After an introduction to the status of forestry in Mali and its relationship to other sectors, the factors affecting the current evolution of different parts of the sector are analysed. Key issues in determining its future successful development are identified.

This regional study presents an overview of the socio-economic importance and ecological impact of the use of non-wood forest products (NWFP) in Africa. The document consists of two main parts: i) presentation of background information on the programme activities and analysis of the available…

La présente publication «Situation des ressources génétiques forestières de la Mauritanie» est issue d’un rapport national présenté à l’Atelier sous-régional FAO/IPGRI/CIRAF sur la conservation, la gestion, l’utilisation durable et la mise en valeur des ressources génétiques forestières de la…

This first edition of a synthesis document, compiling a status of forest genetic resources in the Sahelian and North-Sudanian zone of Africa and a sub-regional action plan for the sustainable management of these resources, is the fruit of a process undertaken at the initiative of countries in…

Information is provided on why to involve traditional leaders in the decentralisation and restructuring process. The extent to which this may be happening anyhow (by default) is part of the research hypotheses that guided fieldwork, which have not found to be relevant in all countries.

Trade liberalisation processes impact differently on men and women due to the fact that men and women have different roles in production. Despite the fact that women are actively involved in international trade, WTO agreements are gender blind and as such have adverse impacts on women. The…

Le présent décret détermine les formes et conditions d’attributions des terrains du domaine privé immobilier de l’Etat. Les terrains du domaine privé immobilier de l’Etat, peuvent être attribués selon les modalités suivantes: concession rurale, cession, location et affectation.

Le présent décret fixe les modalités d’attribution du permis d’occuper. Il s’agit notamment de la procédure de délivrance du permis d’occuper; les des droits et obligations des parties; et la transformation du permis d’occuper en titre foncier.