Forestry Policy Formulation for Macedonia (Former Yugoslavian Republic) - An example

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1 1of 16 F A O P o l i c y L e a r n i n g P r o g r a m m e Session 2: Two Case Studies Making Sense of Policy Processes Forestry Policy Formulation for Macedonia (Former Yugoslavian Republic) - An example

2 2of 16 Forestry Policy Formulation for Macedonia (Former Yugoslavian Republic) - An example By Yves C. Dubé, Forestry Officer Forest Policy Service, Forest Economics and Policy Division, Forest Department, FAO, Rome, Italy for the FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS, FAO About EASYPol The EASYPol home page is available at: This presentation belongs to a set of modules which are part of the EASYPol Training Path Policy Learning Programme, Session 2: Two case studies: Making sense of policy processes EASYPol has been developed and is maintained by the Agricultural Policy Support Service, Policy Assistance and Resource Mobilization Division, FAO.

3 3of 16 Objectives After reading this module, you should know about: The country socio-political and economic situation when the project started. This will include looking at the main issues, opportunities and actors. The different steps that were followed for the formulation stage of the policy process. In particular, we will dwell on the start-up step that was deemed crucial for the success of the formulation and implementation stages. Main lessons learnt from the policy assistance project. See notes for introductory remarks

4 4of 16 Overview Context Formulation stage Lessons learnt

5 5of 16 Where? Macedonia is located in Europe. More specifically it is located in the Balkan Countries Sub-region

6 6of 16 Context Socioeconomic Population= 2 million < poverty level= 30% GDP/Capita= $7000 Forestry sector Forest cover= 30% land Direct benefits: - employment= fuel wood Indirect benefits: - soil & water - biodiversity

7 7of 16 Context Issues Harmonize legislation Market economy Economic development Public Forest Enterprise

8 8of 16 Context Opportunities Vision Update legislation Reform institutions Develop private sector

9 9of 16 Context Actors Public institutions Private sector NGOs Public in general

10 10 of 16 Formulation stage The formulation stage lasted 20 months, including the adoption by the Government of a new forest policy and strategy, and the organization of a donor round table to mobilize resources and forge alliances for its implementation. Time line (month) Start-up Analysis Steps Consultation Drafting Validation Adoption Mobilizing resources

11 11 of 16 Formulation stage Start-up Ministerial Declaration Steering Committee Working Group Training Communication

12 12 of 16 Lessons learnt Success factors Leadership Training Support Communication Celebration

13 13 of 16 Lessons learnt Success factors Lead implementation Monitor progress Prevent conflicts Policy champions

14 14 of 16 Further readings Ministry of Agriculture, Forests and Water Economy, Strategy for Sustainable Development of Forestry in Macedonia (Former Yugoslavian Republic). Skopje, FYR of Macedonia.

15 15 of 16 Links to Module 4 : Sessions 1-7 FAO Policy learning programme Session 1: Making sense of policy processes Session 2: Two case studies: Making sense of policy processes Session 3: Key factors in state citizen synergy Session 4: Extrapolate Session 5: Rice trek Simulation game Session 6: Ministerial Loan Bargain Game Session 7: Pulling it all together FAO Policy learning programme Capacity Building Programme on Policies and Strategies for Agricultural and Rural Development

16 16 of 16 T h a n k y o u!