edited for clarity and style.

July 2001


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SUMMARY

INTRODUCTION

Objectives

Background information

THE CHANGE DRIVERS

Housing and other needs for IDPs and Refugees.

Population Dynamics

Rural – Urban Migration

Changes in per capita income and income distribution.

Social indicators as they interpret the use of natural resources.

The role of tradition and culture in shifting demand.

Cross border trade within the Mano River Union.

Economic Performance

Institutional Strengthening

Impact of Industrial Development

Response to questionnaires

FORESTRY SECTOR IN 2020

State of Forests and Plantations

State of Forest Industries

Wood Supply Situation.

Social and economic contribution of Forestry.

Forestry and the Environment

Institutional Framework

Change Facilitation

Crucial factors for improvement

Necessary changes within and outside the Sector

Appropriate technological changes

Feasibility of the Changes

Role of Various Stakeholders.

Conclusions