Gabon
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Knowledge | Impact of Artisanal and Small Scale Mining in Protected Areas
01.10.12With PROFOR support, the World Bank's Africa regional staff contracted WWF and Estelle Levin Ltd to conduct studies in Liberia and Gabon to analyze the impacts of artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) activities on high-value natural landscapes and the people who live nearby, and propose more sustainable approaches to current ASM practices.
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Knowledge | Economic Growth and Drivers of Deforestation in the Congo Basin
09.14.11Though the deforestation rates in the Congo Basin countries have historically been low, the trend is likely to change dramatically due to the combination of many different factors. PROFOR supported the development of robust analytical tools to help these countries make better choices and negotiate in the international REDD+ arena.
