This contribution corresponds to SDC’s strategic priorities on water and climate change, as specified in the “0.5% ODA/GDP Message. It is also in line with the Mekong Regional Strategy 2007-2012, “Rural Livelihood and Natural Resource Management” strategic objective: to support the development of livelihood in the uplands and other poor and rural areas in terms of increased food security, income and environmental sustainability. The proposal is coherent with the new SDC Mekong strategy 2013-2017 in terms of improved access to land and forest.

Le projet en bref

Domaine de compétences	RECOFTC is an international not-for profit organization that specializes in capacity building for community forestry, based in Bangkok/Thailand. Its core function is to strengthen capacities and knowledge of stakeholders (Governments, nongovernment organizations, civil society, the private sector, and local people) to foster community engagement in forest governance and sustainable forest management in the Asia-Pacific region.
Priorités stratégiques de la Suisse et de l'organisation et leur cohérence	This contribution corresponds to SDC’s strategic priorities on water and climate change, as specified in the “0.5% ODA/GDP Message. It is also in line with the Mekong Regional Strategy 2007-2012, “Rural Livelihood and Natural Resource Management” strategic objective: to support the development of livelihood in the uplands and other poor and rural areas in terms of increased food security, income and environmental sustainability. The proposal is coherent with the new SDC Mekong strategy 2013-2017 in terms of improved access to land and forest.
Résultats de l'engagement déployé à ce jour par l'organisation	SDC contributed to the budget of RECOFTC from 1987 to 2008 (joint Asia II/NRU funding). For the 2008-13 RECOFTC strategy period, SDC initially opted for an earmarked contribution (Reo II => responsibility of GPCC) to build up the ASEAN Social forestry Network (ASFN), in which RECOFTC is a key partner. The main results RECOFTC achieved in the past partnership phases are: It is now widely recognized in Asia that communities can be enabled and mandated to manage forests sustainably themselves. Successful experiences have been documented and distributed.Social forestry as a conservation and management approach is being tested in several Asian countries. The capacity of Governments and other organizations to support forest management was enhanced. The link between devolved forest management and Climate Change Mitigation has been demonstrated. The role of local and indigenous people including women in addressing climate change has been widely recognized.
Résultats de l'engagement déployé à ce jour par la Suisse	Enlargement of donor base of RECOFTC
Effets directs de l'engagement actuel de l'organisation	Impact: Countries in the Asia-Pacific region increasingly integrate the well-being of local people and environmental sustainability in their national forest programs and development strategies, and support the effective engagement of local people in forest governance and management. Outcome 1: Lessons learned in improving forestry practices and major issues affecting community forestry in the Asia-pacific region are identified, analyzed, and shared with practitioners and decision makers at local and international level. Outcome 2: High quality capacity buidling programs, products and services are designed and delivered with partners to key stakeholders in order to increase their capacities and skills in forest governance and management, enhancing forest based lievilhoods and maintaining forest-based environmental services. Outcome 3: Effective regional communication and knowledge management support (i) the development, marketing, and dissemination of RECOFTC products; (ii) the sharing of lessons learned in improving community forestry practices; (iii) the formulation and implementation of policies; and (iv) the establishment of new, and strengthening of existing partnerships. Outcome 4: Efficient corporate and support systems exist to foster innovative program planning and delivery; to ensure that programs and core functions are well-coordinated; and to ensure that RECOFTC’s outcomes and impacts are monitored and evaluated.
Effets directs de l'engagement actuel de la Suisse	Establish RECOFTC as a gender friendly and sensitive organization
Direction/office fédéral responsable	DDC
Crédit	Coopération au développement
Partenaire de projet	Partenaire contractuel ONG internationale ou étrangère SDC Field Office
Budget	Phase en cours Budget de la Suisse CHF    1’530’000 Budget suisse déjà attribué CHF    1’511’393
Donateur d'ordre	4
Donateurs	SIDA and NORAD share SDC’s overall orientation on social forestry. During the time when SDC was not present in the governance mechanism (2008-2012), SIDA led most of the Partner & Policy dialogue. Gender equality mainstreaming - SDC’s policy dialogue focus for the current partnership phase - was brought up during the review of the last strategy period and is a shared priority of all 3 major donors. The average annual core budget of RECOFTC for the 2008-13 strategy periods is roughly 3 million USD. Main donors are SIDA (35%) NORAD (19% Own funds (35%) SDC (9%) Thai Government (2%)
Coordination avec autres projets et acteurs	SIDA and NORAD share SDC’s overall orientation on social forestry. During the time when SDC was not present in the governance mechanism (2008-2012), SIDA led most of the Partner & Policy dialogue. Gender equality mainstreaming - SDC’s policy dialogue focus for the current partnership phase - was brought up during the review of the last strategy period and is a shared priority of all 3 major donors.
Phases du projet	Phase 5 01.07.2012 - 30.09.2013   (Completed)

Détails techniques supplémentaires

• Secteur selon catégorisation du Comité d'aide au développement de l'OCDE	SYLVICULTURE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRIES MANUFACTURIERES
  Sous-Secteur selon catégorisation du Comité d'aide au développement de l'OCDE	Développement sylvicole Ressources en eau à usage agricole Développement des Petites et moyennes entreprises (PME)
  Thème transversal	Le projet est axé sur la promotion de la biodiversité. Prévention des crises Le projet tient compte de la démocratisation, de la bonne gouvernance et des droits de l'homme en tant que thème transversal.
  Type de soutien	Aide publique au développement (APD)
  Type de collaboration	Coopération bilatérale
  Type de financement	Don
  Type d'aide	Contribution de base
  Aide liée/non liée	Aide non liée
  Numéro de projet	7F02706