The Forestry Development Center (FDC-CFNR-UPLB) is currently implementing a DOST-PCAARRD funded project to develop and advocate for simplified and harmonized policy and governance systems along the value chain toward the growth of the ITP industry in the Philippines. The research project has the following specific objectives:
- analyze the policies and legal requirements for each point of the ITP value chain;
- determine the gaps, problems, and issues in the enforcement of and compliance to such policies and legal requirements;
- build partnerships with key agencies that can help in the development and advocacy of policy reforms; and
- facilitate the drafting and endorsement of reforms simplifying and harmonizing existing policies and governance of ITPs.
Currently, the team is conducting a regional consultation with key stakeholders and agencies to present and discuss the main findings of the research and the draft proposed ITP policy. This initiative aims to gather feedback and recommendations to enhance and refine the draft policy.
