The Rainforests of Cameroon - PROFOR

2005 Forest and Environment Sector Policy Letter 161of governance and transparency, illegal exploitation of resources is still adisquieting phenomenon that jeopardises all of the progress already made.This phenomenon can only be entirely eradicated and forest resources sustainablymanaged if we commit to uphold the SAC III reform frameworkand pursue its implementation. The table below is a recap of the reformsintroduced and highlights overall reform implementation indicators.ReformsCompetitive allocationof exploitation permitsPlanning of forestconcessions allocationForestry RevenueEnhancementProgrammeForestry taxationreformSustainablemanagement of forestconcessionsSupervision ofmanagement plansPromotion ofcommunity forestsRestructuring ofONADEFCombating illegalexploitationReform implementationTransparent allocation of forest exploitation permits (quality ofbidding documents)Participation of an independent observer in the permitallocation committee meetings and forwarding of reportsExclusion of companies convicted of major infringements offorestry legislation and regulationsAllocation of forest concessions according to the programmeelaboratedCollection of forest-sector specific taxes (PSRF annual report)Collection of fines and damages arising from offences (PSRFannual report)Effective payment of all bank deposits (PSRF annual report)Setting up a system for fair redistribution of RFA shares(equalisation fund)Pursuance of fiscal reform implementationEffective and efficient consultation between the Government(MINEF-MINFB) and the private sectorRegular meetings of the Technical assessment committee ofmanagement plans and the Inter-ministerial Committee for theapproval of management plansNumber of concessions allocated since two years that havemanagement plans approved by the administrationNumber of final conventions signedRegular monitoring of forest exploitation with satellite imagery(road map available each year)Participation of an independent observer in MINEF control activitiesTransparent application of the right of pre-emption for localcommunitiesEffective start of the RIGC project (with HIPC resources)Execution of ANAFOR working programme in accordance withDelivered the guidelines by The laid World down Bank by e-library the reform to: of that institutionThe World BankCharging all IP established : 192.86.100.34 offences; application and collection ofpenalties Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:06:18Exclusion of all companies guilty of serious offences fromsubmitting tenders for exploitation permits, and evensuspension of valid permits in their keeping(c) The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank