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Legality in the forest sector: New insights into obstacles and incentives for MSME formalisation
In a new joint report, Promoting legality within the private forest sector: obstacles and incentives to formalization, the FAO-EU FLEGT Programme and the European Forest Institute (EFI) make a case...
MSMEs important partner to improve forest governance and reducing deforestation and forest degradation
Micro, small and medium-sized timber producers and processors play a critical role in meeting the growing demand for forest products worldwide, as well as making vital contributions to livelihoods...
Webinar to explore how support to MSMEs improves forest governance and livelihoods
In an upcoming webinar, the FAO-EU FLEGT Programme and the European Forest Institute (EFI) will host a discussion on how support to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) can improve forest...
Ghana’s forest management makes strides through Social Responsibility Agreements
In Ghana, traditional customs and practices – such as ‘taboo’ days when no one enters the forest – have helped to protect forests through the ages. But these practices have not always...
COVID-19 takes a heavy toll on Myanmar’s wood-based micro and small businesses
COVID-19 takes a heavy toll on Myanmar’s wood-based micro and small businesses The COVID-19 pandemic is exacting a devastating toll on wood-based micro, small and medium enterprises...
Supporting forest- and timber-based MSMEs in the Mekong region to operate legally and sustainably
Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are a vehicle for development and generate almost half of jobs in the formal forest sector globally. They are key to local economies, generating...
Trees give small farmers in Thailand access to loans
The EU FLEGT Facility has published a story describing how farmers in Thailand are starting to reap the benefits from international timber trade talks between Thailand and the European Union.
Old wood becomes a source of legal timber in Thailand
Reclaimed timber is contributing to Thailand’s local economy and becoming an important livelihoods source. Timber from old houses that have come to the end of their lifecycle are being bought by...
Briefing note provides new insights on small and micro-sized entities in the Mekong forestry sector
Little is known about the small and micro-sized entities (SmEs) engaged in the forestry sector in the Mekong region, their characteristics, the number and gender of people involved in the...
Responsible trade in tropical timber: exporting and importing countries explain the actions they are taking
Representatives from tropical timber exporting and importing countries discussed responsible trade in timber at a session during the Asia-Pacific Forestry Week in Incheon, Korea on 19 June 2019.
Call for tender: National Forest and Timber Sector Specialist Thailand
Call for tender: National Forest and Timber Sector Specialist Thailand The European Forest Institute has issued a call National Forest and Timber Sector Specialist Thailand. The objective of...
VPAs and SMEs in Mekong countries – new website and discussion group
VPAs and SMEs in Mekong countries – new website and discussion group The EU FLEGT Facility has launched a web page and online forum focused on small and informal forest...
Call for tender: National Forest and Timber Sector Specialist Vietnam
Call for tender: National Forest and Timber Sector Specialist Vietnam The European Forest Institute has issued a call National Forest and Timber Sector Specialist Vietnam. The objective of this...