Appendix n°2
Dream Time BCP Initiative Roadmaps
The following roadmaps are to be elaborated further and integrated in an overall African BCP
Initiative’s implementation plan.
Group n°1: Ghana, Benin, Burkina Faso and DRC
Roadmap n°1: CIKOD, Ghana; SNV, Benin & Burkina Faso; Nature Tropicale/Jinukun,Benin; and GTCR,
DRC.
Goal
Conservation of the Shea Tree and the sustainable well-being of the communities depending on this
resource.
Objectives
• Engage and empower communities so that they realise they have the capacity to manage
and protect the Shea Tree
• Raise awareness about the role of communities in the conservation and the sustainable use
of the Shea Tree
• Get the private sector and local governments recognise the rights of the communities to
protect the Shea Tree
• Inform national policy and political framework to regulate Shea activities in the different
countries affected by the project for a fairer share of the benefits
• Increase communities’ income generated from the Shea industry
First step of the Process
• Organise a meeting of partners in Ghana to:
(i) Identify and engage stakeholders
(ii) Map out target areas for action
(iii) Share experiences on the situation of the Shea in each partner countries
Related Action Plan
• CIKOD/SNV to identify and invite relevant stakeholders in Ghana
• Benin, DRC, Burkina Faso and Ghana to prepare presentations on the situation of the Shea in
their respective countries
• CIKOD/SNV to organise and host the meeting – tentative dates 2th or 6th May.
• Benin, DRC, Burkina Faso and Ghana to prepare an detailed project implementation plan
Needs
• Finance
• Technical expertise
Peer to Peer Learning Support
• Endogenous development process (CIKOD)
• Legal capacity
Group n°2: Ethiopia and Kenya
Roadmap n°2: Melca, Ethiopia
Goal
Developing a BCP for a portion of the Sheka Forest
Plan of Action
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