Without a clear vision of what is to be achieved and a monitorable road map for the way forward, there will be no way of assessing in future, if the reforms have been successful. Arguably, the success of institutional reforms should be judged by the extent to which overall sectoral performance is improved – better forest management, greater investment and job creation in the industry, stronger financial performance of both private and public institutions, better environmental protection, improved protected area management, and some greater benefit for civil society resulting from better forest management. More clearly articulating the vision, now, for how to go about achieving these outcomes, and developing a broader base of support amongst all key stakeholders for a reform process would greatly help to clarify the way ahead.
Without a clear vision of what is to be achieved and a monitorable road map for the way forward, there will be no way of assessing in future, if the reforms have been successful. Arguably, the success of institutional reforms should be judged by the extent to which overall sectoral performance is improved – better forest management, greater investment and job creation in the industry, stronger financial performance of both private and public institutions, better environmental protection, improved protected area management, and some greater benefit for civil society resulting from better forest management. More clearly articulating the vision, now, for how to go about achieving these outcomes, and developing a broader base of support amongst all key stakeholders for a reform process would greatly help to clarify the way ahead.