Publications

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

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

Africa Palm Oil Initiative Highlights 2019-2020

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 production in each...

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

Proforest | 2019 | Proforest

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

Download: Shifting towards sustainability: How the APOI is...

Baseline studies of successful models for sustainable smallholder development

SHARP | 2015 | SHARP

There are many models of smallholder production, ranging from independent farmers or cooperatives to large-scale schemes funded by governments or the private sector.

The baseline studies listed here review...

PES incentives for smallholders to avoid deforestation: lessons learned and factors for success

Helen Cross and Willie McGhee | 2015 | SHARP

Payments for ecosystem services, or PES, projects are designed to provide incentives for people and organisations to protect environmental services in an area. 

This report reviews a...

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

Afua Appiah | 2018 | Proforest

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

Africa Palm Oil Initiative briefing 6

Proforest | 2018 | 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...

Africa Palm Oil Initiative briefing 7

Proforest | 2018 | 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...

Africa Palm Oil Initiative briefing 5

Proforest | 2017 | 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...

Africa Palm Oil Initiative briefing 4

Proforest | 2016 | 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...