Policy
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FAO
Enhancing Food Security through Non-wood Forest Products in Central Africa
The utilization and commercialization of non-wood forest products (NWFP) fosters food security in Central Africa. Important NWFP include edible plants, medicinal plants and rattan. The valorisation of NWFP offers an opportunity for rural populations and other stakeholders to increase their incomes based on the sustainable management of forest resources. FAO has been requested to support Central African countries to identify and implement policy measures in order to promote the sustainable management of NWFP and to equally share the benefits from their exploitation and utilization.
NWFP have only recently been incorporated in certification and benefit-sharing mechanisms related to sustainable forest management, organic farming or fair trade. The relevance of these mechanisms for the sustainable use of NWFP will be analysed and the methods used to assess the sustainable production and commercialization of NWFP will be documented by this programme activity.
