CF Case Study 4: Case Studies in Forest-Based Small Scale Enterprises in Asia. Rattan, Matchmaking and Handicrafts













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Community Forestry Case Study

Edited with an Introduction and Conclusion by:
Jeffrey Y Campbell

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PREFACE

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Characteristics and Constraints of FBSSEs in General

2.0 THE CASE STUDIES, A BRIEF OVERVIEW

2.1 Summary of Case Study One, Rattan Industries in East Kalimantan, Indonesia
2.2 Summary of Case Study Two, The Safety Match Industry in India
2.3 Summary of Case Study Three, Forest-Based Handicrafts Industry in Indonesia

3.0 CASE STUDY ONE, RATTAN INDUSTRIES IN EAST KALIMANTAN, INDONESIA

3.1 Introduction
3.2 Historical Background
3.3 The Study Area: East Kalimantan
3.4 Rattan Collection and Processing
3.5 The Marketing Chain
3.6 Issues and Constraints
3.7 Conclusions and Recommendations

4.0 CASE STUDY TWO, THE SAFETY MATCH INDUSTRY IN INDIA

4.1 Introduction
4.2 Historical Background
4.3 Government Efforts Promoting the Small-Scale Sector
4.4 Processing and Ancillary Industries
4.5 The Industry Today
4.6 Issues and Constraints
4.7 Recommendations

5.0 CASE STUDY THREE, FOREST-BASED HANDICRAFTS IN INDONESIA

5.1 Introduction
5.2 Historical Background
5.3 Economic Characteristics of Each Enterprise and Region
5.4 Production and Marketing
5.5 Issues and Constraints
5.6 Conclusions and Recommendations
Appendix 5.1 Expenses and Income from Wood Furniture
Appendix 5.2 Expenses and Income from Rattan Furniture

6.0 CONCLUSION

6.1 Summary of FBSSE Advantages and Constraints
6.2 Diminishing Natural Resources
6.3 Access to Finance
6.4 Escaping From the Low Value-Added Trap
6.5 Insecure and Changing Markets
6.6 Lack of Institutional Support
6.7 Sociological Variables
6.8 Recommendations