NFP Facility Partnership
Honduras
In August 2003, the NFP Facility and Honduras entered into a Partnership Agreement focused on assisting the Honduras forestry sector to contribute to the country's economic and social development, and, in particular, to the Poverty Reduction Strategy. Activities under the agreement were oriented towards this objective and included catalyzing implementation of policies, laws, and strategic development plans for sustainable forest management within the framework of the nfp.
In 2008, following an assessment and evaluation conducted using the nfp-matrix of outputs and impacts of the first five years of work, the NFP Facility and Honduras renewed their commitment to working together on the national forest programme process by signing a new Partnership Agreement. The overall objective of this new Agreement is to support the reduction of environmental, social and economic vulnerability and poverty through conservation and sustainable management of forests, protected areas and wildlife. Furthermore, the agreement aims to strengthen national institutions' capacities to implement forest policies, laws, regulations and the nfp. A key component of the new Partnership Agreement will also be the implementation of regular monitoring and evaluation of Honduras' progress and accomplishments by a monitoring team.
Points of Contact
- National Director of Forestry
Ing. José Trinidad Suazo Bulnes, Ministro Director, Instituto Nacional de Conservación y Desarrollo Forestal, Areas Protegidas y Vida Silvestre (ICF) - NFP Focal Point
Juan Blas Zapata, Coordinador, Agenda Forestal Hondureña - Day-to-day NFP Facility Focal Point
Juan Blas Zapata, Coordinador, Agenda Forestal Hondureña - NFP Facility Coach
Jhony Zapata
10 Dec 2011
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
- July 2011Implementar un mecanismo de compensación (PSA) en recurso hídrico y bosque para la conservación y restauración de la micro cuenca El Coyolar.
Asociación de Regantes del Distrito de Riego de Flores - July 2011Impulsar en dos municipalidades (San Marcos y La Labor Ocotepeque) con jurisdicción en la zona núcleo de la Reserva Biológica Güisayote dos propuestas sobre experiencias de pago por servicios ambientales previamente identificadas en la primera etapa del proyecto ejecutado por AESMO con recursos del Mecanismo Facility en el marco del PRONAFOR.
Asociación Ecológica de San Marcos de Ocotepeque - July 2011Elaborar una guía práctica de presentación de proyectos para acceder a los fondos forestales establecidos en la Ley Forestal (i) Fondos de reinversión forestal y fomento de plantaciones y (ii) Fondo para el manejo de Áreas Protegidas y Vida Silvestre, y el desarrollo de las capacidades de pequeños productores y otros actores forestales en la preparación y presentación de propuestas utilizando la guía elaborada y elaborar una metodología de valoración económica del recurso.
Colegio de Ingenieros Forestales de Honduras - July 2011Socializar el Reglamento General de la Ley Forestal Áreas Protegidas y Vida Silvestre en 15 Consejos Consultivos Municipales y comunitarios (10 municipales y 5 comunitarios) con énfasis en los aspectos relativos al manejo , protección y uso de microcuencas abastecedoras de agua, desarrollando capacidades en la gestión y manejo forestal sostenible para mejorar las condiciones de vida de la población mediante la capacitación de 200 líderes comunitarios orientándolos a la implementación y desarrollo del fomento de buenas prácticas forestales, protección de bosques comunitarios haciendo uso correcto de la aplicación de la ley Forestal Áreas Protegidas y Vida silvestre y su Reglamento General , en 10 municipios de los departamentos de Francisco Morazán, El Paraíso y Choluteca.
Colegio de Profesionales Forestales de Honduras - July 2011Posibilitar la consolidación y sostenibilidad de los Consejos Consultivos Comunitarios y Municipal, como una instancia de desarrollo y acompañamiento en la implementación de un plan de trabajo que involucre a los actores principales en el convenio de co-manejo de la Reserva Biológica Yuscarán.
Fundación Yuscarán - July 2011Apoyar a productores agroforestales en el parque nacional Sierra de Agalta (PNSA) en la ejecución de proyectos forestales comunitarios aplicando la normativa establecida por la Ley Forestal de Áreas Protegidas y Vida Silvestre (LFAPVS).
Universidad Nacional de Agricultura - March 2011Apoyar la gestión del ICF en el fortalecimiento de las instancias de coordinación institucional (Consejo Consultivo Nacional Forestal, Aéreas Protegidas y Vida Silvestre - COCONAFOR, Comité Nacional de Protección Forestal, Áreas Protegidas y Vida Silvestre - CONAPROFOR) y Comité Nacional del Programa Nacional Forestal - CONAPROF) para la implementación de acciones y actividades estratégicas del programa forestal nacional.
Instituto Nacional de Conservacion y Desarrollo Forestal, Areas Protegidas y Vida Silvestre - November 2008Fortalecer el rol estratégico del Instituto de Conservación y Desarrollo Forestal, Áreas Protegidas y Vida Silvestre (ICF), de la AFH y otros actores del sector forestal en diferentes ámbitos territoriales para la implementación de la política, Ley Forestal, Áreas Protegidas y Vida Silvestre (LFAPVS), su reglamento y el Prograama Nacional Forestal (PRONAFOR).
Agenda Forestal Hondureña - November 2008Promover la aplicación de la nueva Ley Forestal, Áreas Protegidas y Vida Silvestre (LFAPVS) y el Programa Nacional Forestal (PRONAFOR), mediante la capacitación, orientada a los profesionales forestales, técnicos de las unitades de manejo ambiental municipal y los productores agroforestales para el manejo y conservación sostenible de los bosques. Caso piloto Comunidad Pech de Santa María del Carbón, San Esteban, Olancho.
Colegio de Ingenieros Forestales de Honduras - November 2008Facilitar la organización de los Consejos Consultivos Municipal y Comunitarios en el marco de la nueva Ley Forestal, Áreas Protegidas y Vida Silvestre (LFAPVS) en el Programa Nacional Forestal. (PRONAFOR), haciendo énfasis en el tema de Prevención y Combate a Incendios Forestales, aplicado ocho Municipalidades (Valle de Ángeles, Santa Lucía, San Antonio Oriente, Tatumbla, Santa Ana, Ojojona, Lepaterique y Talanga) y desarrollando una experiencia piloto desarrollado en un Municipio.
Fundación Hondureña de Ambiente y Desarrollo Vida - November 2008Implementar la forestería comunitaria en el marco de la Ley Forestal, Áreas Protegidas y Vida Silvestre (LFAPVS) y el Programa Nacional Forestal (PRONAFOR), mediante la participación de las organizaciones vinculadas con la Federación de Productores Agroforestales de Honduras (FEPROAH) para el mejoramiento de su calidad de vida.
Federación de Productores Agroforestales de Honduras - November 2008Desarrollar un proyecto piltoo en dos municipalidades con jurisdicción en la Reserva Biológica Güisayote para la implementación de la política y ley forestal, áreas protegidas y vida silvestre (LFAPVS), su reglamento y Programa Nacional Forestal (PRONAFOR) sobre el tema Pago por Servicios Ambientales (PSA) creando las condiciones legales, normativas y operativas que permitan la implementación de un programa de pago por servicios ambientales.
Asociación Ecológica de San Marcos de Ocotepeque - April 2007Generar y aplicar conocimiento multidisciplinario adaptable a la problemática del manejo de conflictos ambientales en el área protegida «Refugio de Vida Silvestre Cuero y Salado»
Centro Universitario Regional del Litoral Atlántico - April 2007Contribuir al manejo comunitario del bosque manglar, para la protección y conservación de humedales costeros
Organización de Desarrollo Etnico Comunitario - April 2007Fortalecer el Sistema Social Forestal facilitando los procesos necesarios para la implementación del PRONAFOR (Programa Nacional Forestal) y las estrategias que favorezcan la participación de las organizaciones comunitarias en el manejo sostenible de los recursos naturales
Administración Forestal del Estado - Corporación Hondureña de Desarrollo Forestal - April 2007Contribuir a consolidar e instrumentalizar la Estrategia Nacional de Protección de Incendios Forestales
Fundación Hondureña de Ambiente y Desarrollo Vida - April 2007Contribuir a fortalecer la participación de organizaciones socias y no socias de EMCAH involucradas en los procesos de desarrollo socio-económico productivo agroforestal, en el mejoramiento y aplicabilidad del marco normativo que posibilita ese desarrollo y en la creación de capacidades para la beneficiosa inserción de las comunidades agroforestales en la cadena de valor local, regional y nacional contribuyendo así a la reducción de la pobreza y a la viabilidad del manejo forestal sostenible
Empresa Transformadora y Comercializadora de Productos Agroforestales de Honduras Ltda. - April 2007Desarrollar un proceso de capacitación continua sobre aspectos forestales que contribuya a la generación de capacidades de trabajo y faciliten la ejecución de sus actividades cotidianas relativas al manejo forestal sostenible
Cooperativa Agroforestal San José de Quebrada Honda - March 2007Contribuir al conocimiento y operatividad del Plan Nacional Forestal en La Mosquitia hondureña para incidir en el marco jurídico nacional, relativo a los temas forestales y ambientales y en su articulación con los derechos colectivos que tienen los pueblos indígenas de la región
Moskitia Pawisa Apiska - March 2007Contribuir a coordinar, monitorear y sistematizar el proceso con el Mecanismo para los Programas forestales Nacionales (NFP Facility)
Agenda Forestal Hondureña - February 2006Propiciar la participación de la sociedad civil y municipalidad en los procesos de toma de decisiones en el Manejo y gestión de los Recursos Forestales del Bosque Latifoliado de la Mancomunidad de Municipios del Centro de Atlántida
Red de Manejo del Bosque Latifoliado de Honduras - January 2006Fortalecer la capacidad institucional no gubernamental
Asociación para el Fomento Dendroenergético - June 2005Fortalecer la capacidad de los actores locales involucrados en el manejo de la Reserva Biológica Yuscarán
Fundación Yuscarán - June 2004Promover una mayor incidencia de la educación forestal superior de Honduras en el desarrollo forestal sostenible
Colegio de Ingenieros Forestales de Honduras - May 2004Promover la incidencia de las cooperativas campesinas agroforestales sobre el manejo forestal
Federación Hondureña de Cooperativas Agroforestales - April 2004Facilitar la concertación e integración de esfuerzos de los diferentes actores del sector forestal
Agenda Forestal Hondureña - April 2004Promover la conservación de reservas naturales en tierras privadas
Red Hondureña de Reservas Naturales Privadas