Methodology and Task for

the review of the Master Plan for the Forestry Sector

(1988-2011)

and

the preparation of Nepal’s Forestry Sector Strategy

(2013-2023)

Outline of Presentation

• Conceptual Diagram for Forestry Sector Strategy Preparation

• Tentative Framework for Strategy Development

• Seeking Your Views

Review, Reflection and Forward Planning(Documents, Plans, Programs, Policies, …)

Consultations(At various level, with various stakeholders, during various stages)

Analysis and Synthesis

Understanding Present Context/SituationVisualizing Future Scenarios

Developing and Verifying Vision

Developing Log-FramePrograms, Indicators, Milestones, Risks, Mitigating

Measures, Estimating Financial need

Institutional Arrangement for ImplementationAgency: Lead, Coordination, Linkages

Programs:

National level consultationPeer Review

DRAFT STRATEGY DOCUMENT

Final Forestry Sector Strategy (2013-2023)

Tentative Framework for Strategy Development

1. Review of Past Experience

2. Present Situation &

Ongoing Transformations

3. Visioning the Future4. Realizing the

Vision

1. Tentative Framework for Strategy Development

• Review of Past Nepal Experience– Review of MPFS implementation– Review of periodic Plans since 8th Plan– Review of Joint Technical Review, Forest

Democratization, RPP,… Present Three year plan– Review of forest polices, acts and regulation– Review of financial expenditure since 8th Plan– Other Publications and records

• International Experiences• Outputs and outcomes from consultations and

discussions

2. Tentative Framework for Strategy Development

• Present and Ongoing Transformations– Role and functions of Forests and Forestry (UNFF,

FAO, RIO Conferences etc)– Development Thinking at different International Forum

(Bushan?)– Climate Change and Food Security– Nepal’s interim constitution– Nepal’s Game Changers

• Completion of Peace Process• Formulation of new constitution

– Federalism– Identity– Capacity

3. Tentative Framework for Strategy Development

• Visioning for the Future– Contribution to Nepal’s Prosperity (report from

Stiglitz, Sen etc)-Economic, Social and Environmental outcome

– Theory and major drivers of Change– Ownership and leadership– Externalities, Risk; and Opportunities and

Mitigation Measures

4. Tentative Framework for Strategy Development

• Realizing the Vision and the Formulation of Forestry Sector Strategy– Major Programs/Innovations– Institutional arrangements (structure, function)– Financing estimates– Monitoring and feedback mechanism

Seeking Your Views1. What are the major achievements and drawbacks in the

implementation of MPFS?

2. What do you want to see in the "Forestry Sector" by the end of 2023?

3. What needs to be done to achieve the above scenario?

4. What roles do you see of State, Civil Society, and Private Sector in achieving number 1 and 2?

5. What opportunities/strengths are there with us to achieve this (both external as well as internal)?

6. What constraints/challenges are there with us in achieving this (both external as well as internal)?

7. How to overcome these constraints and challenges (both external as well as internal)?