The Role of Government in the Development of Small and Medium Forest Enterprises: Case Studies from The Gambia

Tomaselli, Maria Fernanda; Timko, Joleen; Kozak, Robert

doi:10.1007/s11842-011-9181-z

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“…A supportive legislative framework in place can boost the sector, as demonstrated, for instance, for wild mushrooms in Finland, where tax benefits led to a development of the sector [101]. Creating and enabling a business environment for small and medium forest enterprises can be achieved by adapting land tenure arrangements, coupled with capacity building and support activities [175]. For a variety of often high-value species, NTFP management plans have been developed which may offer an opportunity on a more local scale for the sustainable management and upgrading of the resource; for instance, by providing harvesting rules to avoid overexploitation [82,120,130,151].…”

Section: Features Of the Broader Institutional Environmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Processing of Non-Timber Forest Products through Small and Medium Enterprises—A Review of Enabling and Constraining Factors

Meinhold

Darr

2019

Forests

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Research Highlights: This study reviews the available literature on processed non-timber forest products (NTFPs) in order to comprehensively identify relevant factors enabling or constraining their potential to contribute to rural development. Background and Objectives: NTFPs, such as wild foods, medicinal plants, and raw materials for handicrafts, make significant contributions to rural livelihoods. NTFPs can help fulfil households' subsistence and consumption needs, serve as a safety-net in times of crises, and provide cash income. In particular, the processing of NTFPs has often been suggested to positively influence sustainable economic development in rural areas. However, despite rising interest and recognition of the potential contributions of such industries as key sources of employment and their strategic role in overall growth strategies of developing countries, many NTFP processing enterprises remain in the informal sector and an in-depth understanding of the underlying factors is lacking. This review aims to identify enabling and constraining factors affecting NTFP processing enterprises. Materials and Methods: Using systematic review methodology, studies investigating commercialized, processed NTFPs and their economic impacts have been identified and the current evidence base with regard to NTFP processing and small and medium sized enterprise (SME) development synthesized. Results: Despite the diverse nature of NTFPs, a number of constraining and enabling factors affecting NTFP processing and commercialization were identified. The former includes aspects such as the lack of resource access (finances, skills, technologies, etc.), market information, and basic infrastructure; the latter, amongst others, the role of key entrepreneurs; and cooperation across the value chain, amongst producers, and among members of the institutional environment or an abundant resource base. Moving from small-scale NTFP commercialization in local markets to more mature NTFP value chains reaching export markets, the increasing role of cooperation and having a supportive institutional framework in place, becomes apparent. Conclusions: Overall, successful NTFP processing strongly depends on the socio-economic and environmental context in question, requiring a holistic approach tailored to the respective context and value chain.

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Section: Features Of the Broader Institutional Environmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Processing of Non-Timber Forest Products through Small and Medium Enterprises—A Review of Enabling and Constraining Factors

Meinhold

Darr

2019

Forests

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“…The present research shows that a government can be positively significant in SMFE outcomes, e.g., regional economic development [30]. Open communication between the teams and other sector-wide support teams increases team members' ability to freely discuss ideas, draw on analytical insight, and empower followers to be self-directed and take on more leadership responsibilities [31]. Collaboration and high-level team communication create an atmosphere where team members remain committed to the local economy and help out with minor local projects [32,33].…”

Section: Government Support and Local Economic Developmentmentioning

confidence: 66%

“…Collaboration and high-level team communication create an atmosphere where team members remain committed to the local economy and help out with minor local projects [32,33]. The government empowers their subordinates by delegating power, making it worthwhile to pursue their ideas, and providing financial backing to investors to spur economic growth [30,31,34]. Setting goals in participatory manners and devolution of authority have proved to boost the performance of subordinates [35].…”

Section: Government Support and Local Economic Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Development of Local Economy through the Strengthening of Small-Medium-Sized Forest Enterprises in KPK, Pakistan

Zada¹,

Zada²,

Ali³

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Sustainability

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Small–medium-sized forest enterprises (SMFEs) have historically played an essential role in developing countries’ economies worldwide because most businesses start as small businesses, and government support and knowledge-based recourse are critical to the sustainable development of SMFEs and local economies. The current studies examined the effects of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) government’s (Pakistan) support (GS) and entrepreneur knowledge (EK) on the development of small–medium-sized forest enterprises (SD) and their contribution to the local economic development (LED) of the region. Primary data were collected from 350 SMFEs in KPK, Pakistan. The model was developed by using a structural equation model (SEM) to investigate the impact of GS, EK, and SMFEs on the growth, SG, and sustainable development of the local economy. This study concludes that EK and GS could increase growth in SMFE businesses and contribute to LED. On the other hand, crediting loans and equipping businesses with training could not directly affect SMFE businesses and LED growth. The government needs to use natural resources and the SMFE communities as leaders among suppliers in the local market for the sustainable development of LED and SMFEs, alongside focusing on preserving and taking initiatives to develop. This study discusses several practical implications for policymakers, business owners, and academics, with recommendations for future research.

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“…For example, Ahenkan and Boon (2011) highlight the importance of NTFPs (including honey) for women’s empowerment in Ghana, but make no link to forest conservation. Some authors consider the promotion of beekeeping as a livelihood alternative to others that cause forest loss, but focus on farm-based, not forest beekeeping (Appiah et al 2009; Tomaselli et al 2012). Andrews (2006) and Labouisse et al (2008) consider beekeeping as compatible with forest conservation but do not regard it as a driver.…”

Section: African Forest Beekeepingmentioning

confidence: 99%

African Forest Honey: an Overlooked NTFP with Potential to Support Livelihoods and Forests

Lowore

Meaton

Wood

2018

Environmental Management

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In parts of the developing world, deforestation rates are high and poverty is chronic and pervasive. Addressing these issues through the commercialization of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) has been widely researched, tested, and discussed. While the evidence is inconclusive, there is growing understanding of what works and why, and this paper examines the acknowledged success and failure factors. African forest honey has been relatively overlooked as an NTFP, an oversight this paper addresses. Drawing on evidence from a long-established forest conservation, livelihoods, and trade development initiative in SW Ethiopia, forest honey is benchmarked against accepted success and failure factors and is found to be a near-perfect NTFP. The criteria are primarily focused on livelihood impacts and consequently this paper makes recommendations for additional criteria directly related to forest maintenance.

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The Role of Government in the Development of Small and Medium Forest Enterprises: Case Studies from The Gambia

Cited by 15 publications

References 4 publications

The Processing of Non-Timber Forest Products through Small and Medium Enterprises—A Review of Enabling and Constraining Factors

The Processing of Non-Timber Forest Products through Small and Medium Enterprises—A Review of Enabling and Constraining Factors

Development of Local Economy through the Strengthening of Small-Medium-Sized Forest Enterprises in KPK, Pakistan

African Forest Honey: an Overlooked NTFP with Potential to Support Livelihoods and Forests

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