Azerbaijan

In preparation of the Program strategy for Azerbaijan active discussions were held with a wide spectrum of stakeholders, including respective governmental institutions and non-governmental sector representatives. This helped evaluate and incorporate country specific priorities into the general FLEG objectives, e.g. prevention of practices of illegal pasture on forests through development and implementation of the effective pasture management systems and involving local communities.

Broader expert involvement in such a development process helped ensure that the strategy represents a comprehensive summary of issues put forward by different parties and includes adequate activities for addressing them. 

In parallel, The Ministry of Ecology of Azerbaijan is now initiating the establishment of the Program Advisory Committee that will include representatives from the Ministries of Ecology, Agriculture, Economic Development and of the State Land Committee of Azerbaijan. This is being done to ensure efficient coordination of efforts among all stakeholders.