Creating a common vision for Africa on timber processing and trade

2016-03-01

In-house training activities conducted in mills in Côte d’Ivoire in order to improve their efficiency as part of the activities of the ITTO project. More such capacity building is required for a strong African timber sector. Photo: T. Yanuariadi, ITTO

Greater regional coordination and a common vision are required for the development of a vibrant value-added timber sector in Africa and a strong intraregional timber trade, according to a workshop convened last week in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.

The Regional Workshop to Exchange Experiences and Lessons Learned on Industrial and Trade Development of Tropical Timber and Timber Products in Africa was a joint effort of ITTO and Côte d’Ivoire’s Ministry of Water and Forests that took place on 24–26 February 2016.