The World Bank has agreed to carry out a forest policy implementation review followed by a Forest Sector Strategy review over the next few months. UK and other NGOs are lobbying World Bank and UK officials to ensure that the reviews are comprehensive and take into account the concerns of forest dwellers and Southern NGOs.
Background information and lobbying suggestions from: World Rainforest Movement, 1c Fosse Way Bus. Centre, 13 Stratford Road, Moreton in Marsh, GL56 9NQ, UK,
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