Forests and poverty - overviews
2001, Poverty alleviation and tropical forests - what scope for synergies?, Sven Wunder
original source: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0305-750X(01)00070-5
original source: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0305-750X(01)00070-5
The 'state-of-the-art' of the two-way causal links between poverty alleviation and natural tropical forests.
Reprinted from World Development, Vol 29, No. 11, Sven Wunder, Poverty alleviation and tropical forests - what scope for synergies?, pp. 1817-1833, copyright (2001), with permission from Elsevier
Reprinted from World Development, Vol 29, No. 11, Sven Wunder, Poverty alleviation and tropical forests - what scope for synergies?, pp. 1817-1833, copyright (2001), with permission from Elsevier
2003, A new agenda for forest conservation and poverty reduction: making forest markets work for low-income producers, Sara J. Scherr, Andy White, David Kaimowitz
original source: http://www.cifor.cgiar.org/publications/pdf_files/Books/A%20New%20Agenda.pdf
original source: http://www.cifor.cgiar.org/publications/pdf_files/Books/A%20New%20Agenda.pdf
This paper lays out a set of strategies to promote forest conservation in ways that positively contribute to local livelihoods and community development in low- and middle-income countries.
2001, Poverty: Bridging the Gap, Sarah Boulton et all.
original source: http://www.dfid.gov.uk/pubs/files/poverty-bridgegap-guidance.pdf
original source: http://www.dfid.gov.uk/pubs/files/poverty-bridgegap-guidance.pdf
These guidance notes discuss how the principle of poverty elimination can be put into practice. They are intended for readers who have previously not had substantial exposure to poverty issues.
2003, Forests and poverty alleviation
original source: ftp://ftp.fao.org/docrep/fao/005/y7581e/y7581e05.pdf
original source: ftp://ftp.fao.org/docrep/fao/005/y7581e/y7581e05.pdf
This chapter of the State of the World's Forests 2003 focuses on the role of forests, particularly natural ones, in poverty alleviation in developing countries.
2003, Les forêts et la lutte contre la pauvreté
original source: ftp://ftp.fao.org/docrep/fao/005/y7581f/y7581f05.pdf
original source: ftp://ftp.fao.org/docrep/fao/005/y7581f/y7581f05.pdf
Ce chapitre se concentre sur le rôle des forêts, notamment des forêts naturelles, dans la lutte contre la pauvreté dans les pays en développement. Il accorde une certaine attention à la contribution potentielle des forêts artificielles et de l’agroforesterie à la réduction de la pauvreté.
2003, Los bosques y la reducción de la pobreza
original source: ftp://ftp.fao.org/docrep/fao/005/y7581s/y7581s05.pdf
original source: ftp://ftp.fao.org/docrep/fao/005/y7581s/y7581s05.pdf
Este capítulo de la Situación de los Bosques del Mundo se concentra en la función de los bosques, particularmente los naturales, en la reducción de la pobreza en los países en desarrollo.
2002, Forest-based Poverty Reduction: A Brief Review of Facts, Figures, Challenges and Possible Ways Forward, Olivier Dubois
original source: http://www.fao.org/DOCREP/005/AC914E/AC914E00.HTM
original source: http://www.fao.org/DOCREP/005/AC914E/AC914E00.HTM
This paper summarises the known facts and figures surrounding forestry and poverty reduction, looks at the pros and cons of the current relationship between the two and discusses how links can be improved. Finally, FAOs current activities relating to the subject are presented.
2000, Company-community forestry partnerships: a growing phenomenon, J. Mayers
original source: http://www.fao.org/docrep/x3989e/x3989e07.htm
original source: http://www.fao.org/docrep/x3989e/x3989e07.htm
Overview of types and nature of community company partnerships.
2000, Asociaciones entre empresas y comunidades forestales: un fenómeno creciente, J. Mayers
original source: http://www.fao.org/docrep/x3989e/x3989e07.htm
original source: http://www.fao.org/docrep/x3989e/x3989e07.htm
En este artículo se extraen enseñanzas sobre el potencial de esas relaciones para producir seguridad respecto de los bienes y servicios forestales y las condiciones para que se pueda establecer una asociación fructífera.
2000, Partenariats forestiers sociétés-communautés: un phénomène en plein essor, J. Mayers
original source: http://www.fao.org/docrep/x3989f/x3989f07.htm
original source: http://www.fao.org/docrep/x3989f/x3989f07.htm
Cet article dégage des enseignements sur le potentiel qu'ont les partenariats d'assurer la sécurité des biens et services forestiers et les conditions dans lesquelles de bons partenariats peuvent se développer.
1999, Forestry and sustainable livelihoods, Katherine Warner
original source: http://www.fao.org/docrep/x7273e/x7273e02.htm#P0_0
original source: http://www.fao.org/docrep/x7273e/x7273e02.htm#P0_0
This article, after examining the various ways in which forests help alleviate poverty by contributing to sustainable livelihoods, looks at the nature of dependence on the forest and how this is likely to change over time. Finally, it provides some recommendations for enhancing the contribution of forests and forestry to achieving sustainable livelihoods and alleviating poverty.
1999, Foresterie et moyens d'existence durables, Katherine Warner
original source: http://www.fao.org/docrep/x7273f/x7273f02.htm#P0_0
original source: http://www.fao.org/docrep/x7273f/x7273f02.htm#P0_0
Cet article examine d'abord les différents façons dont les forêts aident à réduire la pauvreté en contribuant à créer des occasions de revenus durables, avant d'étudier la dépendance des populations à l'égard de la forêt, et comment celle-ci devrait évoluer avec le temps. Enfin, il formule des recommandations pour accroître la contribution des forêts et de la foresterie et parvenir à des moyens d'existence durables et à l'atténuation de la pauvreté.
1999, La actividad forestal y los medios de vida sostenibles, Katherine Warner
original source: http://www.fao.org/docrep/x7273s/x7273s02.htm#P0_0
original source: http://www.fao.org/docrep/x7273s/x7273s02.htm#P0_0
El presente artículo, después de examinar las diferentes formas en que los bosques contribuyen a aliviar la pobreza ayudando a generar medios de vida soste- nibles, se ocupa de la naturaleza de la dependencia respecto de los bosques y de su posible evolución a lo largo del tiempo. Por último, formula algunas recomendaciones para que los bosques y la actividad forestal contribuyan más decidida- mente a propiciar medios de vida sostenibles y reducir la pobreza.
2003, People and Forests, Opportunities for improving livelihoods, alleviating poverty, and safeguarding the environment through sustainable forest management, Martin Tampe, Evy Thies, Ludwig Schindler, Bernhard von der Heyde
original source: http://www.gtz.de/de/dokumente/en-072-gtz-people-forests-en.pdf
original source: http://www.gtz.de/de/dokumente/en-072-gtz-people-forests-en.pdf
This brochure introduces recent experience in forest development cooperation to specialists and decision-makers. It provides a brief overview on the state and implications of the international forest policy dialogue and insight into the work of selected projects in partner countries.
2003, El hombre y los bosques, Alternativas para mejorar el nivel de vida, reducir la pobreza y proteger el medio ambiente a través de un manejo sostenible del bosque, Martin Tampe, Evy Thies, Ludwig Schindler, Bernhard von der Heyde
original source: kindly provided by GTZ
original source: kindly provided by GTZ
Este folleto presenta experiencias recientes sobre la cooperación al desarrollo forestal para lectores internacionales, especialistas y con poder de decisión. Ofrece una breve vista general del estado y las implicaciones del diálogo sobre la política forestal internacional y una mirada dentro del trabajo de una selección de proyectos en países socios.
2003, Populations et Forêts, Chances d’amélioration des conditions de vie, de réduction de la pauvreté et de conservation de l’environnement au travers de la gestion durable des forêts, Martin Tampe, Evy Thies, Ludwig Schindler, Bernhard von der Heyde
original source: kindly provided by GTZ
original source: kindly provided by GTZ
Cette brochure se propose de présenter des expériences récentes effectuées dans le domaine de l’aide au développement forestier à des spécialistes et de preneurs de décisions internationaux. Elle donne un aperçu de l’état d’avancement de la discussion internationale en terme de politique forestière ainsi que des retombées et permet d’appréhender le travail effectué dans le cadre des projets sélectionnés dans les pays partenaires.
2004, Pro-Poor Conservation and CITES, James MacGregor, Ivan Bond
original source: http://www.iied.org/SM/eep/documents/MacG_Bond_IIED_opinion_Oct04.pdf
original source: http://www.iied.org/SM/eep/documents/MacG_Bond_IIED_opinion_Oct04.pdf
Opinion paper that reflects on the need to take social and economic factors into account to achieve responsible, pro-poor conservation.
2000, How the Poor Can Have a Voice in Government Policy, Caroline M. Robb
original source: http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/fandd/2000/12/robb.htm
original source: http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/fandd/2000/12/robb.htm
An article summarising the benefits of participation in poverty assessments
1998, Assessing the potential of forest product activities to contribute to rural incomes in Africa, Michael Arnold, Ian Townson
original source: http://www.odifpeg.org.uk/publications/policybriefs/nrp/nrp-37.pdf
original source: http://www.odifpeg.org.uk/publications/policybriefs/nrp/nrp-37.pdf
Expansion of forest product activities in Africa is likely to be concentrated on a limited number of products and services for which demand grows with rural and urban development. The paper reviews the implications of this for support and resource management strategies.
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2005, Chronic Poverty, Remoteness, and the Importance of Forests
original source: http://www.odifpeg.org.uk/activities/forests_and_the_poor/s0106/Briefing%20Paper%201%20CESS-ODI.pdf
original source: http://www.odifpeg.org.uk/activities/forests_and_the_poor/s0106/Briefing%20Paper%201%20CESS-ODI.pdf
CESS-ODI briefing paper No. 1
2005, Links between forests and poverty in Indonesia. What evidence? How can targeting of poverty in and near forests be improved?
original source: http://www.odifpeg.org.uk/activities/forests_and_the_poor/s0106/Briefing%20Paper%202%20CESS-ODI.pdf
original source: http://www.odifpeg.org.uk/activities/forests_and_the_poor/s0106/Briefing%20Paper%202%20CESS-ODI.pdf
CESS-ODI briefing paper No. 2
2000, UNDP Poverty Report: Overcoming human poverty
original source: http://www.undp.org/povertyreport/main/main.html
original source: http://www.undp.org/povertyreport/main/main.html
This report helps to develop national anti-poverty plans, national and international policies. It identifies the governance as the missing link between anti-poverty efforts and poverty reduction.
2000, Superar la Pobreza Humana
original source: http://www.undp.org/povertyreport/main/spanish.html
original source: http://www.undp.org/povertyreport/main/spanish.html
Este informe ayuda formular planes nacionales contra la pobreza, política nacional e internacional. Identífica la gestión pública como el eslabón perdido entre los esfuerzos contra la pobreza y la reducción de la pobreza.
2000, Vaincre la pauvreté humaine
original source: http://www.undp.org/povertyreport/main/french.html
original source: http://www.undp.org/povertyreport/main/french.html
Ce rapport fournit de l'aide à l'élaboration de plans nationaux de lutte contre la pauvreté, de politiques nationales et internationales. Il identifie la gouvernance comme le chaînon manquant entre les efforts de lutte contre la pauvreté et la réduction de la pauvreté.
2000, Combattre la pauvreté tout en améliorant l'environnement
original source: http://www.undp.org/seed/pei/newpublication/winwinfre.pdf (no longer available)
original source: http://www.undp.org/seed/pei/newpublication/winwinfre.pdf (no longer available)
Cette publication explore les voies et moyens pour parvenir à éliminer la pauvreté tout en sauvegardant la base des ressources naturelles.
2000, Attacking Poverty While Improving the Environment
original source: http://www.undp.org/pei/pdfs/PEIPhase1SummaryPaper2.pdf
original source: http://www.undp.org/pei/pdfs/PEIPhase1SummaryPaper2.pdf
Provides an overview of the Pverty and Environment Initiative’s process, and intended goals and outputs. It also puts the Initiative in the context of ongoing global conferences and discussions dealing with poverty and environment issues.
One Planet, Many People, 2006 (web link)
http://www.na.unep.net/OnePlanetManyPeople/index.php
http://www.na.unep.net/OnePlanetManyPeople/index.php
This Atlas of Our Changing Environment provides a comprehensive, visual presentation of scientifically verifiable information about changes in the global environment, shown through remote sensing.
last updated: Wednesday, July 18, 2007