Since 2000, the FD has introduced the Market Analysis & Development (MA&D) methodology in the 3 Regions of the country for use in the management of Community Forests the MA&D was adopted in 22 CFCs as a sustainable forest management and conservation tool. The purpose of this socio-economic evaluation of MA&D impacts is to determine the extent to which participating villagers are benefiting from application of the MA&D approach in the development of their forest based enterprises, as compared with those villagers not employing the MA&D CF methodology. The socio-economic evaluation of MA&D impacts is intended to equip the FD with information necessary for convincing policy makers of the substantial contribution made by the forestry sector to the improvement of livelihoods in the country and to poverty alleviation. Evaluation results are also shared amongst stakeholders so that they may learn from the results of the evaluation to formulate better strategies for eradicating poverty and ensuring environmental sustainability.

Type of Case
Printed publication (book, sourcebook, journal article…)

Publisher
FAO

Region
Africa

Biome
Tropical

Forest Type
All forest types (natural and planted)

Primary Designated Function
All