The objectives of this project is to address key knowledge, technical and policy gaps related to forest and land governance, trade in informal and legal timber products, deforestation-related commodity-based agribusiness, woodfuel and ultimately sustainable forest and land-use management and improvement of livelihoods. The action supports the FLEGT Action Plan and other government- and industry-led processes in partner countries aimed at fostering good governance, decrease deforestation and improve livelihoods.