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Written question asked by Paddy Tipping (Labour) on Thursday, 6 July 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 July 2006. It was answered by Gareth Thomas (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 July 2006 on behalf of the Department for International Development.


Sustainable Forestry (Africa)

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what steps he is taking to promote sustainable forestry in Africa.
Answer

Poor governance and weak law enforcement hinder the achievement of sustainable forestry in Africa. Earlier this year we committed £11 million over the next four years to the Forest Governance Support Programme in Cameroon. In addition we committed £12 million over the next five years in support of Partnership Agreements with African countries under the European Union’s Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) Action Plan.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
84333; 448 c1827W
Session
2005-06
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Africa Forestry
Link
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