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Description
Our team conducted a literature review of existing research on the historical context and evolution of the forestry sector in Africa, drawing from primary and secondary research in Africa and secondary research in East and Southeast Asia on the smallholder forestry side
We also conducted internal and external stakeholder consultations with relevant BII teams, BII investees, and forestry sector experts.
A public-facing paper was released, emphasising the importance of the sustainable forestry sector in Africa for job creation & economic growth, climate change mitigation, and biodiversity preservation.
The paper also analyses historical challenges of the forestry sector in Africa along with adaptations by BII and its investees to address key challenges and shares a vision for the future of sustainable forestry on the continent, including the achieved and intended future impacts of BII’s forestry investments.