Managing Forest Resources in Sub-Saharan Africa : Issues and Challenges

[摘要] The note summarizes the findings of theAfrica Forest Strategy Paper, which responded to theproblems confronting forest resources in the Sub-SaharanAfrica (SSA), providing a comprehensive overview, andanalysis of the forest sector, and mapping a set of actionsfor consideration by African countries. The diagnosishighlights the nexus between rapid population growth,environmental degradation, and poor agriculturalperformance, which provides the basic context within whichdeforestation, and forest degradation are taking place inSSA. Fundamental challenges the region faces are theprevention of wasteful deforestation by correctingdistortionary policies, and improving sustainable use;resource base increases, by broadening vegetativepropagation, and tree planting; and, revival of the woodindustry to enhance competitiveness. However, thesechallenges need to strike a balance between economicdevelopment, and conservation aims, and key actionsencourage forest policy and legislative reform, strengthenedby capacity building and human resources development,supported by local communities and the private sectorinvolvement, towards improving forest-related knowledge, andtechnology. Areas identified for a new Bank lending strategyinclude the promotion of policy reforms, support investmentsin critical areas, as well as capacity building, and, animproved donor coordination.

[发布机构] World Bank, Washington, DC

[学科分类] 社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

[关键词] AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION;AGRICULTURE;BIODIVERSITY;BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY;BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES