NFP Facility Partnership
El Salvador
The Partnership between the NFP Facility and El Salvador was formally established in mid-2007. The objective of the Partnership is to support the implementation and monitoring of National Forest Strategy of El Salvador (EFSA) action plan by building stakeholder capacity and establishing a mechanism for stakeholder participation. The main areas of action include: (i) strengthening national stakeholder capacity to participate in the EFSA process; (ii) developing targeted forest policy and forest information studies; and (iii) harmonizing and updating policies.
Points of Contact
- National Director of Forestry
Ing. Alejandro Flores Bonilla, Director, Dirección General de Ordenamiento Forestal, Cuencas y Riegos - NFP Focal Point
Ing. Julio Olano, Director, Dirección General de Ordenamiento Forestal, Cuencas y Riegos - Day-to-day NFP Facility Focal Point
Edgar Cruz, Coordinador Estrategia Forestal de El Salvador - NFP Facility Coach
Jhony Zapata
20 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
- April 2010Fortalecer el proceso de la conformación y funcionamiento de las mesas de concertación forestal mediante el fortalecimiento de las capacidades de los actores locales para impulsar el manejo sostenible del recurso forestal en la Microregión norte de Morazán
Municipios del Norte de Morazán - April 2010Implementar la forestería comunitaria en el marco de la Ley Forestal y la Estrategia Forestal de El Salvador (EFSA), mediante la participación de las comunidades del Municipio de Cinquera para el mejoramiento de su calidad de vida.
Asociación de Reconstrucción y Desarrollo Municipal - April 2010Desarrollar un programa de capacitación y fortalecimiento asociativo de gremiales, cooperativas y asociaciones relacionadas con el sector forestal para que puedan desarrollar planes de negocio que permita desarrollar proyectos forestales que sean atractivos a instituciones financieras y bursátiles
Cámara Agropecuaria y Agroindustrial de El Salvador - April 2010Fortalecer la asociatividad de la cadena productiva de comercialización de los productos y servicios forestales y el diseño de una estrategia y mecanismo de comercialización electrónica local e internacional del sector para el mejoramiento de la calidad de vida de sus miembros, así como incentivar el desarrollo sostenible del sector forestal
Corporación Forestal de El Salvador - April 2010Fortalecer la capacidad de organizaciones comunitarias de las comunidades de San Juan del Gozo y Sisiguayo para manejar y conservar los recursos forestales del área natural protegida de la zona sur occidente de la Bahía de Jiquilisco.
Movimiento Salvadoreño de Mujeres - November 2007Fortalecer la gobernabilidad y gestión eficaz de los recursos forestales en El Salvador, por medio de la participación de los diversos actores económicos y sociales del país, en el apoyo para la implementación de la Estrategia Forestal de El Salvador (EFSA), que garantice la equidad y sostenibilidad del recurso forestal.
Fundación Nacional para el Desarrollo - November 2007Contribuir en la implementación del Plan de Manejo Ambiental del Cerro Guazapa y a través de este apoyar la implementación de la Estrategia Forestal Salvadoreña (EFSA).
Asociación Microregión Cerro Guazapa - November 2007Fortalecer el posicionamiento de la Asociación Coordinadora de Agroforesteria Comunitaria de El Salvador (ACACES) como organización líder en agroforestería comunitaria de El Salvador para que aporte en la implementación de la Estrategia Forestal Salvadoreña (EFSA), a través de un proceso de fortalecimiento institucional, participación y aumento de las capacidades de sus asociados, así como de valoración de los recursos forestales y su aprovechamiento.
Asociación Múltiple NASACAYUB / Asociación Coordinador de Agroforesteria Comunitaria (ACACES) - November 2007elaborar de manera participativa y consensuada, dentro el Sistema de Información Forestal de El Salvador (SIFES) el Módulo de Negocios Forestales con información sobre oferta, demanda, precios de productos forestales y otros a nivel nacional e internacional, que apoye a la inteligencia de mercados y la implementación de la EFSA
Cámara Agropecuaria y Agroindustrial de El Salvador - July 2007Contribuir a la implementación de la Estrategia Forestal de El Salvador (EFSA) y apoyar al punto focal pfn a fortalecer la participación de los diversos actores que intervienen en el desarrollo forestal.
Dirección General de Ordenamiento Forestal, Cuencas y Riego