Publications
The Africa Sustainable Commodities Initiative
3 April 2023Ten West and Central African countries commit to sustainable commodity production, with new Declaration signed at CoP27, November 9, 2022
Categories: APOI / Africa Sustainable Commodities Initiative, Africa, Palm oil, Forest products, Rubber, Cocoa, Timber, English, French
Guidance on Engagement Principles for the National Oil Palm Strategy and Action Plan of Liberia
18 January 2023Agriculture is the predominant source of livelihoods for over 70% of Liberia’s population. Palm oil is one of the most important agricultural commodities for export. Together with rubber, cocoa and coffee, they account for about 34% of Liberia’s GDP. The government of Liberia has prioritised palm oil production as one of the most important industries for the future and there is interest from global companies who have committed to invest around USD 6 billion.
Categories: Production Landscape Programmes, Landscapes, Africa, Palm oil
Menciptakan Hubungan Industrialyang Harmonis Melalui Lembaga Kerjasama Bipartit
9 January 2023The document is a guidance for companies in Indonesia that aim to develop bipartite agreements.
Categories: Southeast Asia, Palm oil, Bahasa Indonesia
Guidance Paper on Social Dialogue, Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining in the palm oil sector in Indonesia
30 August 2022This document is developed to provide guidance to palm oil supply chain actors; producers (plantation and mills), refineries, traders, manufacturers and international consumer goods companies connected to the palm oil sector in Indonesia.
Categories: Human Rights & Social Issues, Southeast Asia, Palm oil, Bahasa Indonesia, English
The Africa Palm Oil Initiative Highlights from 2020 - 2021
24 February 2022Highlights of the last year: policy success, working on sustainability plans and getting back to fieldwork and training.
Categories: APOI / Africa Sustainable Commodities Initiative, Africa, Palm oil
Policy & Governance Review Relevant to the Agro-Commodity Production Landscape in Indonesia
30 September 2021This is part of a series of policy and governance reviews relating to the agro-commodity production landscapes of Ghana, Cameroon and Indonesia.
Categories: Southeast Asia, Palm oil, Timber, English
Policy & Governance Review Relevant to the Agro-commodity Production Landscape in Ghana
19 July 2021This is part of a series of policy and governance reviews relating to the agro-commodity production landscapes of Ghana, Cameroon and Indonesia.
Categories: Landscapes, Africa, Palm oil, Rubber, Cocoa, Timber
Guidance for child labour grievances
1 April 2021This is part of a series commissioned by Cargill and written by Proforest as part of Proforest’s work with Cargill on grievances, and how to address grievances with its suppliers.
Categories: Human Rights & Social Issues, Palm oil
Africa Palm Oil Initiative: highlights 2019-2020
18 November 2020This report details highlights from APOI during its implementation phase during the year 2019-2020.
Categories: APOI / Africa Sustainable Commodities Initiative, Africa, Palm oil
Guidance for addressing land rights grievances
17 October 2020This is part of a series commissioned by Cargill and written by Proforest as part of Proforest’s work with Cargill on grievances, and how to address grievances with its suppliers.
Category: Palm oil
Guidance for forced labour grievances
29 September 2020This is part of a series commissioned by Cargill and written by Proforest as part of Proforest’s work with Cargill on grievances, and how to address grievances with its suppliers.
Category: Palm oil
Guidance for minimum wage grievances
29 September 2020This is part of a series commissioned by Cargill and written by Proforest as part of Proforest’s work with Cargill on grievances, and how to address grievances with its suppliers.
Category: Palm oil