Benefit sharing and community contracting: from legal design to full operation

Benefit-sharing agreements and community contracts are intended to ensure affected communities are involved in and benefit from the management of forest resources, but communities have often been left feeling short-changed.

This briefing note provides an overview of the functioning of community benefit sharing and community contracting in the Republic of Congo, Gabon, Ghana and Liberia, through ClientEarth’s experience. It also draws out key considerations on benefit sharing and community contracting mechanisms.

Cette publication est accessible en français depuis le lien suivant : Partage des bénéfices et contrats communautaires : de la conception de la loi jusqu’à la pleine mise en oeuvre.