Partner/Client:
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Period:
January – April 2012
Country of Operation:
Ghana (Wassa Amenfi West District)
Category:
Agriculture
Project Snapshot:
PDA was commissioned by IUCN to follow up on the 2009 Poverty-Forest linkage analysis by reviewing livelihood dependency on forest resources in the Wassa Amenfi West District. The study aimed to assess how forest-dependent livelihoods influence the implementation of REDD+ initiatives and to further develop a socio-economic baseline for the district.
Project Objectives:
- Update the socio-economic baseline of forest-dependent communities in the Wassa Amenfi West District.
- Analyze the impact of forest-dependent livelihoods on REDD+ implementation.
- Provide evidence to guide sustainable forest management and livelihood policies.
PDA’s Task:
PDA conducted field research, including data collection and analysis, to update the socio-economic baseline and evaluate livelihood dependency on forest resources.
How We Went About It:
- Carried out a follow-up field survey to collect data on livelihoods in the district.
- Reviewed previous Poverty-Forest linkage studies and integrated new findings.
- Analyzed data to assess the implications for REDD+ and sustainable forest management.