1. Session 3: Suggested Approaches

2. Introduction India is implementing most of the elements in the FI Not deliberate implementation of FI Suggested approaches based on pilot projects: Ghana Liberia Nicaragua Phillipines

3. Suggested steps Awareness raising Inventory of on-going forestry initiatives Assessment of situation vis-à-vis 25 national policies and measures Identifying gaps and weaknesses Identifying priority policies and measures for action Development of an action plan Mobilising financial and other resources for implementation

4. Awareness raising Ensure all stakeholders understand the purpose and objectives of implementing FI Develop information materials – Brochures, – Posters, – Radio messages, – Website – Drama and theatre Stakeholder sensitization workshops – Secure agreement and consensus on processes and methods of implementation

7. Inventory of on-going forestry initiatives Understand and have comprehensive view Cover all levels to gain perception of wide range of stakeholders – National – State – District Financing sources This could be done through – Stakeholder workshops – Consultants – Facilitators from lead institution – A combination of the above

8. Assessment of situation vis-à-vis 25 national policies and measures Identify where the country stands in relation to the NLBI, Identify the strengths, weaknesses and gaps of the current programmes NB: Establishes baseline for monitoring

9. Assessment Participatory Involve key stakeholders – Government ministries/departments, NGO’s, private sector, Development partners, – Local authorities – Communities – Judiciary – Financial institutions Develop and agree on assessment criteria

10. Example of assessment system Scoring system rating extent to which a policy measure is being implemented. 0The measure has not been addressed/absent from NFP 1Just started/Needs further attention/improvement 2Action initiated/is progressing well within the NFP process 3 Action carried out to full satisfaction/can serve as a model for others to follow

11. No. Policy/m easure National PolicyJustificationRatin g 1Formulate, execute, publish, as needed, up- date the national forest programs. There is NFP and implementation strategy 3 5Promote efficient production and processing of forest products, Limited actions. Still using inefficient technology. No support for small-scale 1 17Assess conditions and effectiveness of the management in the forest protected areas. Nothing has been done0

12. Identify gaps and define priority actions Policies and measures with a low score e.g. 0-1 represent weaknesses and gaps Stakeholders agree on priority actions required to improve the country’s efforts towards achieving SFM Voting process and/or consensus Limited number e.g. top five

13. Exercise: Assessment Assessment of extent to which the 25 national policies and measures are being implemented: Participants will be divided into geographical/regional groups and will be asked to assess the extent to which the 25 national policies and measures are being implemented in their countries. This will be done through a brainstorming and scoring system. The participants will also be asked to identify the five priority measures/actions for their country based on the assessment using a voting system. This exercise will take 30minutes

14. Example: Ghana Priority actions Cross-sectoral coordination: enhancing visibility of contribution of forestry sector to GDP and national development Strengthen law enforcement: enhancing the watch-dog role of civil society Develop financing strategies for SFM: enhancing access to funding sources by local stakeholders Integrate NFP into national plans: enhancing the capacity of District Assemblies to develop and implement forest programmes

15. Nicaragua: National vs other levels

16. Action Plan Develop and implement an action plan – Programmes – Projects or – Specific strategies Integrate into the NFP – Cohesion with on-going activities – Avoid duplication – Improves efficiency in implementation and monitoring – Ownership Financing strategy All sources

17. Policy measureAction to be taken By Whom WhenBudget/ source of funds Assess conditions and effectiveness of the management in the forest protected areas. Conduct survey of status of Protected areas Update forest management plans for the protected areas Forest Departm ent Year 1$250000 Internal- stumpag e fees

18. Exercise: Develop Action plan Exercise: 3.3 Based on the outcomes of the assessment exercise (3.2 ) participants are required to develop an action plan for implementing the five top priorities. The plan should cover what is to be done, when, by whom and with what (see exercise handout)