CHINA Evaluation of the nfp Process

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1 CHINA Evaluation of the nfp Process Matrix of Progress of the nfp Process April 2008 For each box, please attribute one of the following values: 0 = if the indicator has not been developed / if it is absent from the country nfp process 1 = if the indicator exists but is incipient / is just starting / there is plenty of room to develop it further 2 = if the indicator is developed / is progressing well within the country nfp process 3 = if the indicator is completed to the country s full satisfaction / if the indicator can serve as a model for others to follow Please provide the evidences when necessary Nfp phase Analysis (Assessing the situation of the forest sector and its development) 2Forest sector reviews (SFA produce annual forest development report) 2Forest information freely available and accessible to all stakeholders (SFA has official website: and 1Forestry Outlook study 1-Analysis of the consistency of laws and legal prescriptions related to forestry 1-Identification of traditional forestrelated knowledge 0-Compilation and analysis of policies, laws, regulations and strategic plans of other sectors that influence forestry 1-Assessment of the role of forests in the national economy (including valuation of its contributions) and the linkages with central issues in other sector strategies 0-Assessment of impact of other sectors on forestry sector development 0-Identification of approaches for intra and inter-sectoral dialogue 1-Stakeholder analysis: identification of stakeholders, their importance/influence, interests, rights, roles and responsibilities 1-Training in use of participatory tools to promote stakeholder 1-Existence of qualified staff to conduct participatory processes 1

2 Policy Formulation (Identifying objectives and priorities and proposing policies and strategies for implementation) 2-Existence of an officially adopted and broadly accepted Forest Policy Statement (State Consul approved Forestry Development Plan, and annual SFA planning Conference) 1-Nfp coordination mechanism established 1-Mechanisms for decentralized policy debate and feed back are in place (Forestry sector was decentralized since 1980 in lights of harvest quota control, land tenure, finance. ). 1-Existence of national and sub-national forest development action plans 0-Existence of a Financial Strategy for sustainable forestry development 0-Existence of subjectspecific strategies, e.g. to promote plantations, to combat illegal logging, to control forest fires, etc. 1-Evidence that inconsistencies in the forest related policy and legal framework have been addressed. 0-Harmonization of forest policy with other sector policies and development plans 0-Participation of the forest sector in other sectors strategic planning exercises 1-Thematic working groups for policy related discussions 1-Mechanisms for stakeholder consultation and are established and functional 2-The mechanism of the participatory process is well-known by all relevant stakeholder groups 1-Stakeholders are sufficiently organized to participate in the nfp process. 2-Evidence of of nongovernment stakeholders in the policy formulation process. 1-Stakeholder consultation/meetings or fora to discuss forest policy objectives and priorities 2-Evidence of stakeholder initiative to participate in the nfp process (SFA sponsored China Forestry Dialogue) 2-High percentage of stakeholders have access to relevant information 1-Stakeholders informed and engaged in the commitments of the country in UNFF and other international and regional forest related meetings. 2

3 Implementation (Implementing policies in accordance with the nfp principles) 3-Country in UNFF and other international or regional forest related meetings (China presented all UNFF meeting and related conferences.) 1-Recent review or reformulation of forest legislation 1-Capacity building of stakeholders to implement nfp related activities 1-Level of domestic funding for nfp related activities to promote SFM. 1-Donor coordination mechanisms under the leadership of a national institution are in place 1-Recent institutional reform and/or modernization of forest related institutions and services 1-Efforts to improve law compliance, governance and transparency in the sector 1-Participation in networks, regional and international initiatives to promote SFM 2-Evidence of contributions to the regional and international forest debate (China government calls to 1-Recognition of customary laws and traditional rights related to forestry 0-Assessment of contributions of the forest sector to the economy, taking into account the multiple benefits of forest products and services 1-Integration of forestry in national poverty reduction strategies and strategies for sustainable development 1-Joint meetings with other sectors to promote integrated natural resources management (e.g. degraded land rehabilitation / soil conservation / integrated watershed management) 1-Inter-ministerial or interinstitutional mechanisms to support nfp implementation are in place 3-Coordination with country units/focal points responsible for 2Clarification and definition of roles and responsibilities of forest administration and other stakeholders 0-Existence of mechanisms for dialogue and joint decision making among forestry sector stakeholders 1-Joint forest stakeholder activities 1-Capacity building of stakeholders in technical and managerial aspects. 0Training in conflict management provided to stakeholders 1-Gender equity issues addressed 1-Public awareness campaigns and information initiatives are being developed 2-Government supports active and institutionalization of nongovernment stakeholders in nfp implementation (Int. NGO presents 3

4 Monitoring and Evaluation (Evaluating progress including lessons learned, and making adjustments to improve the nfp; includes knowledge management and information sharing) establish Asia-Pacific Network on SFM, including forest rehabilitation) 1-Regular data collection and assessment/review of forest development action plans 1-Nfp evaluation reports 1-Evidence that lessons learned are used to adjust/improve the process 1-Regularly updated forest information available to support strategic planning of government and others 1-Revised policies, nfp documents and action plans 0-Country implementation of IPF/IFF proposals for action regularly appraised implementation of international Conventions (Ministry of Foreign Affair provides a leading coordination role and SFA, Ministry of Environments take implementing role of international conventions) 0-Coordination of nfp monitoring mechanisms with other monitoring mechanisms of poverty reduction and similar development strategies 1-Revision of nfp progress with all relevant stakeholders from within and outside the forest sector 0-Harmonization of revised nfp documents with strategic planning of other sectors in the China nfp Coordination Committee) 0-Existence of multi-sectoral development committees at local level 1-Sharing of information on progress in nfp implementation among forestry stakeholders 1Procedures for stakeholder feedback instituted, e.g. stakeholder forum to discuss lessons learned and to review/adjust the nfp process 1-Evaluation of stakeholder and satisfaction with the nfp process 1-Awareness of nfp achievements by general public, including information dissemination and adoption of knowledge. 4

5 Summary of nfp progress TOTAL No. of indicators % 21% 61% 15% 3% NUMBER AND RANK OF INDICATORS IN EACH PHASE Phases Analysis Formulation Implementation M&E NUMBER AND RANK OF INDICATORS BY CLUSTER OF PRINCIPLES Cluster of Principles Country Leadership Inter and Intra Sectoral Relationship Partnership and Participation