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Papua New Guinea Forest Studies Reports
History of the Forestry Sector Examines the development of the forest sector from Independence (in 1975) to the present. It explores the way the sector has evolved, and identifies a tension between the customary ownership of forests and the State's view of forests as a national resource. The current legal and institutional framework of the sector Reviews the current legal and institutional framework governing the administration of the forest sector in Papua New Guinea. From the evidence examined, the review concludes that the main requirements for reform at this stage concern fulfilment by the state of its responsibilities. Issues and opportunities for the Forestry Sector Looks at the economic case for forestry in Papua New Guinea. In broad societal terms the importance of the sector lies in its development potential of bringing incomes, jobs, infrastructure and services to remote rural areas.
Neil Bird, Adrian Wells, Flip van Helden, Ruth Turia	January 2007

Poverty Reduction Strategies and the Rural Productive Sectors: Insights from Malawi, Nicaragua and Vietnam ODI Working Paper 258
This paper looks at the treatment of rural productive sectors in PRSs – particularly agriculture but also, more briefly, tourism, forestry and fisheries.
Elizabeth Cromwell, Cecilia Luttrell, Andrew Shepherd and Steve Wiggins. Edited by Lidia Cabral	December 2005

Food Security and the Millennium Development Goal on Hunger in Asia ODI Working Paper 231
This report, commissioned by DFID. provides a rapid overview of food security issues in relation to the Millennium Development Goals in seven Asian countries.
Gerard J. Gill, John Farrington, Edward Anderson, Cecilia Luttrell, Tim Conway, N.C. Saxena and Rachel Slater	December 2003

Transforming or Tinkering? New Forms of Engagement between Communities and the Private Sector in Tourism and Forestry in Southern Africa Sustainable Livelihoods in Southern Africa Research Paper 18
In South Africa, Zimbabwe and Mozambique there are a plethora of policy statements, approaches and initiatives that are seeking to commercialise tourism and forestry assets, while simultaneously incorporating some element of community involvement. Despite important differences, similar overall assumptions concerning the role of the private sector, communities and government are reflected in these policy approaches.
Caroline Ashley and William Wolmer	March 2003