Non-timber forest products as poverty traps: Fact or fiction?

Shackleton, C.M.; Garekae, H.; Sardeshpande, M.; Sinasson Sanni, G.; Twine, W.C.

doi:10.1016/j.forpol.2023.103114

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“…At the same time, some studies acknowledge the importance of NTFPs as a significant source of cash income for remote communities and a safety net for diversifying income (María Castro et al, 2023; Shackleton & Gumbo, 2010). However, others highlight the complexity of the relationship between NTFPs and poverty, with income shares from NTFPs being highest among poor communities and households, leading to discussions of NTFPs as potential poverty traps (Shackleton et al, 2024). Additionally, a structured analytical framework has been formulated to evaluate the impact of income derived from NTFPs on poverty alleviation, signifying a deliberate attempt to comprehend and quantify this association (Adam et al, 2023).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In an extensive examination of NTFPs trade, (Neumann & Hirsch, 2000) emphasised that the trade of NTFPs frequently results in a meagre income for the most economically disadvantaged communities rather than serving as a catalyst for socioeconomic development. Again, according to (Shackleton et al, 2024), several authors (Angelsen & Wunder, 2003;FAO, 2003) have presented various reasons why the utilisation of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) or dependence on NTFP income is likely to lead to poverty traps. Most of these reasons are connected to what is commonly referred to as "low returns" in the NTFP trade.…”

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confidence: 99%

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A Review of the Potential of Non-timber Forest Products to Alleviate Poverty

Asamoah,

Danquah,

Bamwesigye

et al. 2023

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Non-timber forest Products (NTFPs) are a broad category of natural resources harvested from forests that do not involve cutting down trees for their wood or timber. NTFPs play a vital role in the livelihoods and economies of many rural communities, particularly in forest-dependent regions. Despite the benefits obtained from NTFPS, little is known about its potential to alleviate poverty in the local communities. The objective of this review is to comprehensively assess the potential of NTFP's contribution to poverty reduction within forest fringe communities. The study employed the systematic review method to delve into the multifaceted relationship between NTFPs and poverty alleviation. We followed the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses protocol (PRISM-P). In all, 58 research articles were reviewed. The results indicated that NTFPs hold significant promise as a tool for poverty alleviation. Globally, NTFPs have the potential to alleviate poverty and increase household incomes between 19% and 78% within forest fringe rural communities. In addition, the review indicated that countries in Africa and Asia depend highly on NTFPs and provide substantial amounts of income to the locals. However, the potential for NTFPs to reduce poverty is not uniform. It is highly contingent upon local ecological conditions, market accessibility, community involvement, and supporting policies and interventions. In conclusion, this systematic review demonstrates that NTFPs have a substantial role in poverty alleviation. This study underscores the need for continued research and targeted development initiatives to unlock the vast potential of NTFPs in addressing poverty challenges.

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Section: Critiquesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Critiquesmentioning

confidence: 99%