Regulatory Framework and Policy Support for Certification, Timber Legality and Sustainability in Lao PDR
Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) is in the early stages of a transition to a greener, more resilient economy. The country has embarked on an ambitious reform agenda for the forestry sector including with respect to progressing sustainable...
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| Format: | Policy Note |
| Language: | English |
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World Bank, Vientiane
2021
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| Online Access: | http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/767991622444905627/Regulatory-Framework-and-Policy-Support-for-Certification-Timber-Legality-and-Sustainability-in-Lao-PDR-Policy-Note http://hdl.handle.net/10986/35650 |
| Summary: | Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao
PDR) is in the early stages of a transition to a greener,
more resilient economy. The country has embarked on an
ambitious reform agenda for the forestry sector including
with respect to progressing sustainable forest management
(SFM). To support the reform process and raise complementary
public and credible private investment in forestry, the
Government of Lao PDR (GoL) and the World Bank Group (WBG)
have together engaged in the Advisory Services and Analytics
(ASA) on Sustainability of Lao PDR’s Forests to enhance
understanding and implementation of SFM. This policy note
summarises the results of one of the six technical
background reports under the ASA which focused on the
policies and supporting regulatory framework for timber
legality assurance, certification and partnerships in the
forest sector. |
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