Publications

The role of forest producer organizations in social protection

2018

This study reviews the literature on the provision of social protection by forest producer organizations, with a focus on the types of benefits they provide.

A diagnostic on social protection needs and opportunities for forest-dependent communities in the United Republic of Tanzania

2018

Understanding the poverty and vulnerability of forest-dependent communities in the United Republic of Tanzania and generating information on the availability of social protection interventions.

Social protection for forest-dependent communities

2017

A policy brief developed in collaboration with the United Nations University – Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (UNU-MERIT).

A mapping of social protection needs and opportunities for forest-dependent communities in Uganda

2017

This study used a qualitative approach to determine and analyse the diversity of social protection needs and opportunities for forest-dependent communities in five districts in Uganda and make recommendations.

Links between social protection and forestry policies: Lessons from China

2017

The review focuses on the main forestry and social protection policies in China’s major forestry programmes.