THE NATIONAL FOREST PROGRAMME FACILITY Zambia September 2006

THE NATIONAL FOREST PROGRAMME FACILITY Facility Is a direct response to the international dialogue on forests and resulting Proposals for action which confirm…

THE NATIONAL FOREST PROGRAMME FACILITY Essential role of nfps towards sustainable forest management And recognises that efforts are needed to Link nfps with broader agenda Address governance issues Develop capacities & share knowledge

THE NATIONAL FOREST PROGRAMME FACILITY An innovative Partnership of developing countries, funding partners and FAO was created….. … to facilitate the implementation of national forest programmes. - It is called the NFP Facility -

THE NATIONAL FOREST PROGRAMME FACILITY The Facility is a new approach towards Sustainable Forest Management Away from projects Country led Informed participation of stakeholders The Facility has 3 strategic orientations: Building a national consensus Integrating forestry into poverty reduction Integrating international commitments

THE NATIONAL FOREST PROGRAMME FACILITY The Facility supports: Partner countries and their interest groups, through grants, to further the nfp process nfp practitioners world-wide, through global knowledge management initiatives

THE NATIONAL FOREST PROGRAMME FACILITY Catalytic Support Actions nfps = dynamic Processes responsive to change Capacity building, human & institutional Policy and institutional reforms Championing the forestry sector Mobilizing national and international financial resources

THE NATIONAL FOREST PROGRAMME FACILITY Support to Civil society participation in nfp Formulation and implementn. of policies Strengthening skills Knowledge access, use and sharing

THE NATIONAL FOREST PROGRAMME FACILITY Funding per Partner country US$ 300,000 per country, on average for a 3-year period Funds for Grants provided to nfp stakeholders Grants to be spent on Workshops, fora, and training Policy analysis and specific studies Information sharing initiatives

THE NATIONAL FOREST PROGRAMME FACILITY Partner Countries in Africa

THE NATIONAL FOREST PROGRAMME FACILITY A Donor Support Group of Existing and Potential Donors A Steering Committee of 11 members ( Developing Countries (3), Funding Partners (2), World Bank, Research Institutions, NGOs, Foundations, Private Sector and FAO ) Governance of the Facility

THE NATIONAL FOREST PROGRAMME FACILITY Multidonor Trust Fund With in-kind support from Germany & Japan Finances

THE NATIONAL FOREST PROGRAMME FACILITY The Facility is hosted by FAO, and operates with A core staff at the HQ of FAO The active support of FAO Regional nfp Advisors, and additional Regional Facilitators The FAO Forestry Department at large

THE NATIONAL FOREST PROGRAMME FACILITY Support to nfps Guidelines Knowledge & Information Grants International Partners Under a joint effort with FAO

THE NATIONAL FOREST PROGRAMME FACILITY 46 partnerships (42 ctries. & 4 Sub- regional organizations) US$ 5 million allocated in partner countries and to partner organizations 200 Facility grants to stakeholders, of which 75% in civil society Achievements

THE NATIONAL FOREST PROGRAMME FACILITY High demand for Facility support Clear linkage with forest governance Participation most efficient where organized NG stakeholders Lessons learnt: Key challenge: Forestry departments = Facilitators instead of sole implementers

THE NATIONAL FOREST PROGRAMME FACILITY Information Services Facilitating the exchange of knowledge and information Linking international and national knowledge sources Developing a forest Information Web Platform, and dynamic methods of information exchange

THE NATIONAL FOREST PROGRAMME FACILITY Activities “So Far”: Web presence nfp Information Platform, including: nfp Update nfp Digest Sourcebook on Funding SFM: Database on funding sources

THE NATIONAL FOREST PROGRAMME FACILITY Once Concept Note is accepted Creation of a Sub-steering Committee Meeting of the Sub-steering committee to agree on the workplan and ToR Launching call for proposals in press, radio, networks Ranking and selection of proposals by the Sub- steering Committee and endorsement by National Team Contracts given by Facility How to Apply for Funds Steps to be Taken

THE NATIONAL FOREST PROGRAMME FACILITY Eligibility criteria for Facility grants The beneficiary must be…  located in the country  a stakeholder in forestry  a non-profit making organisation  ready to contribute 20% of cost

THE NATIONAL FOREST PROGRAMME FACILITY The Facility is ready to support your nfp process … please, make use of it! Thank you!