Publications

Policy & Governance Review Relevant to the Agro-commodity Production Landscape in Ghana

Proforest

This policy and governance review provides an overview of existing policies that are relevant to the agro-commodity production landscape in Ghana, covering deforestation, human rights and smallholder support.

Developing a deforestation-free climate-resilient sustainable cocoa landscape: process and approach

Proforest | Mary Ama Kudom-Agyemang

A case study narrative on Ghana’s Asunafo-Asutifi Landscape programme.

Africa Palm Oil Initiative: highlights 2019-2020

Proforest

The 10 APOI countries have each followed a three-phase process: engagement, development and implementation. National Principles and Action Plans were developed to guide the implementation of sustainable palm oil...

Collaboration for sustainable production landscapes

Proforest

The case studies in this impact report show how our guidance for engaging with landscape initiatives can be adapted to local contexts.

Shifting towards sustainability: How the APOI is changing palm oil production in West and Central Africa

Proforest

This publication provides a regional overview of the Africa Palm Oil Initiative's (APOI) progress across West and Central Africa so far.

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Gender and Social Inclusion Analysis of Customary Practices in Oil Palm Producing Areas and the Africa Palm Oil Initiative process in Ghana

Afua Appiah | Proforest

Gender considerations are essential in natural resource management. In Ghana’s oil palm-producing regions, women and men often have different rights and access, especially where customary laws on land...

Africa Palm Oil Initiative briefing 7

Proforest

The Africa Palm Oil Initiative’s (APOI) vision is a prosperous palm oil industry which brings jobs and wealth to local communities in a way that is environmentally and socially sustainable and protects the rich tropical...

Africa Palm Oil Initiative: briefing 6

Proforest

The Tropical Forest Alliance 2020 (TFA 2020) Africa Palm Oil Initiative (APOI) aims to ensure that Africa’s palm oil sector develops in a way that is environmentally and socially sustainable, protecting Africa’s rich...

Africa Palm Oil Initiative briefing 6

Proforest

The Africa Palm Oil Initiative’s (APOI) vision is a prosperous palm oil industry which brings jobs and wealth to local communities in a way that is environmentally and socially sustainable and protects the rich tropical...

Implementing ‘No Deforestation’ Commitments in West Africa: Guidance for International Actors

Proforest

This document represents one of the outputs produced under the Africa Legality Programme (ALP). It communicates the key challenges faced with implementing the HCV and HCS approaches on-the-ground to...