Over the last two decades, there has been a growing concern about the alarming rate of Philippines degradation and upland poverty. the government have initiated and implemented programs, and policy reforms adopted to address the problem. The country has also been recipient to substancial development assistance of loans and grants from international funding agencies in support of sustainable forest management and poverty reduction. Although there were some succeses, upland development assistance has been short of its targets in addressing poverty reduction and natural resource degradation.
Publication year
2003
Authors
Language
English
Keywords
deforestation, forest management, public services
Geographic
Philippines
