Building Sustainable and Robust Forest Futures for People, Planet, and Profit
Empowering Communities. Formalising 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.
Our Latest Work
From Forests to Institutional Markets: Toranadevi Jungle Producer Company's Next Milestone
The sale marks an important step in connecting community-managed forest produce with institutional markets through the Producer Company model.
Five Women-Owned, Forest-Based Producer Companies Successfully Formed in Andhra Pradesh
These companies will strengthen aggregation, value addition, and direct market linkages for bamboo and seasonal forest produce in Alluri Sitarama Raju and Polavaram districts.
BIPP–ISB and IIM Sirmaur Collaborate to Strengthen Forest Economies and Women-Owned Enterprises
The collaboration aims to support capacity-building programmes and leadership development initiatives for women leaders of Producer Companies in Himachal Pradesh.
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Building Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships
