In 2008, Rougier embarked on the process of securing FSC certification for its Gabon concessions and for its traceability chain (FSC-C017653). The decision was essentially a leap of faith: at […]Continue Reading
More than half the forests in the Congo Basin have been allocated as concessions, and most are covered by Forest Management Plans (FMPs). The introduction of these plans – supported […]Continue Reading
For conservation to be synonymous with development, local populations need to be involved in forest management. Traditional community-based forest management is, however, not without its drawbacks. The community Continue Reading
Forests are vital carbon sinks. Although forestry projects dominate the voluntary carbon markets, they still occupy a marginal position on the larger, compliance markets. This is mainly due to their […]Continue Reading
Solid biological growth rates, low establishment and maintenance costs, land availability, and demand for forestry products make Africa an attractive forestry option. Typical emerging market risks as well as Continue Reading
Forests serve ecological functions (they regulate the water cycle, sequester carbon and help preserve biodiversity), social functions (providing places to live, a means of subsistence) and economic functions (jobs Continue Reading
Rice and sugar production in West Africa is inadequate. Imports meet a significant proportion of this region’s consumption requirements, undermining its food sovereignty. Trade regulation, if it is modified, Continue Reading
The agricultural sector in sub-Saharan Africa is impeded by numerous constraints: production weaknesses, the difficulty of accessing finance, infrastructure conditions and the impact of the regulatory environment. Continue Reading
Developing the agri-food and agro-industry sectors in sub-Saharan Africa has become a global challenge in order to combat food crises and meet the growing needs of a fast-increasing population. Massive reinvestment Continue Reading
With state funding coming to an end, Ghana’s Agricultural Development Bank is reorganising to meet the agricultural sector’s needs more effectively – stepping up its strategy of specialisation, creating Continue Reading
