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The current legal and institutional framework of the forest sector in PNG (pdf 1.18mb)

This paper examines the current legal and institutional framework governing the administration of the forest sector in Papua New Guinea.

The paper is divided into two parts:
- An analysis of timber logging cases before the courts
- An annex providing an overview of current legal conflict, active Timber Permits, institutional roles and responsibilities, as well as processes for resource acquisition, allocation, planning and control.

The review concludes that the main requirements for reform at this stage concern fulfilment by the state of its responsibilities.

 

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