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Building Sustainable and Robust Forest Futures for People, Planet, and Profit

Empowering Communities. Formalising the Forest Economy.

About the Initiative on the Forest Economy (IoFE)

We are a collaborative platform advancing research, dialogue, and solutions that drive inclusive forest-based economic systems. Our work strengthens forest governance while ensuring economic security for the communities who depend on them.

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Our Latest Work

BIPP–ISB and SIDHKOFED Join Hands to Unlock Jharkhand’s Forest Wealth

The partnership aims to build women-owned, forest-based enterprises and enhance sustainable livelihoods across Jharkhand.

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Pir Panjal Jungle Producer Company Completes Hazelnut Sales in Pangi Valley, Himachal Pradesh

Women producers in Pangi Valley led the sale of over a tonne of wild Himalayan hazelnuts, strengthening forest-based livelihoods through collective enterprise.

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Producer Companies Begin Srama Labha Distribution in Odisha

Srama Labha functions as a patronage bonus that ensures primary collectors receive a fair price for their forest produce. The amount is calculated as the difference between the Arrived Fair Price and the Actual Purchasing.

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