Forth multi-stakeholder dialogue meeting
Following the outcomes of MSDs (national and district meetings), selected members of the MSD-SC and the project secretariat held a joint meeting with the TIDD to look at the way forward. The TIDD has been mandated under the VPA within the FC to address the domestic lumber supply and as such is one of the main target groups for the outcome of the MSD process. Similarly to the project, a multi-stakeholder consultation process is being used by TIDD to engage stakeholders to discuss supply of legal lumber to the domestic market. A technical committee also met to look at the outcome of the SWOT analysis and technical issues that are likely to come up under option 2 (the preferred option by most stakeholders).
| Period | 28/02/2011 |
|---|---|
| Event location | WITC, conference room Akyiawkrom, Ejisu |
| Host | EU chainsaw milling project, TBI |
| Contact person |
James Parker
Email address: jparkmckeown@gmail.com Phone: +233 2081 60996 Fax: +233 3220 61376 |
| Contributor | James Parker |
| Geographical coverage | Ghana, |
| Keywords | Multi-stakeholde, dialogue, forth |
The objectives of MSD4 are to: Present outcomes of SWOT analysis (including strategies to address weakness and threats); Present the technical committee report; Present the cost benefit analysis to MSD participants (If ready); Build consesus on the three policy directions; and Agree on way forward.
The expected outputs are: Cost and benefit implications on three policy directions presented to inform (if CBA of the options is presented); Consensus on preferred policy direction; Strategies developed for way forward; Research areas prioritized; and Stakeholder capacity building continued
The “MSD Steering Committee” together with the PMT will hold a meeting on 26 February 2011 to agree on the agenda and structure of MSD 4. The NF/CFA will lead the facilitation of MSD 4 meeting. She will be supported by the NPC, PD (TBI Ghana) Dr. Kyere Boateng and Dr. Marfo/Dr. Beatrice Obiri Darko. The meeting will be chaired by the director of the Timber Industry Development Division (TIDD) of the FC or his representative.
The following agenda items will be discussed and agreed in plenary: Strategies for Weakness and threats; Consensus on preferred policy direction; Cost and benefit analysis report ; and Identification of further research areas
Group discussion will be used to discuss the following: Strategies for the way forward; Process for engagements of policy markers and Prioritizing of critical issues