1. Improve Forest Law Enforcement and Governance in the Mekong Region World Bank-FLEG – Todd Sigaty ASEAN ASOF 2009

2. OBJECTIVES PROJECT OBJECTIVES Identify regional and national activities that: Reduce illegal forestry practices; and Increase benefits from sustainable forest management to communities and the public

3. Where & When TARGET AREA ASEAN countries Intend to address global trading partners TIMING Preparation Phase - June 2009-January 2010 Proposed Implementation Phase - 2010-2013

4. Preparation Scope PREPARATION PHASE Consultant for each country Consultations with public/private stakeholders Workshops in each country Identify regional, national activities & partners Collect laws, data and information on projects

5. Project Scope Project Strategy Focus on action, not just sharing knowledge Implement existing laws and political commitments, not create new ones Need improved mechanisms and relationships at regional, bi-lateral and national level Harmonize with existing work plans, partners

6. Scope of Issues Protect Forest Resources –Timber –NTFP –Wildlife –Land/Natural Resources rights Maximize benefits of forest resources –National budget; revenue –Local livelihoods, poverty reduction –Environment benefit –Legitimate Private Sector

7. Links with ASEAN Project to be consistent with ASEAN: Work Plan to Strengthen FLEG 2008-2015 Harmonize with ASEAN processes (ASOF/Customs/Transnational Crimes) Support bi-lateral agreements and intra-agency enforcement committees of member states

8. Potential Activities Types of Activities aim to : Reduce illegal practices and cross-border trade by: PREVENTION (education, awareness, knowledge) DETECTION (monitor, tracking, inspection) SUPPRESSION (info systems, enforcement) RECOVERY (confiscation, money laundering)

9. Potential Activities Types of Activities may include: Legal framework, training and materials Tracking and enforcement Chain of custody, documentation (Lacey Act) ex. implement ASEAN guideline Innovative financing mechanisms (REDD-Plus)