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Update on FLEGT VPA processes internationally Presentation by Jannik Vaa, EU Delegation, Accra

Update on FLEGT VPA processes internationally Presentation by Jannik Vaa, EU Delegation, Accra June 7th, 2011 West Africa Forest Governance Forum. What is FLEGT?. FLEGT- Forest Law Enforcement Governance & Trade. International concern over illegal logging

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Update on FLEGT VPA processes internationally Presentation by Jannik Vaa, EU Delegation, Accra

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  1. Update on FLEGT VPA processes internationally Presentation by Jannik Vaa, EU Delegation, Accra June 7th, 2011 West Africa Forest Governance Forum

  2. What is FLEGT? FLEGT- Forest Law Enforcement Governance & Trade. International concern over illegal logging Strong political commitment to address this at international and regional levels (expressed in regional summit in 2003 in Yaounde) EU response: partnerships to address the problem and new policies to influence consumer demand. Frames the interest of European consumer market to reinforce governance reform in timber producing countries.

  3. The VPA A legally-binding agreement: EU (all Member States) and a partner country Export License assures market of legal compliance Targets/objectives : Work together to stop illegal logging Strengthen governance & transparency Improve control, track & verify legal compliance Reform policy and law Build capacity Better capture revenues Secure & improve market access

  4. VPA No blueprint : defined together EU has requirements – briefing notes Legality  existing laws of partner country Timber legality assurance system of partner country  evaluated against established criteria Multi-stakeholder process: ensure credibility nationally and internationally Purpose to strengthen, clarify & apply reforms and what has already been developed

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