China, Integrated Wood Processing Industries
China, Integrated Wood Processing Industries

Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 1979

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 9789251007709

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Representatives from 9 developing countries participated in the tour which covered wood processing installations (sawmills, fibreboard/particleboard and plywood mills, and pulp mills) and factories for producing wood-processing and logging machinery

Forest Policy, Economics, and Markets in Zambia
Forest Policy, Economics, and Markets in Zambia

Author: Philimon Ng'andwe

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2015-08-20

Total Pages: 187

ISBN-13: 0128041226

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This book is the result of over ten years of field research across Zambia. It covers the production and diverse uses of wood and non-wood forest products in different parts of Zambia. Although a short format, it is a multi-contributed work. It starts an overview of the forestry sector, and covers more specific areas like production, markets and trade of wood and non-wood products; the role of non-wood forest products in the livelihood of the local population, the contribution of the forestry sector to Zambia's overall economy and reviews of efforts to strategically utilize these resources for local economic, and sustainable, development. - A concise reference to understand key wood products, market dynamics, and role of forests in a developing nation - A useful guide for corporations, consultants, NGOs and international research organizations involved with sustainable development in Zambia as well as other nations in the SADC

Microfinance and Forest-based Small-scale Enterprises
Microfinance and Forest-based Small-scale Enterprises

Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 9789251054123

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Communities around the world rely on forests for their livelihoods, and the sustainable development of small-scale, often family-run enterprises is increasingly recognised as a key to poverty reduction. This publication examines the needs of such small-scale enterprises for access to microfinance services, given the seasonal and often unpredictable nature of forest-based activities. It looks at different types of financial institutions (such as banks, non-governmental organisations, co-operatives and credit unions) as well as group lending, leasing, insurance and cash transfers. The strengths and weaknesses of different approaches are considered through four case studies which draw on experiences in Nepal, Guatemala, the Sudan and Peru.

Forestry Outlook Study for Africa
Forestry Outlook Study for Africa

Author: Forestry Outlook Study for Africa

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 88

ISBN-13: 9789251049105

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This regional report examines the emerging trends and considers the opportunities and challenges involved in promoting the contribution of the forest sector to Africa's sustainable development over the next two decades, including policy and institutional, demographic, economic, technological and environmental factors.

Cross-sectoral Policy Impacts Between Forestry and Other Sectors
Cross-sectoral Policy Impacts Between Forestry and Other Sectors

Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 9789251049372

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This publication considers the importance of developing cross-sectoral links between sustainable forest management and other economic sectors, in order to help establish effective national policy frameworks and implementation. It includes a CD-ROM which contains country case studies on Brazil, Italy, Mali, Mexico, Romania, Tanzania and Thailand, as well as the proceedings of a FAO technical meeting held in Rome in September 2002.