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EU/FLEGT Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Forestry Commission (FC) of

Ghana Project

‘Improving Capacity Development of Small to Medium Scale Timber Processing

Enterprises towards Effective Voluntary Partnership Implementation in Ghana’.

Progress Report

Alexander Asare

Project Coordinator

Resource Management Support Centre

Forestry Commission

Kumasi

September 2014

[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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TABLE OF CONTENT

CONTENT PAGE

1.0 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................. 2

2.0 ACHIEVEMENTS ................................................................................................................................. 2

2.1 Project Team ....................................................................................................................................... 2

2.2 Inception Workshop ............................................................................................................................ 4

2.3 Work Plan ........................................................................................................................................... 4

2.4 Courtesy visit to FAO Secretariat ....................................................................................................... 8

2.5 Stakeholder Identification, Analysis and Mobilization ....................................................................... 8

2.6 Terms of Reference (ToR) for Expert Consultants ............................................................................. 9

2.7 Indicative List of Training Modules to be developed ......................................................................... 9

3.0 CONCLUSION ..................................................................................................................................... 10

4.0 APPENDICES ...................................................................................................................................... 11

Appendix 1 Project Launch Minutes ...................................................................................................... 11

Appendix III: Statements and presentations .......................................................................................... 26

Appendix II Term of Reference (ToR) for Expert Consultants .............................................................. 31

STRATEGIES FOR MONITORING, EVALUATION AND VISIBILITY FRAMEWORK ........................................... 37

Appendix III Curriculum Vitae of Expert Consultants ........................................................................... 39

(Team Leader – Capacity Development of SMFEs) ................................................................................. 39

(Team Leader – Networking of SMFEs)) ................................................................................................. 46

(Team Leader – Monitoring, Evaluation and Visibility Framework) ....................................................... 52

MINUTES OF A JOINT MEETING OF THE PROJECT TECHNICAL AND MANAGEMENT TEAMS ..................... 59

LIST OF TABLES

Table 2: List of Project Technical Team ....................................................................................................... 3 Table 3: List of Project Management Team .................................................................................................. 3 Table 1: Revised WorkPlan .......................................................................................................................... 6

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

The Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) under the “EU FAO

FLEGT Programme” accepted and approved a project proposal titled “Improving Capacity

Development of Small to Medium Scale Timber Processing Enterprises towards Effective

Voluntary Partnership Implementation in Ghana”. A Letter of Agreement (LOA) was signed

between the FAO and the Resource Management Support Centre (RMSC) of the Forestry

Commission (FC) to provide services aimed at realizing the objective of the Project. A Project

Launch was organized on 8th

July 2014 to this effect to bring the diverse identified stakeholders

on one platform aimed at soliciting views to ensure successful implementation of the project.

The groups present included the Forestry Commission, representatives from FAO, Academia,

Industry, Small and Medium Scale Timber Enterprises, Civil Society and Media. The submission

of the Progress Report is a requirement per Item 2, Section 2.4 (i) of the LOA. This report

outlines detailed (revised) WorkPlan, Description of Activities and Timelines. It also includes

the Project Team (Technical Committee and Management Team) established to lead project

implementation activities as well as details on two main tasks of the project, indicative list of

training modules and project stakeholders (SMFEs) from an identification exercise.

2.0 ACHIEVEMENTS

2.1 Project Team

Under this, there are two bodies: the Project Technical Team (PTT) which is composed of

representatives from key institutions with direct linkage to the objectives of the Project and the

Project Management Team (PMT) which has a composition of key staff from the Project

Implementing Organization.

The major role of the PTT is to provide general guidance and technical support for achievement

of success towards project goals and objects and shall be the highest decision making body. It

will meet at least three times to discuss the progress made and challenges that have emerged in

the implementation of the Project. The PTT will also be responsible for the approval of Project

WorkPlan, Budgets, Contracts and effecting major changes as deemed appropriate.

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The PMT on the other hand supervises day to day project activities and personnel in line with project

document through cost-effective and innovative approaches and is also responsible for the day to day

running of the project. The Project Coordinator would be the principal supervisor of all project activities

and will submit appropriate progress reports in line with the LOA. In relation to financial

administration all funds will be managed in line with the administrative and accounting

procedures of the Forestry Commission to ensure effective and efficient management of project

funds. Table 2 and 3 outlines the composition of the PTT and PMT respectively.

Table 1: List of Project Technical Team

No. Name Title Organization Role Email& Contact Details

1. Edward Obiaw Director RMSC Chairman [email protected]

+233-242174587

2. Anthony Asare Representative DOLTA Member [email protected]

+233-244613919

3. Henry Coleman Operation Director TIDD Member [email protected]

4. Chris Beeko Director TVD Member [email protected]

5. Parker Mc Keown Manager Tropenbos Member [email protected]

+233-208160996

6. Asamoah Dwomoh President NFF-G Member [email protected]

+233-244102091 / +233-

208863706

7. Alexander Asare CRM Manager RMSC Project Coordinator,

Secretary

[email protected]

+233-208149194

Table 2: List of Project Management Team

No. Name Title Organization Role Email& Contact Details

1. Edward Obiaw Director RMSC Project Director [email protected]

+233-242174587

2. Alexander Asare Manager, CRM RMSC Project Coordinator [email protected]

+233-208149194

3. K. Akyeampong

Boakye

General Manager ForestConsult Project Assistant

(Administration)

[email protected]

+233-244603904

4. Mercy Owusu

Ansah

Manageress, CRM RMSC Project Assistant

Operations

[email protected]

+233-208212799










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5. Charity Appiah Assistant Manager ForestConsult Project Secretary [email protected]

+233-202997990

6. Hamza Iddrisu Accountant RMSC Project Accountant [email protected]

+233-244573924

2.2 Inception Workshop

The project was initiated with a Launching Workshop (Report attached) in July which brought

diverse stakeholders together to solicit views for successful implementation of the project. The

major recommendations from the Launching Workshop were;

1. Need for ‘Working definition’ of SMFEs in the context of this Project

2. Training Needs Assessment for SMFEs should be group specific.

3. Training modules should focus on VPA FLEGT to enhance SMFE’s effective

participation in the VPA

4. Need for synergies amongst all projects sponsored under the auspices of the EU/FLEGT

Support Programme to avoid duplications

Following the Project Launching, two Expert Technical Teams have been constituted as to lead

the two key project activities.

A joint Meeting of the Technical and Management Teams was held in August to deliberate on

the outcome of the launching workshop, revise the work plan realistically and endorse the

appointment of the technical teams (minutes attached). At the meeting, the team reviewed the

stakeholder list (SMTEs) earlier proposed from the launching workshop. With regards to the

SMFES, it was unanimously agreed to focus on small to medium enterprises dealing in timber

products due to the short duration of the project span (12 months). Members deliberated and

adopted the ToR for execution of Output 1, 2 and 3 and also inaugurated the Expert Technical

Teams who will undertake the activities under the Outputs.

2.3 Work Plan

The WorkPlan was revised following the Joint Meeting. The changes in the WorkPlan are a

reflection of realignment of timelines and activities following the inception workshop. The


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revised WorkPlan (as indicated in Table 1 below) was endorsed by the entire Technical and

Management Team.

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Table 3: Revised WorkPlan

Activity Description Months After Protocol Agreement Signature

J A S O N D J F M A M J J

Output 1: Networking and coordination among SMFEs enhanced

1.1 Support DOLTA to develop objectives, methodology and

analysis of results of the stakeholder identification, analysis and

mobilization

1.2 Support DOLTA to undertake identification, mobilization and

stakeholder analysis of SMFEs

1.3 Facilitate formation of networks among SMFE’s

1.4 Strengthen collaboration among SMFE’s through the

establishment of a platform for dialogue for SMFE’s participation and

representation

1.5 Facilitate government engagement and dialogue with SMFE’s

Progress Report 1

Output 2 Capacity and skills of SMFEs to enhance participation

in the VPA process developed

2.1 Support DOLTA in developing objectives, methodology and

analysis of result of the capacity and information needs assesSMFEnt.

2.2 Support DOLTA in undertaking the capacity and information

needs assesSMFEnt

2.3 Develop training modules on the VPA FLEGT process

2.4 Support DOLTA to deliver 3 zonal 4-day capacity development

trainings for SMFEs.

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2.5 Participate as required in series of symposia for SMFEs conducted

by DOLTA to discuss VPA and FLEGT licensing across the country

Output 3 Monitoring, evaluation and visibility framework

developed

3.1 Organize a project inception with the EU Delegation and FAO

representatives responsible for FLEGT activities as well as with relevant

stakeholders.

3.2 Final presentation of the project.

3.3 Evaluate all workshops, seminars, trainings, or informational

events sponsored through the project by providing qualitative

evaluation forms for all participants.

3.4 Complete awareness raising and visibility activities.

3.5 Final report

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2.4 Courtesy visit to FAO Secretariat

As part of the activities leading to the implementation of the project, the Project Director, Mr. Edward

Obiaw paid a working vist to the FAO Offices in Accra on 30th

June 2014. The purpose included but not

limited to;

signing of the Letter of Agreement (LOA) to enable payment of first tranche of the Project Fund

ensuring collecive understanding of the expectations and deliverables under the project

ensure collective ownership of the outcomes through active participation by both parties to affirm

commitments to, and responsibility for the successful execution of the project.

2.5 Stakeholder Identification, Analysis and Mobilization

The Project Launch brought together representatives of key organizations connected with the project.

During the launching, working groups were formed out of which a list of Project Stakeholders (see Table

2), their roles and capacity needs were identified.

A Team comprising ten (10) members from key institutions (RMSC, Tropenbos, DOLTA, TIDD, FCTC

and KWC) connected to the project has been constituted to undertake the analysis, mapping and

prioritization of the stakeholders. This activity is currently on going.

Table 2: SMFEs Identified

Organization

Domestic Lumber Traders Association (DOLTA)

Wood Association of Ghana (WAG)

Furniture and Wood Association of Ghana (FAWAG)

Small Scale Carpenters Associations

Northern Sector Timbers Association

Ghana Timber Association (GTA)

Ghana Timber and Millers Organisation (GTMO)

Bamboo and Rattan Workers Association

Wood Carvers Association

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Canoe Carvers Association

Freedom Wood Workers

Artisanal Mill/Chainsaw Operators Association

GATEX I & II

2.6 Terms of Reference (ToR) for Expert Consultants

ToR designed (attached) and three teams constituted to execute these outputs;

Networking and coordination among SMFEs

Capacity and skills development of SMFEs to enhance participation in the VPA Proces

Monitoring, Evaluation and Visibility Framework

The selection of the team members was based on their differing experiences and background , in depth

knowledge on the task to be performed, requisite qualification and the organization they represent. Team

work increases the creativity of individual team members which ultimately lead to more effective and

innovative solutions. (CVs of team leaders attached).

2.7 Indicative List of Training Modules to be developed

To ensure that the capacity and skills of SMFE’s have been well strengthened and enhanced to participate

in the VPA process, the following training modules has been discussed jointly by the PTT and PMT and

adopted for its roll out;

Forest Laws and Policy

WTS

Legality definition

Chain of custody

Monitoring and evaluation

Domestic timber Procurement policy

1. Forest governance

2. Forest management systems

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3. Records keeping

3.0 CONCLUSION

In sum, the Project is progressively on course and there is smooth collaboration between RMSC and

DOLTA which we envisaged to remain the same till the end of the project and beyond. Furthermore, we

have commitment and cooperation from the identified stakeholders. From the initiation phase everything

has been fruitful and it is a clear indication of the existing enabling environment for the successful

attainment of project deliverables.

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4.0 APPENDICES

Appendix 1 Project Launch Minutes

Project Launching Report

“Improving

Capacity

Development

of Small to

Medium Scale

Timber

Processing

Enterprises

towards

Effective

Voluntary Partnership Implementation in Ghana”

Venue: Forestry Commission Training Centre

Akyiawkrom, Ejisu (Kumasi)

Date: 8th

July 2014

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Contents

1.0 Background ...........................................................................................................................................12

Part II: Proceedings from workshop ............................................................................................................14

2.1 Programme opening ..........................................................................................................................14

2.2 Welcome address by Project Director ...............................................................................................15

2.3 Presentations ......................................................................................................................................15

2.3.1 Statement from FAO ..................................................................................................................15

2.3.2 Statement by DOLTA.................................................................................................................16

2.3.4 Presentation of project activities ................................................................................................17

2.3.5 Group exercise ............................................................................................................................18

2.4 Recommendation ...............................................................................................................................20

2.5 Way-forward .....................................................................................................................................21

2.6 Closing remarks .................................................................................................................................21

APPENDICES .............................................................................................................................................22

Appendix I: List of participants ...............................................................................................................22

Appendix II: Welcome Address ..............................................................................................................25

Appendix III: Statements and presentations ............................................................................................26

1. ADDRESS READ ON BEHALF OF DR. LAMOURDA THIOMBIANO, FAO DEPUTY RERGIONAL

REPRESENTATIVE TO AFRICA LAUNCH WORKSHOP OF THE EU-FAO FLEGT PILOT PROJECT 26

2.0 DOMESTIC LUMBER TRADE ASSOCIATION .......................................................................29

1.0 Background

Ghana was the first country to enter into a Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) with the European

Community under the Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) in 2008, which was

ratified in 2009. The Agreement provides a framework under which all timber and timber products exports

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from Ghana into the European Union (EU) should be legally sourced, as well as timber meant for the

domestic market. The main instrument of the VPA hinges on a Legality Assurance System (LAS) of which

wood tracking and verification systems will guarantee that timber and timber products exported to the EU

are legally compliant. The first FLEGT license for export is expected to be issued in 2014. To ensure

legality of timber for the domestic market, Ghana has adopted a domestic timber market policy and

formulated procurement guidelines.

It is anticipated that under the VPA, the strict enforcement of existing laws especially for the domestic

market will require radical changes in operations in particular for the Small & Medium Enterprises

(SMFESMFEs) to enable them comply with the new provisions. It is therefore crucial to develop the

capacity of the SMFESMFEs to enable them reposition their enterprises to fit into the new VPA regime.

Despite their importance to the economy and resource sustainability, SMFESMFEs have been largely left

out in forest planning and management in Ghana. SMFEs face challenges such as inadequate knowledge on

legal processes for acquisition of harvesting rights, processing and movement of timber, lack of secured

tenure, poor technical and business know-how, and disorganized organizational set-up, all of which are

hindering proper monitoring of their operations. Additionally, they face problems like excessive

bureaucracy from public agencies, unfavorable policies and legislation, poor market access and

information, lack of access to credit, poor service infrastructure and obsolete equipment & technology.

Recognizing the important roles that SMFEs play in national development, especially in the alleviation of

rural poverty, there is room for designing and adopting an institutional support system to enable SMFEs to

become VPA compliant and at the same time ensure broader stakeholder participation in the VPA

implementation.

It is on this motivation that the RMSC sought funds from the FAO to develop the capacity of the SMFEs to

addresses these identified challenges and their underlying causes. After the successful consideration and

subsequent funding of the project, there was the need to launch the project titled “Improving Capacity

Development of Small to Medium Scale Timber Processing Enterprises towards Effective Voluntary

Partnership Implementation in Ghana” .

The purpose of the project launch was to bring the diverse stakeholders together to solicit views for its

successful implementation. The diverse stakeholder groups present included the forestry commission,

representative from FAO, academia, industry players, Small and medium scale enterprises, Civil Society

and media. With an Objective to strengthen the institutional capacity and knowledge base of SMFEs to

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facilitate adherence to the VPA domestic licensing regime towards improved forest governance in Ghana,

the project has the following specific objectives:

• To provide specialized training in forestry and wildlife related issues;

• To conduct environmental baseline studies, biodiversity assesSMFEnt, development of resource

management plans, GIS based mapping, etc. and;

• Project monitoring and evaluation

Output: The project also has three outputs which are as follows:

1. Networking and coordination among SMFEs enhanced

2. Capacity and skills of SMFEs to enhance participation in the VPA process developed.

3. M&E and visibility framework developed

Part II: Proceedings from workshop

2.1 Programme opening

The programme was ushered in with a prayer, followed by self- introduction of participants.

Mr. Oppon Sasu, Corporate Planning for Forestry Commission (FC) was introduced as the Chairman for

the occasion. In his acceptance, he was glad to chair the launch of a project which focused on domestic

market operators. He stated that capacity building of SMFEs was necessary to enable them participate and

contribute to the VPA programme which is currently implemented in Ghana. He was particularly happy

that FAO is funding this programme which will lead to a reform in the forestry sector and contribute to

sustainable forest management. Upon this, he declared the workshop opened and urged participants to

make inputs for the success of the project.

Plate 1: Section of participants at the workshop

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2.2 Welcome address by Project Director

According to the Project Director, Mr. Edward Obiaw, Small and Medium Scale Forest Enterprises

(SMFEs) are key stakeholders in the enforcement of existing laws especially for the domestic market in the

forestry sector and as such very crucial in the success of FLEGT VPA implementation in Ghana. He

indicated that although SMFEs had some challenges, they contribute greatly to poverty alleviation and so

there is the need to design and adopt a system that will enable them become VPA compliant and also

ensure broader stakeholder participation in the VPA implementation.

He then explained that the purpose of this project is to strengthen the institutional capacity and knowledge

base of SMFEs to facilitate adherence to the VPA domestic licensing regime towards improved forest

governance in Ghana. To conclude his address, the Director urged all to support the project and provide

inputs for its success. (Full text in Appendix ii)

2.3 Presentations

The next session was allocated for presentation from the development partners and collaborators.

Representatives of FAO and DOLTA made their statements which are captured below.

2.3.1 Statement from FAO

Mr. Cudjoe presented a statement on behalf of Dr. Lamourdia Thiombiano FAO Deputy Regional

Representative to Africa.

He stated that, this project is part of a broader EU-FAO FLEGT programme which provides support to

timber producing countries to implement projects that target aspects of the EU FLEGT action plan. This

effort is to address the issue of environmental damage as a result of forest degradation and deforestation

which is caused by weak forest law compliance and enforcement.

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Plate 2: Mr. Cudjoe from FAO presenting his statement

Mr. Cudjoe explained that illegal activities including illegal logging and trade in illegal timber are major

problems in several countries in tropical West Africa including Ghana. Despite the risk to integrity of forest

landscapes and Climate change, illegal logging costs governments vast sums. The world bank Revised

Forest Strategy (2002) estimates that illegal logging cost timber producing countries €10-15billion which

could have been used for other development issues.

He further stated that Ghana is making efforts to address illegal logging and became the first to sign unto

VPA with EU in 2009. It has proceeded to implement Seven (7) projects aimed at addressing illegal

logging under the ACP FLEGT programme. He anticipated the outcome of this project to contribute to

promotion of multi-sectoral dialogue between stakeholders. This will improve forest law compliance and

governance in the sector and contribute to stronger networking that will bring positive change.

To conclude, he wished for a fruitful workshop that will have constructive deliberations to contribute to

sustainability of our forests.

2.3.2 Statement by DOLTA

The Representative from DOLTA Mr. Joseph Abrahams in his presentation expressed gladness for his

group to be part of this project. He explained that although the domestic market is perceived as a complex

area, it forms an integral part of Ghana’s VPA discourse and as such needed to develop their capacity and

upgrade their knowledge in the process. He commended the EU, FAO and UK aid for providing support to

enable RMSC undertake this project which will address their capacity gaps.

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Mr. Abraham further stated that since DOLTA is implementing a similar project, there is the need for

synergies so that there will be harmonization to avoid duplication of effort and information overload. He

hoped that the collaboration will go beyond the project phase so that DOLTA can tap into the expertise of

RMSC and contribute to improved forest governance in Ghana. (Full text in Appendix ii)

2.3.4 Presentation of project activities

The Project Co-ordinator, Mr. Alexander Asare made a brief presentation on the project. Issues captured in

the presentation were the project objectives, output, activities, management and implementation. (Refer to

appendix iii for details).

After the presentation, the floor was opened for comments, questions and discussions. Concerns raised and

their responses are as follows:

1. Which bodies constitute SMFEs ?

The Project Co-ordinator indicated that SMFEs covered a number of institutions but the

workshop was expected to come up with groups to be targeted.

2. Fear of project failure as there is no proper focus on the SMFEs

The Project Co-ordinator explained that the project had a focus on SMFEs and DOLTA is just

one of the SMFEs. Again DOLTA as a partner had also received funds for implementation of a

similar project.

3. Definition for DOLTA and SMFEs

Mrs. Mercy Owusu Ansah in responding stated that, defining SMFEs can take a long time and

so there was the need to give a working definition for SMFEs in the context of this project.

4. DOLTA as a partner has its own funds so why is RMSC committing its resources into training of

DOLTA.

Mr. Asare from DOLTA explained that it so happened that DOLTA and RMSC submitted

similar project to FAO for funding. Since a similar projects could not be funded at the same the

two parties were brought together to deliberate on its implementation. Based on this, DOLTA

and RMSC were to take the awareness creation and technical component respectively. RMSC is

therefore leading the capacity development of DOLTA.

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5. A participant wanted to know if there is the possibility of project extension as the activities and

content is so broad to be accomplished within the 12months time-frame.

In responding to this, the Project Co-ordinator explained that FAO projects are catalytic and so

they pilot interventions so that lessons learnt could be used by government and other

stakeholders to scale- up for further implementation.

After this plenary session, four groups were formed to deliberate on the thematic areas which were:

Project beneficiaries (Identification of SMFEs)

Networking, coordination and platforms for trade Associations

Training needs and modules

2.3.5 Group exercise

The outcome of the group exercise is captured on the table below.

Table 1: Summary of Group work and presentations

SMFE Description Capacity needs Training module Mode of

delivery

DOLTA

WAG

Nationwide 1. Understanding

in VPA

process:

WTS

LAS

2. Documentation

and source of

timber

3. Forest

management

systems

Forest laws and

Policy

2-3 Day lecture

FAWAG Sokoban VPA Process

WTS

Legality

definition

Chain of

custody

Monitoring

and

evaluation

Verification

Lectures with

on- site

demonstration

At a Forest

reserve, TIDD

checkpoints

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4. Record

keeping

5. Forest law

enforcement

Domestic timber

Procurement policy

2-3 day

Lectures

Small scale

carpenters

Association

Law enforcement 2-3day

Lectures

Small scale

timber

millers Ass.

Sokoban Forest governance 2-3 day

Lectures

Northern

Sector

Timber Ass.

Forest management

systems

2-3day

GTA Nationwide

with office

secretariat

in Kumasi

Records keeping lectures

GTMO Nationwide

with office

in Kumasi

Bamboo and

rattan

workers

Ass.

Wood

carvers Ass.

Aburi ER

Canoe

Carvers Ass.

Located at

Prampram

specialized

group for

canoe

carving

Freedom

Wood

workers

Ass.

Sokoban

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2.4 Recommendations

Based on the discussions following from the group presentation, the following recommendations were

made:

1. Development of a working definition for SMFEs in the context of this project

Participants were of the view that the term SMFEs was too broad and so the project should identify the

specific target groups to enhance the effective implementation. Although a number of them were listed in

the group work, it will be relevant for the project team to select the relevant ones.

2. Capacity needs assesSMFEnt

It was recommended that capacity needs assesSMFEnt should be conducted for the various groups

identified. The reason being that a number of groups were identified during the group work but

participants were limited in terms of detail information about the groups. Again the groups will have

different capacity levels in terms of organization and knowledge on forestry issues. The needs

assesSMFEnt will therefore provide information on their organizational development, specific capacity

needs and means of information transmission. This will enable the project team to come up with best

intervention for the groups.

3. Training to focus on VPA FLEGT

It was proposed that although the groups may have a host of capacity needs to be identified in the needs

assesSMFEnt; the training should focus on VPA FLEGT to enhance their effective participation for the

success of VPA implementation in Ghana.

4. Use of Logo

The use of a logo for legal timber came up. It was proposed that the project team should link with TVC on

the logo as there is one for Ghana’s legal timber. This logo is to be used in publicity activities and

awareness creation.

5. Synergies

The need for synergy in the various projects was raised. It is expected that projects that are running under

the VPA FLEGT programme should collaborate with each other. This will help avoid duplication of efforts

and project fatigue but rather enhance information, lessons sharing and ensure value for money.

6. Networking

The need for effective networking among the groups was raised. The reason being that all the groups

identified were related in their activities, there was the need for a platform for deliberation and dialoging.

On this Platform, it was proposed that all the identified groups should constitute one platform which will be

used to address issues concerning VPA as well as their other trade needs. The NFF-G as a civil society can

facilitate the networking among these SMFEs.

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2.5 Way-forward

The Project Co-ordinator was impressed with the outcome of the workshop and outlined the following

actions to be taken as a way-forward.

The project team to analyze the outcome of the workshop.

The team will call on the participants and leaders of the various groups to nominate people to be

trained.

The design of training needs assesSMFEnt, training plan and inform participant about the order of

events.

2.6 Closing remarks

The Chairman in his closing remarks emphasized that this project is about the domestic market operators

and should be treated as such.

He was very impressed about how the day had been productive as a lot was achieved and would be used to

shape the project to get the best of it. He then urged people to move out of their niches, network and form

synergies. This according to him is when we can have effective participation that will lead to good

Monitoring and Evaluation.

He concluded with the need for transparency in the implementation of the project to achieve value for

money.

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APPENDICES

Appendix I: List of participants

Seq. Stakeholder Group/organization Participants Location

1 Forest Services Division Edith Abruquah Accra

2 Forestry Commission

Oppon Sasu Accra

3 Timber Industry Development

Division

Anthony Eshun

Kumasi

4 Project Director Edward Obiaw Kumasi

5 Project Coordinator Alex Asare Kumasi

6 Project Team Member Boakye Achempong Kumasi

7 Project Team Member Mercy Owusu Ansah Kumasi

8 Project Team Member Charity Appiah Kumasi

9 Resource Management Support

Centre

Kofi Affum Baffoe

Kumasi


Centre

Yakubu Mohamed

Kumasi


Centre

Christian Fumey Nassah

Kumasi


Centre

Valerie Fumey Nassah

Kumasi


Centre

Richard Ninnoni

Kumasi


Centre

Godfred Ohene Gyan

Kumasi


Centre

Hamza Iddrisu

Kumasi

16 Resource Management Support Godson Odame Kumasi

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Centre


Centre

Emmanuella N. Sarpong

Kumasi


Centre

Yaa Konadu Poku

Kumasi


Centre

Frank Owusu

Kumasi


Centre

Martina Addai

Kumasi

22 Kumasi Wood Cluster Esi Banful Kumasi

23 Domestic Lumber Traders

Association

Anthony Asare

Accra


Association

Joseph Abrahams

Accra


Association

Kwame Appiah

Kumasi


Association

George Owusu

Kumasi


Association

Mohammed Kamil Ishaq

Techiman

28 Ghana Timber Millers

Organisation

Dr. Asamoah Adam

Kumasi

29 Ghana Timber Association Mr. Opoku Kumasi

30 Sokoban Wood Village Rev. Fugah Kumasi

31 Furniture and Wood Association

of Ghana

Christopher Dadzawa

Kumasi

32 Wood Association of Ghana Abraham Hoelam Kumasi

33 Tropenbos International James Parker Kumasi

34 Forest Research Institute of Ghana Beatrice Obiri Darko Kumasi

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Centre

Isaac Osei

Kumasi


Centre

Mitchelle Nyaniba Aikins

Kumasi

37 National Forestry Forum-Ghana Doreen Asumang Yeboah Kumasi

38 FRNR Dr. Emmanuel Acheampong Kumasi

39 Food & Agriculture Organization Representative Accra


Association

Bismark Darko

Accra

43 Ghana News Agency Gifty Amofa Kumasi


of Ghana

Sam R.K.N Akyen

Kumasi

45 Small Scale Timber Millers Ass. Logah Yaw Samuel Kumasi

46 Ghana Palaver Nsiah Yeboah Kumasi

48 Ghana Broadcasting Coporation Alex Biney Kumasi


of Ghana

S.V Boateng

Kumasi

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Appendix II: Welcome Address

1.0 WELCOME ADDRESS BY MR. EDWARD OBIAW, PROJECT DIRECTOR.

“Improving Capacity Development of Small to Medium Scale Timber Processing Enterprise towards

Effective Partnership Implementation in Ghana”

FCTC KUMASI JULY 8TH

, 2014

Chief Executive Officer FC, Directors FSD, WD, TIDD, TVD, Peps. FAO, EU, Trade and Industry

Representatives, Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen,

I welcome you all to this morning’s project launching workshop which sets the ball rolling towards the

implementation of a project which seeks to “Improve Capacity Development of Small to Medium Scale

Timber Processing Enterprise towards Effective Partnership Implementation in Ghana”.

Ghana was the first the country to enter into a Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) with the European

Community under the Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) in 2008 and ratified in

2009. The agreement provide provides a frame work under which all timber and timber product exports

from Ghana into the European Union (EU) should be legally sourced, as well as timber meant for the

domestic market.

The main instrument of the VPA hinges on a Legality Assurance System (LAS) of which wood tracking

and verification systems will guarantee that timber and timber products exported to the EU are legally

compliant. To ensure legality of timber for the domestic market, Ghana has adopted a domestic timber

market policy and formulated procurement guidelines.

It is anticipated that under the VPA, the strict enforcement of existing laws especially for domestic market

will require radical changes in operations in particular for the Small & Medium Enterprise (SMFEs) to

enable them comply with the new provisions. It is therefore crucial to develop capacity of the SMFEs to

enable them reposition their enterprise into the new VPA regime.

SMFEs faces challenges such as

1. Inadequate knowledge on legal processes for acquisition of harvesting rights,

2. Processing and movement of timber

3. Lack of secured tenure,

4. Poor technical and business know-how

5. Disorganised set-up

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6. Excessive bureaucracy from public agencies

7. Unfavourable policies and legislation

8. Poor market access and information

9. Lack of access to credit,

10. Poor service infrastructure and obsolete equipment and technology.

Recognizing the important roles that SMFEs play in national development, especially in the alleviation

of rural poverty, there is the need for designing and adopting an institution support system to enable

them to become VPA compliant and at the same time ensure broader participation in the VPA

implementation. This project seeks to address these challenges and their underlying causes.

The EU/FAO/FLEGT Programme promotes the implementation of the FLEGT Action Plan by

improving forest governance, providing technical assistance, and building capacity through funding

projects in eligible countries. In pursuit of these objects, the EU/FAO/FLEGT Programme has provided

funds to the Resource Management Support Centre to implement the project entitled “Improving

Capacity Development of Small to Medium Scale Timber Processing Enterprise towards Effective

Partnership Implementation in Ghana”.

The purpose of this project is to strengthen the institutional capacity and knowledge base SMFEs to

facilitate adherence to the VPA domestic licensing regime towards improved forest government in

Ghana.

I therefore urge you to lend your support towards the success of the project and provide meaningful

inputs. On this note I welcome you all to this all important project launching workshop.

Thank you

Appendix III: Statements and presentations

1. ADDRESS READ ON BEHALF OF DR. LAMOURDA THIOMBIANO, FAO DEPUTY

RERGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE TO AFRICA LAUNCH WORKSHOP OF THE EU-FAO

FLEGT PILOT PROJECT

Mr. Chairman, representative from the European Union,

Representatives from the Forestry and other stakeholder institutions,

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The National Project Coordinator, the Media,Distinguished Participants,Ladies and Gentlemen,

It is indeed a great pleasure to be addressing this gathering on such an important occasion on behalf of Dr.

Lamouridia Thiombiano FAO Deputy Regional Representative to Africa and Representative to Ghana.

FAO has a mission of supporting Governments and member countries in achieving food security for all; to

make sure people have regular access to enough high quality food to lead active, healthy lives. One of the

ways of doing this is to ensure sustainable management and utilization of the full potential of natural

resources and biodiversity.

Mr. Chairman This pilot project is part of the broader EU-FAO FLEGT Programme ( Forest Law

Enforcement, Government and Trade Programme) which provides support to timber producing countries to

implement projects that target aspects of the EU FLEGT Action Plan. The Action plan is the start of a

process which places particular emphasis on governance reforms and capacity building, supported by

actions aimed at developing multilateral cooperation and complementary demand-side measures, designed

to reduce the consumption of illegal harvested timber in the EU (and ultimately major consumer markets

elsewhere in the world.)

Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen, This effort comes as a response to the fact that weak forest law

compliance and enforcement contribute to severe forest deforestation and deforestation resulting in

considerable environmental damage. These damages encompass soil degradation and loss of productivity,

loss of habitat and respect biodiversity, and severe reduction in the quantity and quality of the service

rendered by forest ecosystem. A result of this practice is that, the rural population is in and around the

affected areas sees their livelihood significantly altered.

Mr. Chairman,

Illegal activities such as illegal logging, timber smuggling and trade of illegally sourced timber in the forest

sector are a major problem in several countries of tropical West Africa including Ghana. Illegal logging

and trade in illegal timber pose a risk to the integrity of forest landscapes, global climate and perpetual

negative economic impacts on global markets.

Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen,

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The clandestine nature of illegal logging makes its scale and value difficult to estimate in relation to the

global trade in forest products (estimated by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development

to be worth over €150 billion per year). The World Bank’s 1999 reviews of its global forest policy

observed that: “In many countries, illegal logging is similar in size to legal production. In others, it exceeds

legal logging by a substantial margin

Mr. Chairman, illegal logging cost government’s vast sums of money. Estimates suggest that, illegal

logging cost timber producing companies 10-15 billion per year in lost revenues (World Bank Revised

Forest Strategy (2002) which could otherwise be spent on the provision of better healthcare, education and

other public services, as well as the implementation of sustainable forest management.

Mr. Chairman, It is worth noting that, Ghana is m asking efforts to address illegal logging and become the

first timber-producing country to sign a voluntary partnership agreement (VPA) with the European Union

in November 2009. Following the VPA, Ghana implemented seven projects all tailored at addressing illegal

logging under the ACP-FLEGT Programme: a collaborative effort amongst the Food and Agriculture

Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), the European Union (EU) and the African, Caribbean and

Pacific Group of States (ACP) to address forest law enforcement, governance and trade issues in ACP

member countries.

Mr. Chairman, We sincerely hope that, the outcome of this pilot project “To strengthen the institutional

capacity and knowledge base of SMFEs to facilitate adherence to the VPA domestic licensing regime

towards improved forest governance in Ghana” will contribute to the promotion of a multisectoral dialogue

between the various stakeholders. This dialogue and subsequent cooperation among the stakeholders will

facilitate and improve forest law compliance and governance in the forest sector and contribute to a

stronger networking and convergence on concrete and feasible actions that can be undertaken to bring a

positive change on the ground.

Mr. Chairman, Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen I would like to end my statement by wishing you all a

very fruitful workshop with constructive and pragmatic deliberation and consequent commitments for the

immediate benefit of the poorer segments of societies whose livelihood are affected by illegal and

unsustainable forestry activities and for the sustainable of forest and all other natural resources hosted by its

different ecosystems.

Thank you very much.

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2.0 DOMESTIC LUMBER TRADE ASSOCIATION

Chairperson, invited guest, colleagues from SMFEs and all protocol observed.

DOLTA is very glad to be part of this project launch which seeks to improve the capacity development of

Small to Medium Scale Timber Processing Enterprises towards effective participation in the VPA. The

domestic market is an integral part of Ghana’s VPA as such its player need to develop their capacity and

upgrade their knowledge in the process.

The domestic market is perceived as a complex area in VPA discourses and this is expressed in the

seemingly lack of urgency in developing implementing guidelines on LI 284 (10) (I) for instance, and the

conduct of awareness education on it. It suffices to say that week enforcement of forest regulations has

afforded the domestic market players to proliferate in their activities without any recourse to coordination

and control. The Timber Licensing Scheme as enshrined in the LI 2184 (10) applies equally to timber

distribution at the domestic market where together the Timber Procurement Policy are meant to restructure

and bring some level of sanity.

DOLTA is with the opinion that this perceived complexity is underpinned by the low capacity of the

players in this sector to mercurially evolve under the Legality Assurance System in the VPA

implementation and the apparent lack of any comprehensive effort to fill this gap. It is believed that one of

the ways to break this complexity is a holistic involvement of all stakeholders in the formulation of this, is

the need for open discussion among the stakeholders of the interventions and provision of credible

alternatives to the status quo which are gauged at mitigating some of the adverse impact that is likely to

affect the informal sector.

DOLTA acknowledges that this venture entails funding and logical challenges. It is against this backdrop

that DOLTA lauds EU, FAO and UKaid for providing support to RMSC to enable them to venture into

enhancing the capacity development of the SMSTPEs. DOLTA believes that for a full effect to be realized

from this intervention there is the need to identify various projects overlaps and to forge collaboration and

development of synergy. This has the propensity to harmonize information flow and thereby avoid

duplication of effort and information load.

DOLTA is, therefore anticipating collaboration with RMSC in the areas of our activities that overlap with

the view to ensure maximum impart of our twin projects on our target stakeholders. It is also envisaged that

this collaboration will transcend this project since DOLTA intends to tap the rich technical expertise of

RMSC in its bid to fully participate in improved forest governance and prudent sustainable forest

management.

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DOLTA wishes you well in your project implementation.

Thank you.

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Appendix II Term of Reference (ToR) for Expert Consultants

1.0 INTRODUCTION

Ghana was the first country to enter into a Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) with the European

Community under the Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT).

Under the VPA, the strict enforcement of existing laws especially for the domestic market will require

changes in operations in particular for the Small & Medium Enterprises (SMFEs) to enable them comply

with the new provisions.

However, SMFEs face challenges which include inadequate knowledge on legal processes for acquisition

of harvesting rights, poor technical and business know-how and disorganized organizational set-up, all of

which are hindering their operations and the VPA processes.

It is therefore important to develop the capacity of the SMFEs to enable them become VPA compliant and

at the same time ensure broader stakeholder participation in the VPA implementation.

To this end, the EU FAO FLEGT Programme is supporting the implementation of a project entitled

“Improving Capacity Development of Small to Medium Scale Timber Processing Enterprises towards

Effective Voluntary Partnership Implementation in Ghana”.

The project is being implemented by the Resource Management Support Centre of the Forestry

Commission in collaboration with the Domestic Lumber Traders Association (DOLTA).

2.0 Project Objectives and Outputs

The overall objective is:

To strengthen the institutional capacity and knowledge base of SMFEs to facilitate adherence to the VPA

domestic licensing regime towards improved forest governance in Ghana.

The project has three main outputs as follows

a. Networking and coordination among SMFEs enhanced

b. Capacity and skills of SMFEs to enhance participation in the VPA process

developed

c. Monitoring, evaluation and visibility framework developed

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The project seeks to engage a working group to support implementation of Output (a), (b) and (c) to

achieve its objectives and expected outputs as follows:

STRATEGIES FOR CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT OF SMFEs

3.0 SCOPE OF WORK FOR THE TEAM

The specific task of the team will, inter alia, comprises

1. Obtain categorized list

2. Based on 1 provide a description of their level of knowledge on the compliance with the VPA

FLEGT provisions.

3. Examine & collate literature on existing curricular developed for SMTEs in connection with the

VPA such as KWC/WITC training programme, GTA/GTMO handbook by TVD etc.

4. develop objectives, and methodologies towards capacity development needs of the SMTEs in

consultation with SMTE’s

5. Taking results of the above tasks into consideration develop training programme specifying the

required modules, sessions and training approaches for identified SMTEs.

6. Provide a list of qualified resource persons capable of delivering requisite sessions of the training

7. Recommend training duration, venue, date and resource requirements (material, cost etc)

4.0 EXPECTED OUTPUT

The output of this engagement would be to submit reports that includes;

a. Categorized List of SMTEs involved in the VPA FLEGT compliance

b. Information needs assesSMFEnt report

c. Strategies for capacity development of SMFE’s including training modules

d. Minutes of the consultative meeting with SMTEs especially DOLTA

5.0 DURATION AND TIMING

The assignment will be completed over a period of three months as indicated below;

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ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

MONTHS

AUG SEPT OCT

Negotiation and Inauguration

of the team

Hold meetings with DOLTA

and other SMTEs to develop

objectives and methodologies

for the needs assesSMFEnt

undertake capacity and

information needs

assesSMFEnt of the existing

SMFEs with respect to the

VPA FLEGT processes and

business management

Develop training modules and

training programs based on the

results of the needs

assesSMFEnt

Submission of Reports

6.0 TEAM COMPOSITION

NAME ORGANIZATION PHONE NUMBER

Alexander Boamah Asare ( Team Leader) Resource Management 0208149194

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Support (RMSC)

Valerie Fumey Nassah Resource Management

Support (RMSC)

0208168766

K. A. Boakye Resource Management

Support (RMSC)

0244603904

Gustav Adu Kumasi Wood Cluster 0322090602

Joseph Boakye Forestry Commission

Training Centre

(FCTC)

0244858604

David Siaw Frimpong Domestic Lumber

Timber Association

(DOLTA)

0244132566

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STRATEGIES FOR NETWORKING OF SMFE’S

3.0 SCOPE OF WORK FOR THE TEAM

The specific task of the team will inter alia comprises

1. Based on proposed list from inception workshop report, project document, report from similar

project etc, Identify, review, categorize and rank prospective project beneficiaries comprising

SMTEs and allied groups involved with the domestic timber market

2. Examine & collate literature on similar existing networking and platforms in the Forestry sector

3. Facilitate meetings with representatives of SMTEs to identify existing groups, their characteristics,

and level of organization, strengths and weaknesses in terms of networking within and amongst the

groups.

4. Provide introductory training to DOLTA in stakeholder identification, mobilization and analyses

(SIMA) to enable DOLTA undertake SMFE mapping and stakeholder identification effectively.

5. Design strategies towards formation of networks among SMTEs involved in the domestic lumber

trade and also align this platform to similar platforms to facilitate discussion on SMFEs perspective

on VPA and FLEGT. This will include;

Identification of existing SMFEs

Consultation and focus group meetings with the identified SMFEs

Facilitating the selection process of Executives to form District and Regional

platforms

Determine/Recommend the nature of network/platform to be formed

Identification of similar platform

Develop modalities in collaboration with key representatives from the identified

platform for the establishment of District and Regional platforms

Inauguration of the platform with key stakeholders in attendance

4.0 EXPECTED OUTPUTS

The output of this engagement would be reports as follows:

Monthly progress report

Literature report on forestry platforms

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Status Report on Existing SMTE networks & platforms

Strategy document for facilitating unified SMTE organizations into a common Platform

Modalities for facilitating and aligning SMTE platform(s) to existing national platforms

5.0 DURATION AND TIMING

The assignment will be completed over a period of three months as indicated below;


MONTHS

AUG SEPT OCT

Meeting with DOLTA

Introductory training in

Stakeholder Identification,

Mobilization and Analysis

Facilitate formation of SMFE

platform (District and

Regional)

Inauguration of SMFE

Platform

6.0 TEAM COMPOSITION

NAME ORGANIZATION PHONE NUMBER

Godfred O. Gyan ( Team Leader) Resource Management

Support Centre (RMSC)

0244371407

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James Parker Tropenbos Ghana

International (TBI)

0208160946

Doreen Asumang National Forestry Forum-

Ghana (NFF-G)

0244748249

Mercy O. Ansah Resource Management

Support Centre (RMSC)

0208212799

Emmanuel Bonney Timber Industry

Development Division

(TIDD)

0244621992

Anthony Asare Domestic Lumber Timber

Association (DOLTA)

0244613919

STRATEGIES FOR MONITORING, EVALUATION AND VISIBILITY

FRAMEWORK

SCOPE OF WORK FOR THE TEAM

The specific task of the team will inter alia comprises

Develop a Monitoring framework on Project activities and ensure its conformity to the project

workplan

Plan and implement the visibility component of the project in line with EU funded projects by

o Ensuring that all reports, training workshops, training and printed materials etc publicize the

EU FLEGT and VPA initiatives to intended stakeholders and the general public

o Supervise the setting up of a webpage for information dissemination

EXPECTED OUTPUT

Review report on Monitoring, Evaluation and Visisbility

Stakeholder consultation report on Monitoring, Evaluation and Visisbility

Monitoring, Evaluation and Visibility Framework Developed

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TEAM COMPOSITION

NAME ORGANISATION TELEPHONE NUMBER

Edith Abruquah (Team

Leader)

FSD 0208199409

Oppon Sasu FC – HCQ 0244367851

Samuel Ayesu RMSC 0249449754


MONTHS

AUG SEPT OCT

Collate literature on M&E and

Similar Visibility Activities

Meeting with DOLTA & Key

SHs

Develop Monitoring

framework

Design Visibility Framework

Supervise Visibility Activities

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Appendix III Curriculum Vitae of Expert Consultants

(Team Leader – Capacity Development of SMFEs)

Surname: ASARE

Other Names: Alexander Boamah

Gender: Male

Date and Place of Birth: 2nd

September 1960, Kumasi, Ghana.

Nationality Ghanaian

Languages English and Twi.

Permanent Home Postal Address: P. O. Box 720, Kumasi, Ghana.

Present Contact Address: Collaborative Resource Management Unit,

Resource Management Support Centre,

Forestry Commission

P. O. Box 1457

Kumasi, Ghana

Tel. Number: 233 51 22376 or 22377 Mob: 0208149194

Fax. No. 51-22687

Email Address [email protected]

KEY SKILLS

Community Forestry; Forest Economics; Development of Forest Policy, Legislation and Management

Systems; Evaluation of Forest Certification systems, Non-Timber Forest Products AssesSMFEnts,

Determination of Socio-Economic Status of Communities, Establishment of Forest Plantations, Community

Consultation Processes, Design, Facilitation and Execution of Training Programmes and Project

Formulation & Execution.

Academic Qualifications


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Date Institution Qualification

September 2006 to date Kwame Nkrumah

University of Science and

Technology

Part time Ph. D Student on Forest

Governance and Rural Livelihoods

1988 - 2008 Various Institutions in

Ghana

Certificate in varied Management

and Business Processes from

training workshops by GIMPA,

Ishmael Yamson & Associates,

Ghana Institute of Employers,

Price Waterhouse Coopers, ODI

(UK) and others.

June – July 1997 Forestry Commission of

United Kingdom

Certificate in Institutional Change

Management and Leadership

Course

1994 - 95 University of Wales

Bangor, United Kingdom

M.Sc. (Environmental. Forestry)

Sept. - Dec. 1995 Centre for Rural

Development and

Training, University of

Wolverhampton, United

Kingdom

Overseas Technical Teachers

Award (OTTA). A training of

trainers programme

Sept. 1994 University of Wales

Bangor, United Kingdom

Computer Proficiency Course.

Oct. - Dec. 1992 University of the

Philippines, Los Banos

Certificate in Forest Land Use

Management Planning and

Analysis (FLUMPA). Collection

of information and preparation of

forest management plans

1982 - 86 University of Science &

Technology, Kumasi

Ghana

B.Sc. Hon. (Nat. Res. Mgt.)

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Working Experience

Date Position Job Description and Achievements

July 2001 to date Manager,

Collaborative

Resource

Management Unit

Expanded role to include collaborative

resource management involving all

stakeholders. Coordinating development

of Forestry Forum, Participatory Forest

Management Operationalisation and

Capacity Building of middle level

managers.

Dec 1996 to June

2001

Head, Collaborative

Forest Management

Unit, Resource

Management Support

Centre (Forest

Services Division)

Forestry

Commission.

Co-ordination of collaborative forest

management programme. Extensive

experience in problem analyses and

development of improved forest

management systems. Participated in

Forest Policy and Legislative and

Systems reviews and internalisation in

Ghana. Successfully introduced

boundary maintenance contracts,

community forest (management)

committees and planning procedures for

community forest management.

Jan. 1993 -Dec,

1996

Regional Rural

Forestry Officer,

Tamale.

Co-ordination of the Rural Forestry

Programme under the World Bank

sponsored Forest Resources

Management Project. Maintained

liaison with various agencies (NGOs,

Other Organisations, etc.) for

introduction of community and private

forestry within integrated land use

schemes. Successfully promoted

widespread establishment of cashew

plantations and private nurseries as

commercial enterprises for poor

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farmers. Actively planned and

organised training workshops for

various stakeholders.

Jan. 1990 -Jan.

1992

District Forestry

Officer, Bawku

Implemented District’s Annual

Programme of Work involving

management of 300 square kilometres

of forest reserves. Popularised he

concept of community forestry and tree

planting.

Dec. 1988 - Dec.

1990

Assistant

Conservator of

Forests attached to

the Regional Forestry

Office, Koforidua

Prepared Annual, Quarterly & Monthly

Reports. In charge of Community

Forestry Projects and conduct of

investigations into illegal timber

exploitation cases

Dec. 1986-Sept.

1988

National Service

Person,

Forest Products

Research Institute

(now FORIG)

Initiated studies on flowering and

fruiting of Pinus caribeae var.

Hondurensis. Participated in Gliricidia

sepium germplasm trials. Analysed data

on Tectona glandis provenance trials

Other Professional Experience

June 2005 to date Focal Point, FAO/FC National Forest Programme

2007 to date Member, Steering and Technical Committees, Wildlife Division’s

Community Forest Biodiversity Project

2007 to date Member, Technical Committee, Living Earth/Wildlife Division

Training Project on CREMA establishment

June 2007 Participation in PROFOR Toolkit on Poverty Assessment

SMFEnt Training workshop in Kenya.

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April 2007 Participation in FAO National Forest Update programme in South

Africa

June 2006 Participation in Southern Africa Sustainable Use Specialist Group

Annual General Meeting in South Africa

September 2005 Participation in International Review Workshop on Social

Forestry, Guyana.

September 2003 Participation in the XII World Forestry Congress in Quebec City,

Canada.

May 2001 Participation in the 16th

Commonwealth Forestry Congress in

Fremantle, Australia

July 2002 to 2006 National Coordinator, FAO project on Strengthening

Participatory Approaches In Forest Management in Ghana.

December 1997 to 2001 Co-ordinator, International Tropical Timber

Organisation/Forestry Department sponsored project on ‘Piloting

Collaborative Forest Management Systems for Off-Reserve Areas

in Southern Ghana’

June 2000 to December

2002

Served as Non-Timber Forest Products Specialist on International

Tropical Timber Organisation/FORIG sponsored ‘Silviculture &

Economics of Forest Management Project’

December 1998 to 2002 Served as Socio-economist on International Tropical Timber

Organisation/Forest Services Division/FORIG sponsored ‘Forest

Fire Management Project’.

March 2000 Served as Socio-economist in the Testing of Forest Management

Standards towards certification of timber from Ghana.

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Feb 2000 Participated in Inter-governmental Forum on Forests (IFF) in

New York as a Delegate of IUCN Working Group on Community

Involvement in Forest Management (WG-CIFM)

Aug.-Sept. 1998 Participated in Inter-governmental Forum on Forests in Geneva,

Switzerland as IUCN Working Group on Community

Involvement in Forest Management (WG-CIFM) delegate

June 1998 Presented a paper on ‘Creating Viable Participatory Forest

Management Systems in Southern Ghana’ at a Seminar on

Participatory Forest Management in Mwange, Zimbabwe

Aug.-Sept. 1997 Presented a paper on ‘The Collaborative Forest Management

Programme in Ghana- A Unique Concept in the Making’ at a

Seminar on Participatory Approaches in Forestry and Natural

Resources Management in Santa Cruz, Bolivia

May-July 1997 Took part in Six Weeks Leadership and Management Training

Course with the Forestry Commission, United Kingdom

April-May 1997 Undertook a study tour of Community Conservation of Wildlife

Resources projects in Kenya and Tanzania

November, 1996 Undertook a study tour of Community Forestry projects in the

Sahelian Region of West Africa in Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali

1996 Member, Committee on Review of Consolidated Forestry

Legislation in Ghana

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1992 to date Has served as resource person at several seminars and workshops

organised by the Forestry Department and other institutions

including non-governmental organisations with speciality on

Social Forestry and Community Development issues.

Publications

2000 to date various papers presented at local and international workshops

1997 to date Guidelines, Reports and Papers on

Collaborative Forest Management

2008 Survey of NTFPs in Kyabobo National Park

Non-Timber Forest Products Survey. A report

submitted under the Protected Areas Development Programme (PADP), Western Region Ghana. Sponsored

by the European Union (EU).

‘Incentives for timber tree management in cocoa farms’ co-authored report with Michael Richards under an

ODI study undertaken in Ghana.

‘Socio-economic profile and development strategies-the case of communities on Amansie Minerals

Resources Concession Area’ joint compilation with Dr. Kyereh Boateng.

1998 ‘Community boundary maintenance contracts in forest reserves’ an internal report submitted

to The Forestry Department

‘Forest management profile of Ghana’. A paper co-authored with Ben Aninakwa and presented as an IUCN

synthesis publication.

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1995 ‘Socio-economic evaluation of the Cashew

production industry in the Guinea Savannah zone of Ghana’. A dissertation submitted to the University of

Wales Bangor in partial fulfilment of a Master of Science degree.

1986: ‘Indigenous Tenures Relating to Trees and

Forests in Some Parts of Ghana’ a dissertation submitted to the Institute of Renewable Natural Resources,

University of Science and Technology in partial fulfilment of a Bachelor of Science Honours degree.

Professional Associations

Vice President Forestry Senior Staff Association (FOSSA)

Member Ghana Institute of Professional Foresters (GIPF)

Member The World Conservation Union’s Working Group on Community Involvement in Forest

Management (IUCN-WG-CIFM)

Hobbies

Aerobic Exercises, Charitable Work, Reading of Creative Works and Classical Music.

(Team Leader – Networking of SMFEs))

PERSONAL INFORMATION

NAME: GODFRED OHENE-GYAN

NATIONALITY: Ghanaian

EMAIL: [email protected]; [email protected];



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[email protected]

PRESENT ADDRESS:

Collaborative Resource Management Department

Resource Management Support Centre

Forestry Commission, P. O. Box 1457, Kumasi.

Telephone (Office) : +233 – (0)3220 – 28525

Mobile Phone : +233 244 371407

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

YEAR INSTITUTION DEGREE COURSE

2005–2006 Yale University, School of Forestry and

Environmental Studies (FES), New Haven,

Connecticut, USA

MEM/

MSC

Environmental Management

(Social Forestry option)

2002–2004 Brandeis University, Heller School for

Social Policy and Management, Waltham,

Massachusetts, USA.

MA Sustainable International

Development (SID) , (Natural

Resource Management)

1993–1997 Kwame Nkrumah University Science &

Technology (KNUST), Faculty of Social

Sciences, Kumasi, Ghana.

BA

(Hons.)

Faculty of Social Sciences

SHORT COURSES AND WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

A Media and other Stakeholder Encounter with the Sustainable Forest Management Partnership – Ghana,

Kumasi Wood Cluster (KWC) and Forest Working Group of Forest Certification (WG), 17th

April, 2013 at

Royal Lamerta Hotel, Kumasi.

Multi Stakeholder Workshop: Dissemination and Consultation on potential options for benefit sharing and

gender consideration towards REDD implementation in Ghana. 6th

– 7th

July, 2011, WITC, Kumasi.

Pursuing Sustainable Forest management: The Role of Timber Industries. 15th

September, 2010, WITC,

Kumasi.


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National Project Implementation Workshop, Professional Study, 27th

February to 10th

March 2006, the

African Development Institute of the African Development Bank Group, Golden Tulip, Accra, Ghana

(Certificate).

2nd

International Workshop on Participatory Forestry Management in Africa: Defining the Way Forward –

Sustainable Livelihood and Sustainable Forest Management through Participatory Forestry, 18th

– 22nd

February, 2002, Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania.

West Africa Training Workshop in the Economic Analysis of Participatory Forest Management, (ODI,

DFID/FC), 4th

February 2002, Kumasi, Ghana (Certificate).

Workshop on Economic Incentives Study on Timber Tree-Tending in Cocoa farms, 2nd

December, 1998,

Dunkwa Forest Services District, Central Region, Ghana.

KEY SKILLS

Community Forestry Management and Strategies, Collaboration for Forest Management, Determination of

Socio-Economic Status of Communities, Social Forestry for Forest Plantation Management and

Development, Community Participation in Biodiversity Conservation, Evaluation of Forest Livelihoods

Support Schemes, Facilitation of Community Resource Management Workshops, Determination of

Community Needs for Sustainable Forestry Management, Non-Timber Forest Products AssesSMFEnt,

Participatory Environmental Planning and Stakeholder Analysis for Decision-Making Processes.

SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE.

Date Position/ Designation Unit/Division/

24th

May, 2001 –

present

Assistant Manager: Collaborative Resource Management Unit,

Resource Management Support Centre, Kumasi.

2004 – 20010 Social Forester

(Secondment)

Community Forestry Management Project,

Forest Plantation Development Centre, P.O. Box

213, Akyawkrom-Ejusu.

January 2001 to

March 2004

Research Assistant

(Secondment)

Forest Fire Management Project (ITTO-PD

32/98 Rev. 1 (F); Forestry Research Institute of

Ghana (FORIG), Kumasi and Forest

Management Support Centre, Kumasi

29th

August, 2000 Ag. Assistant District Collaborative Resource Management Unit,

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– 24th

May, 2001 Manager: Resource Management Support Centre, Kumasi.

15th

September,

2000

Assistant Conservator

of Forests:

Collaborative Resource Management Unit,


1998 – September

2000

Forester Collaborative Resource Management Unit,


18th

February –

30th

September,

1998

National Service

Personnel

Collaborative Resource Management Unit,


RESEARCH/CONSULTANCY REPORTS AND PUBLICATION:

Stakeholder Analysis for Landscape Restoration Project (2014). Tropenbos International-Ghana. (Lead

Consultant).

Socio-Economic Studies for Communities around Cape Three Points Forest Reserve (2013). Review of

Cape Three Points Forest Reserve Management Plan. District Forest Office, Takoradi, Western Region.

(Field Team Leader and Resaerch Participant)

Organization and Performance of Community Forest Enterprises in Africa. Case studies in Ghana (2013).

Review of Lesson from Completed ACP-FLEGT Projects and Manual Development. (Field Team Leader)

Guidelines for Facilitating Stakeholder Structures and VPA Implementation Processes (2013). (Research

Participant)

Report on Baseline Socio-Economic Studies on The Impact of Exploitation on Rosewood In Ghana (2012).

Forestry Consulting Unit (GH) Limited. Collaborative Resource Management Department, Resource

Management Support Centre, Forestry Commission. (Research Participant and Field Team Leader)

Socio-Economic and Livelihood Dynamics of Modified Taungya System Farmers in the Atwima Mponua

Forest Fringe Communities Within The Nkawie Forest District, Ashanti Region, Ghana. 2012. Forestry

Consulting Unit (GH) Limited for Rural Development and Youth Association. (Research Participant)

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Alex Asare and Godfred Ohene-Gyan (2012). Report on determination of socio-economic indicators of

African Plantation for Sustainable Development and its impacts in the medium to long term at Bassa and

Dwan Concession outside forest reserve (OFR) in Brong Ahafo region of Ghana. (Research Participant)

Food and Agriculture Organization, 2011. The Country’s (Ghana) Report for the State of The World’s

Forest Genetic Resources. Resource Management Support Centre, Forestry Commission. (Research

participant).

Abruquah (Mrs.), Edith, Oppon Sasu, Lawyer Urias Armoo and Godfred Ohene-Gyan. Evaluation Study on

Testing the Integrating of Civil Society in Timber Harvest Validation Processes For Improved Governance

and Reduced Illegal Logging. ACP-FLEGT Civil Society Integration in Voluntary Partnership Project,

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Forestry Commission (FC) of Ghana, August 2011.

Alex Asare and Godfred Ohene-Gyan (2011). Report on determination of socio-economic indicators of

African Plantation for Sustainable Development and its impacts in the medium to long term on

Atebubu and Wiase stoolland outside forest reserve (OFR) in Brong Ahafo region of Ghana.

Alex B. Asare, Godfred Ohene-Gyan, Owusu-Ansah Mercy (Mrs.), Fumey-Nassah Valerie (Mrs.) and

Michael Pentsil. 2011. Guidelines for The Establishment And Management of Modified Taungya Groups

(MOTAGs). Community Resource Management Department, Resource Management Support Centre,

Forestry Commission, Kumasi.

Study on ACP-FLEGT Civil Society Integration in Voluntary Partnership Project Evaluation. 2011. Food

and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Forestry Commission (FC) of Ghana.

Study on Impact of Livelihood Enterprise Evaluation, Kyabobo National Park, Wildlife Division Support

Project, Forestry Commission, Nkwanta district, Volta region, July 2008.

Contributions of Forest Plantation (Reforestation) Development to the Livelihood Opportunities in the

Forest Communities in Ghana: Case Study– Yaya Forest Reserve, Sunyani Forest District, Brong-Ahafo,

January 2006 (MEM Social Forestry Thesis).

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Conflicts in Forest Management and Land Use: AssesSMFEnt on Land Reform Policies on Forest

Establishment towards Sustainable Land Use Development in Ghana – Case Study: Desiri Forest Reserve,

Nkawie Forest Services District, Ashanti Region, Ghana, May 2004 (MA Sustainable International

Development Thesis).

Social Indicators of Forest Fires in Southern Ghana: Alex Asare and Ohene-Gyan Godfred. Forest Fire

Management Project, FORIG, Kumasi, May 2000.

Socio-Economic Conditions of Fringe Communities within and around Nkrabia Forest Reserve (NFR) in

the Amansie-west, under Bekwai FSD district, in the Ashanti region: Ohene-Gyan Godfred, Bernard Nsiah,

Sulemana Mohammed and Micheal Ekow Amoah, December 2000.

Socio-Economic Conditions of Fringe Communities within and around Oda River Forest Reserve (ORFR)

in the Amansie-west, under Bekwai FSD district, in the Ashanti region: Ohene-Gyan Godfred, Bernard

Nsiah, Sulemana Mohammed and Micheal Ekow Amoah, November 2000.

Economic Incentives for Cocoa Farmers to Tend Timber Trees in Southern Ghana: Michael Richards (ODI

Economist, Alex Asare (CFMU-FD, Kumasi), and Godfred Ohene-Gyan (CFMU-PB, FD, Kumasi),

August 1999.

Forest Livelihood Studies for Off-reserve in Nkoranza, Offinso and Dunkwa Forest Districts of Ghana:

Owusu-Sekyere E., Siaw D.E.K.A., Owusu-Afriyie K. and Ohene-Gyan Godfred, September 1999.

Socio-Economic Conditions of Communities around Opro River Forest Reserve (ORFR): D.E.K.A. Siaw

(FORIG), E. Owusu-Sekyere (FORIG), Godfred Ohene-Gyan (CFMU-PB, FD), October 1998.

Socio-Economic Conditions of Communities Within and Around Afram Headwaters Forest Reserve

(AHFR): K. Owusu-Afriyie (FORIG), E. Owusu-Sekyere (FORIG), D.E.K.A. Siaw (FORIG) and Godfred

Ohene-Gyan (CFMU-PB, FD), July 1998.

Languages: English and Twi (Akan) – writes, speaks and reads fluently

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Computer: Literate in Word processing, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Professional Affiliation: Ghana Institute of Professional Foresters (GIPF), member.

REFEREES

Mr. Edward Obiaw, Director, Resource Management Support Centre, Forestry Commission, P. O. Box

1457 Kumasi, Ghana. Mobile No. 0242174587; 0208121060

Email: [email protected]

Mr. Alex Asare, Manager, Collaborative Forest Management Department

Resource Management Support Centre, Forestry Commission, P. O. Box

1457. Kumasi, Ghana. Mobile No. 0243819629; 0208149194

Email: [email protected]; [email protected]

Dr. Victor K. Agyeman, Director, Forestry Research Institute of Ghana. (FORIG)/Project Manager, Forest

Plantation Development Centre, Community Forestry Management Project, P. O. Box 213, Ejusu, Kumasi.

Email: [email protected]; [email protected]

(Team Leader – Monitoring, Evaluation and Visibility Framework)

Edith Abruquah (Mrs.)

Forest Services Division P.O Box BT 425

P. O. Box 1917 Community 2

Kumasi Tema

Ghana Ghana






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Email: [email protected]

Phone: +233 208 199 409 (Cell)

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

Twenty Four (24) years on-the job experience at Forest Services Division, where:

- I have developed excellent lateral thinking skills.

- I have gained written, communication, managerial and organizational skills.

- I have gained extensive knowledge in debt collection and debt management

- I have developed project management skills.

- I have good exposure on forest practices inside and outside Ghana through Forestry Commission and

various project aided travels on seminars, conferences, etc.

SKILLS

Computer knowledge on Microsoft word, excel and power point with minimal knowledge on Microsoft

project.

Driving

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2010 – to date - Operations Manager, Forest Services Division, Headquarters, Accra

Major Responsibilities

Supervising and monitoring of operations in Eastern, Western, Central, Upper East and West regions.

Vetting of tree permit applications from the Eastern, Western and Central regions

Coordinating activities of Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) dealing with Forest Services Division

Natural Resources and Environmental Governance (NREG) Coordinator for Forest Services Division

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Managing issues on Property mark

Ensuring the Preparation of Management Plans in Eastern, Western, Central, Upper East and West regions.

2006 – 2010 - Regional Manager, Ashanti Region, Forest Services Division

Major Responsibilities:

Implementation of the National Forest Plantation Programme.

Implementation of the Community Forest Management Programme (CFMP)

Supervising and monitoring field activities towards proper forest

management standards.

Communicating with stakeholders to facilitate the implementation

of Forestry Commission’s strategies.

Ensuring collection of stumpage and other fees due the Forestry

Commission.

Developing and implementing workplans for the Wildfire

and Biodiversity Management Projects in the Region.

Submitting of quarterly reports to the Executive Director.

Appraising immediate subordinate staff for record and management purposes.

Major Achievements

100% collection of stumpage for 2006 and part of outstanding debt...

A letter of commendation from the Chief Executive and Board of

Commissioners for good performance of duties as a Regional Manager.

2003 – 2006 - Regional Manager, Eastern Region, Forest Services Division.


Implementation of the National Forest Plantation Programme.

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Implementation of the Community Forest Management Programme (CFMP) that had a huge component on

plantation establishment.

Supervising and monitoring field activities towards proper forest

management standards.

Communicating with stakeholders to facilitate the implementation

of Forestry Commission’s strategies.

Ensuring collection of stumpage and other fees due the Forestry

Commission.

Developing and implementing workplans for the Wildfire Management and Biodiversity Management

Projects in the region.

Submitting of quarterly reports to the Executive Director.

Appraising immediate subordinate staff for record and management purposes

Major Achievements

100% collection of stumpage for 2005

The Participatory Tropical Forest Development Project, Forest Services Division in collaboration with the

31st December Women’s Movement (a plantation development project) was rated successful by an Ex-post

evaluation team from ITTO and the results were to be replicated in other ITTO member countries.

1999 – 2003 - Regional Manager, Greater Accra Region, Forest Services Division


Establishment of plantations in Chipa and Dechidaw F/Reserve

Administering the Greater Accra Forestry Region.

Promoting and supervising tree growing outside forest reserve.

Submitting quarterly reports to the Executive Director.

Coordinated the Participatory Tropical Forestry Development for Women in Indigenous Communities

(PTFDWIC) Project, an ITTO sponsored Project.

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Assistant Project Coordinator for the Ghana-Canada in Concert Project, a CIDA sponsored Project

implemented in the North Western corner of Ghana.

Major Achievements

Establishing of plantations within Chipa Forest Reserve

1998 – 1999 - Assistant Regional Manager, Greater Accra Region, Forest Services

Division


Assisting the Regional Manager in the administration of the region.

Assistant Project Coordinator assisting the implementation of the Ghana-Canada in Concert Project (A

CIDA sponsored Project)

Promoting tree growing outside forest reserves

Submitting quarterly reports to the Executive Director

Appraising immediate subordinate staff for record and management purposes.

1996 – 1998 - District Manager, Forest Services Division, Headquarters – Accra

Responsibilities

Co-coordinating of Women and Tropical Forest Development

Project (an ITTO sponsored project). Forest Services Division in collaboration with the 31st December

Women’s Movement.

Submitting quarterly reports to the Regional Manager.

1993 – 1996 - Master of Forestry (MF) Programme, Lakehead University - Canada

1988 – 1993 - District Manager, Tema District, Forest Services Division.


Promoting tree growing outside forest reserves under the Rural

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Forestry Programme.

Submitting quarterly reports to the Regional Manager.

Administration duties of the Tema Forest District.

Supervising and monitoring staff to carry out forest activities and

Programmes.

EDUCATION

May 1996 - Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada – Master of

Forestry (Social Forestry)

May 1986 - Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi,

Ghana – B.Sc Natural Resources Management (with Forestry option).

June 1982 - Okuapeman Secondary School, Akropong

- ‘A’ Level Certificate

June 1979 - Ofori Panin Secondary School, Tafo

- ‘O’ Level Certificate

June 1974 - Ola Boarding School – Cape Coast

WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS ATTENDED

Attended a training Programme on Management and Leadership covering Finance and accounting,

Budgeting and budgeting control among other subject areas, Accra.

Participated in a training programme on Agroforestry in ICRAF, Nairobi in 1990.

Part of a Team that made a study tour to Nairobi, Nigeria, Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso in 1991 with the

aim of developing a Rural Forestry Policy.

Participated in Women in Management Training (Senior Level) Workshop at GIMPA, Accra in 1997.

Training course in MS-DOS, Windows, MS-word & Excel, Accra, 1998.

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Participated in an International Course on Management of Trees and Forest for Sustainable Land Use at the

International Agricultural Centre (IAC) in Netherlands in 1999.

A practical training under the theme : Use what you have to get what you need” at the SONGHAI

CENTRE, 1999, Benin,

Participated in a Workshop on Performance Planning and Staff Appraisal by Ghana Employers Association

in 2003.

Attended an International Seminar on Natural Resources Administration & Management in Colorado State,

USA in 2003.

Participated in a Workshop on Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations by Ghana

Employers Association in 2003.

Participated in a Workshop on Communication Skills by Ghana Employers Association in 2004.

Participated in a Seminar on National Forest Policies and Strategies by National Board of Forestry in

Sweden and South Africa in 2005.

Attended an International Seminar on Forest Management in Beijing Forestry University, China in 2007.

Training Workshop on Sustainable Forest Management Audit in September, 2008, Accra

Training on Enhancing Stakeholder Participation in National Forest Programme (NFP) Processes in

November, 2008

Attended a Project Management Certification Preparation (PMP) Workshop in September 2011

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EU/FLEGT Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Forestry Commission (FC) of Ghana

Project

‘Improving Capacity Development of Small to Medium Scale Timber Processing Enterprises towards

Effective Voluntary Partnership Implementation in Ghana’.

MINUTES OF A JOINT MEETING OF THE PROJECT TECHNICAL AND

MANAGEMENT TEAMS HELD ON THE 19

TH AUGUST 2014 AT THE RMSC CONFERENCE ROOM, KUMASI

The meeting started at 10:30am under the Chairmanship of Mr. Edward Obiaw, the Chairman for the

Project Technical Team (PTT). Highlights of the meeting are presented below

AGENDA

1. Presentation and Discussion of the Launching Report

2. Presentation and Inputs on the following outputs of the project

i. Capacity Development of the SMEs

ii. Networking of SMEs

iii. Finalization of the list of SMEs

3. Inputs and finalization of the project work plan

4. A.O.B

MEMBERS PRESENT

NAME DESIGNATION

1. Edward Obiaw Chairman, Technical Committee

2. Alex Asare Project Coordinator

3. Anthony Asare Member, Technical Committee

4. Henry Coleman Member, Technical Committee

5. Kwabena Boakye Akyeampong Member, Management Team

6. Hamza Iddrisu Member, Management Team/ Project Accountant

7. Mercy O. Ansah Member, Management Team

8. Charity Appiah Secretary

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MEMBERS ABSENT WITH APOLOGY

1. Chris Beeko Member, Technical Team

2. James Parker Mckeown Member, Technical Team

3. Asamoah Dwomoh Member, Technical Team

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ITEM

SUBMISSION REMARKS / RESPONSIBILITY

1. Opening The Chairman welcomed members and highlighted the

role of the Technical and Management Teams, which

was to ensure that there are synergies between DOLTA

and RMSC projects to avoid duplication of

programmes and activities as well as ensuring

successful implementation of the project. He called for

adoption and modification of the agenda. It was agreed

that under the A.O.B the representative from Dolta

should brief the team on the status of their project and

the chairman to give highlights of the Timber legality

assurance project by TBI. Mr. Hamza moved for the

adoption of the agenda and was seconded by Mr.

Henry Coleman.

2. Presentation and

Discussion of the

Launching Report

Mr. Alex Asare, the project coordinator gave a brief

presentation on the launching report which focused on

the results of the group work and their

recommendations. The groups produced a list of

SMEs with respect to, networking and coordination

platform, training needs assessment and the training

modules to be developed.

The chairman urged members to read through the

launching report thoroughly and provide comments in

order to improve on it before submission to FAO.

Finalization of the List of SMEs

1. Members discussed thoroughly the list of SMEs

presented and it was agreed that since SMEs is

broad and the project span is only 12 months, the

focus should be on Small Medium Enterprises

dealing in timber products (SMTE) in order to have

a better output. The chairman also added that, in the

Inception report, there should be a classical

definition of SMEs as defined by NSSBI but our

focus on SMTE should be made clear to FAO.

2. The following were also added to the list of

SMEs identified during the launching workshop;

Artisanal Mill/Chainsaw Operators

Association

Small Scale Carpenters Association

GATEX I &II

Training Modules and Mode of Delivery

1. It was agreed that the training modules should

be grouped under;

WTS and LAS

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Trade Regulations and

Business Management

2. The Mode for training of the SMEs will

depend on the level of the participants but will

be mostly demonstrative.

Presentation and Inputs

on the following outputs

of the project (Teams

and ToR);

Capacity

Development of the

SMEs

Networking of

SMEs

Mrs. O. Ansah presented a draft Terms of Reference

for the execution of two outputs of the project-

“Capacity Development of SMEs to enhance

participation of VPA processes” and “Networking of

SMEs”.

She explained that, two teams comprising five

members each have been formed to undertake the

assignment. The draft ToR was thoroughly read

through by participants. The comments, suggestions

and contribution that arose during the discussion were

fully incorporated in the document.

The teams were inaugurated and the Project

Coordinator was tasked to provide them with the

necessary logistics to commence the task. It was

suggested and agreed that Mr. Gustav Adu and Mr.

Bonney of TIDD are added to the capacity and

networking teams respectively. Mr. Anthony Asare

of DOLTA was tasked to consult with Dolta

executives to nominate a representative.

On behalf of the Teams, Ms. Valerie Fummey

Nassah and Ms. Doreen Asumang thanked

members and promised to ensure successful

execution of the task assigned to them.

Inputs and finalization

of the project work plan

Members touched on the awareness raising and

visibility activities under output 3 and recommended

the underlisted materials for the visibility;

Project Summary Poster

Flyers/Brochures

2015 Calendars

T-shirts, Stickers

Educational campaign on consumption of

illegal product

A.O.B Mr. Anthony Asare of DOLTA briefed members on

the status of the DOLTA project; he indicated that so

far the project has been launched and they have visited

some SMEs in order to be familiar with their activities.

He was advised to request for a representative from

RMSC through the Project coordinator to work with

them so as to aid information sharing among the two

collaborators on the projects.

RESPOSIBILITY: Project coordinator (RMSC)

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It was agreed that the next meeting for the Technical Committee will be after submission of

reports by the Capacity Development and the Networking of SMEs teams. The meeting came to

a close at 12:30pm after the Chairman had expressed his appreciation to all members.

This was followed by an update on the Timer legality

assurance project by the Chairman who informed the

meeting that the project has been launched and

regional meetings and consultations are underway

across the country.

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SGD

Charity Appiah

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