NFP Facility Partnership
Indonesia
The Partnership Agreement between the NFP Facility and Indonesia was signed in August 2004. The Partnership is focused on strengthening nfp processes in several regions (provinces) of Indonesia, and on developing a National Forest Statement in close cooperation with GTZ. The Agreement focuses on the following specific objectives: (i) strengthening the nfp-Secretariat in the Ministry of Forestry, and informing and coordinating stakeholders involved in the nfp process; (ii) furthering decentralization processes in the forestry sector through the convening of regional workshops on nfps, raising awareness of nfps in the regions, identifying key regional issues related to forestry and the reaching of consensus on these issues among all forestry stakeholders; and (iii) developing a National Forest Statement expressing a multi-stakeholder vision and political commitment to the long-term development of Indonesia's forests, and including guiding principles for overcoming current and future forestry problems.
Points of Contact
- National Director of Forestry
Dr. Boen M. Purnama, Secretary General, Ministry of Forestry - NFP Focal Point
Mr. Basoeki Karyaatmadja, Director of National Forest Planning, DG Forest Planning - Day-to-day NFP Facility Focal Point
Mr. Ristianto Pribadi, Manager of forest land planning evaluation - NFP Facility Coach
Marguerite France-Lanord
01 Apr 2008
Assessment of the nfp
In order to assess the progress and status of the nfp process, the Facility and FAO have designed a matrix to provide a clearer picture of how the country nfp processing are evolving, which elements are well developed and which elements remain weak and in need of further attention. The matrix has been tested in the countries to ensure the relevance of its indicators.
The matrix contains indicators for each phase of the nfp process: analysis, policy formulation, implementation and monitoring and evaluation. The indicators are clustered according to the primary nfp principles: country ownership, inter- and intra-sectoral linkages, partnerships and participation.
The matrix below was completed by stakeholders, in a participatory way, during a national workshop.
Each indicator was rated as follows:
 | the indicator has not been developed |
 | the indicator is absent from the country nfp process |
 | the indicator exists but is incipient |
 | the indicator is progressing well within the country nfp process |
 | the indicator is completed to the country’s full satisfaction - can serve as a model for others to follow |
- Country leadership
Analysis: Assessing the situation of the forest sector and its development
Forest sector review Forest information (in website and other depositories) freely available and accessible to all stakeholders Forestry outlook study Policy formulation: Identifying objectives and priorities and proposing policies and strategies for implementation
Existence of an officially adopted and broadly accepted Forest Policy Statement Nfp coordination mechanism established Mechanisms for decentralised policy debate and feed back are in place Existence of national and sub-national forest development action plans Existence of a financial strategy for sustainable forestry development Existence of subject-specific strategies, e.g. to promote plantations, to combat illegal logging, to control forest fires, etc. Country participation in UNFF and other international or regional forest related meetings Implementation: Implementing policies in accordance with the nfp principles
Recent review or reformulation of forest legislation Capacity building of stakeholders to implement nfp related activities (training programmes of FD, NGOs, private sector representatives, etc) Level of domestic (public and private) funding for national forestry programme related activities to promote sustainable forest management. Donor coordination mechanisms under the leadership of a national institution are in place. Recent institutional reform and/or modernization of forest related institutions and services Efforts to improve law compliance, governance and transparency in the sector Participation in networks, regional and international initiatives to promote sustainable forest management Evidence of contributions to the regional and international forest debate Monitoring and evaluation: Evaluating progress including lessons learned, and making adjustments to improve the nfp; includes knowledge management and information sharing
Regular data collection and assessment/review of forest development action plans National forest program evaluation reports Evidence that lessons learned are used to adjust/improve the process Regularly updated forest information available to support strategic planning of government and others Revised policies, nfp documents and action plan Country implementation of IPF/IFF proposals for action regularly appraised - Inter and intra-sectoral linkages
Analysis: Assessing the situation of the forest sector and its development
Analysis of the consistency of laws and legal prescriptions related to forestry Identification of traditional forest-related knowledge Compilation and analysis of policies, laws, regulations and strategic plans of other sectors that influence forestry Assessment of the role of forests in the national economy (including valuation of its contributions) and the linkages with central issues in other sector strategies Assessment of impact of other sectors on forestry sector development Identification of approaches for intra and inter-sectoral dialogue (working with Ministry of Local Government on Rural Development Project, others are Ministry of Food and Agriculture on Integrated Forest Plantations, etc.) Policy formulation: Identifying objectives and priorities and proposing policies and strategies for implementation
Evidence that inconsistencies in the forest related policy and legal framework have been addressed Harmonization of forest policy with other sector policies and development plans Participation of the forest sector in other sectors’ strategic planning exercises Thematic working groups for policy related discussions Implementation: Implementing policies in accordance with the nfp principles
Recognition of customary laws and traditional rights related to forestry Assessment of contributions of the forest sector to the economy, taking into account the multiple benefits of forest products and services Integration of forestry in national poverty reduction strategies and strategies Joint meetings with other sectors to promote integrated natural resources management (e.g. soil conservation / watershed management) Inter-ministerial or inter-institutional mechanisms to support nfp implementation are in place Coordination with country units/focal points responsible for implementation of international Conventions (CBD, UNCCD, UNFCCC, CITES, etc) Monitoring and evaluation: Evaluating progress including lessons learned, and making adjustments to improve the nfp; includes knowledge management and information sharing
Coordination of nfp monitoring mechanisms with other monitoring mechanisms of poverty reduction and similar development strategies Revision of nfp progress with all relevant stakeholders from within and outside the forest sector Harmonization of revised nfp documents with strategic planning of other sectors - Partnerships and participation
Analysis: Assessing the situation of the forest sector and its development
Stakeholder analysis: identification of stakeholders, their importance/influence Training in use of participatory tools to promote stakeholder participation Existence of qualified staff to conduct participatory processes Policy formulation: Identifying objectives and priorities and proposing policies and strategies for implementation
Mechanisms for stakeholder consultation and participation are established and functional The mechanism of the participatory process is well-known by all relevant stakeholder groups Stakeholders are sufficiently organized to participate in the nfp process. Evidence of participation of non-government stakeholders in the policy formulation process. Stakeholder consultation/meetings or fora to discuss forest policy objectives and priorities Evidence of stakeholder’ initiative to participate in the nfp process High percentage of stakeholders have access to relevant information Stakeholders informed and engaged in the commitments of the country participation in UNFF and other international and regional forest related meetings Implementation: Implementing policies in accordance with the nfp principles
Clarification and definition of roles and responsibilities of forest administration and other stakeholders Existence of mechanisms for dialogue and joint decision making among forestry sector stakeholders Joint forest stakeholder activities (e.g. private-public partnerships) Capacity building of stakeholders in technical and managerial aspects Training in conflict management provided to stakeholders Gender equity issues addressed Public awareness campaigns and information initiatives are being developed. Government supports active participation and institutionalization of non-government stakeholders in national forestry program Existence of multi-sectoral development committees at local level Monitoring and evaluation: Evaluating progress including lessons learned, and making adjustments to improve the nfp; includes knowledge management and information sharing
Sharing of information on progress in nfp implementation among forestry stakeholders Procedures for stakeholder feedback instituted, e.g. stakeholder forum to discuss lessons learned and to review/adjust the nfp process Evaluation of stakeholder participation and satisfaction with the nfp process Awareness of nfp achievements by general public, including information dissemination and adoption of knowledge
Implemented Activities
- June 2010Developing alternative income sources for community organizations involved in participatory forest management in the Berbak National Park in Sumatra, Indonesia
Cakrawala Foundation - May 2010Improving community skills in sustainable non forest timber product usage in the Adat Rimbo Tujuh Forest area of Buluh Cina Village
The Indonesian Communication Forum on Community Forestry - May 2010Raising awareness about sustainable water resource management in the buffer zone communities of Kerinci Sebelat National Park in Sumatra, Indonesia
Gita Buana Foundation - May 2010Raising awareness and community capacity about sustainable natural resource management through radio programmes
Community Radio Mitra FM - October 2008Documenting and disseminating information on forestry activities in Jawa
Java Learning Center - May 2008Monitoring and coordinating NFP Facility activities in Sumatra, Indonesia
Komunitas Konservasi Indonesia - WARSI - October 2007Strengthening the regional level nfp process in Maluku and Northern Maluku and enriching the National Forest Statement
Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Pattimura - September 2007Monitoring and coordinating NFP Facility activities in Java, Indonesia
Lembaga Arupa - August 2007Improving the Sulawesi region’s natural resource management communication and information sharing strategy
Perkumpulan Simpul Pengelolaan Sumberdaya Alam Sulawesi - August 2007Monitoring and coordinating NFP Facility activities in Sulawesi, Indonesia
South Sulawesi Coalition for Forest - KONSTAN - August 2007Improving natural resources management and sustainability in the Jeneberang Watershed Area of Sulawesi, Indonesia
Institut Sosial Ekonomi Lingkungan - August 2007Identifying problems among and developing a network between stakeholders of the Sadang Watershed Area
Forum DAS Paremang - October 2006Organizing and monitoring nfp activities at the national level and in various regions in the country
Ministry of Forestry, Center for Forestry Planning and Statistics, Forestry Planning Agency - May 2006Identifying and reaching consensus about the key forestry issues in Maluku and North Maluku in need of stakeholder action
Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Pattimura - November 2005Identifying and reaching consensus about the key forestry issues in Sumatra in need of stakeholder action
Komunitas Konservasi Indonesia - WARSI - October 2005Strengthening the regional level nfp process in Sulawesi and enriching the National Forest Statement
South Sulawesi Coalition for Forest - KONSTAN - December 2004Identifying and reaching consensus about the key forestry issues in Sulawesi in need of stakeholder action
South Sulawesi Coalition for Forest - KONSTAN - December 2004Identifying and reaching consensus about the key forestry issues on the islands of Java and Bali in need of stakeholder action
Lembaga Arupa