NFP Facility Partnership
Peru
The NFP Facility Steering Committee approved in February 2009 the Concept Note presented in October 2008 by the Institute of Natural Resources (INRENA), at that time the national forestry authority of Peru. In March 2009, due to institutional changes, the Partnership Agreement was signed by the recently created General Directorate of Forestry and Wildlife (DGFFS) with the NFP Facility.
This Agreement was launched during a workshop held in Lima on May 12 and 13, inaugurated by the Minister of Agriculture. In this event, an updating of the Concept Note was carried out, a logic framework was formulated for guiding the activities to be executed for implementing the Agreement and the working plan for the first year of implementation was designed. The general objective of the activities was defined as "Contributing to the elaboration of the policy guidelines and to the implementation of the National Forestry and Wildlife Development Plan, strengthening capacities within the framework of the decentralization, for the adequate management of the forestry sector."
Immediately after the launching workshop, the Facility National Multiinstitutional Steering Committee was created. On August 2009, this committee selected three project proposals, which were approved by the Facility manager. On this basis, from May 2010 to August 2011, three LoAs were executed. One, implemented by AIDER to systematize and disseminate experiences on the management of seasonally dry forests in northern Peru. Other was executed by FONDEBOSQUE for the participatory design of a forestry financing mechanism. A third project was carried out by APROFU for systematizing and disseminating forestry research and promotion in the Peruvian Amazon region. The results of these projects were successful.
A meeting of the Facility National Steering Committee was held on October 2010, to decide upon the second call for proposals, but this decision could be concreted only on July 2011, when the call was carried out and two project proposals were selected. The drafts of the LoAs were signed by the FAO Representative on October and November this year. The general objective of one of these LoAs, signed with ProNaturaleza, es to settle the technical, organizational and financial basis for the development of a strategic framework for the prevention and control of wildfires in Pasco region that, additionally, can be used as reference for similar processes in other regions. The general objective of the other LoA, signed with APROFU, is to develop a Consensual Forestry Plan adjusted to the new situation of the forestry sector in Ucayali region, with technical feasibility and ensuring the participation of public and private organizations of the forestry sector and the forestry sustainable development in the region. Both projects are under implementation at the end of 2011 and their completion is expected in March 2012.
Points of Contact
- National Director of Forestry
Rosario Acero Villanes, Directora General, Dirección General Forestal y de Fauna Silvestre - NFP Focal Point
Rosario Acero Villanes, Directora General, Dirección General Forestal y de Fauna Silvestre - Day-to-day NFP Facility Focal Point
Enrique Schwartz, Director de Promoción Forestal y de Fauna Silvestre - NFP Facility Coach
Ignacio Bustos
21 Jan 2012
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
- November 2011Desarrollo de un Plan Forestal Consensuado acorde a la nueva situación del sector forestal en la región Ucayali.
Asociación de Productores Forestales de Ucayali - October 2011Establecimiento de bases técnicas, organizativas y financieras para el desarrollo de un marco estratégico para la prevención y control de incendios forestales en la Región Pasco que, adicionalmente, sirva como referencia para procesos similares en otras regiones del Perú.
Fundación Peruana para la Conservación de la Naturaleza - June 2010Sistematizar, difundir y canalizar los trabajos de investigación y promoción en el sector forestal en la región Ucayali y promover la inversión a través de la difusión de la oferta y demanda de los productos madereros
Asociación de Productores Forestales de Ucayali - June 2010Diseñar participativamente un mecanismo de financiamiento para el sector forestal en el Perú, que contribuya a la dinámica económica sostenible del sector
Fondo de Promoción del Desarrollo Forestal - May 2010Difusión de las experiencias de manejo del Bosque Tropical Estacionalmente Seco de la Costa Norte del Perú y de información sobre sus especies endémicas de flora y fauna silvestre.
Asociación para la Investigación y Desarrollo Integral