Multi-sectoral platforms for planning and implementation: how they might better serve forest and farm producers

Multi-sectoral platforms are processes which often become institutionalized bodies drawing together multiple stakeholder representatives from different sectors to make decisions. They are convened to harness the benefits of collaboration in tackling planning problems that span more than one sectoral jurisdiction and therefore require a co-ordinated response in policy formulation and implementation. Examples include platforms to address planning issues around climate change, food security, biodiversity conservation, timber legality and so on – many of which have nested processes from international level right down to local level. The improved participation, transparency and accountability they embody is seen as best practice in governance of forest and farm landscapes. They are often therefore invoked in the design or reform of policy processes that span multiple sectors. In addition, they are particularly useful when problems spill into more heated conflict, when power imbalances require redress, when broader consensus or innovation are needed and when there are significant collaborative efficiencies to be had in tackling problems of a substantial nature. Forest and Farm Facility Working Paper 2

Bibliographic Details

Main Authors:	178290 Macqueen, D. (ed.), FAO, Rome (Italy). Forestry Dept. eng 184178, 1423211764505 Zapata, J. (ed.), Campbell, J. (ed.) 183341, 178291 Baral, S. (ed.), 1423211763542 Camara, K. (ed.), 1423211764506 Chavez, L. (ed.), 178296 Grouwels, S. (ed.), 1423211764507 Kafeero, F. (ed.), 1423211764508 Kamara, E. (ed.), 1423211764509 Rodas, O. (ed.), 184586 Rametsteiner, E. (ed.)
Format:	Texto biblioteca
Language:	eng
Published:	Rome (Italy) FAO 2014
Subjects:	forests, sustainable forest management, farm management, forestry policies, development policies, local communities, indigenous peoples, women's organizations, decision making, investment, governance, communication,
Online Access:	http://www.fao.org/3/a-i4168e.pdf
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