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Women cleaning Gum Arabic in Somali land
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The NEFEA team with President Yoweri Museveni in Uganda
Cleaned Gum Arabic in NigerBranding of the Network on Forest Enterprises in Africa (NEFEA)
Following the branding of the Network on Forest Enterprises in Africa (NEFEA) in November 2024, the NEFEA Board discussed the nature of the logo and what it embodies. The Idea Behind the Logo The design of the Network on Forest Enterprises in Africa (NEFEA) logo is rooted in the continent’s natural heritage, integrating visual elements that directly speak to NEFEA’s mission: promoting sustainable forest economies by enhancing value chains and empowering stakeholders from grassroots to global markets while mitigating the adverse effects of climate change. The motif, organic yet structured, symbolizes the partnership and interconnected roles of producers, processors, and consumers, unified under one continental agenda. The use of earthy tones and natural shapes reflects NEFEA’s deep commitment to ecological integrity, resilience against climate change, and rural empowerment. The symmetry and balance in the logo suggest coordination a key pillar of NEFEA’s work while clean, confident lines evoke professionalism, accountability, and integrity...
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NEFEA’s Impact:Transforming African communities through sustainable forest commodities and products production.
NEFEA has achieved significant milestones in promoting the sustainable production of natural forest commodities and products in Africa. Through our collaborative efforts with local communities, we have created economic opportunites, preserved biodiversity, and supported the livelihoods of thousands of people.
NEFEA intends to build on the achievements of NGARA by working with communities, companies in the forest sector and governments in enhancing value addition to various forest commodities locally and regionally to high standards for local and international markets
NEFEA has implemented projects with partners at the country level and regionally.
NEFEA is playing an increasingly important role in encouraging the exchange of information on forest commodities and products production and trade; training; technology transfer; the assessment of resources and their sustainable use; enhancing the capacities of stakeholders in member countries; and harnessing the efficient use of available resources by strengthening synergies. The establishment of NEFEA was a significant step in the development of the commercial forest commodities and products sector in Africa as a way of increasing food security, assisting rural development and alleviating poverty.
What has been achieved so far:
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